Sattriya dance was introduced by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Sattriya dance was introduced by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer:

A. Kabir

B. Srimanta Sankaradeva

C. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

D. Tulsidas

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Mahapurush Srimanta Sankaradeva founded the Sattriya dance tradition in the 15th century as part of the neo-Vaishnava movement in Assam.

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Which of these is a classical dance form from the state of Andhra Pradesh?

A. Mohiniyattam

B. Sattriya

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Kuchipudi is the indigenous classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh.

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Which classical dance form includes the 'Alarippu' as its first item in a traditional performance?

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Alarippu, meaning 'blossoming', is the opening invocatory piece of a Bharatanatyam margam, warming up the dancer.

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Which classical dance form originated in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

A. Kuchipudi

B. Kathak

C. Bharatanatyam

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Kathak is a major classical dance form of India, traditionally attributed to the traveling bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks or storytellers.

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