The 'Abhinaya Darpana' is a key text for which dance form? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Abhinaya Darpana' is a key text for which dance form?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Odissi
C. Kathakali
D. Sattriya
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikesvara serves as a foundational manual for Bharatanatyam, especially for hand gestures and expressions.

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Practice More Classical Dances of India Questions

Question #1
Which classical dance style originated in the temples of Odisha and was traditionally performed by 'Maharis'?
A. Mohiniyattam
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Odissi
D. Kuchipudi

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Maharis were temple dancers in Odisha whose traditional dance form eventually evolved into modern Odissi.

Question #2
Which classical dance utilizes 'Kalaripayattu' as a training base?
A. Kathakali and Mohiniyattam
B. Kathak and Kuchipudi
C. Sattriya and Manipuri
D. Bharatanatyam and Odissi

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The discipline of the body in Kathakali and Mohiniyattam is deeply intertwined with the martial art Kalaripayattu.

Question #3
The famous dancer 'Padma Subrahmanyam' is associated with which classical dance?
A. Odissi
B. Kathak
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Kuchipudi

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Padma Subrahmanyam is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, scholar, and choreographer known for her research on the Natya Shastra.