The 'Alarippu' is the first dance item in a traditional performance of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Alarippu' is the first dance item in a traditional performance of:

A. Bharatanatyam

B. Odissi

C. Kathakali

D. Manipuri

Answer: Option A

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The Alarippu is the inaugural, invocatory piece in a Bharatanatyam Margam (performance sequence).

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The 'Pung' barrel drum is synonymous with which dance?

A. Bharatanatyam

B. Odissi

C. Manipuri

D. Kathakali

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Pung drum is an essential, iconic instrument in Manipuri dance.

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Question #2

Kathakali follows the 'Hastalakshana Deepika' which prescribes how many basic hand gestures?

A. 16

B. 20

C. 28

D. 24

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kathakali uses a codified language of 24 basic mudras derived from the Hastalakshana Deepika, distinct from the Asamyuta and Samyuta hastas.

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Question #3

Yamini Krishnamurthy was an exponent of?

A. Manipuri and Sattriya

B. Kathak and Odissi

C. Mohiniyattam and Kathakali

D. Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Yamini Krishnamurthy was a world-renowned Indian classical dancer in the styles of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.

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