The 'Chenda' drum is primarily used in which classical dance? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Chenda' drum is primarily used in which classical dance?

A. Manipuri

B. Bharatanatyam

C. Kathakali

D. Odissi

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument central to Kathakali and many other Kerala art forms.

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The 'Sangeet Natak Akademi' currently recognizes how many Indian classical dance forms?

A. 9

B. 7

C. 6

D. 8

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes eight forms: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Sattriya, and Mohiniyattam.

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The 'Kuchipudi' dance drama traditionally begins with which item?

A. Rangapuja

B. Alarippu

C. Shabdam

D. Tillana

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kuchipudi starts with Rangapuja, a ritualistic invocation to the stage deities, before the main dance.

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In Mohiniyattam, the predominant language of the lyrics is:

A. Sanskrit

B. Tamil

C. Telugu

D. Malayalam

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mohiniyattam songs are composed in Manipravalam, a mixture of Malayalam and Sanskrit, with Malayalam as the base.

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