The 'Chhau' dance of Purulia district is mainly based on episodes from: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Chhau' dance of Purulia district is mainly based on episodes from:
A. Ramayana and Mahabharata
B. Purana and folk tales
C. Social issues
D. Only Mahabharata
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Purulia Chhau draws themes from Puranas and local folk tales, often with a comic element.
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In Kathakali, the red (Chuvanna) beard makeup is used for which type of character?
A. Female characters
B. Demonic characters (Rakshasa)
C. Hunters
D. Noble heroes
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Chuvanna Thadi (red beard) is used for evil and demonic characters like Ravana and Dushasana in Kathakali.
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Question #2
Which of the following classical dances uses the 'Chowk' stance as a basic posture?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Kathakali
C. Kathak
D. Odissi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Chowk is a square-like standing position in Odissi, symbolizing Lord Jagannath, and is one of the two primary postures along with Tribhangi.
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Question #3
The 'Shankara Abarana' raga is commonly used in the music of which classical dance?
A. Sattriya
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Manipuri
D. Kathakali
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Correct Answer: Option B

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Shankara Abarana is a major raga in Carnatic music and is frequently employed in Bharatanatyam compositions.
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