The 'Gaudiya Nritya' was proposed for classical status but is currently recognized as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Gaudiya Nritya' was proposed for classical status but is currently recognized as:
A. A folk dance
B. Not recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi
C. A separate classical dance
D. A variant of Odissi
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Gaudiya Nritya, from West Bengal, has not yet been granted classical status by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

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Practice More Classical Dances of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Sattriya' dance form is closely associated with which 15th-century reformer?
A. Srimanta Sankardeva
B. Kabir
C. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
D. Tulsidas

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Srimanta Sankardeva was a saint, scholar, and social reformer who created the Sattriya tradition.

Question #2
Who is the proponent of 'Kuchipudi'?
A. Kelucharan Mohapatra
B. Padma Subrahmanyam
C. Birju Maharaj
D. Vempati Chinna Satyam

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Vempati Chinna Satyam was a legendary Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer.

Question #3
Which classical dance uses the 'Vachika Abhinaya' technique (verbal narration)?
A. Odissi
B. Kuchipudi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Kathakali

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
While most classical dances are silent, traditional Kuchipudi performances allow for the dancer to sing or speak lines.