The 'Hasta-lakshana-deepika' is a guiding text primarily for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Hasta-lakshana-deepika' is a guiding text primarily for:

A. Odissi

B. Bharatanatyam

C. Kathakali

D. Kuchipudi

Answer: Option C

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Kathakali dancers refer to this manual for interpreting and performing mudras (hand gestures).

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Question #1

Which dance form is famous for the 'Abhinaya'?

A. Only Manipuri

B. Only Kathak

C. Only Odissi

D. All classical dances

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Abhinaya (expression) is a crucial component of all Indian classical dances.

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Question #2

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

A. Manipuri

B. Odissi

C. Bharatanatyam

D. Kathakali

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Correct Answer: Option D

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

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Question #3

The 'Khol' used in Sattriya is also known as:

A. Pakhawaj

B. Tabla

C. Dholak

D. Mridanga

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The khol is an Assamese mridanga, a two-headed drum integral to Sattriya and Vaishnava music.

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