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. Kathakali

B. Kuchipudi

C. Odissi

D. Bharatanatyam

Answer: Option A

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

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Question #1

The 'Bharatanatyam' recital traditionally concludes with which item?

A. Tillana

B. Varnam

C. Alarippu

D. Shabdam

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Tillana is the finale of a Bharatanatyam performance, a pure dance (nritta) piece with complex footwork and sculptural poses.

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Question #2

Which of these is a classical dance from Kerala?

A. Mohiniyattam

B. Sattriya

C. Odissi

D. Manipuri

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mohiniyattam is a graceful classical dance originating from Kerala.

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Question #3

The 'Vesham' system for costume is prominent in:

A. Sattriya

B. Kathakali

C. Kathak

D. Manipuri

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kathakali uses the Vesham makeup system to denote character types.

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