The 'Jathi' is a rhythmic sequence in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Jathi' is a rhythmic sequence in:
A. Kathakali
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Manipuri
D. Sattriya
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A Jathi is a complex sequence of rhythmic patterns performed in Bharatanatyam.

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Practice More Classical Dances of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Tillana' in Kuchipudi is analogous to which Bharatanatyam item?
A. Tillana
B. Jatiswaram
C. Alarippu
D. Shabdam

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Tillana in Kuchipudi is similar to Bharatanatyam's Thillana; both are pure dance (nritta) concluding items.

Question #2
The 'Thillana' in Bharatanatyam is composed in which musical style?
A. Odissi music
B. Carnatic
C. Folk
D. Hindustani

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Thillana is a Carnatic music composition set to a lively tempo, used as the concluding item in a Bharatanatyam recital.

Question #3
The 'Suddha Nritta' item in Odissi is placed at which part of the performance?
A. Middle
B. After the abhinaya pieces
C. End
D. Beginning

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Suddha Nritta is an opening pure dance sequence in an Odissi recital, performed after Mangalacharan.