The 'Kuchipudi' dance originally started as a male-only tradition, performed by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Kuchipudi' dance originally started as a male-only tradition, performed by:

A. Kshatriyas

B. Tribal artists

C. Devadasis

D. Bhagavathulu (Brahmins)

Answer: Option D

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Kuchipudi was traditionally performed by male Brahmins of the village, known as Bhagavathulu.

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The 'Kerala Natanam' is a modern choreographic style derived from which classical dance?

A. Bharatanatyam

B. Kathakali

C. Mohiniyattam

D. Kuchipudi

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Kerala Natanam, created by Guru Gopinath, evolved from Kathakali, making it more accessible.

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The 'Sattriya' dance form is closely associated with which 15th-century reformer?

A. Srimanta Sankardeva

B. Tulsidas

C. Kabir

D. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

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Correct Answer: Option A

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

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Which classical dance is named after the village where it originated in Andhra Pradesh?

A. Odissi

B. Kuchipudi

C. Kathak

D. Bharatanatyam

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Kuchipudi is named after the village of Kuchipudi in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.

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