The 'Laya' (tempo) in Indian classical dance is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Laya' (tempo) in Indian classical dance is:

A. Fundamental to all

B. Not used

C. Only important in Kathak

D. Only important in Bharatanatyam

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Laya (rhythmic tempo) is the backbone of all classical Indian dance and music systems.

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The 'Shankarabharana' raga is a major raga used in which classical dance's music?

A. Both A and C

B. Kathakali

C. Odissi

D. Bharatanatyam

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Raga Shankarabharana is common in Carnatic (Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi) and Odissi music systems.

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Which classical dance form uses the 'Chauka' posture?

A. Bharatanatyam

B. Mohiniyattam

C. Kathak

D. Odissi

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The stable Chauka posture is a signature element of the Odissi dance style.

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Question #3

Which classical dance was officially recognized in 2000?

A. Odissi

B. Manipuri

C. Sattriya

D. Kathak

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sattriya was the eighth and most recent form added to the official classical dance list by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

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