The 'Mohiniyattam' dance item 'Cholkettu' is equivalent to which Bharatanatyam item? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Mohiniyattam' dance item 'Cholkettu' is equivalent to which Bharatanatyam item?

A. Jatiswaram

B. Varnam

C. Alarippu

D. Tillana

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Cholkettu is the first invocatory item in Mohiniyattam, analogous to Alarippu in Bharatanatyam.

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