The 'Natya Shastra' divides dance into three categories. Which one is NOT among them? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Natya Shastra' divides dance into three categories. Which one is NOT among them?

A. Nritya

B. Natya

C. Nritta

D. Nrrita

Answer: Option D

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The three components are Nritta (pure dance), Nritya (expressive dance), and Natya (drama element).

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The 'Sattriya' dance was historically performed only by:

A. Male monks

B. Both men and women

C. Female temple dancers

D. Court dancers

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
For centuries, Sattriya was practiced exclusively by male monks (bhakats) within the monasteries.

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Question #2

Which dancer was central to the Kuchipudi expansion?

A. Vempati Chinna Satyam

B. Kelucharan

C. Birju Maharaj

D. Rukmini Devi

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Vempati Chinna Satyam was the primary figure who popularized Kuchipudi globally.

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Question #3

The 'Tarangam' sequence in Kuchipudi involves dancing on the rim of a brass plate. What is often balanced on the dancer's head?

A. A stack of books

B. A brass lamp

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D. A pot filled with water

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
In the Tarangam, the dancer balances a pot (Kalasha) filled with water or a brass lamp on the head while dancing on the brass plate.

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