The 'Nritta, Nritya, and Natya' are the three pillars of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Nritta, Nritya, and Natya' are the three pillars of:

A. Only Bharatanatyam

B. Only Odissi

C. All classical dances

D. Only Kathak

Answer: Option C

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The Natya Shastra classifies all Indian dance under these three pillars.

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Question #1

Which classical dance style originated from the temple dance tradition known as 'Mahari'?

A. Odissi

B. Sattriya

C. Kuchipudi

D. Kathak

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mahari dancers were temple dancers in Odisha, whose practices laid the foundational movements for the Odissi dance style.

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Question #2

The 'Suddha Nritta' is an item in Odissi, performed:

A. At the beginning

B. In the middle

C. At the end

D. At any point

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Suddha Nritta is an opening pure dance item in Odissi, following Mangalacharan.

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Question #3

The 'Rasamanjari' text is a source of themes for which dance?

A. All of the above

B. Kathak

C. Manipuri

D. Odissi

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Rasamanjari by Bhanudatta, depicting romantic and devotional love, inspires themes across many classical dances.

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