The 'Nritta, Nritya, and Natya' pillar concept comes from: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Nritta, Nritya, and Natya' pillar concept comes from:
A. Upanishad
B. Veda
C. Natya Shastra
D. Purana
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Natya Shastra classifies all Indian classical performance under these three pillars.

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Practice More Classical Dances of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Pung' barrel drum is synonymous with which dance?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Odissi
C. Kathakali
D. Manipuri

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Pung drum is an essential, iconic instrument in Manipuri dance.

Question #2
Which of these is a classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Odissi
C. Kathakali
D. Sattriya

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Bharatanatyam is the traditional classical dance form of Tamil Nadu.

Question #3
The 'Kuchipudi' dancer 'Swapnasundari' is known for reviving which style?
A. Carnatic music
B. Pung Cholom
C. Yakshagana
D. Perini Shivatandavam

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Swapnasundari revived Perini Shivatandavam, an ancient war dance from Telangana, though not strictly a classical dance.