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

The 'Nritta, Nritya, and Natya' pillar concept comes from:
A. Veda
B. Upanishad
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 'Thumri' is a musical form often used in which classical dance for expressive pieces?
A. Kathak
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Odissi

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Thumri, a semi-classical Hindustani vocal genre, is frequently performed in Kathak to convey delicate emotions through abhinaya.

Question #2
The 'Pung Cholom' or drum dance is an integral part of which classical dance tradition?
A. Sattriya
B. Manipuri
C. Chhau
D. Kathakali

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Pung Cholom is a vigorous drum dance where performers play the pung (drum) while dancing, often preceding the Ras Lila in Manipuri.

Question #3
The 'Mallika Sarabhai' is a noted exponent of which dance?
A. Kuchipudi
B. Odissi
C. Kathak
D. Bharatanatyam

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mallika Sarabhai is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and social activist from Gujarat.