The 'Pung Cholom' or drum dance is an integral element of which classical dance? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Pung Cholom' or drum dance is an integral element of which classical dance?

A. Sattriya

B. Manipuri

C. Odissi

D. Kathak

Answer: Option B

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Pung Cholom is a vigorous drum dance from Manipur where performers play the pung while dancing.

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Question #1

The 'Mahari' dance tradition of Odisha is a predecessor of which classical dance?

A. Odissi

B. Kathak

C. Manipuri

D. Sattriya

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Mahari tradition involved female temple dancers (devadasis) in Puri, which eventually evolved into the present Odissi style.

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Question #2

The 'Uttaradhikaara' (succession) in Sattriya dance is traditionally passed down through:

A. State government appointments

B. Family lineage only

C. Guru-Shishya parampara within Sattras

D. University degrees

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sattriya has been preserved and transmitted within the monastic Sattras through the Guru-Shishya (teacher-disciple) tradition.

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Question #3

The 'Pung' barrel drum is synonymous with which dance?

A. Manipuri

B. Odissi

C. Bharatanatyam

D. Kathakali

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Correct Answer: Option A

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

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