The 'Rasamanjari' text, often depicted in dance, is a collection of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Rasamanjari' text, often depicted in dance, is a collection of:
A. Martial tales
B. Philosophical dialogues
C. Heroic poems
D. Erotic and devotional love verses
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Rasamanjari by Bhanudatta is a Sanskrit text describing romantic and devotional love, frequently used as thematic material in classical dances.

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Practice More Classical Dances of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Tihai' is a specific rhythmic pattern used to achieve:
A. A change in lighting
B. A balanced, repetitive ending on the 'Sam' beat
C. An intricate costume change
D. A mask display

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Tihai is a technical device in Kathak that ensures the rhythmic cycle ends precisely on the main beat (Sam).

Question #2
Which of these is the first piece in a traditional Bharatanatyam recital?
A. Alarippu
B. Jatiswaram
C. Thillana
D. Varnam

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Alarippu serves as the invocatory, opening sequence of a Bharatanatyam Margam.

Question #3
The 'Sangeet Natak Akademi' recognizes which dance form that originates from the Natya Shastra?
A. Odissi and Mohiniyattam
B. Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi
C. Only Bharatanatyam
D. All classical dances

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
All classical dances recognized by the Akademi trace their theoretical basis to the Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni.