The 'Samyuta hastas' are: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Samyuta hastas' are:

A. Eye movements

B. Leg movements

C. Single-hand gestures

D. Double-hand gestures

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Samyuta hastas are 24 combined or double-hand gestures defined in the Natya Shastra.

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The 'Thillana' is a component of which dance?

A. Kuchipudi

B. Bharatanatyam

C. Kathak

D. Odissi

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A Thillana is a climactic, rhythmic composition in a Bharatanatyam recital.

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The 'Nritta' part of classical dance refers to?

A. Expressive dance

B. Pure technical dance

C. Dramatic dance

D. Folk dance

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Nritta refers to the rhythmic, non-representational elements of the dance.

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Which classical dance form was known as 'Dasi Attam'?

A. Bharatanatyam

B. Mohiniyattam

C. Kathak

D. Kuchipudi

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Bharatanatyam was historically performed by the Devadasis, hence called Dasi Attam.

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