The 'Sangeet Natak Akademi' currently recognizes how many Indian classical dance forms? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Sangeet Natak Akademi' currently recognizes how many Indian classical dance forms?

A. 7

B. 9

C. 8

D. 6

Answer: Option C

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The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes eight forms: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Sattriya, and Mohiniyattam.

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Question #1

The 'Rasak' is a pure dance item in which classical dance?

A. Bharatanatyam

B. Kathak

C. Manipuri

D. Odissi

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rasak is a nritta item in Manipuri, performed in a group by male dancers.

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Question #2

Which classical dance is traditionally performed by men disguised as women?

A. Odissi

B. Kathak

C. Bharatanatyam

D. Kuchipudi (Historically)

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Historically, Kuchipudi was performed by groups of male actors, who often played female roles, known as 'Kuchipudi Bhagavatulu'.

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Question #3

Which dance form originated in the Vaishnava monasteries of Assam?

A. Kathak

B. Manipuri

C. Odissi

D. Sattriya

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sattriya is based on the monastic Vaishnava traditions of the Sattras in Assam.

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