The 'Sangeet Natak Akademi' recognizes which dance form that originates from the Natya Shastra? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Sangeet Natak Akademi' recognizes which dance form that originates from the Natya Shastra?

A. Only Bharatanatyam

B. Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi

C. All classical dances

D. Odissi and Mohiniyattam

Answer: Option C

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

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