The 'Tattu-mettu' rhythm technique is fundamental to which dance form? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Tattu-mettu' rhythm technique is fundamental to which dance form?

A. Kathakali

B. Sattriya

C. Manipuri

D. Bharatanatyam

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Tattu-mettu is a specific rhythmic footwork technique used to ground the dancer in Bharatanatyam.

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Question #1

Which classical dance has its roots in the temple dance traditions of Devadasis?

A. Manipuri and Sattriya

B. Bharatanatyam and Odissi

C. Kathak and Kathakali

D. Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Both Bharatanatyam (Devadasis) and Odissi (Maharis/Gotipuas) evolved from temple dance traditions.

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Question #2

Which classical dance form utilizes 'Mudras' categorized into 'Asamyuta' (single-handed) and 'Samyuta' (double-handed)?

A. Only Odissi

B. Only Bharatanatyam

C. Only Kathak

D. All classical dances

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
All classical Indian dance forms follow the classification of hand gestures into Asamyuta and Samyuta mudras as defined in the Natya Shastra.

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Question #3

The 'Tillana' is a lively concluding piece. In Kuchipudi, what is the equivalent item?

A. Padam

B. Tillana itself is used

C. Javali

D. Taranga

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kuchipudi also uses the Tillana as a pure dance concluding number, similar to Bharatanatyam.

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