The 'Thillana' in Bharatanatyam is composed in which musical style? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Thillana' in Bharatanatyam is composed in which musical style?
A. Carnatic
B. Folk
C. Odissi music
D. Hindustani
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Thillana is a Carnatic music composition set to a lively tempo, used as the concluding item in a Bharatanatyam recital.
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Question #1
The word 'Kathakali' literally means:
A. Masked dance
B. Story-play
C. Story-teller
D. Dance drama
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Derived from Malayalam 'Katha' (story) and 'Kali' (play), Kathakali means story-play, combining drama, dance, music, and elaborate costumes.
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Question #2
Which classical dance form includes 'Sankirtana' as a major performance tradition?
A. Odissi
B. Sattriya
C. Manipuri
D. Kathakali
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sankirtana is a core, ritualized artistic expression in Manipur.
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Question #3
Which classical dance uses the 'Vachika Abhinaya' technique (verbal narration)?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Odissi
C. Kathakali
D. Kuchipudi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
While most classical dances are silent, traditional Kuchipudi performances allow for the dancer to sing or speak lines.
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