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. Odissi music
B. Hindustani
C. Carnatic
D. Folk
Answer: Option C
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 'Navarasa' (nine emotions) are explicitly categorized in which ancient text?
A. Natya Shastra
B. Arthashastra
C. Rigveda
D. Upanishads
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Natya Shastra by Bharata Muni defines the eight original rasas, with the ninth (Shanta) later added.
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Question #2
The 'Navarasa' (nine emotions) are depicted in which Indian classical dance form?
A. Only Kuchipudi
B. Only Bharatanatyam
C. Only Kathakali
D. All classical dances
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
All Indian classical dances strive to depict the Navarasa (Love, Laughter, Anger, Compassion, Disgust, Horror, Heroism, Wonder, and Serenity) as outlined in the Natya Shastra.
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Question #3
Which dance form uses the 'Hasta-lakshana-deepika' as its guide for hand gestures?
A. Kathakali
B. Odissi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Kuchipudi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Hasta-lakshana-deepika is the standard text used in Kerala for Kathakali's hand mudras.
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