The 'Thillana' is a component of which dance? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Thillana' is a component of which dance?
A. Kuchipudi
B. Kathak
C. Odissi
D. Bharatanatyam
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A Thillana is a climactic, rhythmic composition in a Bharatanatyam recital.

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Practice More Classical Dances of India Questions

Question #1
Birju Maharaj was a legendary exponent of which dance form?
A. Odissi
B. Kuchipudi
C. Kathak
D. Bharatanatyam

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Birju Maharaj was a leading exponent of the Lucknow Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Kathak dance.

Question #2
The 'Kuchipudi' dance originally started as a male-only tradition, performed by:
A. Devadasis
B. Kshatriyas
C. Tribal artists
D. Bhagavathulu (Brahmins)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Kuchipudi was traditionally performed by male Brahmins of the village, known as Bhagavathulu.

Question #3
The 'Gharana' system is a prominent feature in which classical dance?
A. Odissi
B. Kathak
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Mohiniyattam

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Kathak developed into distinct gharanas (Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras, Raigarh) each with stylistic variations.