The 'Tihai' is a specific rhythmic pattern used to achieve: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Tihai' is a specific rhythmic pattern used to achieve:
A. A mask display
B. An intricate costume change
C. A change in lighting
D. A balanced, repetitive ending on the 'Sam' beat
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Tihai is a technical device in Kathak that ensures the rhythmic cycle ends precisely on the main beat (Sam).
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Question #1
Which classical dance form includes 'Sankirtana' as a major performance tradition?
A. Odissi
B. Manipuri
C. Sattriya
D. Kathakali
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sankirtana is a core, ritualized artistic expression in Manipur.
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Question #2
Which classical dance form originated as a spiritual art in the Sattras (monasteries) of Assam?
A. Kathak
B. Odissi
C. Sattriya
D. Manipuri
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sattriya dance was developed by Srimanta Sankardeva in the Sattras of Assam for religious and cultural propagation.
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Question #3
Which dance form utilizes the 'Thillana' at the end of a performance?
A. Odissi
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kathak
D. Manipuri
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A Thillana is the final, energetic, rhythmic item in a Bharatanatyam recital.
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