Which classical dance form has an 'Eka-harya' (one actor) tradition? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which classical dance form has an 'Eka-harya' (one actor) tradition?
A. Kathakali (often ensemble, but solo elements exist) / Bharatanatyam (Solo)
B. Manipuri
C. All of the above
D. Sattriya
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Bharatanatyam is famous for its solo (Eka-harya) performance tradition, where one dancer plays multiple characters.

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Practice More Classical Dances of India Questions

Question #1
Which classical dance uses a 'Chauka' (square-like) posture?
A. Kathak
B. Mohiniyattam
C. Odissi
D. Bharatanatyam

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Chauka posture is a basic, stable stance in Odissi dance.

Question #2
Which of these is a classical dance form that uses the 'Vesham' (costume) style?
A. Kathakali
B. Kathak
C. Odissi
D. Manipuri

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Kathakali utilizes a complex system of Vesham (makeup and costume) to represent different character types.

Question #3
Who was the first female Kathak dancer to receive the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?
A. Damayanti Joshi
B. Rohini Bhate
C. Sitara Devi
D. Shovana Narayan

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Damayanti Joshi, a noted Kathak exponent, was among the early female recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Kathak.