Which classical dance form traditionally uses the 'Khol' drum as its primary percussion instrument? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which classical dance form traditionally uses the 'Khol' drum as its primary percussion instrument?
A. Kuchipudi
B. Kathak
C. Odissi
D. Sattriya
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Khol (Assamese mridanga) is the main percussion instrument in Sattriya dance and Vaishnava devotional music.
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Question #1
Rukmini Devi Arundale was a famous dancer of which form?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Kathak
C. Mohiniyattam
D. Odissi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Rukmini Devi Arundale was an Indian theosophist, dancer, and choreographer who revived the Bharatanatyam dance form.
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Question #2
The 'Gaudiya Nritya' was proposed for classical status but is currently recognized as:
A. Not recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi
B. A variant of Odissi
C. A folk dance
D. A separate classical dance
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Gaudiya Nritya, from West Bengal, has not yet been granted classical status by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
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Question #3
The 'Mohiniyattam' dance item 'Cholkettu' is equivalent to which Bharatanatyam item?
A. Tillana
B. Jatiswaram
C. Varnam
D. Alarippu
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Cholkettu is the first invocatory item in Mohiniyattam, analogous to Alarippu in Bharatanatyam.
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