Which classical dance uses 'Pung' drums? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which classical dance uses 'Pung' drums?

A. Odissi

B. Bharatanatyam

C. Kathakali

D. Manipuri

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Manipuri dancers play the Pung, a barrel drum, during their performance.

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Question #1

The 'Tribhanga' posture is also used in which classical dance besides Odissi?

A. Kathak

B. Mohiniyattam

C. Bharatanatyam

D. Kuchipudi

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kathak incorporates the Tribhangi (triple bend) stance in its Gat Bhav repertoire, though Odissi is most famous for it.

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Question #2

The 'Kuchipudi' dancer 'Vedantam Satyanarayana Sarma' is renowned for which role?

A. Usha

B. Krishna

C. Nataraja

D. Satya Bhama

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
He is famous for his portrayal of Satya Bhama in the traditional Kuchipudi dance-drama 'Bhama Kalapam'.

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Question #3

The 'Nritta', 'Nritya', and 'Natya' classification comes from which ancient text?

A. Purana

B. Upanishad

C. Veda

D. Natya Shastra

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Natya Shastra, authored by Bharata Muni, classifies dance into these three categories.

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