Which Indian classical dance form features dancers wearing elaborate, heavy makeup and costumes depicting mythological characters? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Indian classical dance form features dancers wearing elaborate, heavy makeup and costumes depicting mythological characters?

A. Kathakali

B. Bharatanatyam

C. Kathak

D. Kuchipudi

Answer: Option A

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Kathakali is noted for its elaborate, colorful makeup, costumes, and face masks that the traditionally male actor-dancers wear.

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Which of these is a classical dance from South India?

A. Manipuri

B. Kathak

C. Sattriya

D. Mohiniyattam

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from the South Indian state of Kerala.

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Which dance form uses the 'Asamyuta' and 'Samyuta' hand gestures?

A. Only Kuchipudi

B. Only Kathakali

C. Only Bharatanatyam

D. All classical dances

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Correct Answer: Option D

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The fundamental classification of mudras (Asamyuta/Samyuta) applies universally across classical Indian dance.

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The temple dance tradition of the 'Devadasis' in Tamil Nadu evolved into which classical dance?

A. Mohiniyattam

B. Kuchipudi

C. Odissi

D. Bharatanatyam

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Bharatanatyam originated from the ancient devadasi tradition of temple dancers in Tamil Nadu, known as Sadir.

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