Which of these is a classical dance from Kerala? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of these is a classical dance from Kerala?

A. Manipuri

B. Mohiniyattam

C. Sattriya

D. Odissi

Answer: Option B

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Mohiniyattam is a graceful classical dance originating from Kerala.

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Question #1

The famous dancer 'Padma Subrahmanyam' is associated with which classical dance?

A. Kuchipudi

B. Kathak

C. Bharatanatyam

D. Odissi

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Padma Subrahmanyam is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, scholar, and choreographer known for her research on the Natya Shastra.

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Question #2

The 'Geeta Govinda' is an essential text for which classical dance form's Abhinaya?

A. Bharatanatyam

B. Kuchipudi

C. Kathak

D. Odissi

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Jayadeva's Geeta Govinda provides the lyrical, romantic framework for Odissi's expressive dance.

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Question #3

Which dance form is associated with the 'Shiva' (Nataraja) theme?

A. Only Bharatanatyam

B. Only Odissi

C. Only Kathakali

D. All classical Indian dances

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Nataraja concept of Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer is the root of Indian classical dance.

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