Indian Dance Forms

7 Questions
  1. 1
    With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements :
    1. It is a song and dance performance.
    2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
    3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
    UPSC CSE I - 2017
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    Answer: B. 1 and 3 only

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  2. 2
    With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:
    1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
    2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
    3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    UPSC CSE I - 2014
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    Answer: B. 1 and 2 only

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  3. 3
    With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
    UPSC CSE I - 2014
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    Answer: D. It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India

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  4. 4
    Consider the following pairs:
    1. Garba : Gujarat
    2. Mohiniattam : Odisha
    3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    UPSC CSE I - 2014
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    Answer: C. 1 and 3 only

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  5. 5
    In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
    UPSC CSE I - 2013
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    Answer: A. One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck

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  6. 6
    How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?
    1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.
    2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    UPSC CSE I - 2012
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    Answer: A. 1 only

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  7. 7

    Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance:

    1. It is performed by Chakiar caste.
    2. It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caste Hindus.
    3. Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument.
    4. Its theatre form is called kootha mbalam.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    UPSC CSE I - 2000
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    Answer: A. I, III and IV

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