Classical Dance — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about Indian classical dance forms: 1. Sattriya dance was developed by Sankaradeva in the 15th century as part of the Bhakti movement 2. Mohiniyattam is performed exclusively by women and originated in Kerala 3. Kuchipudi traditionally allowed only Brahmin men to perform, including female roles 4. Manipuri dance emphasizes sharp, angular movements similar to Bharatanatyam Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following pairs of classical dance forms and their associated regions/traditions is correctly matched? 1. Odissi - Jagannath temple tradition of Odisha 2. Kathak - Lucknow and Jaipur gharanas 3. Bharatanatyam - Devadasi tradition of Tamil Nadu 4. Sattriya - Vaishnavite monasteries of Assam

The concept of 'Tribhangi' is most characteristically associated with which classical dance form?

Consider the following statements about the Natya Shastra: 1. It was composed by Bharata Muni between 2nd century BCE and 2nd century CE 2. It codifies 108 karanas (dance movements) that are carved in temple sculptures 3. It describes only the theoretical aspects of dance without practical applications 4. It establishes the concept of Navarasas (nine emotions) in performing arts Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which classical dance form is known for the performance technique of dancing on a brass plate while balancing a pot of water on the head?