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Answer: Option D. -> Thirukuaral
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
Answer: Option D. -> Mudiyeltu
Answer: (d)Mudiyettu dance forms enlisted in UNESCO. Mudiyettu is a ritualistic dance-drama presented in Bhadrakaali temples in South and Central Kerala. In the South, this is presented by a community called Marans. It is based on the Puranic story of Darikavadham, the killing of the demon Darika.
Answer: (d)Mudiyettu dance forms enlisted in UNESCO. Mudiyettu is a ritualistic dance-drama presented in Bhadrakaali temples in South and Central Kerala. In the South, this is presented by a community called Marans. It is based on the Puranic story of Darikavadham, the killing of the demon Darika.
Answer: Option A. -> 2, 3, and 4
Answer: (a)
Instruments used in Bharatnatyam dance are
Mridanga,
Cymbals,
Manjira,
Veena,
Violin,
Kanjira,
Surpeti and
Tanpura
Answer: (a)
Instruments used in Bharatnatyam dance are
Mridanga,
Cymbals,
Manjira,
Veena,
Violin,
Kanjira,
Surpeti and
Tanpura
Question 374. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Bharatanatyam?
Select the answer from the codes given below:
- It is a dance of Tamil Nadu in southern India.
- It traces its origins back to the Natyashastra, an ancient treatise on theatre written by the mythic priest Bharata.
- The dance movements are characterized by bent legs, while feet keep rhythm.
- Hands may be used in a series of mudras, or symbolic hand gestures, to tell a story.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
Answer: Option D. -> 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (d)
Originally, a temple dance for women, Bharatanatyam often is used to express Hindu religious stories and devotions. It was not commonly seen on the public stage until the 20th century.
Answer: (d)
Originally, a temple dance for women, Bharatanatyam often is used to express Hindu religious stories and devotions. It was not commonly seen on the public stage until the 20th century.
Answer: Option C. -> One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
Answer: (c)
Answer: (c)
Answer: Option D. -> Manipur
Answer: (d)
Celebration of the biggest post-harvest festival of the Zeliangrong community, Chakan GaanNgai, also popularly known as Gaan-Ngai was kick-started in Manipur recently with different organizations celebrating the festival in their own manner with traditional gaiety and religious fervour.
Answer: (d)
Celebration of the biggest post-harvest festival of the Zeliangrong community, Chakan GaanNgai, also popularly known as Gaan-Ngai was kick-started in Manipur recently with different organizations celebrating the festival in their own manner with traditional gaiety and religious fervour.
Answer: Option C. -> 2 4 1 3 5
Answer: (c)
Answer: (c)
Answer: Option A. -> All of the above
Answer: (a)
Answer: (a)
Answer: Option D. -> Sarod
Answer: (d)
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is a renowned sarod player. He is the recipient of many awards and honours.
These include:
Padmashree (1975),
Sangeet Natak Academy Award (1989),
The Tansen Award (1989),
The Padma Bhushan (1991) and
the International Music Forum Award, UNESCO in 1970.
Answer: (d)
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is a renowned sarod player. He is the recipient of many awards and honours.
These include:
Padmashree (1975),
Sangeet Natak Academy Award (1989),
The Tansen Award (1989),
The Padma Bhushan (1991) and
the International Music Forum Award, UNESCO in 1970.
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