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4 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Indian Dance". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a song…

    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?

    1. A1, 2 and 3.
    2. B1 and 3 only
    3. C2 and 3 only
    4. D1 only
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Statement 1 is correct. Manipuri Sankirtana is a vibrant performance art that combines singing, dancing, and drumming.

    Statement 2 is incorrect. While cymbals are used, Manipuri Sankirtana incorporates other instruments like the Pung (hand-beaten drum), Pena (string instrument), and harmonium.

    Statement 3 is correct. A core aspect of Manipuri Sankirtana is narrating stories and themes from Hinduism, particularly those related to Lord Krishna.

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    Art & Culture UPSC 2017 Medium

  2. Consider the following pairs 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana…

    Consider the following pairs 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 and 3 only
    3. C1 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    Statement 1 is correct: Garba is a traditional folk dance from Gujarat, performed especially during the Navratri festival in honour of Goddess Durga.

    Statement 2 is incorrect: Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form of Kerala, not Odisha. It is known for its graceful, feminine movements and is performed solo by women.

    Statement 3 is correct: Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form from Karnataka, combining dance, music, dialogue, and elaborate costumes to depict mythological stories.

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    Art & Culture UPSC 2014 Medium

  3. With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: 1. Sattriya is…

    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?

    1. A1 only
    2. B1 and 2 only
    3. C2 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Sattriya originated in Sattra, a monastery, as a part of neo-Vaishnavite movement started by Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th Century. He propagated the 'ek sharan Naama dharma' (chanting the name of one God devotedly).

    Statement 1 is correct: Sattriya is indeed a combination of music, dance, and drama. It incorporates storytelling through movement and expressions.

    Statement 2 is correct: Sattriya has a rich history and is a living tradition practiced for centuries by Vaishnavites of Assam.

    Statement 3 is incorrect: While devotional in nature, Sattriya dance is based on compositions by Sankardeva and other Assamese saints, not Tulsidas, Kabir, and Mirabai who belonged to different Bhakti traditions. Sattriya uses its own distinct Ragas and Talas.

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    Art & Culture UPSC 2014 Hard

  4. In the context of the cultural history of India, a pose in dance and…

    In the context of the 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?

    1. AOne leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
    2. BFacial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
    3. CMovements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
    4. DA little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    Tribhanga or Tribunga is a (tri-bent pose) standing body position or stance used in traditional Indian sculpture, art, and Indian classical dance forms like Odissi.

    As compared with the contrapposto pose, Tribhanga, literally meaning three parts break, consists of three bends in the body; at the neck, waist, and knee, hence the body is oppositely curved at the waist and neck which gives it a gentle "S" shape and is considered the most graceful and sensual of the Odissi positions.

    It has been closely associated with the Hindu deity Krishna who is often portrayed in this posture.

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    Art & Culture UPSC 2013 Medium