GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The total number of Indian classical dance forms recognized by the Sangeet Natak Academi?
A
2
B
4
C
6
D
8
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sangeet Natak Academy recognizes eight – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam. Scholars such as Drid Williams add Chhau, Yakshagana and Bhagavata Mela to the list.

Detailed explanation-2: -The classical dance form originated from the Natya Shastra. There are 8 classical dance forms in India as per the source and scholar. The Cultural Ministry of India has included Chhau into the list of classical dances that makes a total of 9 classical dance forms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Odissi (option D)– originating in Orissa.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are nine classical dance forms in India, which include Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, sattriya, and chhau.

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