GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

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Who wrote the book ‘Natya Shastra’ which is the main source of Indian classical dances?
A
Bharat Muni
B
Narad
C
Kalidas
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Treatise on drama, ‘Natyshastra’ is written by Bharatmuni. Bharata Muni was an ancient Indian the astrologer and musicologist who wrote the Natya Shastra, an ancient Indian dramaturgy and histrionics theoretical treatise, particularly Sanskrit theatre.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nava Bharat was launched on 8 February 1934 by Shri Ramgopal Maheshwari (1911–1999), a Gandhian freedom fighter, journalist, and promoter of Hindi language. Maheshwari served as its Editor-in-Chief for 65 years.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Natyashastra, which was penned by Bharata Muni sometime about 500 BC, is the very first piece of literature on singing and drama. The emphasis of Natyashastra was on dance and theatre, with music serving as a support. The words Natya and Shastra are combined to form the title.

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