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Question : 26

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Kuchipudi classical dance?

1. Kuchipudi derives its name from the Kuchipudi village of Kerala.
2. It needs talent in both dancing and singing.
3. This dance, from the state of Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India, is highly ritualized.
4. A formalized song-and-dance introduction, sprinkling of holy water, and burning of incense, along with invocations of goddesses is part of this dance.

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 27 [UPPCS (Pre) 2008]

Which one of the following dances related to Gujarat?

a) Bidesia

b) Kuchipudi

c) Chunar

d) Raas dance

Question : 28

The annual “Royal Kathima Ceremony” is associated with which of the following religions?

a) Parsi

b) Buddhism

c) Sikhism

d) Jainism

Question : 29 [UPPCS (Pre) 2009]

Identify one from the following who is not associated with Kathak dance.

a) Shambhu Maharaj

b) Dhruvtara Joshi

c) Bindadin

d) Lachhu Maharaj

Question : 30

The panchatantra was written during the

a) Maurya period

b) Mughal period

c) Post Gupta period

d) Later Vedic period