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Indian Classical Dances – Question 11

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Topic
Indian Classical Dances
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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Q · Indian Classical DancesMedium · 45s

Which dance form is known as the ‘Dance of the Enchantress’?

TopicIndian Classical Dances
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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‘Mohini’ means enchantress in Malayalam. Mohiniyattam is the dance of the enchantress, traditionally performed by women in Kerala.

Final Answer: Option C — Mohiniyattam
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Indian Classical Dances Question 11 – UPSC CDS/OTA