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Q · Indian Classical DancesMedium · 45s
Which of the following mudras are commonly used in Bharatanatyam? 1. Pataka 2. Tripataka 3. Ardhachandra Select the correct answer using the code below:
TopicIndian Classical Dances
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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All three hand gestures (mudras) are part of the 28 single-hand mudras used in Bharatanatyam as per the Natyashastra.
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3