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Q · Indian Classical DancesMedium · 45s
Which of these is NOT an element of Natyashastra’s dance classification?
TopicIndian Classical Dances
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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‘Tarangam’ is specific to Kuchipudi, not a category in Natyashastra which classifies dance into Tandava and Lasya.
Final Answer: Option C — Tarangam