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Q1Consider the following pairs: 1. Kathak — Rajasthan 2. Manipuri — Manipur 3. Kuchipudi — Andhra Pradesh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?MediumSolve →Q2Which of the following is NOT a classical dance form of India?MediumSolve →Q3With reference to Bharatanatyam, consider the following statements: 1. It is believed to have originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu. 2. It is known for the use of elaborate facial expressions and sculpturesque poses. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q4The Sattriya dance form is traditionally associated with which state?MediumSolve →Q5Consider the following statements: 1. Kuchhipudi performances often include both dance and drama. 2. The Tarangam is a unique feature of Kuchipudi where dancers perform on the edges of a brass plate. Which of the above statements is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q6Oddissi dance is primarily dedicated to which deity?MediumSolve →Q7Which classical dance form is known for performers wearing heavy makeup and large headgear, vividly depicting stories from the Mahabharata and Ramayana?MediumSolve →Q8Consider the following pairs: Dance form — Music accompaniment 1. Mohiniyattam — Carnatic 2. Kathakali — Hindustani 3. Kuchipudi — Carnatic Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?MediumSolve →Q9Which of the following mudras are commonly used in Bharatanatyam? 1. Pataka 2. Tripataka 3. Ardhachandra Select the correct answer using the code below:MediumSolve →Q10The Guru Gopinath is associated with the revival of which dance form?MediumSolve →

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