Odissi — Prelims Questions

Which of the following postures is a defining characteristic of Odissi classical dance?

Consider the following statements regarding Odissi dance: 1. The 'Mahari' tradition involved young boys dressed as girls performing outside temple precincts. 2. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra is credited with the significant revival and codification of Odissi in the 20th century. 3. Odissi music, which accompanies the dance, is a distinct classical tradition from Carnatic or Hindustani music. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Indian classical dance forms, consider the following pairs: 1. Odissi : Silver jewelry 2. Bharatanatyam : Aramandi posture 3. Kathak : Mukuta headgear Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which ancient text is considered a primary theoretical source for the grammar and techniques of Odissi dance, alongside the Natya Shastra?

The 'Gita Govinda' of Jayadeva is predominantly associated with the 'abhinaya' (expressive dance) component of which classical Indian dance form?