Music and Dance — Prelims Questions

With reference to Indian classical music, consider the following statements: 1. The 'Gharana' system is a prominent feature of Carnatic music. 2. 'Kriti' is a structured compositional form primarily associated with Hindustani music. 3. The 'Tabla' is a percussion instrument predominantly used in Hindustani music. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs of classical dance forms and their associated states: 1. Mohiniyattam : Kerala 2. Sattriya : Assam 3. Kuchipudi : Tamil Nadu 4. Odissi : Odisha How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Which of the following musical instruments belongs to the 'Sushira Vadya' category as per ancient Indian classification? 1. Sitar 2. Flute 3. Mridangam 4. Shehnai Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Vedic Chanting Tradition was the first Indian element to be inscribed on the list. 2. Chhau Dance is a semi-classical martial dance form recognized by UNESCO. 3. Garba of Gujarat was inscribed on the list in 2023. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of Manipuri classical dance? A. Gentle, undulating movements with a focus on 'lasya'. B. Absence of sharp jerks or thumping footwork. C. Use of elaborate facial makeup and heavy costumes. D. Deeply rooted in Vaishnavism, particularly the Ras Leela of Radha and Krishna.