The Natya Shastra, attributed to the sage Bharata Muni, is an ancient Sanskrit text that deals with the theory and practice of Indian theatre.

The Natya Shastra states that the ultimate goal of theatre is to create a connection between the audience and the divine.

Nataka, Prakarana, and Bhana are the three main types of Indian theatre identified in the Natya Shastra. Vyapara is not a type of theatre.

The primary purpose of a Nataka is to tell a story.

The primary purpose of a Prakarana is to present a moral lesson.

The primary purpose of a Bhana is to entertain the audience.

Nayaka, Nayika, and Sutradhara are the three main characters in a Nataka. Vidushaka is not a main character.

The Nayaka is the hero of the Nataka.

The Nayika is the heroine of the Nataka.

The Vidushaka is the comic character in the Nataka.

The Sutradhara is the narrator of the Nataka.

Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Odissi are the three main types of Indian classical dance. Kathakali is not a type of classical dance.

Hindustani, Carnatic, and Qawwali are the three main types of Indian classical music. Rabindra Sangeet is not a type of classical music.

Jatra, Bhavai, and Tamasha are the three main types of Indian folk theatre. Kathakali is not a type of folk theatre.

Kathputli, Rod puppet, and Shadow puppet are the three main types of Indian puppet theatre. Marionette is not a type of puppet theatre.