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Kathak: Identifying the Hand Gestures

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Which hand gesture is used to represent the moon?

  1. Ardhachandra

  2. Tribhanga

  3. Chakradhara

  4. Shikhandi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ardhachandra, meaning half moon, is a hand gesture that resembles the shape of a half moon.

What does the hand gesture 'Pataka' signify?

  1. A flag

  2. A lotus flower

  3. A peacock feather

  4. A snake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pataka, meaning flag, is a hand gesture that resembles the waving of a flag.

Which hand gesture is used to represent the sun?

  1. Surya Namaskar

  2. Chandra Namaskar

  3. Bhujangasana

  4. Vrikshasana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya Namaskar, meaning sun salutation, is a hand gesture that resembles the rising sun.

What does the hand gesture 'Mayura' symbolize?

  1. A peacock

  2. A swan

  3. An elephant

  4. A horse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mayura, meaning peacock, is a hand gesture that resembles the graceful movements of a peacock.

Which hand gesture is used to represent a lotus flower?

  1. Padma

  2. Ardhachandra

  3. Tribhanga

  4. Shikhandi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Padma, meaning lotus flower, is a hand gesture that resembles the shape of a lotus flower.

What does the hand gesture 'Hasta Lata' signify?

  1. A creeper

  2. A wave

  3. A snake

  4. A mountain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hasta Lata, meaning creeper, is a hand gesture that resembles the winding movements of a creeper.

Which hand gesture is used to represent a snake?

  1. Sarpa

  2. Mayura

  3. Padma

  4. Hasta Lata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarpa, meaning snake, is a hand gesture that resembles the sinuous movements of a snake.

What does the hand gesture 'Tribhanga' symbolize?

  1. Three bends

  2. A wave

  3. A mountain

  4. A lotus flower


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tribhanga, meaning three bends, is a hand gesture that involves three distinct bends in the wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

Which hand gesture is used to represent a mountain?

  1. Parvata

  2. Shikhandi

  3. Hasta Lata

  4. Sarpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parvata, meaning mountain, is a hand gesture that resembles the shape of a mountain.

What does the hand gesture 'Shikhandi' signify?

  1. A peacock feather

  2. A wave

  3. A snake

  4. A mountain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shikhandi, meaning peacock feather, is a hand gesture that resembles the shape of a peacock feather.

Which hand gesture is used to represent a wave?

  1. Lahar

  2. Tribhanga

  3. Hasta Lata

  4. Shikhandi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lahar, meaning wave, is a hand gesture that resembles the movement of a wave.

What does the hand gesture 'Chakradhara' symbolize?

  1. A discus

  2. A lotus flower

  3. A snake

  4. A mountain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chakradhara, meaning discus, is a hand gesture that resembles the shape of a discus.

Which hand gesture is used to represent an elephant?

  1. Gajamukha

  2. Mayura

  3. Padma

  4. Hasta Lata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gajamukha, meaning elephant face, is a hand gesture that resembles the face of an elephant.

What does the hand gesture 'Ashwa' signify?

  1. A horse

  2. A swan

  3. An elephant

  4. A peacock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashwa, meaning horse, is a hand gesture that resembles the gait of a horse.

Which hand gesture is used to represent a swan?

  1. Hamsa

  2. Mayura

  3. Padma

  4. Hasta Lata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hamsa, meaning swan, is a hand gesture that resembles the graceful movements of a swan.

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