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Indian Dance Research and Scholarship

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Indian dance research and scholarship, including notable scholars, their contributions, and key concepts in the field.
Number of Questions: 15
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Who is widely regarded as the father of Indian dance research and scholarship?

  1. Uday Shankar

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Bharata Muni

  4. Zohra Segal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharata Muni is considered the father of Indian dance research and scholarship due to his seminal work, the Natya Shastra, which is an ancient treatise on performing arts.

Which Indian dance scholar and choreographer is known for his pioneering work in contemporary dance?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Astad Deboo

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Yamini Krishnamurthy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Astad Deboo is a renowned Indian dance scholar and choreographer who is known for his innovative and experimental work in contemporary dance.

Which Indian dance scholar and writer is known for her extensive research on the history and aesthetics of Indian dance?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Leela Samson

  3. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  4. Sonal Mansingh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapila Vatsyayan is a prominent Indian dance scholar and writer who has made significant contributions to the study of Indian dance history and aesthetics.

Which Indian dance scholar and choreographer is known for his work in reviving and promoting traditional Indian dance forms?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Astad Deboo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kelucharan Mohapatra is a renowned Indian dance scholar and choreographer who is known for his work in reviving and promoting traditional Indian dance forms, particularly Odissi.

Which Indian dance scholar and choreographer is known for her work in creating new dance forms that blend traditional and contemporary elements?

  1. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Sonal Mansingh

  4. Leela Samson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mrinalini Sarabhai is a renowned Indian dance scholar and choreographer who is known for her work in creating new dance forms that blend traditional and contemporary elements.

Which Indian dance scholar and writer is known for his work on the philosophy and aesthetics of Indian dance?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Leela Samson

  3. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  4. Sonal Mansingh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapila Vatsyayan is a prominent Indian dance scholar and writer who has made significant contributions to the study of Indian dance philosophy and aesthetics.

Which Indian dance scholar and choreographer is known for his work in creating new dance forms that draw inspiration from Indian classical dance and folk traditions?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Astad Deboo

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Yamini Krishnamurthy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Astad Deboo is a renowned Indian dance scholar and choreographer who is known for his work in creating new dance forms that draw inspiration from Indian classical dance and folk traditions.

Which Indian dance scholar and writer is known for her work on the history and development of Indian dance?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Leela Samson

  3. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  4. Sonal Mansingh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapila Vatsyayan is a prominent Indian dance scholar and writer who has made significant contributions to the study of Indian dance history and development.

Which Indian dance scholar and choreographer is known for his work in creating new dance forms that blend traditional and contemporary elements?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Astad Deboo

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Yamini Krishnamurthy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Astad Deboo is a renowned Indian dance scholar and choreographer who is known for his work in creating new dance forms that blend traditional and contemporary elements.

Which Indian dance scholar and writer is known for her work on the philosophy and aesthetics of Indian dance?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Leela Samson

  3. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  4. Sonal Mansingh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapila Vatsyayan is a prominent Indian dance scholar and writer who has made significant contributions to the study of Indian dance philosophy and aesthetics.

Which Indian dance scholar and choreographer is known for his work in creating new dance forms that draw inspiration from Indian classical dance and folk traditions?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Astad Deboo

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Yamini Krishnamurthy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Astad Deboo is a renowned Indian dance scholar and choreographer who is known for his work in creating new dance forms that draw inspiration from Indian classical dance and folk traditions.

Which Indian dance scholar and writer is known for her work on the history and development of Indian dance?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Leela Samson

  3. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  4. Sonal Mansingh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapila Vatsyayan is a prominent Indian dance scholar and writer who has made significant contributions to the study of Indian dance history and development.

Which Indian dance scholar and choreographer is known for his work in creating new dance forms that blend traditional and contemporary elements?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Astad Deboo

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Yamini Krishnamurthy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Astad Deboo is a renowned Indian dance scholar and choreographer who is known for his work in creating new dance forms that blend traditional and contemporary elements.

Which Indian dance scholar and writer is known for her work on the philosophy and aesthetics of Indian dance?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Leela Samson

  3. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  4. Sonal Mansingh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapila Vatsyayan is a prominent Indian dance scholar and writer who has made significant contributions to the study of Indian dance philosophy and aesthetics.

Which Indian dance scholar and choreographer is known for his work in creating new dance forms that draw inspiration from Indian classical dance and folk traditions?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Astad Deboo

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Yamini Krishnamurthy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Astad Deboo is a renowned Indian dance scholar and choreographer who is known for his work in creating new dance forms that draw inspiration from Indian classical dance and folk traditions.

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