Indian Literature and Dance Studies

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Which of the following is not a major genre of Indian literature?

  1. Poetry

  2. Drama

  3. Fiction

  4. Non-Fiction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Non-Fiction is not a major genre of Indian literature. The major genres of Indian literature are Poetry, Drama, and Fiction.

Which of the following is not a major form of Indian dance?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odissi is not a major form of Indian dance. The major forms of Indian dance are Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, and Kuchipudi.

Who is considered the father of Indian literature?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Bhavabhuti

  3. Shudraka

  4. Banabhatta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalidasa is considered the father of Indian literature. He was a Sanskrit poet, playwright, and philosopher who lived in the 4th century CE.

Which of the following is not a major theme in Indian literature?

  1. Love

  2. War

  3. Religion

  4. Nature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nature is not a major theme in Indian literature. The major themes in Indian literature are Love, War, and Religion.

Which of the following is not a major characteristic of Indian dance?

  1. Grace

  2. Rhythm

  3. Expression

  4. Strength


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strength is not a major characteristic of Indian dance. The major characteristics of Indian dance are Grace, Rhythm, and Expression.

Which of the following is not a major form of Indian classical music?

  1. Hindustani

  2. Carnatic

  3. Qawwali

  4. Ghazal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Qawwali is not a major form of Indian classical music. The major forms of Indian classical music are Hindustani and Carnatic.

Which of the following is not a major dance form of South India?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Kathakali

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kathakali is not a major dance form of South India. The major dance forms of South India are Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam.

Which of the following is not a major dance form of North India?

  1. Kathak

  2. Odissi

  3. Manipuri

  4. Sattriya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Odissi is not a major dance form of North India. The major dance forms of North India are Kathak, Manipuri, and Sattriya.

Which of the following is not a major dance form of East India?

  1. Odissi

  2. Chhau

  3. Manipuri

  4. Sattriya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manipuri is not a major dance form of East India. The major dance forms of East India are Odissi, Chhau, and Sattriya.

Which of the following is not a major dance form of West India?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is not a major dance form of West India. The major dance forms of West India are Kathak, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam.

Which of the following is not a major dance form of Central India?

  1. Kathak

  2. Odissi

  3. Chhau

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Odissi is not a major dance form of Central India. The major dance forms of Central India are Kathak, Chhau, and Manipuri.

Which of the following is not a major dance form of North-East India?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Sattriya

  3. Kathakali

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kathakali is not a major dance form of North-East India. The major dance forms of North-East India are Manipuri, Sattriya, and Odissi.

Which of the following is not a major dance form of South-West India?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Mohiniyattam

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is not a major dance form of South-West India. The major dance forms of South-West India are Kathakali, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam.

Which of the following is not a major dance form of South-East India?

  1. Odissi

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Mohiniyattam

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is not a major dance form of South-East India. The major dance forms of South-East India are Odissi, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam.

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