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The Preservation and Promotion of Bharatanatyam

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Which of the following is NOT a traditional Bharatanatyam repertoire?

  1. Alarippu

  2. Jatiswaram

  3. Varnam

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, while Alarippu, Jatiswaram, and Varnam are traditional Bharatanatyam repertoires.

Who is widely regarded as the father of modern Bharatanatyam?

  1. Uday Shankar

  2. Rukmini Devi Arundale

  3. E. Krishna Iyer

  4. Bharata Muni


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rukmini Devi Arundale is credited with reviving and popularizing Bharatanatyam in the 20th century.

Which of the following is NOT a major center for Bharatanatyam in India?

  1. Chennai

  2. Mumbai

  3. New Delhi

  4. Mysore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chennai, New Delhi, and Mysore are all major centers for Bharatanatyam, while Mumbai is known for its Bollywood film industry.

What is the name of the annual Bharatanatyam festival held in Chennai?

  1. Margazhi Festival

  2. Natyanjali Festival

  3. Bharatnatyam Utsav

  4. Nritya Sangamam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Margazhi Festival is a month-long festival held in Chennai during the Tamil month of Margazhi, which is dedicated to Bharatanatyam and other classical arts.

Which of the following is NOT a contemporary Bharatanatyam dancer?

  1. Astad Deboo

  2. Mallika Sarabhai

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj is a renowned Kathak dancer, while Astad Deboo, Mallika Sarabhai, and Yamini Krishnamurthy are all contemporary Bharatanatyam dancers.

What is the name of the Bharatanatyam dance academy founded by Rukmini Devi Arundale?

  1. Kalakshetra

  2. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

  3. Gandharva Mahavidyalaya

  4. Sangeet Natak Akademi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalakshetra is a renowned Bharatanatyam dance academy founded by Rukmini Devi Arundale in Chennai.

Which of the following is NOT a major Bharatanatyam dance school?

  1. Pandananallur School

  2. Tanjore Quartet

  3. Vazhuvoor School

  4. Kathakali School


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kathakali School is a classical dance school from Kerala, while Pandananallur School, Tanjore Quartet, and Vazhuvoor School are all major Bharatanatyam dance schools.

What is the name of the Bharatanatyam dance company founded by Astad Deboo?

  1. Astad Deboo Dance Company

  2. Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

  3. Chhandam Dance Company

  4. Natya Vriksha Dance Company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Astad Deboo Dance Company is a renowned contemporary Bharatanatyam dance company founded by Astad Deboo.

Which of the following is NOT a major Bharatanatyam dancer from the Tanjore Quartet?

  1. T. Balasaraswati

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Rukmini Devi Arundale

  4. T. K. Mahalingam Pillai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yamini Krishnamurthy is a renowned contemporary Bharatanatyam dancer, while T. Balasaraswati, Rukmini Devi Arundale, and T. K. Mahalingam Pillai are all members of the Tanjore Quartet.

What is the name of the Bharatanatyam dance company founded by Mallika Sarabhai?

  1. Darpana Academy of Performing Arts

  2. Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

  3. Chhandam Dance Company

  4. Natya Vriksha Dance Company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Darpana Academy of Performing Arts is a renowned contemporary Bharatanatyam dance company founded by Mallika Sarabhai.

Which of the following is NOT a major Bharatanatyam dancer from the Vazhuvoor School?

  1. Kalanidhi Narayanan

  2. Brihadishvara Natarajan

  3. Rukmini Devi Arundale

  4. T. Balasaraswati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rukmini Devi Arundale is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer from the Kalakshetra School, while Kalanidhi Narayanan, Brihadishvara Natarajan, and T. Balasaraswati are all major Bharatanatyam dancers from the Vazhuvoor School.

What is the name of the Bharatanatyam dance company founded by Birju Maharaj?

  1. Birju Maharaj Dance Company

  2. Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

  3. Chhandam Dance Company

  4. Natya Vriksha Dance Company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj Dance Company is a renowned Kathak dance company founded by Birju Maharaj.

Which of the following is NOT a major Bharatanatyam dancer from the Pandananallur School?

  1. M. K. Saravanan

  2. Kalanidhi Narayanan

  3. Brihadishvara Natarajan

  4. T. Balasaraswati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. Balasaraswati is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer from the Vazhuvoor School, while M. K. Saravanan, Kalanidhi Narayanan, and Brihadishvara Natarajan are all major Bharatanatyam dancers from the Pandananallur School.

What is the name of the Bharatanatyam dance company founded by Chitra Visweswaran?

  1. Chhandam Dance Company

  2. Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

  3. Natya Vriksha Dance Company

  4. Astad Deboo Dance Company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhandam Dance Company is a renowned contemporary Bharatanatyam dance company founded by Chitra Visweswaran.

Which of the following is NOT a major Bharatanatyam dancer from the Natya Vriksha Dance Company?

  1. Leela Samson

  2. Mallika Sarabhai

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj is a renowned Kathak dancer, while Leela Samson, Mallika Sarabhai, and Yamini Krishnamurthy are all major Bharatanatyam dancers from the Natya Vriksha Dance Company.

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