Study Guide · Chapter 7
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- How many classical dance forms are officially recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi? — Eight.
- Which classical dance is associated with Manipur and the Ras Lila tradition? — Manipuri dance.
- Who is credited with reviving Bharatanatyam and founding Kalakshetra? — Rukmini Devi Arundale.
- Which dance form uses the "Tarangam" performed on a brass plate? — Kuchipudi.
- Which text is regarded as the foundational treatise of Indian classical dance? — Natya Shastra, attributed to Bharata Muni.
- Which classical dance form was most recently accorded classical status, and when? — Sattriya, in 2000.
- Bhangra and Giddha are folk dances from which state? — Punjab.
- Which dance-drama form of Kerala uses elaborate green, red, and black face make-up? — Kathakali.
- Chhau dance is practised across which three states? — West Bengal (Purulia), Odisha (Mayurbhanj), Jharkhand (Seraikella).
- What are the nine emotions (rasas) described in the Natya Shastra collectively called? — Navarasa.
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