Question : What is the significance of the 'Nataraja' form of Shiva in Shaivism?
Option 1: It represents the creator aspect of Shiva.
Option 2: It symbolizes the destruction of the ego.
Option 3: It depicts the dance of cosmic creation and destruction.
Option 4: It signifies the protective nature of Shiva.
Correct Answer: It depicts the dance of cosmic creation and destruction.
Solution : The 'Nataraja' form of Shiva in Shaivism is significant as it depicts the dance of cosmic creation and destruction, symbolizing the cyclic nature of the universe.
Question : 'Kuchipudi', a classical dance form, is associated with which states of India?
Option 1: Mizoram
Option 2: Nagaland
Option 3: Kerala
Option 4: Andhra Pradesh
Question : 'Kuchipudi ' dance originated in
Option 1: Andhra Pradesh.
Option 2: Karnataka.
Option 3: Punjab .
Option 4: Rajasthan.
Question : The masculine aspect of the Manipuri classical dance is known as:
Option 1: Ras
Option 2: Choloms
Option 3: Pareng
Option 4: Maiba
Question : Nupur Arts' Artistic Director _________ is 2021's recipient of the One Dance UK Lifetime Achievement Award in South Asian Dance.
Option 1: Aashrita Kamath
Option 2: Smita Vadnerkar
Option 3: Vasudha Misra
Option 4: Dundhu Renjeev
Question : Jhijhiya is a famous folk dance of Bihar and is performed in the mythological town of Mithila. This dance is performed by women only. The whole Navaratri 'nine nights' festival is celebrated to worship the three forms of Lord ____________.
Option 1: Kali, Lakshmi, Durga
Option 2: Sita, Durga, Lakshmi
Option 3: Lakshmi, Parvati, Saraswati
Option 4: Sita, Kali, Parvati
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