UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2012

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    How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?
    1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.
    2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

    A)  Only 1             

    B)  Only 2

    C)  Both 1 and 2                

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Exp. [a] Kuchipudi is a form of dance-drama. It occasionally requires the actor to sing, dance and deliver dialogue. Dancing with the brass plate is a feature of Kuchipudi, called Tara and not of Bharatanatyam.


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