Question

A. Choose the most appropriate option: (1x4=4)
i. What is the Natya Shastra?
a. Scientific study of a classical dance
b. Science of dances
c. A book written by a sage
d. A book which deals with a drama
ii. Choose the appropriate meaning of the phrase- 'The four main schools of classical dancing in India'.
a. Places where children are taught
b. Training centres for artists
c. Groups of artists having a similar style.
d. Schools that are purely for dance
iii. When did Bharata Natyam start shedding its purely sacred character?
a When Devadasis stopped dancing
b. When danced as a solo performance
c. When kings & rich patronised it.
d. When they used Carnatic music
iv. In which drama form are the dancers all males?
a. Bharat Natyam
b. Manipuri
d. Kathakali
c. Kathak​

Answer 1

Hey mate, here is your answer

1. A book which deals with a drama

2. School that are purely for dance

3. Sorry I don't know

4. Kathakali