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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 24 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q21

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option, in the questions that follow, to fill in each blank.

A dance which is created or choreographed and performed according (1)___________ the tenets of the Natya Shastra is called a classical dance. The two broad (2)____________ of classical dancing are the tandava and the lasya. Power and force are typical of the tandava; grace and delicacy of the lasya. Tandava is (3)_______________ with Shiva, and lasya with Parvati. Dance which is pure movement is called nritta, and dance which is (4)_______________ in nature is called nritya. A dancer, in the classical tradition, has to have years of training before he or she can begin to perform on the stage. The four main (5)_____________ of classical dancing in India are : Bharat Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kathak .Bharat Natyam is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. to.

Context: The sentence talks about a dance form being performed in accordance with a particular rulebook (the Natya Shastra). We need a preposition that shows conformity or accordance with rules.

Analysis of the given options:

  • to: used to indicate accordance or direction.
  • for: shows purpose, not correct here.
  • of: shows possession, not suitable here.
  • with: can show conformity but “according to” is the correct idiomatic usage.

Correct word: to

Reason: The standard phrase is 'according to', which means ‘as per’ or ‘in agreement with’.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.