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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 86

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q86

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Which of the following classical dances is referred to as the dance of the storytellers?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The term Kathak is derived from the Vedic Sanskrit word 'Katha' which means "story", and Kathakar which means "the one who tells a story". 
  •  It involves professional storytellers who recite Hindu religious texts such as Puranas, The Ramayana or Bhagavata Purana, followed by commentary.