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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 40

SSC GD Const (English) - 26 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q40

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Which of the following text is a main source for the study of the technique and grammar of body movement in Bharatnatyam dance?

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Correct answer: D

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The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Abhinaya Darpana.

  • The main source for the study of the technique and grammar of body movement in Bharatnatyam dance is the Abhinaya Darpana. The Abhinaya Darpana was written by Nandikeshwara, an ancient Indian sage and scholar. It is a foundational text that elaborates on:
  • Mudras (hand gestures)
  • Movements of different body parts (head, eyes, neck, etc.)
  • Expressions and postures (abhinaya) are essential to Indian classical dance.