UPSC Prelims · 2014 · GS Paper I · Q3
With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements : 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. 2. It is a centuries old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam. 3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
- (A)1 only
- (B)1 and 2 only
- (C)2 and 3 only
- (D)1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (B) 1 and 2 only
- Subject
- History
- Chapter
- Performing Arts (Dance, Music, Theatre)
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