GK QUESTION#316
Consider the following statements about Sattriya dance:
- Sattriya originated in the Sattra (monasteries) of Assam as part of the neo-Vaishnavite movement started by Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century.
- Srimanta Sankardev promoted “ek sharan naam dharma” – the devotional chanting of one God’s name.
- In 2001, the Sangeet Natak Akademi recognized Sattriya as a classical dance form.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer
A. Only 1 and 2
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Explanation
Only 1 and 2. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Sangeet Natak Akademi recognized Sattriya as a classical dance form in 2000, not 2001.