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GK QUESTION#316

Consider the following statements about Sattriya dance:

  1. Sattriya originated in the Sattra (monasteries) of Assam as part of the neo-Vaishnavite movement started by Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century.
  2. Srimanta Sankardev promoted “ek sharan naam dharma” – the devotional chanting of one God’s name.
  3. In 2001, the Sangeet Natak Akademi recognized Sattriya as a classical dance form.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. AOnly 1 and 2Correct answer
  2. BOnly 2 and 3
  3. COnly 1 and 3
  4. D1, 2 and 3
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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.

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