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GK QUESTION#319

Consider the following statements about Odissi dance:

  1. Archaeological evidence of Odissi dance dating back to the 2nd century BC has been found in the caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri.
  2. The main postures in Odissi are Samabhanga and Natya Mandala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. AOnly 1Correct answer
  2. BOnly 2
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2
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A. Only 1

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Explanation

Only 1. Statement 2 is incorrect because the two main body postures in this dance form include the Chowk and Tribhanga. Tribhanga (the body is deflected at the neck, torso and the knees) and Chowk (a position imitating a square).

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