1. Madhabdev Award is given for which of the following classical dance forms of India as recognised by Sangeet Natak Academy?
[A] Bharatanatyam
[B] Manipuri
[C] Sattriya
[D] Mohiniyattam
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Correct Answer: C [Sattriya]
Notes:- Dance historian Dr. Sunil Kothari has recently been bestowed with the Madhabdev Award by the Government of Assam for popularising Sattriya dance.
- Guru Jatin Goswami and Sharodi Saikia among others are popular artists of Sattriya dance.
2. With reference to the Sattriya dance form, consider the following statements:
- Sattriya was accorded the status of a classical dance by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in the year 2000.
- This dance form is predominantly based on mythological themes.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Neither 1 nor 2
[D] Both 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: D [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
Both statements are correct. Sattriya was recognized as a classical dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000. Originating in Assam’s Sattras as part of the neo-Vaishnavite movement led by Srimanta Sankardev, its performances focus on mythological narratives, often using mnemonic syllables, unique Assamese music like Borgeet, and distinctive choreography to depict stories from scriptures.
3. Consider the following statements about the Ongole breed of cattle:
- It is an indigenous cattle breed that originates from Manipur.
- It is said to possess resistance to foot and mouth disease and mad cow disease.
- The Brahmana bull in America is an off-breed of the Ongole.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Ongole breed is native to Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, not Manipur. It is known for resistance to foot and mouth disease and mad cow disease. The Brahmana bull in America was developed using Ongole cattle as the foundation breed. Thus, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.
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