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Q28. How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances? 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam 2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements. Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?

  1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam
  2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Art and Culture

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Statement 1 is correct: Kuchipudi originated as a dance-drama tradition in Andhra Pradesh where dancers frequently deliver spoken dialogues (Vachika Abhinaya). Traditional Bharatanatyam is a solo presentation focusing on silent mime (Angika/Satvika Abhinaya) accompanied by a singer.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Dancing on the rim of a brass plate (Tarangam), often with a pot balanced on the head, is a hallmark feature of Kuchipudi, not Bharatanatyam.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q28)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicArt and Culture → Music, Dance & Theatre
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 28 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Art and Culture (Music, Dance & Theatre) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Art and Culture" and micro-topic "Music, Dance & Theatre". You can explore all repeated questions from Music, Dance & Theatre in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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