Q23.
With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. 2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam. 3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
B
Explanation
The Sattriya form uses hand gestures and foot movements and also has its own style of costume. It is based on classical ragas and talas (rhythm) of borgeets (devotional songs composed by Sankardeva and Madhavdeva), not the songs of Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.