Consider the following statement with respect to ODISSI dance:
1. Major theme is the love and separation of Radha and Lord Krishna.
2. It has similar foot movements as Bharatnatyam.
3. It lays emphasis on sensitive facial expression.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following statement with respect to ODISSI dance:
1. Major theme is the love and separation of Radha and Lord Krishna.
2. It has similar foot movements as Bharatnatyam.
3. It lays emphasis on sensitive facial expression.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

TutorArc · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Odissi is a Vaishnavite dance and the Odissi dancer personifies the lord Jagganath philosophy. Apart from depicting the lord, the dance includes verses from Gita Govinda. It is a temple dance. Major theme is the love and separation of Radha and Lord Krishna. The Devadasis were responsible for the popularity of this dance.

Statement 2 is correct: Odissi dance has foot movements similar to Bharatanatyam Hip deflection is the characteristic feature of this dance.

Statement 3 is correct: Odissi dance form lays emphasis on sensitive facial expression. It has vigorous movements that make the dancer emotional, tired and exhausted. Odissi dance uses silver jewellery. The dancer wears a choker, a longer necklace, armlets, bracelets, a belt, anklets etc. She wears on her ankles bells strung together on a single cord.

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Consider the following statement with respect to ODISSI dance: 1. Major theme is the love and separation of Radha and Lord Krishna. 2. It has similar foot movements as Bharatnatyam. 3. It lays emphasis on sensitive facial expression. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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