With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, 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.
Smart Elimination
Statement 3 links the dance to Tulsidas, Kabir, and Mirabai. These are North/West Indian saints. Sattriya is a dance from Assam (North East). The culture and region do not match. Eliminate Statement 3.
Potential Trap
Saint Association: Sattriya is linked to Sankaradeva (Assam), not the North Indian saints (Tulsidas/Kabir).
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: BThe correct answer is Option B.
Statement 1 is Correct: Sattriya involves a combination of music (Borgeet), dance, and drama (Ankiya Nat).
Statement 2 is Correct: It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam, introduced by the 15th-century saint Srimanta Sankaradeva.
Statement 3 is Incorrect: It is based on the compositions of Sankaradeva and Madhavadeva, not Tulsidas, Kabir, or Mirabai (who belong to the North Indian Bhakti tradition). Sattriya has its own unique Ragas and Talas.
Value Addition
- Sattras: The monasteries where this dance form was preserved.
- Status: Recognized as a Classical Dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000.
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