Question
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?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. Sattriya is indeed a combination of music, dance, and drama. It incorporates various elements to create a complete artistic performance.
Statement 2 is also correct. Sattriya is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites (followers of the Vaishnavism sect of Hinduism) in Assam, India. It originated in the monastic institutions called Satras, which were established by the Vaishnava saint and reformer Srimanta Sankardeva in the 15th century.
Statement 3, however, is incorrect. Sattriya is not based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir, and Mirabai. It has its own distinctive musical compositions and repertoire, which are typically based on Assamese classical music traditions and poetry written by Srimanta Sankardeva and other Vaishnava saints.