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 devo

examrobotsa's picture

Submitted by examrobotsa on

Q: 83 (IAS/2014)
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?

question_subject: 

General Knowledge

question_exam: 

IAS

stats: 

0,98,78,18,98,11,49

keywords: 

{'famous sattriya dance': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'sattriya': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'classical ragas': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'dance': [1, 1, 7, 3], 'devotional songs': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'assam': [13, 2, 2, 11], 'vaishnavites': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'music': [4, 0, 3, 3], 'mirabai': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'talas': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is Option 2, implying that statements 1 and 2 are correct about Sattriya dance while statement 3 is not.

Here`s why:

Statement 1: Sattriya is indeed a combination of music, dance, and drama. Originating in the monasteries of Assam, it was traditionally performed by male monks and involves the enactment of religious stories and myths.

Statement 2: Is also correct. The Sattriya dance has been an integral part of the centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam. Vaishnavites refer to the followers of Lord Vishnu, and this dance form plays a vital role in their rituals.

Statement 3: It is, however, incorrect. Sattriya dance is based on classical Ragas and Talas, but these are typically of devotional songs composed by the Assamese saint Srimanta Sankardeva and his disciple Madhavadeva, not by Tulsidas, Kabir, or Mirabai. Hence, the inclusion of their names in this context is incorrect.

Overall, understanding the cultural significances and origin of the Sattriya dance is crucial in dissecting these statements.