CUET PG 2026 Dance Question Paper (09-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)

Question 1

Natyashastra was composed between which era ?

Accepted Answer

Second Century B.C. to Second Century A.D

Answer

Third Century B.C. to Third Century A.D

Answer

Fifth Century A.D. to Eighth Century A.D

Answer

Sixteenth Century A.D. to Eighteenth Century A.D

Question 2

Name the two major divisions of Indian Classical Dance :

Accepted Answer

Nritta & Nritya

Answer

Bhava & Taal

Answer

Raag & Taal

Answer

Natya & Gaan

Question 3

Mention the three main classes into which Folk Dances of India can be divided ?

Accepted Answer

Social, Religious and Martial

Answer

Musical, Rhythmic and Conceptual

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Nritya, Nritta and Natya

Answer

Regional, Geographical and Conceptual

Question 4

Name the terms used by the Natyashastra to denote the vigorous, masculine dancing and soft, graceful dancing :

Accepted Answer

Tandava and Lasya

Answer

natya and geet

Answer

angahara and pindi bandhas

Answer

shastriya and Lok

Question 5

Ahary-abhinaya is denoted by which of the following ?

Accepted Answer

Costume & Make Up

Answer

Emotions & Temperament

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Body Gestures

Answer

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