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UPSC 1997: Which one of the following dances involves solo performance?
(a)Bharatnatyam
(b)Kuchipudi
(c)Mohiniattam
(d)Odissi
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Bharatnatyam
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance of Tamil Nadu, evolved as a solo temple-dance (sadir) performed by a single dancer. While other classical styles can also be presented solo or in groups, the UPSC 1997 answer key designates Bharatanatyam as the representative solo form.
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The correct answer is option (a): Bharatnatyam. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1997, GS Paper 1, as Question 59. It falls under Art & Culture > Classical Dance Forms.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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UPSC has asked 12 questions from Classical Dance Forms (under Art & Culture) across multiple years. Visit the topic page to see the full list and year-wise trends.