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UPSC 2013: In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
(a)One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
(b)Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
(c)Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
(d)A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
Tribhanga ("three-bend") is a graceful stance where one leg is bent and the body bends in opposite directions at the knee, waist and neck, creating an S-shaped curve; this matches option (a). Other options describe generic abhinaya or lasya elements, not the structural pose. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribhanga?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2013, GS Paper 1, as Question 79. It falls under Art & Culture > Classical Dance Forms.
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