Indian Dance Forms: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Art and Culture)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Indian Dance Forms (Art and Culture). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
Showing 1–1 of 1 question
UPSC 2013Art and Culture · Indian Dance Forms
Q1. In the context of the cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favorite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
Explanation
Tribhanga, literally meaning three parts break, where the body bends in one direction at the knees, the other direction at the hips and then the other again at the shoulders and neck. This pose goes back at least 2000 years. Tribhanga based sculptures can be seen in the temples of Khajuraho where it represents the harmony of the human form and spiritual ideals.
Option (a) is correct: The Tri-bent pose, also known as Tribhanga, is a standing position where the body is bent in three parts, creating three curves at the neck, waist, and knee. This results in a gentle "S" shape, with the body oppositely curved at the waist and neck. The Tribhanga pose is a hallmark of Odissi, one of the eight classical dance forms of India. Odissi dancers use this pose to convey various emotions and stories which is often inspired by the sculptures of the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2013
(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at the waist and neck
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Indian Dance Forms?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Indian Dance Forms (Art and Culture), asked from 2012 to 2017. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Indian Dance Forms?
Questions on Indian Dance Forms (Art and Culture) are available for 4 years, from 2012 to 2017. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
