UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2017

With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical instrument used in the performance. 3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1 and 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1 only

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 3 only

Explanation

Manipuri Sankirtana is a devotional song-and-dance performance narrating the life of Lord Krishna (statements 1 and 3 correct). It uses cymbals (kartal) and the pung (drum) together, not cymbals alone, so statement 2 is wrong.

Topics: art and culture, classical/traditional dance forms, manipuri sankirtana, performing arts