UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 4
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements :
- It is a song and dance performance.
- Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
- It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Manipuri Sankirtana is a devotional performance tradition combining singing, dancing and drumming to celebrate episodes from Krishna’s life. Percussion and cymbals both occur, so only statements 1 and 3 hold.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - Ritual singing and dancing are central to Sankirtana performances.
Statement/Item 2: Incorrect - Pung drums are used along with cymbals and other musical accompaniment.
Statement/Item 3: Correct - Vaishnavite themes frequently narrate Krishna’s divine acts and devotion.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 2.
B: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 2; omits correct statement/item 1.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 3.