Question

Consider the following statements regarding to the Sattriya dance and choose the correct anwser from the options given below:
(A) Sattriya is a fusion of dance, drama and music.
(B) It follows the old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
(C) It is based on various Ragas and Talas of devotional songs of Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.

• A. Only (C)
• B. Both (A) and (B)
• C. Both (A) and (C)
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The question requires us to evaluate statements about the Sattriya dance and determine which statements are accurate based on the provided options. Let's analyze each statement:

1. Statement (A): "Sattriya is a fusion of dance, drama, and music." 

Sattriya is indeed a traditional dance-drama performance that integrates elements of dance, drama, and music. It originates from Assam and was introduced by the Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century. This statement is correct.

1. Statement (B): "It follows the old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam."

Sattriya dance is closely associated with the monasteries of Assam, called Satras, and follows the Vaishnavite tradition. It is a part of the Bhakti movement that emphasized devotion to Lord Krishna. This makes the statement correct as well.

1. Statement (C): "It is based on various Ragas and Talas of devotional songs of Tulsidas, Kabir, and Mirabai."

While Sattriya dance employs Ragas and Talas (musical rhythms and scales), it is primarily influenced by the Vaishnavite traditions specific to Assam. It is not specifically tied to the devotional songs of Tulsidas, Kabir, and Mirabai, who are prominent in different devotional traditions. Hence, this statement is incorrect.

Considering the analysis above, the correct answer is that both statements (A) and (B) are accurate.

Correct Answer: Both (A) and (B)

Statement	Truth Value
(A) Sattriya is a fusion of dance, drama, and music.	True
(B) It follows the old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.	True
(C) It is based on various Ragas and Talas of devotional songs of Tulsidas, Kabir, and Mirabai.	False