{"id":91437,"date":"2025-06-01T10:56:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91437"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:56:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:56:35","slug":"with-reference-to-manipuri-sankirtana-consider-the-following-statemen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/with-reference-to-manipuri-sankirtana-consider-the-following-statemen\/","title":{"rendered":"With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statemen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. It is a song and dance performance.<\/li>\n<li>2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.<\/li>\n<li>3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; option2=&#8221;1 and 3 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;2 and 3 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1 only&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2017<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2017\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct answer is B, which states that statements 1 and 3 are correct.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nManipuri Sankirtana is a devotional performance art form from Manipur that involves singing, drumming (especially with the pung, a type of drum), and dancing, primarily depicting the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nStatement 1 is correct as Sankirtana is a blend of song, dance, and musical performance. Statement 3 is correct as the themes largely revolve around the tales of Lord Krishna. Statement 2 is incorrect because while cymbals (Manjira or Kartal) are used and are important, they are not the only musical instruments; drums like the Pung are also crucial and integral to the performance.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements : 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments 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 ? 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