Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2017 · Art and Culture · Question 87

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?

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

Answer

1 and 3 only

1. Statement 1: Correct. Manipuri Sankirtana is a ritual singing, drumming and dancing tradition of Manipur, so it is indeed a song-and-dance performance.

2. Statement 2: Incorrect. Cymbals are not the only instruments used; the performance prominently uses the pung (drum) along with kartal/cymbals.

3. Statement 3: Correct. It is closely linked to Vaishnavite traditions and is performed to narrate and celebrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.

Therefore, statements 1 and 3 only are correct.

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