Q. Natya – Shastra’ the main source of India’s classical dances was written by

Correct Answer

Bharat Muni

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    B)1500 A.D.
    C)1700 A.D.
    D)1800 A.D.
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    C)The Haryanks
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    C)Atharva Veda
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    A)Jainism Concept
    B)Buddhist Concepts.
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    D)Sikhism Concept
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    B)The year 1469
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    A)1540
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    B)Mesolithic cultures
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  • Q. Annie Besant arrived in India in:
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    B)1780-84 A.D.
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