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

Correct Answer

Bharat Muni

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    C)6000 B.C
    D)7000 B.C
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    B)Surat
    C)Hydrabad
    D)Kolkata
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    B)Udayabhadra
    C)Bimbisara
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    A)1575
    B)1565
    C)1581
    D)1583
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    A)1782 to 1799
    B)1782 to 1805
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    C)1950
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    B)The year 900-1300 A. D.
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