Indian Culture General Studies MCQs


Q.  In which type of following classical dance forms of India the Pung which is a drum is a integral part?

a. Bharatnatyam
b. Kathakali
c. Kuchipudi
d. Manipuri


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Punj or Drum dance is a dance that belongs to Manipur. The Pung cholom is a Manipuri dance. It is the soul of Manipuri Sankirtana music and classical Manipuri dance.
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