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What is the origin of the term 'kathak'?

• Derived from katha, a word used in Sanskrit and other languages for story

• Derived from a Sanskrit word for dance

• Derived from a Persian word for performance

• Derived from a Mughal term for entertainment

In which centuries did Kathak begin evolving into a distinct mode of dance?

• Fifth and sixth centuries

• Eighteenth and nineteenth centuries

• Twelfth and thirteenth centuries

• Fifteenth and sixteenth centuries

Under whose patronage did Kathak grow into a major art form?

• Jahangir

• Wajid Ali Shah

• Shah Jahan

• Akbar

Which dance form is associated with Tamil Nadu?

• Kathak

• Kathakali

• Odissi

• Kuchipudi

What were some of the themes depicted in Mughal miniature paintings?

• Themes from mythology and poetry

• Scenes of battle or hunting

• All of the above

• Portraits of rulers and court scenes

Which language was the language of administration in Bengal during the Mughal rule?

• Bengali

• Sanskrit

• European languages

• Persian

Who were the Naths mentioned in the text?

• Regional deities

• Tribal leaders

• Ascetics who engaged in a variety of yogic practices

• Mughal emperors

What was the term 'pirs' used to refer to in Bengal?

• Sufis and saints

• Mughal officials

• Buddhist monks

• Hindu deities

Which region developed a bold and intense style of miniature painting called Basohli?

• Rajasthan

• Deccan region

• Himalayan foothills

• Western India

What was the common literary language based on the spoken language of the western part of Bengal?

• Bengali

• European languages

• Persian

• Sanskrit