Pataka Hasta Viniyoga Quiz

Pataka Hasta is primarily used to depict:

• Snake

• Flag

• Fish

• Flower

Which of the following is NOT a use of Pataka Hasta?

• Blessing

• Beginning of dance

• Showing a bird

• Clouds

The fingers in Pataka Hasta are:

• Fully bent

• Fully stretched and together

• Opened wide apart

• Curved

Which classical text describes Pataka Hasta?

• Ramayana

• Abhinaya Darpana

• Mahabharata

• Natyashastra

Pataka Hasta is used to depict cutting or striking.

• True

• False

Pataka is used to represent flowing water.

• True

• False

In Pataka Hasta, the thumb is bent inwards.

• True

• False

Which of the following hand gestures is similar to Pataka Hasta?

• Shikhara

• Chandrakala

• Tripataka

• Ardhachandra

In which dance form is Pataka Hasta predominantly used?

• Kuchipudi

• Kathak

• Bharatanatyam

• Odissi

Which of the following is a characteristic of Pataka Hasta?

• Fingers are held in a fist

• Fingers are bent at the joints

• Fingers are spread apart

• Fingers are pointed upwards