Consider the following pairs related to roles in a theatre group as described in the Natyashastra:
Role Description
1. Vidusaka A comedian who entertains and makes fun in theatre performances.
2. Nandi A performer who praises theatre characters in Sanskrit or Prakrit.
3. Tauripta A musician skilled in playing all theatre instruments.
4. Abharanakara A costume designer responsible for making performance attire.

How many given above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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Consider the following pairs related to roles in a theatre group as described in the Natyashastra:
Role Description
1. Vidusaka A comedian who entertains and makes fun in theatre performances.
2. Nandi A performer who praises theatre characters in Sanskrit or Prakrit.
3. Tauripta A musician skilled in playing all theatre instruments.
4. Abharanakara A costume designer responsible for making performance attire.

How many given above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The 35th chapter of the Natyashastra lists members of a theatre group, providing insight into the various roles involved in ancient Indian theatre. According to the text, a theatre group should include specialists in seventeen different fields.
Pair 1 is correct: Vidusaka &ndash; A jester or comedian responsible for humor in performances.
Pair 2 is correct: Nandi &ndash; A person who delivers praises in Sanskrit or Prakrit.
Pair 3 is correct: Tauripta &ndash; A musician skilled in playing all musical instruments.
Pair 4 is not correct: Abharanakara &ndash; Not a costume designer, but a specialist in crafting ornaments for performances.

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Consider the following pairs related to roles in a theatre group as described in the Natyashastra: Role Description 1. Vidusaka A comedian who entertains and makes fun in theatre performances. 2. Nandi A performer who praises theatre characters in Sanskrit or Prakrit. 3. Tauripta A musician skilled in playing all theatre instruments. 4. Abharanakara A costume designer responsible for making performance attire. How many given above pairs are correctly matched? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four