Ancient Indian theatre: What did the term ‘‘Yavanika’’ signify? Context: stagecraft and performance conventions in classical Sanskrit drama. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe stage curtain
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BA Greek merchant/foreigner
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CIndigo/blue dye
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DA Hellenistic coin
Answer
Correct Answer: The stage curtain
Explanation
Reasoning
- In Sanskrit theatrical parlance, yavanikā refers to the stage curtain used for entrances and scene changes.
Final AnswerThe stage curtain