Question

Identify the Asamyuta hastas from the followings :
A. Kapota

B. Pataka

C. Suchi

D. Shikhara

E. Chandrakala
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A, C, B, E only
• B. A, D, C, E only
• C. B, C, D, E only
• D. A, B, C, D only

Hint:

\[ \text{Asamyuta Hastas} = \text{Single-hand Gestures} \] Examples: \[ \text{Pataka, Suchi, Shikhara, Chandrakala} \] \[ \text{Kapota} \] is a: \[ \text{Samyuta Hasta} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
In Indian classical dance, Hastas or hand gestures are classified into:
• Asamyuta Hastas -- Single-hand gestures
• Samyuta Hastas -- Double-hand gestures The Asamyuta Hastas are performed using one hand only and are described in texts such as the Abhinaya Darpanam.

Step 1: Identify the Samyuta Hasta.
\[ \text{Kapota} \] is a: \[ \text{Samyuta Hasta} \] because it is formed using both hands together. Thus: \[ A \] is not an Asamyuta Hasta.

Step 2: Identify the Asamyuta Hastas.
The following are single-hand gestures:
• Pataka
• Suchi
• Shikhara
• Chandrakala Hence: \[ B,\ C,\ D,\ E \] are Asamyuta Hastas.

Step 3: Compare with the given options.
Among the given choices: \[ (A)\ A,C,B,E \] \[ (B)\ A,D,C,E \] \[ (C)\ B,C,D,E \] \[ (D)\ A,B,C,D \] the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{B,C,D,E} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(C)}} \]