Dances

Question 1

________ dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.

Answer 1

Chham Dance

Question 2

‘Thoda’ a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?

Answer 2

Himachal Pradesh

Question 3

_______ is a group folk dance of Sikkim performed in honour of Mount Khangchendzonga, the guardian deity of the Sikkimese people

Answer 3

Chu-Faat

Question 4

_______ is the traditional musical instrument of the Limboo community of Sikkim.

Answer 4

Chyap- Brung

Question 5

Poush Mela displays local artisans displaying folk dances, music, food and culture of____.

Answer 5

Pashtun

Question 6

‘Kandyan Dance’ is the common dance of _______ country.

Answer 6

Sri Lanka

Question 7

Bhavai is a traditional dance form of ____.

Answer 7

Gujarat

Question 8

Which of the following art forms of Kerala is in UNESCO’s list of theIntangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

Answer 8

kutiyattam

Question 9

‘Ottamthullal’ is a traditional dance form that is popular in the state of:

Answer 9

Tamil Nadu

Question 10

To which state does the traditional folk dance ‘Gotipua’ belong?

Answer 10

Odisha

Question 11

Who amongst the following established an institution named ‘Kalashram’ for imparting training in dance and associated disciplines?

Answer 11

Pandit Birju Maharaj

Question 12

The famous dancer Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is associated with which of the following dance forms?

Answer 12

Kathakali

Question 13

Jhijhia dance originated in the Indian state of _________.

Answer 13

Bihar

Question 14

Which of the following is a dance form from Karnataka?

Answer 14

Bayalata

Question 15

Which of the following is a dance form from Rajasthan?

Answer 15

Jhulan

Question 16

The dance form ‘Dandia’ is synonymous with____.

Answer 16

Navratri

Question 17

The _________ dance is performed by shepherd community of Goa during Navratri.

Answer 17

Dhangar

Question 18

The _____dance form originated as tribal dance in the forests of Odisha in the 18th century and attained the status of a martial art-based dance form in the 19th century.

Answer 18

Chhau

Question 19

Which among the following is a dance form from the state of Arunachal Pradesh?

Answer 19

Popir

Question 20

Panthi is a dance form from which of the following states?

Answer 20

Chattisgarh

Question 21

With which of the following folk dances, India has made its entry in the Guinness Book of World Records in the year 2015?

Answer 21

Nati

Question 22

Pung Cholam is a folk dance of which state?

Answer 22

Manipur

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage( ICH) by UNESCO?

Answer 23

Sitar Vadan

Question 24

This contemporary Indian dancer who merged Kathak and Kathakali with other dance forms has been awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 and Padma Shri in 2007. His/her name is:

Answer 24

Astad Deboo

Question 25

Karma is a dance form from which of the following state?

Answer 25

Jharkhand

Question 26

‘Rauf is a folk dance associated with the state of______

Answer 26

Jammu and Kashmir

Question 27

'Paithani' is a form of____ from Maharashtra.

Answer 27

Textile weaving

Question 28

Bhawai is a folk dance of which state?

Answer 28

Rajasthan

Question 29

Which of the following is a folk dance of Goa ?

Answer 29

Fugadi

Question 30

In which of the following is reference of Indian Dance forms found?

Answer 30

Natya Shastra

Question 31

The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

Answer 31

Manipur

Question 32

Which of the following is the traditional theatre of Jammu and Kashmir?

Answer 32

Bhand Pather

Question 33

In which of the following states ‘Hampi Dance Festival is celebrated?

Answer 33

Karnataka

Question 34

The famous dancer Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is associated with which of the following dance forms?

Answer 34

Kathakali

Question 35

Which of the following puppet dances is performed in Orissa?

Answer 35

Kandhei

Question 36

Which of the following is a traditional theatre form of Haryana?

Answer 36

Swang

Question 37

Lavani is a folk dance of which of the following states of India?

Answer 37

Maharashtra

Question 38

In which state is the Rann Utsav celebrated ?

Answer 38

Gujarat

Question 39

Which of these is the famous art form of Karnataka that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up and stage techniques to create a unique experience?

Answer 39

Yakshagana

Question 40

In which of the following dances the women dance like a parrot ?

Answer 40

Suva

Question 41

The Tiger Dance or Bagh Nach of Odisha is done in which Hindu month ?

Answer 41

Chaitra

Question 42

The Karma dance is performed during the Karma Pooja. This festival is celebrated in ______.

Answer 42

Autumn Season

Question 43

The ______, originated from the folk songs of Punjab, often shows the soreness of a lover.

Answer 43

Tappa

Question 44

_____ is the form of Martial Dance in Punjab.

Answer 44

Baga

Question 45

During which festival the Nongkrem dance is performed by the Khasi tribes ?

Answer 45

Wangla

Question 46

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

Answer 46

Phulpati

Question 47

Natyanjali Dance Festival pays tribute to which deity ?

Answer 47

Lord Shiva

Question 48

Of which Indian state ‘Gamocha’ a cultural symbol?

Answer 48

Assam

Question 49

Leshalaptu’ is a folk dance of which Indian state?

Answer 49

Nagaland

Question 50

In which state is the Ponung folk dance practised?

Answer 50

Arunachal Pradesh

Question 51

Which of the following traditional dances is NOT a martial art form?

Answer 51

Bhavai

Question 52

The famous dancer T Balasaraswati was an exponent of which of the following dance forms ?

Answer 52

Bharatnatyam

Question 53

In which state of India did the Kuchipudi dance originate?

Answer 53

Andhra pradesh

Question 54

Cherava is an ancient traditional dance of which state?

Answer 54

Mizoram

Question 55

Which of the following is a folk dance belonging to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

Answer 55

Dhumal Hafiza Rouf

Question 56

In which state has the Jawara Dance, a dance form to celebrate wealth, originated?

Answer 56

Madhya Pradesh

Question 57

Bhavai and Kalbelia as traditional dance forms , owe their genesis to which Indian state?

Answer 57

Rajasthan

Question 58

The ‘Kathakali’ dance is a harmonious combination of ______ forms of fine art.

Answer 58

five

Question 59

With which of the following states/union territories is the Dumhal folk dance associated?

Answer 59

Jammu and Kashmir

Question 60

‘Mayurbhanj Chhau’ is a folk dance form of which state?

Answer 60

Odisha

Question 61

‘Sattriya’ is a traditional Hindu classical dance form of which state?

Answer 61

Assam

Question 62

What is the traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram called?

Answer 62

Cheraw dance

Question 63

'Dhimsa' is a tribal dance form of which Indian state?

Answer 63

Andhra Pradesh

Question 64

'Matki' is a popular folk dance of which of the following states?

Answer 64

Madhya Pradesh

Question 65

Which of the following is a popular dance form of Lakshadweep island?

Answer 65

Kolkali

Question 66

'Behdienkhlam' is a traditional dance festival in which state?

Answer 66

Meghalaya

Question 67

In which state did the 'Saila' dance originate? The dance is performed by boys after the harvest season.

Answer 67

Chhattisgarh

Question 68

The ‘Loor dance’ is a traditional folk dance, performed only by women, in the state of:

Answer 68

Haryana

Question 69

The traditional rod puppet of Bihar is known as ______.

Answer 69

Yampuri

Question 70

Bhand Pather theatre is a tradition primarily of which of the following States/UTs of India?

Answer 70

Jammu and Kashmir

Question 71

Hallisaka is a group dance native to ______.

Answer 71

Gujarat

Question 72

Birhor dance is a tribal folk dance from ______

Answer 72

Jharkhand

Question 73

kadsa is a dance style performed by women in Jharkhand, carrying a _____.

Answer 73

Kalasha

Question 74

Bhootada Kola is a spiritual folk dance in which some rituals involve walking on a bed of hot coal and is practised in coastal districts of ____.

Answer 74

Karnataka

Question 75

The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

Answer 75

Manipur

Question 75

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

Answer 75

Phulpati

Question 76

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

Answer 76

Phulpati

Question 77

The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

Answer 77

Manipur

Question 78

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

Answer 78

Phulpati

Question 78

The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

Answer 78

Manipur

Question 79

The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

Answer 79

Manipur

Question 79

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

Answer 79

Phulpati

Question 80

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

Answer 80

Phulpati

Question 81

The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

Answer 81

Manipur