Q.1
________ dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
- (a) Chham
- (b) Natya
- (c) Dham
- (d) Gogra
Sol.(a) Chham dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh. The ritual is performed for the greater good of humanity, destruction of bad spirits, and for moral instruction to viewers.
Q.2
‘Thoda’ a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?
- (a) Sikkim
- (b) Andhra Pradesh
- (c) Haryana
- (d) Himachal Pradesh
Sol.(d) ‘Thoda’ sport is a form of martial art belonged to the state of Himachal Pradesh. Thoda, the impressive martial art form of Himachal Pradesh, relies on one’s archery prowess, dating back to the days of the Mahabharata, when bows and arrows were used in the epic battles, between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, residing in the picturesque valleys of Kullu and Manali.
Q.3
_______ is a group folk dance of Sikkim performed in honour of Mount Khangchendzonga, the guardian deity of the Sikkimese people.
- (a) Zo-Mal-Lok
- (b) Tendong Lo Rum Faat
- (c) Chu-Faat
- (d) Kinchum-Chu-Bomsa
Sol.(c) Chu-Faat is a group folk dance of Sikkim performed in honour of Mount Khangchendzonga, the guardian deity of the Sikkimese People. This dance is performed with carrying butter lamps and green bamboo leaves with the devotional songs.
Q.4
_______ is the traditional musical instrument of the Limboo community of Sikkim.
- (a) Chyap-Brung
- (b) Jeurum Silly
- (c) Naumati
- (d) Chutkay
Sol.(a) Limboo or Subba is a traditional Folk Dance of the Sikkimese. In this dance, the dancers hang the ‘Chyap-Brung’, a musical instrument around their neck. The drum is beaten with a palm on one side and with a stick on the other side.
Q.5
Poush Mela displays local artisans displaying folk dances, music, food and culture of____.
- (a) Gujarat
- (b) West Bengal
- (c) Rajasthan
- (d) Uttarakhand
Sol.(b) Poush Mela is an annual fair and festival that takes place in Santiniketan, in Birbhum District of West Bengal, marking the harvest season. The key characteristics of this fair include live performances of Bengali folk music, such as baul, kirtan, and Kobigan.
Q.6
“Viyahula Giddha” is a popular folk dance performed during marriages in the Indian state of:
- (a) Odisha
- (b) Gujarat
- (c) Punjab
- (d) Jharkhand
Sol.(c) “Viyahula Giddha” is a popular folk dance performed during marriages in the Indian state of Punjab and also in Pakistan. Viyagula Giddha is danced in a circle. The girls form a ring. One of them uses a (dholki) while sitting in the centre.
Q.7
Which tribe of Pakistan performs a traditional dance form called ‘Waziri Dance’?
- (a) Sindhi
- (b) Baloch
- (c) Pashtu
- (d) Brahuis
Sol.(c) The Pashtun tribe of Pakistan performs a traditional dance form called ‘Waziri Dance’. Waziristan, a region of Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan, is a large area and has a particular Pashtun culture.
Q.8
‘Kandyan Dance’ is the common dance of _______ country.
- (a) India
- (b) Bhutan
- (c) Sri Lanka
- (d) Nepal
Sol.(c) Kandyan dance is a folk dance of Sri Lanka. Kandyan dance encompasses various dance forms popular and native to the area called Kandy of the Central hills region known as Udarata. But today it has been widespread to other parts of the country.
Q.9
Bhavai is a traditional dance form of ____.
- (a) Gujarat
- (b) Bihar
- (c) Punjab
- (d) Maharashtra
Sol.(a) Bhavai is a genre of folk dance popular in Rajasthan and Gujarat states in western India. The men from these communities offer the music to this dance, using string and percussion instruments. Bhavai dance is often misinterpreted from ‘Bhavai’ which is a folk theatre form of Gujarat.
Q.10
Which of the following art forms of Kerala is in UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
- (a) Theyyam
- (b) Kutiyattam
- (c) Chakyar Koothu
- (d) Thiruvathirakali
Sol.(b) Koodiyattam (Kutiyattam), meaning “combined acting” in Malayalam, combines Sanskrit theatre performance with elements of traditional Koothu. It is traditionally performed in temple theatres known as Koothambalams. This art form of Kerala is in UNESCO’s list of intangible Cultural heritage of Humanity.
Q.11
‘Ottamthullal’ is a traditional dance form that is popular in the state of:
- (a) Andhra Pradesh
- (b) Karnataka
- (c) Kerala
- (d) Tamil Nadu
Sol.(c) Ottan Thullal is a dance and poetic performance form of Kerala, India. It was introduced in the eighteenth century by Kunchan Nambiar, one of the Prachina Kavithrayam.
Q.12
To which state does the traditional folk dance ‘Gotipua’ belong?
- (a) West Bengal
- (b) Odisha
- (c) Bihar
- (d) Chhattisgarh
Sol.(b) Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been performed in Orissa for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna.
Q.13
Who amongst the following established an institution named ‘Kalashram’ for imparting training in dance and associated disciplines?
- (a) Shambhu Maharaj
- (b) Pandit Birju Maharaj
- (c) Sitara Devi
- (d) Lachhu Maharaj
Sol.(b) Pandit Birju Maharaj established an institution named ‘Kalashram’ for imparting training in dance and associated disciplines. Kalashram focuses on imparting training especially in the field of Kathak.
Q.14
The famous dancer Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is associated with which of the following dance forms?
- (a) Sattriya
- (b) Mohiniyattam
- (c) Kathakali
- (d) Manipuri
Sol.(c) Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is a veteran in the art form of Kathakali. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honor of the Padma Shri in 2017.
Q.15
Jhijhia dance originated in the Indian state of _________.
- (a) Bihar
- (b) West Bengal
- (c) Rajasthan
- (d) Gujarat
Sol.(a) Jhijhiya is a famous cultural dance of Bihar region. It is mostly done during the period of the Dussehra. Women balance the lantern made up of clay on their head and dance.
Q.16
Which of the following is a dance form from Karnataka?
- (a) Rouf
- (b) Karma
- (c) Lava
- (d) Bayalata
Sol.(d) Dollu Kunitha is a major form of folk-dance performance in Karnataka. The Dollu Kunitha is characterized by vigorous drum beats, quick movement, and synchronized group formations. It is accompanied by singing.
Q.17
Which of the following is a dance form from Rajasthan?
- (a) Jhulan
- (b) Kumi
- (c) Dappu
- (d) Maruni
Sol.(a) Jhulan is a folk dance form of Rajasthan.
Kummi is a folk dance, popular in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in India, danced mostly by Tamil women in a circle.
Dappu dance is from Andhra Pradesh.
Maruni is a Nepali Dance of Western and Eastern Nepal, Sikkim, and Darjeeling.
Q.18
The dance form ‘Dandia’ is synonymous with____
- (a) Bihu
- (b) Navratri
- (c) Onam
- (d) Ganesh Chaturthi
Sol.(b) The dance form ‘Dandia’ is synonymous with Navratri. Dandiya is the socio-religious folk dance originating from the Indian state of Gujarat and popularly performed in the festival of Navratri. The dance is performed in the Marwar region of Rajasthan too.
Q.19
The _________ dance is performed by shepherd community of Goa during Navratri.
- (a) Lava
- (b) Dhangar
- (c) Fugdi
- (d) Kolkali
Sol.(b) Dhangar Dance is a well-known Goan dance form performed by a shepherd community known as Dhangars. It is considered a Navratri dance which involves a fusion of adoration, a vigorous session of worship, and dance performed to please and worship “Bira Deva” or “Biruba” for his blessings. The Dhangar dance, also known as the Dhangari Gaja Dance, is performed in traditional Marathi dresses which include a Kathiawari-styled white dress and turban with colorful handkerchiefs.
Q.20
Karma is a dance form from which of the following state?
- (a) Jharkhand
- (b) Rajasthan
- (c) Gujarat
- (d) Maharashtra
Sol.(a) Karma dance, which is also popularly known as Karma Naach, is performed by the tribes of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, and other regions of the country. This tribal dance is performed during the autumnal festival of Karma Puja. The tribal group presents this folk dance in front of the Karam tree that symbolizes the Karam Devta.
Q.21
‘Rauf’ is a folk dance associated with the state of______.
- (a) Haryana
- (b) Punjab
- (c) Rajasthan
- (d) Jammu and Kashmir
Sol.(d) The Rauf is a folk dance form which is mainly practiced by the women folk of the Kashmir valley. There are several folk dance forms which have particularly originated and flourished in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. In this beautiful dance form, there are women who line up in two rows facing each other and perform this beautiful dance during the spring time in beautiful costumes.
Q.22 The _ dance form originated as a 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.
(a) Chhobia
(b) Kalaripayattu
(c) Chhau ✅
(d) Bawai
Solution:
The Chhau dance form originated as a 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. Chhau dance, also spelled as Chau or Chhaau, is a semi-classical Indian dance with martial, tribal, and folk traditions, with origins in eastern India. The Chhau Dance draws inspiration from martial arts and combative training.
Q.23 Which among the following is a dance form from the state of Arunachal Pradesh?
(a) Popir ✅
(b) Bhavai
(c) Sattriya
(d) Purbi
Solution:
Popir is one of the most popular dance forms of Arunachal Pradesh. It is an indigenous dance form of the Adi tribes. This beautiful dance form shows great resemblance with the Ponung Dance. Popir Dance is usually conducted on the occasion of the Mopin Festival. The dance is mainly performed by young girls; the performers wear white dresses and elaborate headgears. Popir dance is also performed by the Galos.
Q.24 Panthi is a dance form from which of the following states?
(a) Odisha
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Chhattisgarh ✅
(d) Bihar
Solution:
Panthi Dance, a folk dance of Chhattisgarh, is one of the important dance forms of the state. This Indian folk dance is a prominent ritual of the Satnami community of Chhattisgarh. The community celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Guru Ghasidas on Maghi Purnima. The Panthi dance is performed on this day.
Q.25 With which of the following folk dances, India has made its entry in the Guinness Book of World Records in the year 2015?
(a) Nati ✅
(b) Garba
(c) Bihu
(d) Bhangra
Solution:
The Kullu district administration received a certificate of Guinness World Record for the largest Nati dance performed by 9,892 dancers, mostly women, on October 26, 2015. The performance took place during the weeklong Dussehra festivities in Kullu.
Q.26 Which of the following is NOT recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) by UNESCO?
(a) Sitar Vadan ✅
(b) Yoga
(c) Kumbh Mela
(d) Chhau dance
Solution:
Sitar Vadan is not recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) by UNESCO. The National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India is an attempt to recognize the diversity of Indian culture embedded in its intangible heritage.
Q.27 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:
(a) Birju Maharaj
(b) Jailal Misra
(c) Astad Deboo ✅
(d) Uday Shankar
Solution:
Astad Deboo is an Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer who employs his training in Indian classical dance forms of Kathak as well as Kathakali to create a dance form that is unique to him. He has become a pioneer of modern dance in India. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 and the Padma Shri in 2007 by the Government of India.
1. Folk Dances
- The folk dance ‘Bihu’ is associated with which state? (Assam)
- ‘Garba’ and ‘Dandiya Raas’ are traditional dances of which state? (Gujarat)
- Which folk dance is famous in Rajasthan? (Ghoomar)
- The famous folk dance ‘Bhangra’ is from which state? (Punjab)
- Lavani is a folk dance of which Indian state? (Maharashtra)
- ‘Ras Leela’ is associated with which Indian state? (Uttar Pradesh)
- ‘Yakshagana’ is a famous folk theatre of which state? (Karnataka)
- Which dance form is performed during the festival of Onam? (Kathakali, Thiruvathirakali – Kerala)
- The folk dance ‘Cheraw’ (Bamboo Dance) belongs to which state? (Mizoram)
- ‘Gotipua’ is a folk dance of which state? (Odisha)
2. Festivals and Traditions
- Pongal is the famous festival of which state? (Tamil Nadu)
- Which festival is known as the ‘Festival of Lights’? (Diwali)
- The festival ‘Lohri’ is mainly celebrated in which state? (Punjab)
- The ‘Hornbill Festival’ is celebrated in which Indian state? (Nagaland)
- ‘Bihu’ is the major festival of which state? (Assam)
- The ‘Kumbh Mela’ is held at how many places in India? (Four – Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, Ujjain)
- The famous ‘Hemis Festival’ is celebrated in which Indian state? (Ladakh)
- ‘Gudi Padwa’ is celebrated in which Indian state? (Maharashtra)
- ‘Chhath Puja’ is a major festival in which state? (Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh)
- The ‘Pushkar Fair’ is famous for what? (Camel Trading, Rajasthan)
3. Art and Culture
- Madhubani painting belongs to which state? (Bihar)
- Pattachitra paintings are famous in which state? (Odisha, West Bengal)
- Warli painting is a tribal art form of which state? (Maharashtra)
- Kalamkari paintings are associated with which state? (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana)
- The ‘Kathak’ dance form originated in which region of India? (North India – Uttar Pradesh)
- The classical dance form ‘Bharatanatyam’ is from which state? (Tamil Nadu)
- The famous theatre form ‘Bhavai’ belongs to which state? (Gujarat)
- ‘Chhau’ dance is popular in which Indian states? (Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal)
- The famous ‘Bhand Pather’ theatre is from which state? (Jammu & Kashmir)
- Sattriya is a classical dance form of which state? (Assam)
Q71. ‘Matki’ is a popular folk dance of which of the following states?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Assam
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Bihar
✅ Answer: (a) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Matki dance is performed by women in traditional attire while balancing earthen pots (“matkis”) on their heads. It is accompanied by the beats of a dhol (double-headed drum) and is particularly popular in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.
Q72. Which of the following is a popular dance form of Lakshadweep island?
(a) Kuchipudi
(b) Koli
(c) Kathak
(d) Kolkali
✅ Answer: (d) Kolkali
Explanation: Kolkali, meaning “stick dance,” is a traditional folk dance of Lakshadweep. It is performed exclusively by men, who use sticks as props while moving in rhythmic circles. The dance begins at a slow pace and gradually becomes more vigorous.
Q73. ‘Behdienkhlam’ is a traditional dance festival in which state?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Gujarat
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Meghalaya
✅ Answer: (d) Meghalaya
Explanation: Behdienkhlam (which means “chasing away the demon of cholera”) is celebrated annually in July after the sowing period. It is the most significant dance festival of the Jaintia tribe in Meghalaya.
Q74. In which state did the ‘Saila’ dance originate? The dance is performed by boys after the harvest season.
(a) Bihar
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Odisha
✅ Answer: (c) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Saila dance is a post-harvest folk dance performed by boys in Chhattisgarh during the Hindu month of Aghan (November-December). Villagers offer paddy to the dancers as a token of gratitude.
Q75. Which of the following Indian classical dancers has been INCORRECTLY matched with her dance form?
(a) Madhavi Mudgal – Odissi
(b) Nandini Singh – Kathak
(c) Radha Reddy – Kuchipudi
(d) Saswati Sen – Bharatanatyam
✅ Answer: (d) Saswati Sen – Bharatanatyam
Explanation: Saswati Sen is a renowned Kathak dancer, not Bharatanatyam.
Q76. The ‘Loor dance’ is a traditional folk dance, performed only by women, in the state of:
(a) Haryana
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Punjab
(d) Rajasthan
✅ Answer: (a) Haryana
Explanation: Loor dance is performed by girls during the month of Phalguna, especially during the Holi festival. The term ‘Loor’ means girl in the Bhangra regions of Haryana. This dance celebrates the arrival of spring and the sowing of Rabi crops.
Q77. The traditional rod puppet of Bihar is known as ______.
(a) Bommalattam
(b) Sakhi Kundhei
(c) Yampuri
(d) Malasutri Bahulya
✅ Answer: (c) Yampuri
Explanation: Yampuri is a traditional puppetry art form of Bihar. The puppets are made of a single piece of wood without joints, manipulated using rods.
Q78. Bhand Pather theatre is a tradition primarily of which of the following States/UTs of India?
(a) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
(b) Goa
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Kerala
✅ Answer: (c) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: Bhand Pather is a traditional folk theatre of Jammu & Kashmir performed by Bhands (folk entertainers). It involves social satire, storytelling, and dance.
Q79. Hallisaka is a group dance native to ______.
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Goa
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Gujarat
✅ Answer: (d) Gujarat
Explanation: Hallisaka is a group dance from Gujarat, performed by young men and women in a circular formation. The dance is accompanied by clapping and singing.
Q80. Birhor dance is a tribal folk dance from ______.
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Punjab
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Karnataka
✅ Answer: (c) Jharkhand
Explanation: The Birhor tribe, found in scattered regions of Jharkhand, performs the Birhor dance. It is an important part of their cultural and social celebrations.
Q81. Kadsa is a dance style performed by women in Jharkhand, carrying a _____ on their heads or shoulders.
(a) Kalasha
(b) Kamandalu
(c) Kumbha
(d) Kapala
✅ Answer: (a) Kalasha
Explanation: Kadsa is a traditional dance performed by women while carrying a “Kalasha” (earthen pot) on their heads or shoulders. Men usually do not participate in the dance but play musical instruments.
Q82. Bhootada Kola is a spiritual folk dance in which some rituals involve walking on a bed of hot coal. It is practiced in the coastal districts of _____.
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala
✅ Answer: (b) Karnataka
Explanation: Bhootada Kola is a ritual folk dance performed in honor of local deities worshipped by the Tulu-speaking population in Karnataka. It has influenced Yakshagana theatre.
Q83. ‘Aaluyattu’ is a folk-dance form from the state of ______.
(a) Goa
(b) Nagaland
(c) Kerala
(d) Haryana
✅ Answer: (b) Nagaland
Explanation: Aaluyattu is a folk dance performed by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland. Other folk dances of Nagaland include Modse, Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, and Sadal Kekai.
Q84. ‘Bolak-aat’ is a ______ from the state of Karnataka.
(a) music form
(b) painting form
(c) dance form
(d) sculpting form
✅ Answer: (c) dance form
Explanation: Bolak-aat is a dance form from the Kodagu region of Karnataka. It is performed by Kodava men holding yak fur (chiavari) in one hand and a short Kodava sword (odi-kathi) in the other.
Q85. The ‘Lezim’ dance form is peculiar to which of the following states?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Bihar
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Gujarat
✅ Answer: (c) Maharashtra
Explanation: Lezim is a folk dance of Maharashtra, especially popular during the Ganesh festival. Other folk dances of Maharashtra include Lavani, Dhangari Gaja, Koli, Gondhal, and Tamasha.
Q86. ______ is one of the most popular folk dances of Odisha.
(a) Giddha
(b) Hojagiri
(c) Dalkhai
(d) Rauf
✅ Answer: (c) Dalkhai
Explanation: Dalkhai is a popular folk dance of Odisha. Other folk dances: Giddha (Punjab), Hojagiri (Tripura), Rauf (Jammu & Kashmir).
Q87. Ghoomar is a folk-dance form from the state of ______.
(a) Tripura
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Bihar
(d) Jharkhand
✅ Answer: (b) Rajasthan
Explanation: Ghoomar is performed by the Bhil tribe of Rajasthan to worship Goddess Sarasvati. Other Rajasthani folk dances: Bhavai, Chakri, Chari, Fire Dance.
Q88. Which of the following is a dance form in Mizoram participated exclusively by ‘village guests’?
(a) Khuallam
(b) Cheraw
(c) Solakia
(d) Chailam
✅ Answer: (a) Khuallam
Explanation: Khuallam means “Dance of the Guests,” performed during the “Khuangchawi” ceremony, where guests from other villages participate.
Q89. With which of the following classical dances is ‘Kottakkal Sivaraman’ associated?
(a) Mohiniyattam
(b) Odissi
(c) Kathakali
(d) Bharatanatyam
✅ Answer: (c) Kathakali
Explanation: Kottakkal Sivaraman was a renowned Kathakali artist. Kathakali, a classical dance from Kerala, draws inspiration from the Ramayana and Shaiva traditions.
Q90. ‘Ranapa’, a folk dance form of Odisha, consists of enacting chapters from the life of Lord ______.
(a) Indra
(b) Ram
(c) Krishna
(d) Hanuman
✅ Answer: (c) Krishna
Explanation: Ranapa is a unique dance from Odisha performed on stilts, depicting stories from Lord Krishna’s childhood.
Q91. To which of the following states does the dance drama ‘Khyal’ belong?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Punjab
✅ Answer: (a) Rajasthan
Explanation: Khyal is performed by the Bhawai tribe of Rajasthan. Other Rajasthani folk dances: Kalbeliya, Ghoomar, Kathputli, Kachchhi Ghodi, Gair, Chari, Chang.
Q92. Which of the following is a dance form of West Bengal where there is a confluence of dancing, singing, drama, and recital?
(a) Bhavai
(b) Alkap
(c) Tippani
(d) Hudo
✅ Answer: (b) Alkap
Explanation: Alkap is a folk dance-drama from West Bengal that portrays mythological stories and social issues.
Q.94 Kalbelia folk songs and dance forms are an expression of the Kalbelia community’s traditional way of life. It is associated with which of the following states?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Haryana
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Punjab
Answer: (c) Rajasthan
Q.95 “Bhand Pather” is the dance form of which of the following states?
(a) Goa
(b) Kashmir
(c) Haryana
(d) Sikkim
Answer: (b) Kashmir
Q.96 Which of the following is a dance form in Mizoram participated exclusively by ‘village guests’?
(a) Khuallam
(b) Cheraw
(c) Solakia
(d) Chailam
Answer: (a) Khuallam
Q.97 With which of the following classical dances is ‘Kottakkal Sivaraman’ associated?
(a) Mohiniyattam
(b) Odissi
(c) Kathakali
(d) Bharatanatyam
Answer: (c) Kathakali
Q.98 ‘Ranapa’, a folk dance form of Odisha, consists of enacting chapters from the life of Lord ______.
(a) Indra
(b) Ram
(c) Krishna
(d) Hanuman
Answer: (c) Krishna
Q.99 To which of the following states does the dance drama ‘Khyal’ belong?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Punjab
Answer: (a) Rajasthan
Q.100 Which of the following is a dance form of West Bengal where there is a confluence of dancing, singing, drama, and recital?
(a) Bhavai
(b) Alkap
(c) Tippani
(d) Hudo
Answer: (b) Alkap
Q.101 ‘Maimata’ is a popular dance of the Kaloi community from the state of ______.
(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Odisha
(c) Tripura
(d) Assam
Answer: (c) Tripura
Q.102 Cheraw Dance is a traditional dance form of which state?
(a) Assam
(b) Mizoram
(c) Sikkim
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: (b) Mizoram
Q.103 With which of the following states is the folk dance named ‘Terah Taali’ traditionally associated?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Assam
(d) Telangana
Answer: (a) Rajasthan
Q.104 ______ is a dance that combines speech, mime, and pure dance.
(a) Kathakali
(b) Bharatanatyam
(c) Mohiniattam
(d) Kuchipudi
Answer: (d) Kuchipudi
Q.105 Which of the following is a dance form from the state of Uttarakhand?
(a) Therukoothu
(b) Choliya
(c) Rouf
(d) Kutiyattam
Answer: (b) Choliya
Q.106 The ‘Veeragase’ dance, performed during the Dussehra festival holds a special place in the folk dances of the state of ______
(a) Karnataka
(b) Assam
(c) Odisha
(d) Sikkim
Answer: (a) Karnataka
Q.107 ‘Povada dance’ is a performing art from the state of ______.
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Kerala
Answer: (b) Maharashtra
Q.108 Rathwa ni Gher is a dance performed on the occasion of ______ by the Rathwa tribe of Gujarat.
(a) Janmashtami
(b) Holi
(c) Makar Sankranti
(d) Dussehra
Answer: (b) Holi
Q.109 ‘Ratvai’ is a dance form associated with the ______ tribes of India.
(a) Mewati
(b) Khasi
(c) Jatapus
(d) Bhil
Answer: (a) Mewati
Q.110 Rauf and Hikat are the dance forms of ______.
(a) Odisha
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Manipur
(d) Sikkim
Answer: (b) Jammu and Kashmir
Q.111 ‘Kolkali’ is one of the traditional folk dances of which state?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Nagaland
(c) Kerala
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: (c) Kerala
Q.112 The name of Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra is primarily associated with which of the following dances?
(a) Mohiniattam
(b) Sattariya
(c) Kathak
(d) Odissi
Answer: (d) Odissi
Q.113 Which of the following terms is associated with the ‘Bharatanatyam’ dance form?
(a) Tillana
(b) Mangalacharan
(c) Tharijham
(d) Batunritya
Answer: (a) Tillana
Q.114 Meenakshi Srinivasan is an exponent of which of the following dance forms?
(a) Kathakali
(b) Bharatnatyam
(c) Kuchipudi
(d) Kathak
Answer: (b) Bharatnatyam
Q.115 ‘Dhangari Gaja’ is a dance form mainly related to:
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Chhattisgarh
Answer: (c) Maharashtra
Q.116 Gambhira, Dhali, and Jatra are the famous dance forms of which state?
(a) Punjab
(b) West Bengal
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (b) West Bengal
Q.121. With which of the following states is the folk dance ‘Lai Haraoba’ associated?
(a) Manipur
(b) Assam
(c) Tripura
(d) Meghalaya
Answer: (a) Manipur
Explanation: ‘Lai Haraoba’ is a ritualistic dance festival celebrated in Manipur. It is performed to please the local deities and is an important cultural tradition of the Meitei community.
Q.122. The folk dance ‘Gaur Maria’ is associated with which Indian state?
(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Odisha
Answer: (a) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: ‘Gaur Maria’ is a famous folk dance of Chhattisgarh, performed by the Maria tribe. It is a hunting dance symbolizing bravery and strength.
Q.123. Which of the following dance forms is associated with the Sikkimese community?
(a) Bihu
(b) Singhi Chham
(c) Bhangra
(d) Kummi
Answer: (b) Singhi Chham
Explanation: ‘Singhi Chham’ is a traditional folk dance of Sikkim, performed to honor the snow lion, which is the cultural symbol of the state.
Q.124. Which folk dance of Tamil Nadu is performed by women while balancing pots on their heads?
(a) Kolattam
(b) Karagattam
(c) Oyilattam
(d) Kavadi
Answer: (b) Karagattam
Explanation: ‘Karagattam’ is a folk dance from Tamil Nadu where performers balance decorated pots (karagam) on their heads while dancing gracefully.
Q.125. ‘Hojagiri’ is a dance form associated with which Indian state?
(a) Tripura
(b) Nagaland
(c) Manipur
(d) Mizoram
Answer: (a) Tripura
Explanation: ‘Hojagiri’ is a famous dance form of the Reang community in Tripura. Women perform this dance while balancing bottles or earthen lamps on their heads.
Q.121. Which of the following dance forms is derived from martial arts practices? (a) Chhau
(b) Jhora
(c) Bharatanatyam
(d) Ghoomar
Answer: (a) Chhau
Explanation: Chhau dance forms are derived from martial arts practices. It is a semi-classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions, originating from the Kalinga region, particularly in Mayurbhanj, and extending to parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Q.122. With which dance form is the noted classical dancer Shovana Narayan associated?
(a) Manipuri
(b) Mohiniyattam
(c) Kuchipudi
(d) Kathak
Answer: (d) Kathak
Explanation: Shovana Narayan is a renowned Kathak dancer. Kathak is the classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh and is one of the eight classical dance forms recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
Q.123. The ‘Dhangari Gaja’ traditional/folk dance belongs to which of the following states?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Manipur
Answer: (c) Maharashtra
Explanation: The ‘Dhangari Gaja’ folk dance originates from Maharashtra. Other notable folk dances from Maharashtra include Lavani, Lezim, Koli, Gondhal, and Tamasha.
Q.124. To which state does the ‘Gheriya Nritya’ belong?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Punjab
(d) Haryana
Answer: (a) Gujarat
Explanation: ‘Gheriya Nritya’ is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat. Other famous folk dances from Gujarat include Garba, Dandiya, Bhavai, Tippani, and Hudo.
Q.125. ‘Chad Sukra’, a popular traditional dance festival of Meghalaya, is celebrated as a ______.
(a) Community marriage festival
(b) Thanksgiving festival
(c) Birth festival
(d) Sowing festival
Answer: (d) Sowing festival
Explanation: ‘Chad Sukra’ is a traditional dance festival in Meghalaya, celebrated as a sowing festival. Other major festivals of Meghalaya include Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem Festival, Behdienkhlam Festival, and Wangala Festival.
Q.126. Which of the following communities of Sikkim is traditionally associated with the folk dance known as ‘Chu-Faat’?
(a) Nepalese
(b) Tamang
(c) Lepcha
(d) Bhutia
Answer: (c) Lepcha
Explanation: ‘Chu-Faat’ is a folk dance of the Lepcha community in Sikkim, performed in honor of Mount Khangchendzonga. ‘Chu’ means Snowy Range and ‘Faat’ means Worship.
Q.127. Rukmini Devi Arundale is a famous classical dancer of:
(a) Kathak
(b) Bharatanatyam
(c) Mohiniyattam
(d) Kuchipudi
Answer: (b) Bharatanatyam
Explanation: Rukmini Devi Arundale was a legendary Bharatanatyam dancer. She played a key role in reviving and popularizing this classical dance form.
Q.128. What is the traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram called?
(a) Cheraw
(b) Yak Chaam
(c) Thang Ta
(d) Maanch
Answer: (a) Cheraw
Explanation: Cheraw is a traditional bamboo dance performed during the ‘Chapchar Kut’ festival, which is one of the most significant festivals of Mizoram.
Q.129. ‘Ponu Yoksi’, a sword-like instrument used during ceremonial dances performed by priests, belongs to:
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: (d) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: ‘Ponu Yoksi’ is a ceremonial sword-like instrument used in traditional dances in Arunachal Pradesh. Some other folk dances from the state include Aji Lamu, Chalo, Hiirii Khaniing, and Popir.
Q.130. In which of the following states is the ‘Mathuri’ folk dance practiced?
(a) Telangana
(b) Haryana
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (a) Telangana
Explanation: The ‘Mathuri’ folk dance is practiced in Telangana, along with other notable dances such as Perini Sivatandavam, Dappu Dance, Lambadi, Oggu Katha, and Gussadi Dance.
Q.131. Which of the following is a performing art from the state of Maharashtra?
(a) Kalbelia
(b) Kheliran
(c) Dandi Gair
(d) Lavani
Answer: (d) Lavani
Explanation: Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance in Maharashtra. Other folk dances of Maharashtra include Dhangari Gaja, Lezim, Koli, Gondhal, and Tamasha.
Q.132. In which of the following cities is the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy located?
(a) Guwahati
(b) Bengaluru
(c) Imphal
(d) Hyderabad
Answer: (c) Imphal
Explanation: The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, a constituent unit of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, is located in Imphal, Manipur.
Q.133. ‘Kamsale’ is a dance form traditional to the state of ______.
(a) Karnataka
(b) Gujarat
(c) Goa
(d) Assam
Answer: (a) Karnataka
Explanation: ‘Kamsale’ is a traditional dance form from Karnataka. Other famous folk dances from Karnataka include Yakshagana, Dollu Kunitha, and Veeragase.
Q.134. ‘Rikhampada’ is a traditional dance of ______.
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (a) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: ‘Rikhampada’ is a traditional dance of Arunachal Pradesh. Other folk dances from Arunachal Pradesh include Chalo, Ponung, and Pasi Kongki.
Q.135. Which of the following dance forms is popular in Himachal Pradesh?
(a) Laho
(b) Nati
(c) Ronf
(d) Thora
Answer: (b) Nati
Explanation: Nati is a popular folk dance from Himachal Pradesh. Other notable folk dances from Himachal include Chham Dance, Dandras, and Losar Shona Chuksam.