Indian Dance Forms Questions with Solutions
Indian dance forms are one of the most frequently tested areas of static GK. This topic covers the eight classical dances recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi (Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam and Sattriya), the folk and tribal dances of every state, and related terms such as mudra, abhinaya, lasya and tandava. Most questions ask which state a dance belongs to, which community performs it, or which feature identifies a classical style. Learn the classical dances with their state and one signature feature each, such as the face make-up of Kathakali or the brass plate of Kuchipudi. For folk dances, group them state by state, since exams often list three or four dances and ask for the common state. Watch for dances shared by more than one state, such as Chhau, which has three styles. Practise the Indian dance forms questions below, written in the style of the general awareness sections of exams such as SSC, banking, railways, CUET GAT, MAH CET and CLAT. Each question comes with a detailed explanation that adds related facts, so every question helps you revise more than one point.
- Q21.
The Hai-Hak dance, performed by the Halam community, is associated with which state?
A. MizoramB. MeghalayaC. TripuraD. ManipurhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q22.
The folk dance Tarangamel, performed with colourful flags and streamers during Dussehra and Holi, is associated with which state?
A. MaharashtraB. KarnatakaC. KeralaD. GoahardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q23.
The Buiya dance, performed by the Digaru Mishmi tribe, is associated with which state?
A. NagalandB. AssamC. Arunachal PradeshD. SikkimhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q24.
Which classical dance is mentioned in the 16th century text 'Vyavahara Mala'?
A. MohiniyattamB. BharatanatyamC. KathakaliD. KuchipudihardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q25.
Nupa (Nupa Pala), a dance performed by men with cymbals, is associated with which state?
A. AssamB. TripuraC. NagalandD. ManipurhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q26.
Which traditional folk dance of Rajasthan is performed by the women of the Kanjar tribe?
A. KalbeliaB. GhoomarC. GairD. ChakrihardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q27.
Sangrai, a folk dance performed during the new year festival of the Mog community, belongs to which state?
A. AssamB. MeghalayaC. TripuraD. MizoramhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q28.
Ummatt-aat, a folk dance performed by Kodava women, is performed in which region?
A. Coorg (Karnataka)B. Konkan (Maharashtra)C. Wayanad (Kerala)D. Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu)hardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q29.
Lava, a popular folk dance, is performed on which island?
A. Majuli IslandB. Diu IslandC. Rameswaram IslandD. Minicoy IslandhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q30.
Which popular mask dance of Kerala is performed especially during the Onam festival?
A. ThiruvathirakaliB. OppanaC. KummattikaliD. MargamkalihardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q31.
'Rathwa ni Gher', a dance performed on the occasion of Holi, is performed by the Rathwa tribe of which state?
A. MaharashtraB. OdishaC. GujaratD. BiharhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q32.
Ratvai is a dance form associated with which community?
A. Mewati communityB. Santhal communityC. Bhil communityD. Gond communityhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q33.
Which folk dance of Odisha, performed on stilts, depicts the life of Lord Krishna?
A. GhumuraB. RanappaC. PaikaD. DalkhaihardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q34.
Aaluyattu is a folk dance form from which state?
A. Arunachal PradeshB. MizoramC. NagalandD. ManipurhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q35.
Bolak-aat, a dance of the Kodava men, belongs to which state?
A. GoaB. Tamil NaduC. KarnatakaD. KeralahardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q36.
Hallisaka, an ancient group dance associated with Krishna and the gopis, is native to which state?
A. AssamB. PunjabC. GujaratD. KeralahardAsked in SSC +1View solution › - Q37.
Kadsa, a dance style in which women carry a kalasha (pot), is performed in which state?
A. GujaratB. AssamC. JharkhandD. KeralahardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q38.
Dangi, a folk dance of the Chamba region, belongs to which state?
A. Jammu and KashmirB. UttarakhandC. SikkimD. Himachal PradeshhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q39.
Garadi, a folk dance related to the Ramayana and performed at the Villianur temple, belongs to which Union Territory?
A. ChandigarhB. PuducherryC. LakshadweepD. Andaman and Nicobar IslandshardAsked in RailwayView solution › - Q40.
'Alkap', a traditional dance-drama, is found in Jharkhand and which other state?
A. West BengalB. AssamC. OdishaD. BiharhardAsked in RailwayView solution ›