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.
- Q121.
In which classical dance do the female performers wear a stiff, cylindrical skirt called the 'Potloi'?
A. MohiniyattamB. ManipuriC. SattriyaD. OdissimediumAsked in RailwayView solution › - Q122.
The 'Deodhani' dance of Assam is associated with which deity?
A. Lord ShivaB. Lord KrishnaC. Goddess KamakhyaD. Snake goddess ManasamediumAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q123.
The Mahari dance style, performed by women temple dancers of the Jagannath temple at Puri, is a form of:
A. Kuchipudi danceB. Kathak danceC. Sattriya danceD. Odissi dancemediumAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q124.
The 'Jhora' dance, a community dance performed as a springtime celebration, belongs to which state?
A. UttarakhandB. GujaratC. PunjabD. RajasthanmediumAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q125.
The Bhagoriya dance is performed by the Bhils in which state?
A. AssamB. KeralaC. Madhya PradeshD. PunjabmediumAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q126.
Aji Lamu, a folk dance of Arunachal Pradesh, is performed by which tribe?
A. AdiB. ApataniC. MonpaD. NyishimediumAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q127.
Goddess Amba is the presiding deity of which traditional folk theatre of Gujarat?
A. JatraB. BhavaiC. TamashaD. YakshaganamediumAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q128.
In which country is the Cham mask dance celebrated, especially at the Tshechu festivals of its dzongs?
A. ThailandB. Sri LankaC. MyanmarD. BhutanmediumAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q129.
While performing the Suwa folk dance of Chhattisgarh, the women act like which bird?
A. ParrotB. PigeonC. SparrowD. PeacockmediumAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q130.
'Ponung' is a folk dance associated with which state?
A. SikkimB. NagalandC. Arunachal PradeshD. MizorammediumAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q131.
'Zeliang' is a tribal folk dance of which state?
A. SikkimB. TripuraC. NagalandD. MizorammediumAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q132.
The Lucknow gharana of Kathak was founded by:
A. Janaki PrasadB. Raja Chakradhar SinghC. Ishwari PrasadD. Bhanu JimediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q133.
Who is regarded as the founder of the Banaras gharana of Kathak?
A. Ishwari PrasadB. Kalka PrasadC. Bhanu JiD. Janaki PrasadmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q134.
The Ghoomar dance of Rajasthan is believed to have been developed by which community?
A. Bhil tribeB. Gond tribeC. Kalbelia communityD. Santhal tribemediumAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q135.
'Khamba Thoibi', a well-known duet dance form, belongs to:
A. AssamB. ManipurC. NagalandD. TripuramediumAsked in RailwayView solution › - Q136.
The National Institute of Kathak Dance (Kathak Kendra) is located in:
A. VaranasiB. LucknowC. JaipurD. New DelhimediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q137.
The 'Mukteswar Dance Festival' is held at the Mukteswar Temple in:
A. Konark, OdishaB. Puri, OdishaC. Khajuraho, Madhya PradeshD. Bhubaneswar, OdishamediumAsked in SSCView solution ›