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.
- Q181.
Bhand Pather, a traditional folk theatre combining satire, music and acting, belongs to which region?
A. UttarakhandB. Himachal PradeshC. PunjabD. Jammu and KashmirmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q182.
Aaluyattu is a folk dance form from which state?
A. Arunachal PradeshB. MizoramC. NagalandD. ManipurhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q183.
Bolak-aat, a dance of the Kodava men, belongs to which state?
A. GoaB. Tamil NaduC. KarnatakaD. KeralahardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q184.
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 › - Q185.
The Birhor dance, a tribal folk dance of the Birhor community, belongs to which state?
A. JharkhandB. PunjabC. KeralaD. GujaratmediumAsked in SSC +1View solution › - Q186.
Kadsa, a dance style in which women carry a kalasha (pot), is performed in which state?
A. GujaratB. AssamC. JharkhandD. KeralahardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q187.
Which classical dance-drama is described as a harmonious combination of five fine art forms: expression (Natyam), dance (Nritham and Nrithyam), music (Geetham) and instruments (Vadyam)?
A. YakshaganaB. OdissiC. KathakaliD. MohiniyattammediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q188.
Kolkali, a popular stick dance, is a traditional dance of which Union Territory?
A. LakshadweepB. PuducherryC. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and DiuD. Andaman and Nicobar IslandsmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q189.
Which dance is known as the 'Royal Dance of Ladakh'?
A. JabroB. ShondolC. ChamD. SpaomediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q190.
Dangi, a folk dance of the Chamba region, belongs to which state?
A. Jammu and KashmirB. UttarakhandC. SikkimD. Himachal PradeshhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q191.
Dalkhai, a folk dance performed by women during Dussehra, belongs to which state?
A. AssamB. OdishaC. BiharD. JharkhandmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q192.
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 › - Q193.
'Alkap', a traditional dance-drama, is found in Jharkhand and which other state?
A. West BengalB. AssamC. OdishaD. BiharhardAsked in RailwayView solution › - Q194.
'Huli Vesha', the tiger dance, is a popular folk dance of which state?
A. KeralaB. Andhra PradeshC. Tamil NaduD. KarnatakamediumAsked in RailwayView solution › - Q195.
Which harvest dance is popular in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh?
A. GarbaB. JawaraC. LavaniD. BihumediumAsked in RailwayView solution › - Q196.
Rai is primarily a folk dance of which state?
A. PunjabB. OdishaC. Madhya PradeshD. GujaratmediumAsked in RailwayView solution › - Q197.
The Sattriya dance was introduced in the 15th century by which saint of Assam?
A. Chaitanya MahaprabhuB. VallabhacharyaC. RamanujaD. Srimanta SankaradevaeasyAsked in RailwayView solution › - Q198.
Bharatanatyam is the classical dance form of which state?
A. Andhra PradeshB. KeralaC. KarnatakaD. Tamil NadueasyAsked in RailwayView solution › - Q199.
Which are the two classical dances of Kerala?
A. Mohiniyattam and OdissiB. Kathakali and MohiniyattamC. Bharatanatyam and KathakaliD. Kathakali and KuchipudieasyAsked in RailwayView solution › - Q200.
Sattriya is a classical dance from which state?
A. AssamB. West BengalC. TripuraD. ManipureasyAsked in RailwayView solution ›