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.
The Changai dance, performed by the Chang tribe, is associated with which state?
A. Arunachal PradeshB. ManipurC. MizoramD. NagalandmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q122.
Alarippu is a dance piece (item) from which classical dance?
A. OdissiB. BharatanatyamC. KathakD. ManipurieasyAsked in SSCView solution › - Q123.
Bhavai, also known as Vesha or Swang, is a popular folk theatre form of which state?
A. KarnatakaB. PunjabC. GujaratD. MaharashtramediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q124.
Paika, Ghumura and Dhap are folk dances of which state?
A. AssamB. OdishaC. BiharD. GujaratmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q125.
The Raigarh Gharana is associated with which classical dance?
A. KathakB. ManipuriC. KuchipudiD. OdissieasyAsked in SSCView solution › - Q126.
'Kalasam' is a dance sequence (pure dance passage) in which classical dance?
A. KathakaliB. SattriyaC. BharatanatyamD. KuchipudihardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q127.
Kajari, a folk song and dance form sung especially during the rainy season, originated in which state?
A. PunjabB. GujaratC. Uttar PradeshD. RajasthanmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q128.
The Kalakshetra style, developed by Rukmini Devi Arundale, is associated with which classical dance?
A. OdissiB. BharatanatyamC. ManipuriD. KathakeasyAsked in SSCView solution › - Q129.
Vazhuvoor, Pandanallur and Thanjavur are styles (banis) of which classical dance?
A. KuchipudiB. BharatanatyamC. KathakaliD. MohiniyattammediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q130.
The Bhortal dance, performed with large cymbals, is famous in which state?
A. AssamB. TripuraC. West BengalD. OdishamediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q131.
The Joenpa Legso, a welcome dance, belongs to which country?
A. BhutanB. NepalC. MyanmarD. Sri LankamediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q132.
Mati Akhora, a set of basic exercises, is associated with which classical dance?
A. KathakaliB. OdissiC. ManipuriD. SattriyamediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q133.
The play 'Nalacharitham', written by Unnayi Warrier, is associated with which classical dance-drama?
A. MohiniyattamB. OdissiC. KathakaliD. KuchipudimediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q134.
Mangalacharan, Sthayee, Pallavi, Abhinaya and Moksha are items of which classical dance?
A. OdissiB. BharatanatyamC. KuchipudiD. KathakmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q135.
Which classical dance form is closely related to the worship of Lord Jagannath?
A. SattriyaB. OdissiC. KathakaliD. MohiniyattameasyAsked in SSCView solution › - Q136.
Which classical dance-drama begins with a drum-playing performance called Kelikottu?
A. BharatanatyamB. KuchipudiC. MohiniyattamD. KathakalimediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q137.
Zangtalam (Zang Talam), a popular dance of Mizoram, is performed by which tribe?
A. PaiteB. AdiC. ReangD. GarohardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q138.
Karagam (Karagattam), a folk dance in which dancers balance a decorated pot on their heads, is associated with which state?
A. PunjabB. Tamil NaduC. OdishaD. GujarateasyAsked in SSC +1View solution › - Q139.
Suggi, a harvest dance, is a famous folk dance form of which state?
A. Andhra PradeshB. GoaC. KarnatakaD. KeralamediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q140.
Kathakali took shape in Kerala in the 17th century under the patronage of which ruler?
A. The Prince of KottarakkaraB. The Zamorin of CalicutC. The Maharaja of MysoreD. The Nizam of HyderabadhardAsked in SSCView solution ›