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.
- Q141.
Charkula, a dance in which women balance a large wheel with lit lamps on their heads, is associated with which state?
A. HaryanaB. Uttar PradeshC. Madhya PradeshD. RajasthanmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q142.
Which dance is performed by devotees during the worship of Murugan, the Hindu god of war?
A. KaragattamB. Kavadi AttamC. KummiD. MayilattammediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q143.
Rouf (Rauf), a folk dance performed by women in rows, belongs to which region?
A. Himachal PradeshB. Jammu and KashmirC. UttarakhandD. PunjabmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q144.
Ghoomar is a folk dance of which state?
A. RajasthanB. PunjabC. GujaratD. MaharashtraeasyAsked in SSC +1View solution › - Q145.
Kuchipudi dance is accompanied by which system of music?
A. Rabindra SangeetB. Carnatic musicC. Hindustani musicD. Sufi musiceasyAsked in SSCView solution › - Q146.
Which folk dance of West Bengal is traditionally performed by women after recovering from smallpox or after a wish has been fulfilled?
A. JatraB. GambhiraC. Brita danceD. Dhunuchi NaachhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q147.
The Hai-Hak dance, performed by the Halam community, is associated with which state?
A. MizoramB. MeghalayaC. TripuraD. ManipurhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q148.
Which classical dance developed from the Vaishnavite monasteries (sattras) of Assam?
A. BihuB. SattriyaC. OdissiD. ManipurieasyAsked in SSCView solution › - Q149.
In which classical dance does the artist traditionally avoid establishing eye contact with the audience?
A. ManipuriB. BharatanatyamC. KathakD. KathakalimediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q150.
Which dance of Maharashtra, performed by women to the beat of the dholki, is a powerful combination of song and dance?
A. Dhangari GajaB. KoliC. LavaniD. PowadaeasyAsked in SSCView solution › - Q151.
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 › - Q152.
The Buiya dance, performed by the Digaru Mishmi tribe, is associated with which state?
A. NagalandB. AssamC. Arunachal PradeshD. SikkimhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q153.
Which classical dance is mentioned in the 16th century text 'Vyavahara Mala'?
A. MohiniyattamB. BharatanatyamC. KathakaliD. KuchipudihardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q154.
Rangabati, a popular folk dance performed to a famous Sambalpuri folk song, belongs to which state?
A. JharkhandB. West BengalC. OdishaD. ChhattisgarhmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q155.
Nupa (Nupa Pala), a dance performed by men with cymbals, is associated with which state?
A. AssamB. TripuraC. NagalandD. ManipurhardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q156.
Borgeet, a form of devotional song, is used in which classical dance?
A. KathakB. OdissiC. ManipuriD. SattriyamediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q157.
Which traditional folk dance of Rajasthan is performed by the women of the Kanjar tribe?
A. KalbeliaB. GhoomarC. GairD. ChakrihardAsked in SSCView solution › - Q158.
Zangtalam, Chailam and Cheraw dances belong to which state?
A. MizoramB. Arunachal PradeshC. NagalandD. MeghalayamediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q159.
Hojagiri, a dance of the Reang community in which women balance pots and lamps while dancing, belongs to which state?
A. TripuraB. AssamC. MeghalayaD. ManipurmediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q160.
According to tradition, the Ghoomar dance was developed by the Bhil tribe to worship which goddess?
A. Goddess LakshmiB. Goddess SaraswatiC. Goddess ParvatiD. Goddess DurgamediumAsked in SSCView solution ›