Dance forms of India

Q. Kuchipudi is a folk dance of...............

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C. Jammu & Kashmir D. Maharashtra

कुचीपड़
ु ी..................का एक लोक न्रत्य है |
A. मिज़ोरि B. आन्ध्र प्रदे श
C. जम्िू और कश्िीर D. िहाराष्ट्र
Ans. B
Kuchipudi is a folk dance of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is
the most famous folk dance of Andhra Pradesh and one
of the 8 major Indian classical dances. Its roots belong to
“Nratya shastra”.
 Q. ‘Tippani’ is a dance/drama of the state—
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C. Gujarat D. Manipur

त्रिप्पनी ककस राज्य का नत्ृ य/ नाटिका है ?

A. िहाराष्ट्र B. राजस्थान
C. गुजरात D. िनीपरु
Ans. C
• It is also known as ‘Matla Dance’ or ‘Tippani
Nritya’.
• This dance form is practiced during the time of
Hindu festivals such as Holi and Diwali or during
the wedding ceremonies in the Gujarati
community.
 Q. Which one of the following Folk Dances belongs to
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A. Baoul B. Phag
C. Bihu D. Gidda

ननम्न िें से कौन सा लोक नत्ृ य हररयाणा से संबंधित है ?

A. बऔल B. फाग
C. बीहू D. धगद्दा
Ans. B
• Folk Dances belongs to Haryana are – Dhamal,
Manjeera, Loor, Khoria, Ras leela, Phag, Gugga, Jhumar,
Gangore, Sang and chaupaiya dance.
• Musical Instument – Dholak, Dhol, Damru, Chimta,
Been, Manjira, Gharah, Harmonium, Sarangi.
• Baoul is dance from WB and Tripura.
 Q. Bhangra is a folk dance of
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C. Assam D. Nagaland

भांगड़ा _________ का लोक नत्ृ य है |

A. अरुणाचल प्रदे श B. पंजाब
C. असि D. नागालैंड
Ans. B
According to Dhillon (1998), Bhangra is related to the
Punjabi dance 'bagaa' which is a martial dance of Punjab.
Punjabi folk dance for men or for all is Bhangda or
Bhangra.
 Q. Kolattam and Chholiya are the dance forms of which of
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A. Kerala and Karnataka
B. Andhra Pradesh and Uttarakhand
C. Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh
D. Karnataka and Bihar

कोल्िि और छोमलया नत्ृ य शैली ककन दो राज्यों से सम्बंधित है ?

A. केरलऔर कनाािक B. आंर प्रदे श और उत्तराखंड
C. तमिलनाडु और िध्य प्रदे श D. कनाािक और त्रबहार
Ans. B
Kolattam, 'stick dance', is one of the most popular
dance narratives in Andhra Pradesh and Chholiya is
basically a “sword dance” accompanying a marriage
procession performed in Kumaun region of
Uttarakhand ( Previously part of Uttar Pradesh).
 Q. Chang Lois a folk dance of.............
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C. Assam D. Nagaland

चांग लो...................का नत्ृ य है |

A. अरुणाचल प्रदे श B. पंजाब
C. असि D. नागालैंड
Ans. D
Chang Lois is a folk dance of Nagaland. Nagaland which is
a part of seven sisters has importance of dance culture,
the main is "War dance" which is performed by Naga
man. The main folk dances of Arunachal Pradesh, Punjab
and Assam are Ponung Dance, Bhangra and Bihu
respectively.
 Q. Cheraw is a folk dance of
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C. Gujarat D. Rajasthan

चेराव ________ का लोक नत्ृ य है |

A. मिजोरि B. पड
ु ु चेरी
C. गुजरात D. राजस्थान
Ans. A
Cheraw dance: Cheraw dance is a custom move
performed in Mizoram, India, comprising of four
individuals holding two crossed sets of bamboo fights. It
is a standout amongst the most well-known moves in
Mizoram, and a focal point of fascination amid merry
events.
 Q. Bhavai dance belongs to which Indian state?
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C. Maharashtra D. Madhya Pradesh

भवई नत्ृ ‍य भारत के ककस राज्‍य से संबंधित है ?

A. राजस्‍थान B. छत्‍
तीसगढ़
C. िहाराष्ट्‍र D. िध्‍
य प्रदे श
Ans. A
• Bhavai is a folk dance popular in Rajasthan state.
• It is partly entertainment and partly a ritual offering to
Goddess Amba.
• In the courtyard of Amba temple near Mount Abu, the
Navratri festival is celebrated with Bhavai performances.
 Q. Bharatanatyam is a dance of which state?
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C. Andhra Pradesh D. Uttarakhand

भरतनाट्यि ककस राज्य का लोकनत्ृ य है ?

A. केरल B. तमिलनाडु
C. आंरप्रदे श D. उत्तराखंड
Ans. B
• Sangeet Natya Academy, the national academy for
performing arts in India, recognizes eight traditional
dances as Indian classical dances.
• Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance of Tamil
Nadu.
• The dance expressed Hindu religious themes and
spiritual ideas – Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism. The
theoretical foundations of Bharatanatyam are found in
Natya Shastra, the ancient Hindu text of performance
arts.
 Q. Which among the following dance is related to
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A. Dollu Kunitha B. Padayani
C. Lavani D. Perini Thandavam

ननम्नमलखखत िें से कौन सा नत्ृ य तेलंगाना राज्य से संबंधित है ?

A. डोल्लू कुननथा B. पढ़यनन
C. लावणी D. पेररणी थान्ध्दवं
Ans. D
Perini Sivatandavam or Perini Thandavam is an
ancient dance form from Telangana which
originated and prospered in Telangana during
the Kakatiya dynasty.

Padayani – Kerala
Dollu Kunitha – Karnataka
Lavani - Maharashtra
 Q. Jat-Jatin folk dance is related to which of the following
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A. Bihar B. Odissa
C. Mizoram D. Madhya Pradesh

जि-जटिन लोक नत्ृ य ननम्नमलखखत िें से ककस राज्य से संबंधित है ?

A. त्रबहार B. उड़ीसा
C. मिजोरि D. िध्य प्रदे श
Ans. A
Jat Jatin is the dance of women of the Mithila region
of Bihar and is supposed to be performed on
moonlit nights during the monsoons.
• Grown-up girls and young housewives assemble in
the courtyard and, accompanied by a drum, dance
from midnight to dawn.
 Q. Dandiya is a popular dance form of________
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C. Maharashtra D. Madhya Pradesh

डांडडया ____की एक लोकप्रप्रय नत्ृ य शैली है |

A. पंजाब B. गुजरात
C. िहाराष्ट्र D. िध्यप्रदे श
Ans. B
• Dandiya is a popular traditional folk dance form of
Gujarat.
• It is associated with scenes of Holi and Radha
Krishna love at Vrindavan.
 Q. Ghumura is a folk dance of _______.
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C. Jammu & Kashmir D. Maharashtra

घुिरा _________ का लोक नत्ृ य है |

A. ओडडशा B. आंरप्रदे श
C. जम्िू और कश्िीर D. िहाराष्ट्र
Ans. A
Ghumara is a folk dance of Odisha. This dance is famous
in the Kalhandi district of Odisha. The Ghumura dance is
particularly performed to celebrate the festivals of
Dussehra and Nuakhai in the state.
Andhra Pradesh – Kuchipudi
Jammu Kashmir- Dumhal
Maharashtra – Lavani
 Q. Lava dance is performed by which of the following?
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C. Children D. None of them

लावा नत्ृ य ननम्न िें से ककसके द्वारा ककया जाता है ?

A. नर B. िटहला
C. बच्चे D. उनिें से कोई नहीं
Ans. A
Lava Dance, a folk dance mainly performed by the males
in Lakshadweep, is a renowned traditional dance form
performed on festive occasions.
• The word 'Lava' means beautiful dance, song and
rhythmic movement. It is similar to the Maldive Bileh
dhafi negun.
 Q. Mohiniyattam is a dance form of which state?
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C. Kerala D. Tripura

िोटहनीअट्िि ककस राज्य की एक नत्ृ य शैली है ?

A. आंरप्रदे श B. असि
C. केरल D. त्रिपरु ा
Ans. C
• Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form of Kerala.
• Mohiniyattam is derived from the word Mohini which
means Lord Vishnu who using his feminine powers helps
good prevail over bad.
• The dance has its roots in Natya shastra.
• It is a solo dance performed in Lasya style with delicate
movements and with carnatic music.