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1
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________ dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.

A

Chham Dance

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‘Thoda’ a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?

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Himachal Pradesh

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_______ is a group folk dance of Sikkim performed in honour of Mount Khangchendzonga, the guardian deity of the Sikkimese people

A

Chu-Faat

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_______ is the traditional musical instrument of the Limboo community of Sikkim.

A

Chyap- Brung

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5
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Poush Mela displays local artisans displaying folk dances, music, food and culture of____.

A

Pashtun

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‘Kandyan Dance’ is the common dance of _______ country.

A

Sri Lanka

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7
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Bhavai is a traditional dance form of ____.

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Gujarat

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8
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Which of the following art forms of Kerala is in UNESCO’s list of theIntangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

A

kutiyattam

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9
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‘Ottamthullal’ is a traditional dance form that is popular in the state of:

A

Tamil Nadu

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10
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To which state does the traditional folk dance ‘Gotipua’ belong?

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Odisha

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11
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Who amongst the following established an institution named ‘Kalashram’ for imparting training in dance and associated disciplines?

A

Pandit Birju Maharaj

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12
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The famous dancer Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is associated with which of the following dance forms?

A

Kathakali

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13
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Jhijhia dance originated in the Indian state of _________.

A

Bihar

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14
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Which of the following is a dance form from Karnataka?

A

Bayalata

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Which of the following is a dance form from Rajasthan?

A

Jhulan

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16
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The dance form ‘Dandia’ is synonymous with____.

A

Navratri

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17
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The _________ dance is performed by shepherd community of Goa during Navratri.

A

Dhangar

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The _____dance form originated as tribal dance in the forests of Odisha in the 18th century and attained the status of a martial art-based dance form in the 19th century.

A

Chhau

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Which among the following is a dance form from the state of Arunachal Pradesh?

A

Popir

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20
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Panthi is a dance form from which of the following states?

A

Chattisgarh

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21
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With which of the following folk dances, India has made its entry in the Guinness Book of World Records in the year 2015?

A

Nati

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22
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Pung Cholam is a folk dance of which state?

A

Manipur

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23
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Which of the following is NOT recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage( ICH) by UNESCO?

A

Sitar Vadan

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24
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This contemporary Indian dancer who merged Kathak and Kathakali with other dance forms has been awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 and Padma Shri in 2007. His/her name is:

A

Astad Deboo

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25
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Karma is a dance form from which of the following state?

A

Jharkhand

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26
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‘Rauf is a folk dance associated with the state of______

A

Jammu and Kashmir

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27
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‘Paithani’ is a form of____ from Maharashtra.

A

Textile weaving

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28
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Bhawai is a folk dance of which state?

A

Rajasthan

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29
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Which of the following is a folk dance of Goa ?

A

Fugadi

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30
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In which of the following is reference of Indian Dance forms found?

A

Natya Shastra

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31
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The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

A

Manipur

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32
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Which of the following is the traditional theatre of Jammu and Kashmir?

A

Bhand Pather

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33
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In which of the following states ‘Hampi Dance Festival is celebrated?

A

Karnataka

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34
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The famous dancer Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is associated with which of the following dance forms?

A

Kathakali

35
Q

Which of the following puppet dances is performed in Orissa?

A

Kandhei

36
Q

Which of the following is a traditional theatre form of Haryana?

A

Swang

37
Q

Lavani is a folk dance of which of the following states of India?

A

Maharashtra

38
Q

In which state is the Rann Utsav celebrated ?

A

Gujarat

39
Q

Which of these is the famous art form of Karnataka that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up and stage techniques to create a unique experience?

A

Yakshagana

40
Q

In which of the following dances the women dance like a parrot ?

A

Suva

41
Q

The Tiger Dance or Bagh Nach
of Odisha is done in which Hindu
month ?

A

Chaitra

42
Q

The Karma dance is performed
during the Karma Pooja. This festival is celebrated in ______.

A

Autumn Season

43
Q

The ______, originated from the folk songs of Punjab, often shows the soreness of a lover.

A

Tappa

44
Q

_____ is the form of Martial Dance in Punjab.

A

Baga

45
Q

During which festival the Nongkrem dance is performed by the Khasi tribes ?

A

Wangla

46
Q

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

A

Phulpati

47
Q

Natyanjali Dance Festival pays tribute to which deity ?

A

Lord Shiva

48
Q

Of which Indian state ‘Gamocha’ a cultural symbol?

A

Assam

49
Q

Leshalaptu’ is a folk dance of which Indian state?

A

Nagaland

50
Q

In which state is the Ponung folk dance practised?

A

Arunachal Pradesh

51
Q

Which of the following traditional dances is NOT a martial art form?

A

Bhavai

52
Q

The famous dancer T Balasaraswati was an exponent of which of the following dance forms ?

A

Bharatnatyam

53
Q

In which state of India did the Kuchipudi dance originate?

A

Andhra pradesh

54
Q

Cherava is an ancient traditional dance of which state?

A

Mizoram

55
Q

Which of the following is a folk dance belonging to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

A

Dhumal
Hafiza
Rouf

56
Q

In which state has the Jawara Dance, a dance form to celebrate wealth, originated?

A

Madhya Pradesh

57
Q

Bhavai and Kalbelia as traditional dance forms , owe their genesis to which Indian state?

A

Rajasthan

58
Q

The ‘Kathakali’ dance is a harmonious combination of ______ forms of fine art.

A

five

59
Q

With which of the following states/union territories is the Dumhal folk dance associated?

A

Jammu and Kashmir

60
Q

‘Mayurbhanj Chhau’ is a folk dance form of which state?

A

Odisha

61
Q

‘Sattriya’ is a traditional Hindu classical dance form of which state?

A

Assam

62
Q

What is the traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram called?

A

Cheraw dance

63
Q

‘Dhimsa’ is a tribal dance form of which Indian state?

A

Andhra Pradesh

64
Q

‘Matki’ is a popular folk dance of which of the following states?

A

Madhya Pradesh

65
Q

Which of the following is a popular dance form of Lakshadweep island?

A

Kolkali

66
Q

‘Behdienkhlam’ is a traditional dance festival in which state?

A

Meghalaya

67
Q

In which state did the ‘Saila’ dance originate? The dance is performed by boys after the harvest season.

A

Chhattisgarh

68
Q

The ‘Loor dance’ is a
traditional folk dance, performed
only by women, in the state of:

A

Haryana

69
Q

The traditional rod puppet of Bihar is known as ______.

A

Yampuri

70
Q

Bhand Pather theatre is a tradition primarily of which of the following States/UTs of India?

A

Jammu and Kashmir

71
Q

Hallisaka is a group dance native to ______.

A

Gujarat

72
Q

Birhor dance is a tribal folk dance from ______

A

Jharkhand

73
Q

kadsa is a dance style performed by women in Jharkhand, carrying a _____.

A

Kalasha

74
Q

Bhootada Kola is a spiritual folk dance in which some rituals involve walking on a bed of hot coal and is practised in coastal districts of ____.

A

Karnataka

75
Q

The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

A

Manipur

75
Q

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

A

Phulpati

76
Q

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

A

Phulpati

77
Q

The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

A

Manipur

78
Q

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

A

Phulpati

78
Q

The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

A

Manipur

79
Q

The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

A

Manipur

79
Q

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

A

Phulpati

80
Q

_____ dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.

A

Phulpati

81
Q

The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?

A

Manipur

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