Dance Forms

1. Ramkheliya is a folk dance of which state?

Bihar
2. What do you know about Rukmini Devi Arundale?
She was an Indian brahmin scholar, dancer and choreographer of
Bharatnatyam.
Rukmni Devi Arundale was Bharatanatyam dancer of India. She was the first
woman in Indian history to be nominated a member of the Rajya Sabha.
3. Maanch is a folk dance of which state?
Maanch is a form of folk theatre from theMalwa region of the Indian stateof
Madhya Pradesh. The background of the play is set by curtains and the
dancers usually double up as singers.
4. Mrinalini Sarabhai was associated with which of the following art?
Bharatanatyam
5. Which is the most popular folk dance ofTamil Nadu?
Kargam is a traditional folk dance of Tamil Nadu which is performed by male
dancers.
6. 'Lila Rakhal' is a folk dance of which state?
Lila Rakhal is the folk dance of Assam, other dances are Bihu, Bichhua, Naga
dance.
7. 'Kud dance' is a famous dance style which is relatedto: -
Kud dance form is simple as it has performed by the village farmers of the
Jammu middle mountain range of Himalayas
8. Pandit Birju Maharaj has choreographed actress Deepika Padukone's in her film
Bajirao Mastani. He is famous for which form Indian dance style?
Kathak
Pandit Birju Maharaj, also known as Brijmohan Mishra, is an exponent of
Kalka Bindadin Gharana of Kathak dance in India. He was awarded by Padma
Vibhushan.
9. Krishna Natyam is a famous dance of which of the following states?
Krishna Natyam is a temple art in Kerala.
It is a dance drama and presents the story of Krishna in series of eight plays
and was created by Manaveda.
10. Mallika Sarabhai is associated with–
Mallika Sarabhai is an activist and Indian classical dancer and actress from
Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
She was awarded by Padma Bhushan. She is daughter of famous space
scientist Vikram Sarabhai.
11. Thirayattam is a ritual dance performed originally in which of the following state of
India?
Thirayattam is a ritual performing ethnic artform of the south Malabar region
in Kerala. It blends dance, theatre, music, satire, facial and body painting,
masking, martial art and ritualistic function.
12. Folk dance style 'Yakshagana' is associated with which Indian state?
Famous folk dances and theirconcerned states are as follow:

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 State Folk dance
Karnataka Yakshagana, Dollu Kunitha
etc.
Telangana Gusadi dance, L ambadi
dance, Perini Sivathandavam
Odisha Dalkhai
Tamil Nadu Mayil Attam

13. Famous dances and their concerned states are as follow

Dance State/Region
Kuchipudi Andhra Pradesh
Bihu Assam
Bhangra Punjab
Garba Gujarat
Kathak Uttar Pradesh
Tarangmel Goa
Kathakali Kerala
Odissi Odisha
Bharatanatyam Tamil Nadu

14. Spao Dance belongs from the .............. region of India.

Spao means'warrior' in Ladakhi language. Spao dance is prevalent in Ladakh,
associated with legendary king Gyalam Kesar.
15. The popular sword dance in the Kumaun region ofUttarakhandis called ............
The popular sword dance in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand is known as
Chholiya
16. Kalbelia folk songs and dances belong to which Indian state?
Kalbelia folk dance and song belong to the state of Rajasthan.
The costume of Kalbelia dance is Lehenga, Odhani, or Angarkha.
This dance is performed by both men and women
Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan” were recognized by UNESCO as
an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
17. Which one of the following classical dances in its present form is influenced by
Mughal tradition?
Kathak is a classical dance form of northern India.
This dance form was originated by priests who were called 'Kathikas'.
This dance originated and developed during the Mughal era.
18. The Indian dance form 'Manipuri' mostly portrays themes based on:
Krishna-Gopis
Manipuri dance is an ancient dance of Manipur.
It is mainly based on Hindu Vaishnava themes in which Radha and Krishna
love is prominent.
19. What is the folk dance of Puducherry?
Garadi is a popular form of folk dance of Puducherry.
20. 'Dumhal' is a dance formpracticed in the ............. region.
Dumhal is a dance form practiced in the Jammu -Kashmir region.
21. 'Dollu Kunitha' is a form of folk dance from the state of:

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 Dollu Kunitha is a folk dance of Karnataka. It is performed by Kuruba tribes
with drum
22. 'Natyashastra' the famous treatise on dramatic art was written by ________
Natyashastra is the earliest literature on music and drama.
It was written somewhere around 500 BC by Bharata Muni.
Harshvardhana wrote Ratnavali, Nagananda and Priyadarshika.
'Panchatantra' was written by Vishnu Sharma.
Kalidasa has written Meghadoota, Kumarasambhava and Raghuvansham.
23. ______ was the only Indian dance form present in Michael Jackson's 1991 music
video for the hit single 'Black or White'.
Odissi was the only Indian danceform present in Michael Jackson's 1991
music video for the hit single 'Black or White'.
24. The Sikkimese are known for their amazing mask dance. What is this dance form
called in Sikkim?
Cham
25. Name the first Indian female Bharatanatyam dancer to be awarded with the Padma
Vibhushan.
Sonal Mansingh, is dancer of Odissi dance.
She has been also associated with Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Chau dance.
26. In which of the following states is the Mathuri folk dance practiced?
Mathuri is a famous tribal dance which hasits roots in Mathura and is
performed by the tribes named Mathuris found in the Adilabad district of the
Telangana.
27. Maruni dance is associated with which state of India.
Sikkim
28. Eight classical dance forms of India are-
Classical dance State
Bharatanatyam Tamil Nadu
Kathak Uttar Pradesh
Kathakali Kerala
Kuchipudi Andhra Pradesh
Manipuri Manipur
Mohiniyattam Kerala
Odissi Odisha
Sattriya Assam
Kuchipudi is named after Kuchipudi village in Krishna district of Andhra
Pradesh.
29. Hurkiya Baul is a folk-dance form associated with which Indian state?
Hurkiya Baul is folk dance form associated with Uttarakhand.
This dance form gets its name from the‘ Hurka’ or the drum used as
accompaniment to the‘ Baul’ or song.
30. Which of the following is the traditional theatre of Kerala where eight plays are
performed in eight days?
Krishnanattam is a temple art in Kerala.
It is a dance drama and presents the story of Krishna in a series of eight days
31. Paikka Dance belongs from the Indian State of –
Munda tribe of Mayurbhanj area in Jharkhand is famous forPaikka dance.

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32. Raut Nacha is a famous tribal dance of whichstate?
Raut Nacha is a ceremonial dance performed mainly by the tribal community
of Chhattisgarh
33. The dance form ' Gotipua'
It is a folk dance of Odisha.
It is dance by young lads (boys) of Odisha in praise of Jagannath and Krishna.
The boys get dressed- up like female and perform the dance.
34. With which dance form is the noted dancer Pratibha Prahlad associated?
Pratibha Prahlad is a Bharatanatyamdancer, educator, choreographer, art
administrator, and author.
35. India's first national academy for music, dance and dramawas:
Sangeet Natak Akademi
Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national academy for music, dance and drama,
was the first national academy of the arts set up by the Republic of India.
This academy is located in New Delhi.
36. Famous classical dancer Shobhana Narayan is related to which dance form?
Shobhana Narayan is a recognized kathak dancer of India.
Famous dancers and dance
Bharat Natyam - Yamini Krishna Murti, Sonal Mansingh, S.K. Saroj
Kathak - Birju Maharaj, Lacchu Maharaj, Shobhana Narayan
Kuchipudi - Yamini Krishna Murti, Laxmi Narayan Sastri, Radha Reddy.
37. Giddha is a folk dance of which state?
Punjab
Giddha is a popular folk dance of women in Punjab region of India and
Pakistan
38. Garba dance is related to which of the following states?
Garba is a form of dance which originates from Gujarat.
The name is derived from the Sanskrit term‘ Garbha’ which means‘ deep’.
Many traditional garbas are preformed around centrally -lamp
lit or statue of
Goddess Shakti traditionally.
It is performed during Navaratri festival. Dandiya Raas is also heavily
influenced by Garba.
39. Parichakali is a popular folk dance of _______
Lakshadweep
40. I n which of the following states is the Gambhira- a popular dance, performed using
various wooden masks
West Bengal
41. Nautanki is a folk dance of which state?
Uttar Pradesh
42. Dhalo is a popular religious folk dance of ____.
Goa
43. The dance form 'Chharhi' has originated from the state of:
Himachal Pradesh
44. Tamasha dance is famous in which of the following state?
Maharashtra

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45. With which dance form is the noted dancer Guru Rajkumar Singhajit Singh
associated?
Rajkumar Singhajit Singh is a doyen of Manipuri dance who is also a teacher,
performer and choreographer.
46. Manipuri classical dance form often depicts scenes from the life of God_______.
Krishna
The performers wear a cylindrical skirt named Potloi
47. Which of the following is a folk dance popular during the crop cutting season in
Punjab?
Bhangra
48. Name the Indian classical dance from which is believed to be revealed by Lord
Brahma to Bharata, a famous sage, who then codified this sacred dance in a Sanskrit
text called 'Natya Shastra'.
Bharatanatyam is Indian classical dance believed to be revealed by Lord
Brahma to Bharata, a famous sage, who then codified this sacred dance in a
Sanskrit text called 'Natya Shastra'.
49. Thillana is one of the presentation styles of which dance form?
The last part of Bharatanatyam is called Thillana.
A Bharatnatyam performance typically consist of six sections.
They are as follows- Alarippu, Jatisvaram, Sabdam, Varranm, Padam and
Thillana.
50. Minati Mishra is associated with-
Minati Mishra was an Indian classical dancer & actress, known for her
expertise in the Indian classical dance form of Odissi.
51. The oldest classical dance style
Bharatnatyam, the classical dance from Tamil Nadu is the oldest classical
dance style in India
52. Dandiya a traditional folk dance ofwhich Indian State?
Dandiya Raas is the most popular folk dance of Gujarat which is performed
during Navratri.
53. Ghoomer is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan.
The dance is mainly performed by veiled women who wear flowing dresses
called Ghaghara.
It was Bhil tribe who performed it towork ship Goddess Saraswati which was
later embraced by other Rajasthani communities.
54. 'Huli Vesha' is a popular folk dance in the coastal region of _____.
Huli Vesha also known for tiger faced dance is a dance form unique tocoastal
Karnataka.
55. A popular harvest dance in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh?
Jawara is the harvest dance popular in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya
Pradesh.
The dance which includes balancing a basket full of jawar (Millet) on the head
is accompanied by heavy instrumental music.
56. Rai is primarily a folk dance of which of the following states?
Madhya Pradesh

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57. Which of the following is a popular dance and music combination of Andhra Pradesh
that is similar to the stick dance?
Kolannalu or Kolkolan nalu is a popular dance and music combination of
Andhra Pradesh.
This is a popular stick dance
58. Which of the following Indian states is famous for Paika dance?
'Paika' dance is a famous dance form of Odisha.
It is a form of battle dance and mainlypracticed by the 'Paikas', the warrior
class of Odisha.
59. Changsang dance is performed by the Chang tribe from _____ during Naknyulum
festivals.
Changsang dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the Chang Naga
Tribe of Nagaland during Naknyulum festival in the month of July.
This dance is performed in praise of the birth- place of mankind and the Earth.
60. Jat-Jatin is one of the most popularfolk-dance forms of which among the following
states?
Jat-Jatin is the most popular folk dance of Bihar, especially in Mithila and
Koshi region.
The dance mainly explains the story of married couples, who were separated
and living in difficult situations but in modern day the dance also reflects
many social issues like droughts, floods, poverty etc.
61. Mayurbhanj Chhau dance is native to which state?
Mayurbhanj located in the northern part of Odisha is famous for its Chhau
dance.

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