1.	In which of the following is reference of Indian Dance forms found ?
	Abhang
	Natya Shastra
	Kama Sutra
	Brahma Sutra
	Answer: Natya Shastra Explanation: The N??ya ??stra is a Sanskrit text on the performing arts. The text is attributed to sage Bharata Muni, and its first complete compilation is dated to between 200 BCE and 200 CE, but estimates vary between 500 BCE and 500 CE
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2.	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. ?
	Chhobia
	Kalaripayattu
	Chhau
	Bawai
	Answer: Chhau Explanation: The Chhau dance form originated as a 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. Chhau dance, also spelled as Chau or Chhaau, is a semi classical Indian dance with martial, tribal and folk traditions, with origins in eastern India. The Chhau Dance draws inspiration from martial arts and combative training.
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3.	To which state does the traditional folk dance ‘Gotipua’ belong ?
	West Bengal
	Odisha
	Bihar
	Chhattisgarh
	Answer: Odisha Explanation: Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been performed in Orissa for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna.
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4.	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: ?
	Birju Maharaj
	Jailal Misra
	Astad Deboo
	Uday Shankar
	Answer: Astad Deboo Explanation: Astad Deboo is an Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer, who employs his training in Indian classical dance forms of Kathak as well as Kathakali to create a dance form that is unique to him, and has become a pioneer of modern dance in India. He has been awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1996 and Padma Shri in 2007, awarded by the Government of India.
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5.	The dance form ‘Dandia’ is synonymous with____ ?
	Bihu
	Navratri
	Onam
	Ganesh Chaturthi
	Answer: Navratri Explanation: The dance form ‘Dandia’ is synonymous with Navratri. Dandiya is the socio-religious folk dance originating from Indian state of Gujarat and popularly performed in the festival of Navratri. The dance is performed in the Marwar region of Rajasthan too.
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6.	Lavani is a folk dance of which of the following states of India ?
	Rajasthan
	Jharkhand
	Gujarat
	Maharashtra
	Answer: Maharashtra Explanation: A combination of traditional song and folk dance performed to the beats of Dholki in the state of Maharashtra. Lavani folk dance is also popular in other states of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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7.	The Tiger Dance or Bagh Nach of Odisha is done in which Hindu month ?
	Falgun
	Bhadra
	Chaitra
	Baishakh
	Answer: Chaitra Explanation: Baagha Naacha or Tiger Dance is performed in Binka, Sonepur of Subarnapur district and Brahmapur and in some parts of Ganjam district in Odisha. It is performed in the month of chaitra. In this, the male dancer paints himself like a tiger.
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8.	Natyanjali Dance Festival pays tribute to which deity ?
	Lord Brahma
	Lord Vishnu
	Lord Ganesh
	Lord Shiva
	Answer: Lord Shiva Explanation: Many classical dancers performed in the festival and paid their homage to Lord Shiva. Natyanjali is an annual dance festival commemorating Hindu deity Shiva. It originated around 1981.
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9.	Of which Indian state ‘Gamocha’ a cultural symbol ?
	Kerala
	Assam
	Rajasthan
	Haryana
	Answer: Assam Explanation: Gamocha is a cultural symbol of Assamese culture equivalent to a towel.It is primarily a white rectangular piece of clothing that is made from Pat Silk traditionally.It has red borders on three of its sides and red woven motifs on the fourth one.
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10.	In which state of India did the Kuchipudi dance originate ?
	Gujarat
	Karnataka
	Andhra pradesh
	Maharashtra
	Answer: Andhra pradesh Explanation: Kuchipudi is a dance form of Andhra Pradesh and is one among the eleven major dance forms of India.
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