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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.