1.	The ‘Kathakali’ dance is a harmonious combination of _____ forms of fine art. ?
	four
	six
	five
	seven
	Answer: five Explanation: Kathakali is a classical dance form of Kerala. It is a harmonious combination of 5 forms of fine art - Literature (Sahithyam), Music (Sangeetham), Painting (Chithram), Acting (Natyam) and Dance (Nritham).
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2.	With which of the following states/union territories is the Dumhal folk dance associated ?
	Haryana
	Andaman and Nicobar Islands
	Jammu and Kashmir
	Arunachal Pradesh
	Answer: Jammu and Kashmir Explanation: Dumhal is a dance performed in the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir only by men of the Watal tribe.
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3.	‘Mayurbhanj Chhau’ is a folk dance form of which state ?
	Odisha
	Rajasthan
	Karnataka
	Maharashtra
	Answer: Odisha Explanation: Mayurbhanj Chhau is originally a tribal dance which originated from the forests of Mayurbhanj, Odisha in the 18th century and later got the status of a martial art form in the 19th century. There are 3 styles of Chhau named after the location where they are performed, i.e., the Purulia Chau of Bengal, the Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand, and the Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha. While the Purulia and Seraikela subgenres of Chhau use masks during the dance, the Mayurbhanj Chhau uses none.
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4.	Which of the following is a popular dance form of Lakshadweep island ?
	Kuchipudi
	Koli
	Kathak
	Kolkali
	Answer: Kolkali Explanation: The Kolkali dance means a stick dance. This specific Indian folk dance is very popular in the Lakshadweep islands. Only men can participate in this dance form as women are not allowed to take part. The dancers make pairs, which move in circles following the rhythm produced by the sticks. The sticks are held by the dancers in hands and are used as props while dancing. Though beginning at a slow pace, the dance slowly gathers speed.
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5.	Which of the following Indian classical dancers has been INCORRECTLY matched with her dance form ?
	Madhavi Mudgal – Odissi
	Nandini Singh – Kathak
	Radha Reddy – Kuchipudi
	Saswati Sen – Bharatanatyam
	Answer: Saswati Sen – Bharatanatyam Explanation: Saswati Sen is a Kathak dancer.
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6.	The traditional rod puppet of Bihar is known as _____ ?
	Bommalattam
	Sakhi Kundhei
	Yampuri
	Malasutri Bahulya
	Answer: Yampuri Explanation: Yampuri is a traditional puppetry art form of Bihar. The puppets employed in this art form are made of wood and manipulated by strings. These puppets are in one piece and have no joints. In rod puppetry, puppets are larger in size than glove puppetry and are manipulated by rods.
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7.	Hallisaka is a group dance native to _____ ?
	Rajasthan
	Goa
	Maharashtra
	Gujarat
	Answer: Gujarat Explanation: Hallisaka is a group dance native to Gujarat. It is a type of group dance in which a young man stands in the middle of damsels who form a circular ring by joining hands. The time (tala) is kept by clapping and is accompanied by singing.
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8.	During which festival the Nongkrem dance is performed by the Khasi tribes ?
	Wangla
	Jatara
	Cherav
	Bihu
	Answer: Wangla Explanation: Nongkrem Dance Festival (held annually in November) is a five day festival which is celebrated for the harvest thanksgiving by the Khasi tribe. The Nongkrem Dance is the most important festival of the Khyrim state.
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9.	In which state is the Rann Utsav celebrated ?
	Maharashtra
	Madhya Pradesh
	Gujarat
	Rajasthan
	Answer: Gujarat Explanation: Rann Utsav is an awesome festival of Kutch, Gujarat, India. It is a Carnival of Music, Dance, nature beauty of White Rann and much more than that when visited under the full Moon.
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10.	The Jagoi Dance is a dance form of which state ?
	Odisha
	Manipur
	Andhra Pradesh
	Assam
	Answer: Manipur Explanation: Manipuri dance, also known as Jagoi, is one of the major Indian classical dance forms, named after the region of its origin – Manipur, a state in northeastern India bordering with Myanmar (Burma), Assam, Nagaland and Mizoram.
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