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

Kerala

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

Telangana

Answer: Karnataka

Explanation:

Hampi Festival or Vijaya Utsav is one of the most marvellous festivals in Karnataka. It is a cultural extravaganza which has been celebrated since the times of the Vijayanagar reign


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

Odisha

Rajasthan

Chhattisgarh

Bihar

Answer: Chattisgarh

Explanation:

Panthi Dance, Folk Dance of Chhattisgarh is one of the important dance forms of Chhattisgarh State of India. This Indian folk dance is a prominent ritual of the Satnami community of Chhattisgarh. The community celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Guru Ghasidas on Maghi Purnima. The panthi is performed on this day.


3. ‘Ottamthullal’ is a traditional dance form that is popular in the state of: ?

Andhra Pradesh

Karnataka

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

Answer: Kerala

Explanation:

Ottan Thullal is a dance and poetic performance form of Kerala, India. It was introduced in the eighteenth century by Kunchan Nambiar, one of the Prachina Kavithrayam.


4. ______ is a group folk dance of Sikkim performed in honour of Mount Khangchendzonga, the guardian deity of the Sikkimese people ?

Zo-Mal-Lok

Tendong Lo Rum Faat

Chu-Faat

Kinchum-Chu-Bomsa

Answer: Chu-Faat

Explanation:

Chu-Faat is a group folk dance of Sikkim performed in honour of Mount Khangchendzonga, the guardian deity of the Sikkimese People.This dance is performed with carrying butter lamps and green bamboo leaves with the devotional songs.


5. Bhavai is a traditional dance form of ___ ?

Gujarat

Bihar

Punjab

Maharashtra????

Answer: Gujarat

Explanation:

Bhavai is a genre of folk dance popular in Rajasthan and Gujarat states in western India. The men from these communities offer the music to this dance, using string and percussion instruments. Bhavai dance is often misinterpreted from ' Bhavai' which is a folk theatre form of Gujarat.


6. Who amongst the following established an institution named 'Kalashram' for imparting training in dance and associated disciplines ?

Shambhu Maharaj

Pandit Birju Maharaj

Sitara Devi

Lachhu Maharaj

Answer: Pandit Birju Maharaj

Explanation:

Pandit Birju Maharaj established an institution names ‘Kalashram’ for imparting training in dance and associated disciplines. Kalashram focuses on imparting training specially in the field of Kathak.


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

Swang

Tamasha

Dashavatar

Nautanki

Answer: Swang

Explanation:

Saang , also known as Swang (meaning "initiation") or Svang, is a popular folk dance–theatre form in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. Swang incorporates suitable theatrics and mimicry (or naqal) accompanied by song and dialogue.


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

Kuchipudi

Bharatnatyam

Kathak

Kathakali

Answer: Bharatnatyam

Explanation:

Balasaraswati, was a celebrated Indian dancer, and her rendering of Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style originated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, made this style of dancing well known in different parts of India and many parts of the world.


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

Punjab

Rajasthan

Assam

Odisha

Answer: Rajasthan

Explanation:

Bhavai and Kalbelia are traditional dance forms of Rajasthan. In Bhavai Women wear colourful dresses such as Ghaghra cholis and dupattas and they balance a number of earthen pots on their head and dance. Kalbelia dance is performed by a tribe of people known by the same name, Kalbelia.


10. 'Dhimsa' is a tribal dance form of which Indian state ?

Madhya Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:

Dhimsa is a tribal dance of the tribes in the eastern part of Andhra Pradesh, like Araku valley near Vizag. This tribal dance is performed by the Porja caste women praising deity for welfare of the domestic life. Nearly 15-20 women form a chain and dance wearing typical tribal dresses and ornaments. The leading women carry a peacock feather in her hand. It is a must for newly wed because on this day the women pray for a peaceful and happy married life. The members play instruments like Mori, Thuduma and Dappu.