Folk dance of Tripura : Hojagiri dance [Tripura ] , Mamita [ Tripura ] , Garia / Goria dance [ Tripura ] , Sangrai [ Tripura ] and Lebang Boomani dance [ Tripura ]
Folk dance of Nagaland : Leshalaptu [ Nagaland ] , Aaluyattu [ Nagaland ] , Rengma [ Nagaland ] , Zeliang [ Nagaland ] , Sadal Kekai [ Nagaland ] , Changsang [ Nagaland ] , Chang Lo [ Nagaland ] , Modse [ Nagaland ] , Moyashai [ Nagaland ] , Bai Maijai [ Nagaland ] , Udoho [ Nagaland ] and Rukhyo Sharu [ Nagaland ]
Folk dance of Assam : Bagurumba [ Assam ] , Jhumur [ Assam ] , Deodhani [ Assam ] , Chabini Dhemali [ Assam ] , Natpuja [ Assam ] , Bhortal [ Assam ] , Kaligopal [ Assam ] and Tabal Chongli [ Assam ]
Folk dance of Arunachal Pradesh : Buiya dance [ Arunachal Pradesh ] , Tapu dance [ Arunachal Pradesh ] , Ponung dance [ Arunachal Pradesh ] , Aji Lamu [ Arunachal Pradesh ] , Popir dance [ Arunachal Pradesh ] , Pasi Kongki [ Arunachal Pradesh ] , Roppi dance [ Arunachal Pradesh ] , Chalo dance [ Arunachal Pradesh ] , Tamladu dance [ Arunachal Pradesh ] and Rekham Pada [ Arunachal Pradesh ]
Folk dance of Manipur : Nupa dance [ Manipur ] , Lai Haraoba [ Manipur ] , Pung Cholom / Dhol Cholom [ Manipur ]
Folk dance of Meghalaya : Laho [ Meghalaya ] and Nongkrem [ Meghalaya ]
Folk dance of Mizoram : Cheraw [ Bamboo dance ] , Chailam [ Mizoram ] , Zangtalam [ Mizoram ] , Solakia [ Mizoram ] and Khuallam [ Mizoram ]
Folk dance of Sikkim : Singhi Chham [ Sikkim ] , Maruni [ Sikkim ] , Zo Mal Lok [ Sikkim ] , Chu-Faat [ Sikkim ] , Tashi Sabdo [ Sikkim ] and Kagyed dance [ Sikkim ]
Folk dance of Punjab : Giddha [ Punjab] , Kikkli [ Punjab ] , Ludi dance [ Punjab ] and Bhangra [ Punjab ]
Folk dance of Odisha : Gotipua [ Odisha ] , Dalkhai [ Odisha ] , Keisabadi [ Odisha ] , Ghumura [ Odisha ] , Dhemsa [ Odisha ] , Dhap dance [ Odisha ] , Koya dance [ Odisha ] . Munari [ Odisha ] , Rangabati dance [ Odisha ] , Danda Nacha [ Odisha ] , Daskathia [ Odisha ] , Mahari dance [ Odisha ] and Ranappa dance [ Odisha ]
Folk dance of Kerala : Puli Kali [ Kerala ] , Kummattikali [ Kerala ] , Padayani [ Kerala ] , Ottamthullal [ Kerala ] , Thirayattam [ Kerala ] and Chakyar Koothu [ Kerala ]
Folk dance of Chhattisgarh : Gammatiha dance [ Chhattisgarh ] , Sua dance [ Chhattisgarh ] , Saila dance [ Chhattisgarh ] , Raut Nacha [ Chhattisgarh ] , Kaksar [ Chhattisgarh ] , Gaur Maria dance [ Chhattisgarh ] and Panthi dance [ Chhattisgarh ]
Folk dance of Bihar : Jhijhiya dance [ Bihar ] , Bidesia [ Bihar ] , Panwariya [ Bihar ] , Jumari [ Bihar ] and Jat-Jatin [ Bihar ]
Folk dance of Goa : Dhalo dance [ Goa ] , Tarangmel [ Goa ] , Fugdi [ Goa ] , Dhangar [ Goa ] , Kunbi [ Goa ] , Morulem dance [ Goa ] , Dekhni [ Goa ] and Gonph [ Goa ]
Folk dance of Gujarat : Siddi Dhamal dance [ Gujarat ] , Garba [ Gujarat ] , Bhavai dance [ Gujarat ] , ‘Vinchhudo’ dance [ Gujarat ] , Hudo dance [ Gujarat ] , Tippani Jurium [ Gujarat ] , Hallisaka [ Gujarat ] and Kahadiya dance [ Gujarat ]
Folk dance of Himachal Pradesh : Nati dance [ Himachal Pradesh ] , Dangi dance [ Himachal Pradesh ] , Dhaman dance [ Himachal Pradesh ] , Ghurehi dance [ Himachal Pradesh ] , Jhali dance [ Himachal Pradesh ] , Mahasu dance [ Himachal Pradesh ] and Charba dance [ Himachal Pradesh ]
Folk dance of Maharashtra : Lezim dance [ Maharashtra ] , Povadas dance [ Maharashtra ] , Dhangari Gaja [ Maharashtra ] , Lavani dance [ Maharashtra ] , Bohada [ Maharashtra ] and Koli dance [ Maharashtra ]
Folk dance of Haryana : Loor [ Haryana ] , Gugga [ Haryana ] , Dhamal [ Haryana ] , Khoria [ Haryana ] , Phag [ Haryana ] and Dhamyal or the Duph [ Haryana ]
Folk dance of Jammu & Kashmir : Dhumal [ Jammu and Kashmir ] , Rauf [ Jammu and Kashmir ] , Hikat [ Jammu and Kashmir ] , Hafiza [ Jammu and Kashmir ] , Mandjas [ Jammu and Kashmir ] and Kud dance [ Jammu and Kashmir ]
Folk dance of Rajasthan : Kalbelia [ Rajasthan ] , Ghoomar dance [ Rajasthan ] , Jhulan dance [ Rajasthan ] , Chakri dance [ Rajasthan ] and Chari dance [ Rajasthan ]
Folk dance of Uttarakhand : Chholiya dance [ Uttarakhand ] , Jhora [ Uttarakhand ] , Chhapeli [ Uttarakhand ] , Mukhota dance [ Uttarakhand ] , Pandav Nritya [ Uttarakhand ] and Hurka Baul [ Uttarakhand ]
Folk dance of Karnataka : Dollu Kunitha [ Karnataka ] , Veeragase [ Karnataka ] , Huli Vesha [ Karnataka ] , Bayalata [ Karnataka ] , Kamsale [ Karnataka ] , ‘Ummatt-aat’ [ Karnataka ] , ‘Bolak-aat’ [ Karnataka ] , Suggi dance [ Karnataka ] , Bhotaa Kola dance [ Karnataka ] , Puli Yesa [ Karnataka ] and Huttari dance [ Karnataka ]
Folk dance of Puducherry : Garadi dance [ Puducherry ]
Folk dance of Ladakh : Shondol dance [ Royal dance of Ladakh ] , Jabro dance [ Ladakh ]
Folk dance of Madhya Pradesh : Matki dance , Phulpati dance , Jawara dance , Grida dance and Ahirai dance
Folk dance of Lakshadweep : Kolkali [ Lakshadweep and Kerala ] and Lava dance [ Lakshadweep ]
Folk dance of Telangana : Gussadi dance [ Telangana ] , Dandari dance [ Telangana ] and Perini Sivatandavam [ Telangana ]
Folk dance of Andhra Pradesh : Dhimsa [ Andhra Pradesh ] , Dappu [ Andhra Pradesh ] , Lambadi [ Andhra Pradesh ] , ‘Vilasini Natyam’ [ Andhra Pradesh ] , Kolannalu dance / Stick dance [ Andhra Pradesh ] , Veeranatyam [ Andhra Pradesh ] and Kolattam [ Andhra Pradesh ]
Folk dance of Tamil Nadu : Kavadi dance [ Tamil Nadu ] , Karagam dance [ Tamil Nadu ] and Kummi dance [ Tamil Nadu and Kerala ]
Folk dance of West Bengal : Dhunuchi Naach [ West Bengal ] , Gambhira dance [ West Bengal ] , Brita / Vrita dance [ West Bengal ] , Dhali dance [ West Bengal ] , Gomira dance [ West Bengal ] and Marasia dance [ West Bengal ]
Folk dance of Jharkhand : Kadsa dance [ Jharkhand ] , Hunta dance [ Jharkhand ] , Jhika Dasain [ Jharkhand ] , Mundari dance [ Jharkhand ] , Birhor dance [ Jharkhand ] , Mardana Jhumar [ Jharkhand ] , Jamda dance [ Jharkhand ] and Agni dance [ Jharkhand ]
Q Which of the following dances is performed by women on various occasions to the beating of a drum in Madhya Pradesh ?
1 Mundari
2 Bhagoria
3 Matki dance
4 Loor dance
Q To which of the following states of India does the dance form Mahasu belong ?
1 Tamil Nadu
2 Himachal Pradesh
3 West Bengal
4 Karnataka
Q Which of the following dances is performed by monks and Lamas in monastery to
ward off evils and spirits?
1 Cham
2 Kullu Nati
3 Hikat
4 Rauf
Q Name the dance of Rajasthan which uses a fake horse ride as a prop.
1 Pavri Naach
2 Dindi and Kala
3 Ghode Modni
4 Kacchi Ghodi
Q Which dance form from Karnataka involves large drums hung around the necks of men and is known for its religious and battle fervour ?
1 Kunbi
2 Fugdi
3 Dollu Kunitha
4 Ghodemodni
Q Pavri Naach, a tribal dance of Maharashtra and Gujarat region is performed by which
of the following tribes?
1 Kokna
2 Khatola
3 Koli
4 Kalanga
Q Which of the following dances of Assam is associated with the worship of the snake
goddess Manasa?
1 Bhor Tal Nritya
2 Deodhani
3 Jhumur
4 Bagurumba
Q The tribal dance Daang is associated with which Indian state?
1 Gujarat
2 Odisha
3 Madhya Pradesh
4 Karnataka
Q Which of the following tribal dances is performed in Tripura by the Mog community ?
1 Wangala
2 Hozagiri
3 Hai-Hak
4 Sangrai
Q Dollu Kunitha , a high energy popular folk dance of Karnataka region is primarily
performed for which of the following deities?
1 Lord Shiva
2 Lord Rama
3 Lord Vishnu
4 Lord Krishna
Q Tamladu is the religious festival of the Digaru Mishmis tribe of which Indian state?
1 Madhya Pradesh
2 Jharkhand
3 Arunachal Pradesh
4 Manipur
Q The Ghoomar dance of Rajasthan was originally performed by which tribal
community?
1 Kathodi
2 Mina
3 Bhil
4 Kanjar
Q Kavadi Aattam is a major folk dance form of which of the following states of India?
1 Tamil Nadu
2 Kerala
3 Sikkim
4 Karnataka
Q The Hunta dance of Jharkhand is associated with which tribal community?
1 Oraon
2 Munda
3 Santhal
4 Kol
Q Which of these dances is commonly performed in Odisha?
1 Grida dance
2 Raas Leela
3 Ghumura
4 Chakyar Koothu
Q Nongkrem and Laho are the popular dances of which of the following states?
1 Manipur
2 Arunachal Pradesh
3 Meghalaya
4 Assam
Q Jhali is the folk dance of which Indian state?
1 Uttar Pradesh
2 Madhya Pradesh
3 Arunchal Pradesh
4 Himachal Pradesh
Q Which of the following dances of South India is known as peacock dance?
1 Garadi
2 Padayani
3 Mayilattam
4 Kummi
Q Siddi Dhamal is performed in which of the following states as a dance to celebrate
successful hunting activity?.
1 Rajasthan
2 Punjab
3 Haryana
4 Gujarat
Q Kud dance is one of the most popular folk dances of ________________.
Ans 1. Kerala
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Haryana
4. Jammu and Kashmir
Q In Bihar ,which of the following dance is performed to please the god of rain , Indra for good rain and good crop?
1 Jhumri
2 Phagua
3 Jat-Jatin
4 Jhijhiya
Q ‘Huli Vesha’ is a popular folk dance in the coastal region of _____
1 Kerala
2 Odisha
3 Gujarat
4 Karnataka
Q Mahari Dance and Gotipua Dance belongs to which of the following states?
1 Odisha
2 Haryana
3 Uttar Pradesh
4 Bihar
Q The Songi Mukhawate dance of _ celebrates the victory of truth over
falsehood. The name of the dance is derived from the two lion masks worn by two
dancers who represent Narasimha, an aspect of Lord Vishnu.
1 Madhya Pradesh
2 Jharkhand
3 Maharashtra
4 Gujarat
Q The Balti dance of __ is distinct as it has its own costume, music and
songs in the Balti language. The dance is only performed on rare occasions, such as
feasts or celebrations.
1 Uttarakhand
2 Ladakh
3 Kashmir
4 Himachal Pradesh
Q The ‘Ka Shad Mastieh’ or victory dance of the____________ tribe of Meghalaya is an
ancient war dance performed during the prominent festival of the tribe.
1 Bhoi
2 War
3 Khasi
4Jaintia
Q Dhalo is a folk dance of which Indian state?
1 Tamil Nadu
2 Uttar Pradesh
3 Madhya Pradesh
4 Goa
Q Which Rajasthani dance form involves the women in flowing black skirts similar to the movements of a snake ?
1 Bhavai
2 Ghoomar
3 Kalbelia
4 Kachhi Ghodi
Q In which of the following dances do dancers balance pots containing lit lamps on their heads ?
1 Dhangari Gaja dance
2 Koli dance
3 Tamasha dance
4 Chari dance
Chari is one of the popular folk dances in Rajasthan . This dance describes the art of collecting water in a chari or pot by the Rajasthani womens in their day to day life . In this dance woman hold chari or pots on their heads and a lighted a lamp is then placed in the pot
Q The ‘JHORA’ folk dance is popular in which one of the following states in india?
1 West Bengal
2 Goa
3 Telangana
4 Himachal Pradesh
Q This is a harvest dance of Manipur performed by the Kabui Nagas to propitiate the
Goddess of harvest.
1 Lai-Haraoba
2 Tandan Pheichak
3 Thang-Ta
4 ThabalChongba
Q In which one of the following states is Luddi dance performed?
1 Haryana
2 Punjab
3 Himachal Pradesh
4 Uttarakhand
Q From which of the following states, folk dance of ‘Bohada’ originated?
1 Gujarat
2Bihar
3 Maharashtra
4 Rajasthan
Q Which of the following states is traditionally associated with the folk dance named ‘Danda Nacha’?
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Odisha
3. Gujarat
4. Rajasthan
Q Jumari folk dance is related to which state ?
1 Rajasthan
2 Himachal Pradesh
3 Bihar
4 Gujarat
Q Pavri Nach is performed by the Kokna tribe of which of the following states?
1 Maharashtra
2 Odisha
3 Madhya Pradesh
4 Tamil Nadu
Q Which of the following dances is performed during festivals like Eid al-Fitr and
Ramzan in Jammu & Kashmir?
1 Rasa Lila dance
2 Rouf dance
3 Kud dance
4 Dumhal dance
Q Which of the following is a dance performed by the women, who are positioned in a
circle and dance to a tune while clapping their hands rhythmically?
1 Kolattam
2 Kummi
3 Karakattam
4 Mayil Aattam
Kummi is a folk dance , popular in Tamil Nadu and Kerala , danced mostly by Tamil women in circle . Dancing may be different . In some places , it is very simple , very rhythmic clapping or beating of the drums . In other places dancers imitate various harvesting activities
Q Sangrai dance , the traditional Indian dance , originated from which of the following states ?
1 Arunachal Pradesh
2 Mizoram
3 Tripura
4 Nagaland
Q Baagh Naach of Odisha is performed in the Hindu month of ___
1 Chaitra
2 Bhadra
3 Phalguna
4 Baishak
Q In which of the following dance forms women imitate parrots as part of the performance ?
1 Bhagoria
2 Suwa
3 Jawara
4 Tertali
Q Koli is the folk dance of which of the following Indian states?
Ans 1. Maharashtra
2. Jharkhand
3. West Bengal
4. Tamil Nadu
Q Jhika Dasain, a famous tribal dance of India, is predominantly performed by which of the following tribal groups?
Ans 1. Bhil
2. Gaddi
3. Kuki
4. Santhal
Jhika Dasain , a famous tribal dance , is performed by the Santhal tribe of Jharkhand
Q The Ghodemodini dance is a folk dance form associated with __.
1 Bihar
2 Haryana
3 Goa
4 Gujarat
Q Waghya Murali’ dance, associated with Lord Khandoba, originated in which state of
India?
1 Maharashtra
2 Rajasthan
3 Bihar
4 Gujarat
Q Zo Mal Lok, is the famous dance associated with which of the following states?
1 Bihar
2 Uttarakhand
3 Sikkim
4 Haryana
Q ‘Paika’ is a folk dance performed by members of the society in ________.
Ans 1. Maharashtra
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Haryana
4. Jharkhand
Q Dhangari Gaja is a folk dance of __.
1 Assam
2 Maharashtra
3 Telangana
4 Uttarakhand
Q Which of the following dances is performed by women from the countryside villages of
Malwa region in Madhya Pradesh?
1 Padyani
2 Matki dance
3 Thirayattam
4 Dandia Raas
Matki dance is performed by women from the countryside villages of Malwa region in Madhya Pradesh
Q Which folk dance is performed only by men and originated by the Wattal tribe in the
Kashmir region?
1 Rouf Dance
2 Hafiza Dance
3 Kud Dance
4 Dumhal Dance
0 The folk dance ‘Lambadi’ is associated with which Indian state?
1 Bihar
2 Assam
3 Karnataka
4 Andhra Pradesh
Q ‘Gonph’ dance is a famous folk dance of which state?
Ans 1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Goa
3. Bihar
4. Odisha
Q Chang Lo tribal dance is performed by the Chang tribe of __.
1 Chhattisgarh
2 Nagaland
3 Goa
4 Madhya Pradesh
Q Grida folk dance is performed in the state of Madhya Pradesh during _________ when the rabi crop is ready to be harvested.
Ans 1. winter
2. autumn
3. summer
4. spring
Q Which among the following folk dances is popularly known as the ‘stick dance’?
1. Kolannalu
2 Ghodemodni
3 Theyyam
4 Koli
Q Gavari, a dance-drama is majorly performed in which of the following states of India?
1 Rajasthan
2 Odisha
3 Manipur
4 Kerala
Q ‘Ahirai’ is a folk dance of the Bharia tribe of ________.
Ans 1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Karnataka
3. Uttarakhand
4. Nagaland
Q Which dance style is called as poor man’s Kathakali in Kerala ?
1 Ottamthullal
2 Chakyar Koothu
3 Puli Kali
4 Padayani
Ottamthullal is a traditional dance form that is popular in the state of Kerala . Ottamthullal was famously described by Jawahar Lal Nehru as poor man’s Kathakali
Q Dekhni is a folk dance associated with which Indian state ?
1 Madhya Pradesh
2 Bihar
3 Goa
4 West Bengal
Q ‘Maimata’ is a popular dance of the Kaloi community from the state of __.
1. Assam
2 Chattisgarh
3 Tripura
4 Odisha
Q Which of the following dance forms is associated with the state of Arunachal Pradesh ?
Ans 1. Panwariya
2. Dhaman
3. Buiya
4. Garba
Q Which of the following is a famous folk dance of Odisha?
1 Jat-Jatin
2 Ghoomar
3 Kalbelia
4 Rangabati
Q ‘Nupa’ dance is associated with which Indian state?
Ans 1. Karnataka
2. Manipur
3. Jharkhand
4. Tamil Nadu
Q Which popular folk dance of Himachal Pradesh has a Yagya performed by the dancers at the end of the dance performance as a homage to the Gods and Goddesses ?
1 Nati
2 Jawara
3 Kalbelia
4 Popir
Q Dhap , a folk dance form of _____ , performed by the Kandha tribe .
1 Odisha
2 Kerala
3 Rajasthan
4 Assam
Q The Lebang Boomani Dance is part of the folk dance repertoire of which of these Indian states?
Ans 1. Tripura
2. Odisha
3. Maharashtra
4. Kerala
Q Kagyed dance, a customary dance festival which is celebrated annually in Sikkim falls in which month?
Ans 1. May
2. October
3. December
4. August
Kagyed dance, a customary dance festival , celebrated annually in Sikkim falls on the 28th and 29th day of the tenth month according to Tibetan calendar
Q The women of which tribe perform the traditional folk dance called Chakri?
1 Kaul
2 Kanjar
3 Gond
4 Bharia
Chakri is the traditional folk dance of Rajasthan . It i performed by the women of Kanjar tribe
Q Which folk dance represents a mock fight between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura?
1 Bhangra
2 Nati
3 Kalbelia
4 Dandiya Raas
Dandiya Raas actually represents the mock fight between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura , the powerful demon king . It is also nicknamed ‘The Sword Dance’
Q ‘Karagam’ is a folk dance of which of the following states of India ?
1 Rajasthan
2 Tamil Nadu
3 Assam
4 Odisha
Q Which is one of the most famous dance forms of Assam performed by the ‘Kulis’ (people who work in the tea gardens) during autumn?
Ans 1. Lambadi dance
2. Jhumur dance
3. Mahasu dance
4. Karga dance
The Jhumur dance is a traditional , highly rhythmic folk dance of Assamand is extremely popular with the ‘Kulis'[ people who work in the tea gardens ] . This dance is usually performed during Autumn
Q Fugdi, a Goan folk dance performed in the Konkan region, is performed generally during which of the following Hindu religious festivals?
Ans 1. Holi
2. Diwali
3. Ganesh Chaturthi
4. Durga Puja
Q Dalkhai dance of Odisha is usually performed to please Goddess :
1 Durga
2 Laxmi
3 Radha
4 Saraswati
Q In which of the following dances from Manipur is the drum prominently used as a part
of dance movements?
1 Shim Lam
2 Thang La
3 Pung Cholom
4 Luivat Pheizak
Q To which of the following states can the popular tribal and traditional dance of Dhemsa be attributed to?
1 Odisha
2 Maharashtra
3 Tripura
4 Himachal Pradesh
Q Perini Shivatandavam is an ancient dance form of which state ?
1 Telangana
2 Assam
3 Himachal Pradesh
4 Uttar Pradesh
Q ‘Natpuja’ is the folk dance of which state ?
1 Assam
2 Kerala
3 Himachal Pradesh
4 Haryana
Q In which of the following dances from Assam do the movements by the dancers
resemble butterflies and birds?
1 Bihu
2 Bagurumba
3 Jhumur
4 Deodhani
Q Vilasini Natyam and Veeranatyam are dances associated with which of the following states?
1. Kerala
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Karnataka
Q Kavadi is a folk dance associated with which state of India ?
1 Tamil Nadu
2 Assam
3 Punjab
4 Himachal Pradesh
Q Which of the following is a traditional masked dance of West Bengal?
1 Gambhira
2 Jawara
3 Gidda
4 Kavadi
Q Rita performs ‘Giddha’ dance form. Which state does this dance form belong to?
1. Uttarakhand
2. Punjab
3. Rajasthan
4. Haryana
Q Changsang is one of the traditional dances performed by the folk of Chang tribe in :
1 Nagaland
2 Assam
3 Goa
4 Kerala
Q Gammatiha is a folk dance drama of which state ?
1 Chhattisgarh
2 Himachal Pradesh
3 Assam
4 Nagaland
Q When is ‘International Dance Day’ celebrated by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for performing arts of UNESCO?
1 29th April
2 6th October
3 11th August
4 21st March
Q Rechungma , Gha to Kito and Chi Rmu are the dance forms of ____
1 Sikkim
2 Manipur
3 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4 Goa
Q Changsang dance is performed by the Chang tribe from _____ during Naknyulum festivals .
1 Nagaland
2 Odisha
3 Jharkhand
4 Chhattisgarh
Q ‘Huli Vesha’ is a popular folk dance in the coastal region of ____
1 Karnataka
2 Kerala
3 Odisha
4 Karnataka
Q Khamba-Thoibi is an important form of performing arts of ___
1 Manipur
2 Puducherry
3 Nagaland
4 Lakshadweep
Q Rai is primarily a folk dance of which of the following states ?
1 Madhya Pradesh
2 Manipur
3 Karnataka
4 Andhra Pradesh
Q Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of _____
1 Odisha
2 Assam
3 Haryana
4 Meghalaya
Q Which popular folk dance of Himachal Pradesh has a Yagya performed by the dancers at the end of the dance as a homage to the Gods and Goddesses ?
1 Nati
2 Bihu
3 Kalbelia
4 Jawara
Initially , all dancers hold hand and make a circle . It can be considered a slow dance but in between styles they pick up beat and dance according to beats . At the end of the Nati , a Yagna is performed by the dancers to pay homage to Gods and Goddesses
Q Jawara dance is related to ______ state .
1 Himachal Pradesh
2 Madhya Pradesh
3 Karnataka
4 Maharashtra
Q Which dance is formed in front of the idol of Lord Shiva ?
1 Perini
2 Bayalata
3 Lava
4 Laho
Q Modhera Dance Festival is an annual cultural phenomenon in the _ district of
the state of Gujarat.
1 Amreli
2 Junagadh
3 Anand
4 Mehsana
Q Ottan Thullal is a dance form of which of the following states of India ?
1 Kerala
2 Goa
3 Assam
4 Tripura
Q Which ceremonial folk dance of Puducherry is related to the Hindu epic Ramayana , performed at the Villianur temple in Puducherry ?
1 Garadi
2 Hulivesha
3 Dalkhai
4 Tippani
Q __ is a popular folk dance of Minicoy Island.
1 Aaluyattu
2 Leshalaptu
3 Moyashai
4 Lava
Q In which of the following states of India is Padayani , a ritual dance art form performed at Bhadrakali temple ?
1 Kerala
2 Assam
3 Gujarat
4 Arunachal Pradesh
Q With which of the following states / union territories is the Siddi Dhamal dance associated ?
1 Gujarat
2 Ladakh
3 Nagaland
4 Andaman and Nicobar Island
Q Nati is the most famous dance of _ it is listed in the Guinness world record
book as the largest folk dance in 2016.
1 Madhya Pradesh
2 Arunachal Pradesh
3 Himachal Pradesh
4 Uttar Pradesh
Q Which of the following is a popular tribal dance of Assam, performed by Bodo
women?
1 Bagurumba Dance
2 Jhumur Dance
3 Deodhani Dance
4 Bhortal Dance
Q __ is a mask dance popular in South Malabar.
1 Zemmado
2 Dhangar
3 Parichakali
4 Kummattikali
Kummarttikali is the famous colourful mask dance of Kerala
Q The popular Sword dance in the kumaoni region of Uttarakhand is called___________
1 Choliya dance
2 Mukhota dance
3 Jhora dance
4 Pandav Nritya
Q Which of the following dance is CORRECTLY matched?
1 RukhyoSharu Dance- Nagaland
2 Koothu Dance – West Bengal
3 Chhau Dance- Manipur
4 Sambalpuri Dance – Tamil Nadu
Koothu dance [ Kerala ] , Sambalpuri dance [ Odisha ] , RukhyoSharu Dance [ Nagaland ] . Chhau dance [ the Purulia Chau of West Bengal , the Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand and the Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha ]
Q ‘Dumhal’ is the famous dance form of which of the following states/union territories ?
1 Jammu and Kashmir
2 Nagaladn
3 Assam
4 Bihar
Q Paika , Chhau ,and Santhal are the famous dances of which Indian state?
1 Kerala
2 Odisha
3 Jharkhand
4 Bihar
Q ‘Ummatt-aat’ is a folk dance form performed in __.
1 Itanagar
2 Coorg
3 Kasauli
4 Gangtok
‘Ummatt-aat’ dance is performed by the Kodava women wearing the traditional Kodava dress with jewellery and kumkuma on their foreheads.
Q Which of the following is a dance form of Haryana ?
1 Velikali
2 Phag
3 Chaiti
4 Brindabani
Q The Hurka Baul dance is performed during the cultivation of paddy and maize in which of the following states ?
1 Uttarakhand
2 Assam
3 Odisha
4 West Bengal
Q Which of the following is one of the most popular folk dances of Haryana?
1 Kaskar
2 Dhamyal
3 Dumhal
4 Karma
Q Select the folk dance of Jharkhand from the given alternatives.
1 Kummi
2 ThabalChongba
3 Kalbelia
4 MardaniJhumar
Q The Kaikottikali dance is one of the most popular South Indian dances from the Hindu
communities of the state of __
1 Kerala
2 Kolkata
3 Bihar
4 Tamil Nadu
Q Kathakali is a dance form traditionally associated with the state of:
1. Kerala
2 Andhra Pradesh
3 Odisha
4 Tamil Nadu
Q Which of the following folk songs and dances was inscribed on the UNESCO
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010?
1 Gair
2 Chari
3 Kalbelia
4 Bhavai
Q Which of the following dance forms is popular in Himachal Pradesh?
1 Laho
2 Nati
3 Rouf
4 Thora
Q With which of the following states is the folk dance named ‘Terah Taali‘ traditionally
associated?
1 Rajasthan
2 Bihar
3 West Bengal
4 Odisha
Q Cheraw Dance is a traditional dance form of which state?
1. Assam
2 Mizoram
3 Sikkim
4 Arunachal Pradesh
Q The ‘Veeragase’ dance, performed during the Dusshera festival holds a special place
in the folk dances of the state of __.
1 Assam
2 Odisha
3 Karnataka
4 Sikkim
Q ______ dance which combines speech, mime and pure dance.
1 Kathakali
2 Kuchipudi
3 Mohiniattam
4 Bharatanatyam
Q Which of the following is a religious and artistic dance which is done in honor of Lord
Subrahmanya?
1 Gambhira
2 Mayil Attam
3 Kachchhi Ghodu
4 Singhi Chaam
Q Which of the following is a dance form from the state of Uttarakhand?
1 Choliya
2 Rouf
3 Kutiyattam
4 Therukoothu
Q Rathwa ni Gher is a dance performed on the occasion of __ by the Rathwa tribe of
Gujarat.
1 Holi
2 Dussehra
3 Makar Sankranti
4 Janmashtami
Q ‘Rikhampada’ is a traditional dance of __.
1 Arunachal Pradesh
2 Uttar Pradesh
3 Himachal Pradesh
4 Madhya Pradesh
Q ‘Kamsale’ is a dance form traditional to the state of __.
1 Goa
2 Assam
3 Gujarat
4 Karnataka
Q In which of the following states is the ‘Mathuri’ folk dance practiced?
1 Telangana
2 Haryana
3 Uttar Pradesh
4 Uttarakhand
Q ‘Bagurumba’ is a _____of the Bodo Community in Assam.
1 folk dance
2 local sport
3 painting style
4 ceremonial procession
Q What is the traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram called?
1 Cheraw
2 Yak Chaam
3 Thanga Ta
4 Maanch
Q Which of the following communities of Sikkim is traditionally associated with the folk
dance known as ‘Chu-Faat’?
1 Nepalese
2 Tamang
3 Lepcha
4 Bhutia
Q Which is a group folk dance of Sikkim performed in honour of Mount Khangchendzonga , the guardian deity of the Sikkimese people.
1 Chu-Faat
2 Loor
3 Nati
4 Kalbelia
Q The ‘Dhangari Gaja’ traditional/folk dance belongs to which of the following states?
1 Maharashtra
2 Uttar Pradesh
3 Manipur
4 Meghalaya
Q Which of the following dance forms is derived from martial arts practices?
1. Chhau
2 Jhora
3 Ghoomar
4 Bharatanatyam
Q ‘Chad Sukra’, a popular traditional dance-festival of Meghalaya, is celebrated as a
__.
1. community marriage festival
2 thanksgiving festival
3 birth festival
4 sowing festival
Q To which state does the ‘Gheriya Nritya’ belong?
1 Gujarat
2 Punjab
3 Haryana
4 Maharashtra
Q Which is an Indian folk dance that originated in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan .
1 Kachi Ghodi
2 Kalbelia
3 Kathputli
4 Ghoomar
Q Dhali , Gambhira and Jatra are the folk dance of which state of India:
1 Haryana
2 Odisha
3 West Bengal
4 Punjab
Q ‘Kolkali’ is one of the traditional folk dances of which state?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2 Nagaland
3 Kerala
4 Arunachal Pradesh
Q ‘Pandavani’ is the most celebrated folklore of __.
1. Maharashtra
2 Chhattisgarh
3 Rajasthan
4 Karnataka
Q Rauf and Hikat are the dance forms of __.
1. Odisha
2 Jammu and Kashmir
3 Manipur
4 Assam
Q ‘Ratvai‘ is a dance form associated with the __ tribes of India.
1. Mewati
2 Khasi
3 Jatapus
4 Bhil
Q Which of the following is a dance form in Mizoram participated exclusively by ‘village
guests’?
1 Cheraw
2 Khuallam
3 Solakia
4 Chailam
Q ‘Maimata‘ is a popular dance of the Kaloi community from the state of __.
1 Tripura
2 Assam
3 Chhattisgarh
4 Odisha
Q Which of the following is a dance form of West Bengal where there is a confluence of
dancing, singing, drama and recital?
1 Alkap
2 Bhavai
3 Tippani
4 Hudo
Q ‘Ranapa’, a folk dance form of Odisha, consists of enacting chapters from the life of
Lord __.
1 Ram
2 Hanuman
3 Krishna
4 Indra
Q To which of the following states does the dance drama ‘Khyal’ belong?
1 Rajasthan
2 Madhya Pradesh
3 Punjab
4 Gujarat
Q ‘Thullal’ is a solo satiric dance form belonging to the state of __.
1 Goa
2 Kerala
3 Haryana
4 Arunachal Pradesh
Q ‘Ghoomar’ is a folk-dance form from the state of __.
1 Tripura
2 Jharkhand
3 Bihar
4 Rajasthan
Q __ is one of the most popular folk dances of Odisha.
1 Rauf
2 Giddha
3 Hojagiri
4 Dalkhai
Q Siddhendra Yogi, a doyen of the __ dance form, was lauded as Adi Guru.
1 Kathakali
2 Kuchipudi
3 Kathak
4 Bharatanatyam
Q The ‘Lezim’ dance form is peculiar to which of the following states?
1 Maharashtra
2 Gujarat
3 Bihar
4 Karnataka
Q ‘Aaluyattu’ is a folk-dance form from the state of __.
1 Nagaland
2 Kerala
3 Goa
4 Haryana
Q With which of the following states is the dance form ‘Povadas’ associated?
1. Odisha
2 Bihar
3 Maharashtra
4 West Bengal
Q Karagattam is an ancient folk dance of which state and is performed while worshipping the Goddess of rain.
1 Haryana
2 Goa
3 Tamil Nadu
4 Madhya Pradesh
Q The Koya Dance is associated with which of the following states?
1. Rajasthan
2 Odisha
3 Punjab
4 Uttarakhand
Q ‘Ghurehi’ is a traditional dance form of:
1. Uttar Pradesh
2 Himachal Pradesh
3 Arunachal Pradesh
4 Madhya Pradesh
Q ‘Dekhni’ is a traditional dance form of:
1. Odisha
2 Goa
3 Kerala
4 Gujarat
Q ‘Loor’ dance is a popular dance form from the state of __.
1. Punjab
2 Madhya Pradesh
3 Haryana
4 Rajasthan
Q ‘Sua Nach’ is a traditional dance form of which Indian state?
1. Maharashtra
2 Madhya Pradesh
3 Jharkhand
4 Chhattisgarh
Q Verdigao dance is the traditional dance form of which palace in India ?
1 Puducherry
2 Goa
3 Daman and Diu
4 Andaman
Q Gammatiha is a folk dance drama of which state :
1 Odisha
2 Bihar
3 Jharkhand
4 Chhattisgarh
Q Chhau is a martial dance , which is popular for the mask used by the dancers. This dance form is popular in the state of :
1 Tamil Nadu
2 Andhra Pradesh
3 Kerala
4 West Bengal
It has three distinct styles hails from the regions of Seraikella [ Jharkhand ] , Purulia [ West Bengal ] and Mayurbhanj [ Odisha ]
Q Kadsa is a dance style performed by women in Jharkhand, carrying a __.
1. Kalasha
2 Kamandalu
3 Kumbha
4 Kapal
Q Bhootada Kola is a spiritual folk dance in which some rituals involve walking on a bed of hot coal and is practised in coastal districts of __.
1. Kerala
2 Tamil Nadu
3 Karnataka
4 Andhra Pradesh
Q Hallisaka is a group dance native to :
1 Rajasthan
2 Goa
3 Gujarat
4 Maharashtra
Q Birhor dance is a tribal folk dance from __.
1. Karnataka
2 Himachal Pradesh
3 Punjab
4 Jharkhand
Q Leshalaptu’ is a folk dance of which Indian state?
1. Kerala
2 Nagaland
3 Karnataka
4 Goa
Q In which state is the Ponung folk dance practised?
1. Manipur
2 Arunachal Pradesh
3 Sikkim
4 Assam
Q Bayalata is a dance form of which state :
1 Goa
2 Haryana
3 Punjab
4 Karnataka
Q Which is a dance form of Rajasthan ?
1 Jhulan
2 Kumi
3 Dappu
4 Maruni
Q ‘Rouf’ is a a folk dance associated with the state of :
1 Haryana
2 Punjab
3 Rajasthan
4 Jammu and Kashmir
Q The famous festival of ‘Tsokum Samai’ is celebrated by the people of which state to invoke blessings for a rich harvest.
1 Mizoram
2 Goa
3 Assam
4 Nagaland
Q The ______ 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.
1 Chhobia
2 Kalaripayattu
3 Chhau
4 Bawai
Q Which is dance form from the state of Arunachal Pradesh ?
1 Popir
2 Bhavai
3 Sattriya
4 Purbi
Q Panthi is a dance form from which state :
1 Odisha
2 Chhattisgarh
3 Rajasthan
4 Bihar
Q The _____ dance is performed by shepherd community of Goa during Navratri.
1 Lava
2 Dhangar
2 Fugdi
4 Kolkali
Q Karma is a dance form from which state :
1 Jharkhand
2 Rajasthan
3 Gujarat
4 Maharashtra
Q With which of the following folk dance , India has made it’s entry in the Guinness Book of World Records in the year 2015 ?
1 Nati
2 Garba
3 Bihu
4 Bhangra
Q In which state is the Pung cholom dance performed ?
1 Assam
2 Manipur
3 Punjab
4 Goa
Q Dollu Kunitha , is a major popular drum dance of which state :
1 Karnataka
2 Punjab
3 Haryana
4 Assam
Q Gomira is the mask dance of which state ?
1 West Bengal
2 Goa
3 Gujarat
4 Maharashtra
Q With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is CORRECT?
1. Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
2 Sattariya – Manipur
3 Yakshagana – Karnataka
4 Kalaripayattu-Karnataka
Gomira [ West Bengal ] , Sattariya [ Assam ] , Yakshagana [ Karnataka ] , Kalaripayattu [ Kerala ]
Q Padayani is a traditional folk dance of which state ?
1 Kerala
2 Goa
3 Haryana
4 Punjab
Q Bhavai and Kalbelia as traditional dance forms, owe their genesis to which Indian
state?
1 Punjab
2 Rajasthan
3 Assam
4 Odisha
Q In which state has the Jawara Dance, a dance form to celebrate wealth, originated?
1. Rajasthan
2 Gujarat
3 Madhya Pradesh
4 Kerala
Q Which of the following is NOT a folk dance belonging to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
1. Dhumal
2 Hafiza
3 Rouf
4 Dangi
Q ‘Thoda’ a sport dance belongs to which states ?
1 Sikkim
2 Andhra Pradesh
3 Haryana
3 Himachal Pradesh
Q Which dance , performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits , is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
1 Chham
2 Natya
3 Dham
4 Gogra
Q Poush Mela displays local artisians displaying folk dances , music , food and culture of ____
1 Gujarat
2 West Bengal
3 Rajasthan
4 Uttarakhand
Q Which tribe of Pakistan performs a traditional dance form called ‘Waziri Dance’ ?
1 Sindhi
2 Baloch
3 Pashtun
4 Brahuis
Q Viyahula Giddha is a popular folk dance dance performed during marriages in the Indian states of :
1 Punjab
2 Gujarat
3 Odisha
4 Jharkhand
Q Kandyan is the classical dance of which country ?
1 Nepal
2 Bangladesh
3 Sri Lanka
4 Pakistan
Q Which dance form was introduced by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer Mahapurusha Sankaradev ?
1 Sattriya
2 Odissi
3 Manipuri
4 Mohiniyattam
Q Jhijhiya Dance is a popular folk dance of which state :
1 Bihar
2 Haryana
3 Uttar Pradesh
4 Madhya Pradesh
Q With which of the following countries is ‘Khon‘ , the masked drama dance performance depicting the glory of Lord Rama , associated ?
1 Thailand
2 Vietnam
3 Japan
4 Indonesia
Q Theyyam is the ritual art form of which state ?
1 Karnataka
2 Kerala
3 Goa
4 Tamil Nadu
Q Veera Natyam is the famous ritual dance form of which state :
1 Odisha
2 Kerala
3 Andhra Pradesh
4 Tamil Nadu
Q Which of the following is a dance form of Meghalaya ?
1 Laho
2 Cheraw
3 Dalkhai
4 Rangma
Q In which state did the ‘Saila’ dance originate? The dance is performed by boys after the harvest season.
1. Bihar
2 Jharkhand
3 Chhattisgarh
4 Odisha
Q Pasi Kongki is folk dance of which state?
1. Haryana
2 Goa
3 Kerala
4 Arunachal Pradesh
Q Which of the following Indian classical dancers has been INCORRECTLY matched with her dance form?
1. Madhavi Mudgal – Orissi
2 Nandini Singh – Kathak
3 Radha Reddy – Kuchipudi
4 Saswati Sen – Bharatanatyam
Saswati Sen [ Kathak ] , Radha Reddy [ Kuchipudi ] , Nandini Singh [ Kathak ] , Madhavi Mudgal [ Orissi ]
Q Which of the following dance forms is also known as the ‘Royal Dance of Ladakh’?
1. Yak dance
2 Jabro dance
3 Shondol dance
4 Koshan dance
Q The ‘Loor dance’ is a traditional folk dance, performed only by women, in the state of:
1. Haryana
2 Madhya Pradesh
3 Punjab
4 Rajasthan
Q The ‘Kathakali’ dance is a harmonious combination of __ forms of fine art.
1. four
2 six
3 five
4 seven
Q With which of the following states/union territories is the Dumhal folk dance associated?
1. Haryana
2 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
3 Jammu and Kashmir
4 Arunachal Pradesh
Q Which of the following is a popular dance form of Lakshadweep island ?
1. Kuchipudi
2 Koli
3 Kathak
4 Kolkali
Q ‘Ottamthullal’ is a traditional dance form that is popular in the state of :
1 Andhra Pradesh
2 Kerala
3 Tamil Nadu
4 Karnataka
Q Which colour saree embellished with bright golden borders is worn by the dancers of
Mohiniyattam?
1 Deep red /red
2 Sea blue /blue
3 Parrot green /green
4 White/off-white
Q To which state does the traditional folk dance ‘Gotipua’ belong?
1. West Bengal
2 Odisha
4 Bihar
4 Chhattisgarh
Q Who amongst the following established an institution named ‘Kalashram’ for imparting training in dance and associated disciplines?
1 Sambhu Maharaja
2 Lachhu Maharaja
3 Pandit Birju Maharaja
4 Sitara Devi
Q The famous dancer Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is associated with which of the
following dance forms?
1 Sattriya
2 Manipur
3 Kathakali
4 Kathak
Q Jhijhia dance originated in the Indian state of _.
1 Bihar
2 West Bengal
3 Rajasthan
4 Gujarat
Q Natyanjali Dance Festival pays tribute to which deity?
1. Lord Brahma
2 Lord Vishnu
3 Lord Ganesh
4 Lord Shiva
Q Which dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community.
1. Kaksar
3 Saila
3 Phulpati
4 Karma
Q Lavani is a folk dance of which of the following states of India?
1. Rajasthan
2 Jharkhand
3 Gujarat
4 Maharashtra
Q ‘Fugdi’ is a traditional folk dance popular in which state of India ?
1 Gujarat
2 Goa
3 Assam
4 Manipur
Q Jagoi is the dance form of which of the following state ?
1 Odisha
2 Manipur
3 Andhra Pradesh
4 Assam
Q During which festival , Nongkrem dance is performed by Khasi tribe people ?
1 Jatara
2 Cheraw
3 Bihu
4 Wangala
Q The Karma dance is performed during the festival of Karma Puja which is celebrated in ____ season.
1 autumn
2 winter
3 summer
4 spring
Q Which is a dance form which represents a unique synthesis of Hindu and Muslim genius in art ?
1 Kathak
2 Manipuri
3 Odissi
4 Kathkali
Q Theyyam’ is a popular dance form of which of the following states ?
1 Manipur
2 Kerala
3 Karnataka
4 Gujarat
Q Which of the following dances is a dance form from Maharashtra ?
1 Macha
2 Lezim
3 Chiraw
4 Ottam Thullal
Q Which of the following dances is a dance form of Chhattisgarh ?
1 Macha
2 Raut Nacha
3 Chiraw
4 Ottam Thullal
Q _____ is a dance performed in West Bengal for the Durga Puja at the time of Dussehra
1 Kikkli
2 Tera Tali
3 Dhunachi
4 Kolattam
Q Mayur Nritya or Peacock dance is a folk dance from the Braj region of :
1 Andhra Pradesh
2 Uttar Pradesh
3 Odisha
4 Bihar
Q ‘Mandjas’ is a folk dance associated with the state of :
1 Jammu and Kashmir
2 Maharashtra
3 UP
4 Rajasthan
Q ‘Jhumur‘ a traditional dance form , is performed in which of the following states ?
1 Assam
2 Odisha
3 Chhattisgarh
4 Madhya Pradesh
Q ‘Gidda’ is a popular folk dance form of which state ?
1 Odisha
2 Assam
3 Punjab
4 MP
Q ‘Modse’ is a folk dance of which state ?
1 Nagaland
2 Jharkhand
3 Mizoram
4 Odisha
Q ‘Dollu Kunitha’ is the dance form of which state ?
1 Jharkhand
2 West Bengal
3 Kerala
4 Karnataka
Q The ‘Ranappa’ dance is from the state of :
1 Tamil Nadu
2 Kerala
3 Punjab
4 Odisha
Q Ghumura is a folk dance of which state :
1 Punjab
2 Tamil Nadu
3 Kerala
4 Odisha
Q ‘Matki’ is a popular folk dance of which of the following states ?
1 Gujarat
2 West Bengal
3 Kerala
4 Madhya Pradesh
Q Kud dance is one of the popular folk dance of which state ?
1 Gujarat
2 West Bengal
3 Kerala
4 Jammu and Kashmir
Q Keisabadi is a form of folk dance of which state ?
1 Odisha
2 Sikkim
3 Rajasthan
4 Telangana
Q Dhap is the folk dance of which state ?
1 Sikkim
2 Rajasthan
3 Telangana
4 Odisha
Q Puli Kali , also known as Tiger dance is associated with which of the following states ?
1 Madhya Pradesh
2 Kerala
3 Tamil Nadu
4 Bihar
Q Garadi is a popular folk dance of :
1 Madhya Pradesh
2 Maharashtra
3 Punjab
4 Puducherry
Q Bidesiya is the popular folk dance of :
1 Bihar
2 West Bengal
3 Jharkhand
4 Odisha
Q Bagurumba is a folk dance of indigenous performed by ____ tribe in Assam.
1 Munda
2 Garo
3 Bhil
4 Bodo
Q Kunbi is a tribal folk dance of which state ?
1 Mizorma
2 Sikkim
3 Jammu and Kashmir
4 Goa
Q Changsang is a traditional folk dance performed by Chang tribe of which state ?
1 Assam
2 Manipur
3 Mizoram
4 Nagaland
Q Which of the following folk dance originated from Odisha?
1. Tippani Juriun
2 Kuchipudi
3 Ghumura
4 Kaligopal
Q From which of the following state folk dance of ‘Jatra’ originated?
1. Bihar
2 Tamil Nadu
3 West Bengal
4 Jharkhand
Q Who among the following spread the popularity of Kathak?
1 Rukmani Devi Arundale
2 Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam
3 Guru Bipin Singh
4 Acchan Maharaj
Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam [ Kuchipudi ] , Rukmani Devi Arundale [ Bharatanatyam ] , Guru Bipin Singh [ Manipuri ] , Acchan Maharaj [ Kathak ] , Jhaveri Sisters [ Manipuri ]
Q Koli is the most popular folk dance of which state ?
1 West Bengal
2 Odisha
3 Kerala
4 Maharashtra
Q Which of the following dances is NOT related to Uttar Pradesh ?
1 Laho
2 Kajri
3 Jaita
4 Jhora
Q To which state does the Gotipua folk dance belong?
1. Bihar
2 Odisha
3 Chhattisgarh
4 West Bengal
Q Which of the following dances is a dance form of Tripura ?
1 Kolkali
2 Jhora
3 Raut Nacha
4 Hojagiri
Q In which of the following is reference of Indian Dance forms found?
1. Abhang
2 Natya Shashtra
4 Kama sutra
4 Bramha Sutra
Q Cham Mask dance, the famous folk dance of India is celebrated in which of the following countries?
1. Sri Lanka
2 Myanmar
3 Bhutan
4 China
Q Aji Lamu is an important folk dance of which of the following states?
1. Tripura
2 Assam
3 Arunachal Pradesh
4 Manipur
Q While performing the Suwa folk dance of Chhattisgarh, women act like which of the
following birds?
1. Peacock
2 Pigeon
3 Parrot
4 Hornbill
Q Which of the following is a traditional dance form of the Mizos?
1 Lahoo
2 Cheraw
3 Nongkrem
4 Behdienkhlam
Q Tarpa dance is a folk dance of __.
1 Dadra and Nagar Haveli
2 Daman and Diu
3 Andaman and Nicobar
4 Puducherry
Q Which of the following regions of India is famous for its folk dance called ‘Shondol Dance’?
1. Uttarakhand
2 Ladakh
3 Karnataka
4 Arunachal Pradesh
Q Which of the following folk dances does NOT belong to the Tripura state?
1. Wangla dance
2 Hozagiri dance
3 Mukhota dance
4 Garia dance
Q ‘Dhimsa’ is a tribal dance form of which state ?
1 Andhra Pradesh
2 Arunachal Pradesh
3 Himachal Pradesh
4 Uttar Pradesh
Q Which of the following dance form found a place in the Guinness World Records when a record 6117 dancers came together to present a show ?
1 Kuchipudi
2 Manipuri
3 Kathak
4 Bihu
Q Which of the following folk dances belongs to the tribes of the Jharkhand state?
1 Huttari dance
2 Nati Dance
3 Mundari dance
4 Bhavai dance
Q Chhau is a martial dance , which is popular for the mask used by the dancers. This dance form is popular in the state of :
1 Tamil Nadu
2 Andhra Pradesh
3 Kerala
4 West Bengal
Chhau is a semi classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions. It is found in three styles named after the location where they are performed , i.e the Purulia Chau of West Bengal , the Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand and the Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha
Q Which of the following folk dances is performed holding a sword in one hand and a
shield in the other?
1. Santhal
2 Jadur
3 Karma
4 Paika
‘Paika’ is a folk dance performed by members of the society in Jharkhand . Paika dance is also performed in Odisha and Chhattisgarh
Q Which form of dance involves balancing pots on the head of the dancer?
1. Cheraw
2 Bhavai
3 Marasia
4 Deodhani
Q To which of the following states does the folk dance form ‘Grida’ belong?
1. Jharkhand
2 Madhya Pradesh
3 West Bengal
4 Chhattisgarh
Q In which of the following states is Kolannalu dance form performed?
1. Kerala
2 Tamil Nadu
3 Odisha
4 Andhra Pradesh
Q Goddess Amba is the presiding deity of __ dance/drama performances.
1. Harikatha
2 Theyyam
3 Maach
4 Bhavai
Q To which of the following states does the ‘Khuallam’ folk dance belong?
1 Jharkhand
2 Mizoram
3 Haryana
4 Chhattisgarh
Q Hurka Baul is a dance form prevalent in the state of _.
1. Uttar Pradesh
2 Chhattisgarh
3 Jharkhand
4 Uttarakhand
Q The Lebang Boomani Dance is part of the folk dance repertoire of which of these
Indian states?
1. Tripura
2 Odisha
3 Maharashtra
4 Kerala
Q Which of the following is a folk dance performed by the ‘tea tribes’ of Assam?
1. Alkap
2 Barao
3 Domkach
4 Jhumur
Q Which of the following states is the ‘Vinchhudo’ dance primarily associated with?
1. Nagaland
2 Madhya Pradesh
3 Gujarat
4 Goa
Q To which of the following states does the Aji Lamu folk dance belong?
1. Assam
2 Tripura
3 Manipur
4 Arunachal Pradesh
Q Which dance is performed by men with their body smeared with ‘ramras’. They typically wear yellow attires and dance with kartal while singing ?
1 Chaiti
2 Jhumar
3 Kheliran
4 Jhoola
Q Leshalaptu is a folk dance of which Indian state ?
1 Nagaland
2 Assam
3 Andhra Pradesh
4 Telangana
Q Which dance is performed by Chang tribes of Nagaland to celebrate their victory against enemies ?
1 Chang Lo
2 Cheraw
3 Nokrem
4 Bhortal
Chang Lo dance is performed by the Chang tribes of Nagaland to celebrate victory over their enemies
Q The Charkula dance form of Uttar Pradesh has the women dancing with what placed on her head ?
1 Oil lamps
2 Earthen pot full of water
3 Four earthen pot
4 Earthen hot full of milk
Q Gammatiha is a folk dance drama of which of the following state :
1 Chhattisgarh
2 Telangana
3 Uttar Pradesh
4 Haryana
Q With which of the following countries is ‘Khon’ , the masked drama dance performance depicting the glory of Lord Rama , associated ?
1 Thailand
2 Indonesia
3 Vietnam
4 Japan
Q Jhijhiya dance is a popular folk dance of which of the following states ?
1 Bihar
2 Haryana
3 Madhya Pradesh
4 Uttar Pradesh
Q Which of the following is a popular harvest dance in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh ?
1 Maruni
2 Charba
3 Jawara
4 Dhalo