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Odissi and Other Indian Classical Dance Forms

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Odissi dance?

  1. Tribhangi posture

  2. Circular movements

  3. Sharp footwork

  4. Kathakali-style storytelling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kathakali-style storytelling is a characteristic of Kathakali dance, not Odissi.

Odissi dance originated in which Indian state?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi dance originated in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

Which of the following is a famous Odissi dance pose?

  1. Tribhangi

  2. Aramandi

  3. Chauka

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tribhangi, Aramandi, and Chauka are all famous Odissi dance poses.

Who is considered the founder of modern Odissi dance?

  1. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Guru Pankaj Charan Das

  3. Mayadhar Raut

  4. Sanjukta Panigrahi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kelucharan Mohapatra is considered the founder of modern Odissi dance.

Which of the following is a popular Odissi dance piece?

  1. Pallavi

  2. Mangalacharan

  3. Moksha

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pallavi, Mangalacharan, and Moksha are all popular Odissi dance pieces.

What is the traditional costume for Odissi dancers?

  1. Saree

  2. Lehenga choli

  3. Salwar kameez

  4. Kurta pajama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional costume for Odissi dancers is a saree.

Which of the following instruments is commonly used in Odissi dance music?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Mridangam

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pakhawaj is a commonly used instrument in Odissi dance music.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Bharatanatyam dance?

  1. Straight-legged stance

  2. Circular movements

  3. Sharp footwork

  4. Kathakali-style storytelling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A straight-legged stance is a characteristic of Bharatanatyam dance.

Bharatanatyam dance originated in which Indian state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam dance originated in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following is a famous Bharatanatyam dance pose?

  1. Aramandi

  2. Tribhangi

  3. Chauka

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aramandi is a famous Bharatanatyam dance pose.

Who is considered the founder of modern Bharatanatyam dance?

  1. Rukmini Devi Arundale

  2. E. Krishna Iyer

  3. T. Balasaraswati

  4. M. S. Subbulakshmi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rukmini Devi Arundale is considered the founder of modern Bharatanatyam dance.

Which of the following is a popular Bharatanatyam dance piece?

  1. Alarippu

  2. Jatiswaram

  3. Varnam

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alarippu, Jatiswaram, and Varnam are all popular Bharatanatyam dance pieces.

What is the traditional costume for Bharatanatyam dancers?

  1. Saree

  2. Lehenga choli

  3. Salwar kameez

  4. Kurta pajama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional costume for Bharatanatyam dancers is a saree.

Which of the following instruments is commonly used in Bharatanatyam dance music?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Mridangam

  4. Veena


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The mridangam is a commonly used instrument in Bharatanatyam dance music.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Kathak dance?

  1. Spinning movements

  2. Footwork

  3. Hand gestures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Spinning movements, footwork, and hand gestures are all characteristics of Kathak dance.

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