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Folk Dances: A Reflection of Indian History and Tradition

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Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements and vibrant costumes, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in Punjab?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a lively folk dance from the Punjab region of India, characterized by energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and colorful costumes. It is traditionally performed by men during festivals and celebrations.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements and intricate footwork, and is often performed by women in the state of Kerala?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes, expressive hand gestures, and intricate footwork. It is traditionally performed by men, who enact mythological stories through dance and music.

Which folk dance is known for its rhythmic beats, vibrant costumes, and energetic movements, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in Odisha?

  1. Odissi

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Kathak

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form from Odisha, known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive body language. It is traditionally performed by women, who enact mythological stories and themes through dance and music.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures, and is often performed by women in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures. It is traditionally performed by women, who enact mythological stories and themes through dance and music.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements, vibrant costumes, and rhythmic beats, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in Manipur?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manipuri is a classical dance form from Manipur, known for its energetic movements, vibrant costumes, and rhythmic beats. It is traditionally performed by both men and women, who enact mythological stories and themes through dance and music.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures, and is often performed by women in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu, known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures. It is traditionally performed by women, who enact mythological stories and themes through dance and music.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and vibrant costumes, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in Gujarat?

  1. Garba

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garba is a folk dance from Gujarat, known for its energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and vibrant costumes. It is traditionally performed by women during festivals and celebrations, and involves dancing in a circular formation around a central lamp.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures, and is often performed by women in the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Kathak

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from Rajasthan, known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures. It is traditionally performed by both men and women, who enact mythological stories and themes through dance and music.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and vibrant costumes, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in Maharashtra?

  1. Lavani

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lavani is a folk dance from Maharashtra, known for its energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and vibrant costumes. It is traditionally performed by women during festivals and celebrations, and involves dancing to the accompaniment of dholki drums and harmonium.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures, and is often performed by women in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Yakshagana

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a classical dance form from Karnataka, known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures. It is traditionally performed by both men and women, who enact mythological stories and themes through dance and music.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and vibrant costumes, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in West Bengal?

  1. Jhumur

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumur is a folk dance from West Bengal, known for its energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and vibrant costumes. It is traditionally performed by both men and women during festivals and celebrations, and involves dancing to the accompaniment of dhol drums and harmonium.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures, and is often performed by women in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Kathak

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from Uttar Pradesh, known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures. It is traditionally performed by both men and women, who enact mythological stories and themes through dance and music.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and vibrant costumes, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in Bihar?

  1. Bhojpuri

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhojpuri is a folk dance from Bihar, known for its energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and vibrant costumes. It is traditionally performed by both men and women during festivals and celebrations, and involves dancing to the accompaniment of dhol drums and harmonium.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures, and is often performed by women in the state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Kathak

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from Madhya Pradesh, known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures. It is traditionally performed by both men and women, who enact mythological stories and themes through dance and music.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and vibrant costumes, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in Chhattisgarh?

  1. Pandavani

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pandavani is a folk dance from Chhattisgarh, known for its energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and vibrant costumes. It is traditionally performed by both men and women during festivals and celebrations, and involves dancing to the accompaniment of dhol drums and harmonium.

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