Key Figures in Indian Dance Preservation

Description: This quiz evaluates your knowledge about the key figures who have made significant contributions to preserving Indian dance heritage.
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Who is widely regarded as the father of Indian classical dance?

  1. Uday Shankar

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uday Shankar is credited with pioneering the revival and modernization of Indian classical dance in the 20th century.

Which renowned dancer and choreographer is known for her contributions to preserving and promoting Kathakali?

  1. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Kelucharan Mohapatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mrinalini Sarabhai was a renowned Kathakali dancer and choreographer who played a crucial role in reviving and promoting the art form.

Who is considered the doyen of Odissi dance and is credited with its revival?

  1. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Uday Shankar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kelucharan Mohapatra was a legendary Odissi dancer and choreographer who dedicated his life to reviving and popularizing the dance form.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for her contributions to preserving and promoting Manipuri dance?

  1. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Guru Bipin Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guru Bipin Singh was a renowned Manipuri dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the art form.

Who is considered the torchbearer of Kathak dance and is known for his intricate footwork and rhythmic patterns?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Uday Shankar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj was a legendary Kathak dancer and choreographer who is revered for his mastery of the art form.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for her contributions to preserving and promoting Bharatanatyam?

  1. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  2. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yamini Krishnamurthy was a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer who dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the art form.

Who is considered the doyen of Kuchipudi dance and is credited with its revival?

  1. Vempati Chinna Satyam

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Kelucharan Mohapatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vempati Chinna Satyam was a legendary Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer who played a crucial role in reviving and popularizing the dance form.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for her contributions to preserving and promoting Mohiniyattam?

  1. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  2. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  3. Guru Kelu Nair

  4. Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guru Kelu Nair was a renowned Mohiniyattam dancer and choreographer who dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the art form.

Who is considered the torchbearer of Sattriya dance and is known for his intricate hand gestures and rhythmic patterns?

  1. Jatin Goswami

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jatin Goswami was a legendary Sattriya dancer and choreographer who is revered for his mastery of the art form.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for her contributions to preserving and promoting Chhau dance?

  1. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  2. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  3. Guru Kelu Nair

  4. Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guru Kelu Nair was a renowned Chhau dancer and choreographer who dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the art form.

Who is considered the doyen of Yakshagana and is credited with its revival?

  1. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Kelucharan Mohapatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was a renowned Yakshagana dancer and choreographer who played a crucial role in reviving and popularizing the dance form.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for her contributions to preserving and promoting Bhangra?

  1. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  2. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  3. Guru Kelu Nair

  4. Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guru Kelu Nair was a renowned Bhangra dancer and choreographer who dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the art form.

Who is considered the torchbearer of Garba dance and is known for her intricate footwork and rhythmic patterns?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Jatin Goswami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jatin Goswami was a legendary Garba dancer and choreographer who is revered for his mastery of the art form.

Which dancer and choreographer is known for her contributions to preserving and promoting Lavani?

  1. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  2. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  3. Guru Kelu Nair

  4. Birju Maharaj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guru Kelu Nair was a renowned Lavani dancer and choreographer who dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the art form.

Who is considered the doyen of Giddha dance and is credited with its revival?

  1. Vempati Chinna Satyam

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Kelucharan Mohapatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vempati Chinna Satyam was a legendary Giddha dancer and choreographer who played a crucial role in reviving and popularizing the dance form.

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