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Kuchipudi Contests: Showcasing the Vibrance of Andhra Pradesh

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In which city is the annual Kuchipudi Dance Festival held?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Vijayawada

  3. Visakhapatnam

  4. Tirupati


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The annual Kuchipudi Dance Festival is held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the name of the prestigious Kuchipudi dance competition held in Hyderabad?

  1. Kuchipudi Mahotsav

  2. Kuchipudi Nritya Utsav

  3. Kuchipudi Sammelan

  4. Kuchipudi Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kuchipudi Mahotsav is a prestigious Kuchipudi dance competition held annually in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Which of the following is NOT a category in the Kuchipudi dance competitions?

  1. Solo

  2. Duet

  3. Group

  4. Mime


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solo, Duet, and Group are categories in Kuchipudi dance competitions. Mime is not a category.

What is the maximum time limit for a Kuchipudi solo performance in competitions?

  1. 10 minutes

  2. 15 minutes

  3. 20 minutes

  4. 25 minutes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum time limit for a Kuchipudi solo performance in competitions is 15 minutes.

Which of the following is NOT an element of Kuchipudi dance that is evaluated in competitions?

  1. Nritta

  2. Nritya

  3. Natya

  4. Abhinaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nritta, Nritya, and Natya are elements of Kuchipudi dance that are evaluated in competitions. Abhinaya is not an element.

What is the name of the traditional Kuchipudi dance costume worn by female dancers?

  1. Saree

  2. Lehenga Choli

  3. Ghagra Choli

  4. Salwar Kameez


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional Kuchipudi dance costume worn by female dancers is a Saree.

Which musical instrument is predominantly used to accompany Kuchipudi dance performances?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Sitar

  4. Veena


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mridangam is the predominantly used musical instrument to accompany Kuchipudi dance performances.

Who is considered the father of modern Kuchipudi dance?

  1. Vedantam Satyanarayana Sharma

  2. Kuchipudi Venkata Subba Rao

  3. B. V. K. Shastry

  4. Raja Reddy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vedantam Satyanarayana Sharma is considered the father of modern Kuchipudi dance.

Which of the following is a famous Kuchipudi dance drama?

  1. Bhama Kalapam

  2. Arjuna Nartaki

  3. Prahallada Charitram

  4. Golla Kalapam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhama Kalapam is a famous Kuchipudi dance drama.

What is the name of the Kuchipudi dance style that is characterized by its fast tempo and energetic movements?

  1. Tarangam

  2. Tillana

  3. Jatiswaram

  4. Varnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tarangam is the Kuchipudi dance style that is characterized by its fast tempo and energetic movements.

Which of the following is a traditional Kuchipudi dance item that depicts the story of Lord Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan?

  1. Gopika Vastralahari

  2. Dasavataram

  3. Tarangam

  4. Tillana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gopika Vastralahari is a traditional Kuchipudi dance item that depicts the story of Lord Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan.

Who is the renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer known for her innovative and contemporary interpretations of the dance form?

  1. Yamini Reddy

  2. Vyjayanthimala Bali

  3. Raja Reddy

  4. Sobha Naidu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yamini Reddy is the renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer known for her innovative and contemporary interpretations of the dance form.

Which of the following is a famous Kuchipudi dance school in Hyderabad?

  1. Kuchipudi Art Academy

  2. Kuchipudi Nritya Niketan

  3. Kuchipudi Kalakshetra

  4. Kuchipudi Natya Tarangini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuchipudi Art Academy is a famous Kuchipudi dance school in Hyderabad.

What is the name of the Kuchipudi dance style that is characterized by its graceful and lyrical movements?

  1. Jatiswaram

  2. Varnam

  3. Tillana

  4. Tarangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jatiswaram is the Kuchipudi dance style that is characterized by its graceful and lyrical movements.

Which of the following is a traditional Kuchipudi dance item that depicts the story of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati?

  1. Tarangam

  2. Tillana

  3. Jatiswaram

  4. Varnam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varnam is a traditional Kuchipudi dance item that depicts the story of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

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