Indian Folk Dance Icons

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Which of these is not a famous Indian folk dance icon?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Gopi Krishna


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yamini Krishnamurthy is a renowned Indian classical dancer, not a folk dancer.

Who is known as the 'Kathak King' of India?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj is widely regarded as the 'Kathak King' of India.

Which Indian folk dance icon is known for his mastery of the Odissi dance form?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kelucharan Mohapatra is renowned for his contributions to the Odissi dance form.

Who is considered the 'Father of Manipuri Dance'?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Guru Bipin Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guru Bipin Singh is widely recognized as the 'Father of Manipuri Dance'.

Which Indian folk dance icon is known for his energetic and captivating performances of the Chhau dance?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Mayadhar Raut


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mayadhar Raut is celebrated for his contributions to the Chhau dance form.

Who is known as the 'Kathakali Maestro' of India?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Guru Kelu Nair


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guru Kelu Nair is widely regarded as the 'Kathakali Maestro' of India.

Which Indian folk dance icon is associated with the vibrant and expressive dance form of Bhangra?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Daler Mehndi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Daler Mehndi is known for his energetic Bhangra performances.

Who is considered the 'Queen of Kathak'?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Sitara Devi

  4. Gopi Krishna


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sitara Devi is renowned as the 'Queen of Kathak'.

Which Indian folk dance icon is known for his mastery of the Kuchipudi dance form?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Vempati Chinna Satyam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vempati Chinna Satyam is celebrated for his contributions to the Kuchipudi dance form.

Who is known as the 'Bharatanatyam Legend' of India?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Balasaraswati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Balasaraswati is widely regarded as the 'Bharatanatyam Legend' of India.

Which Indian folk dance icon is associated with the graceful and lyrical dance form of Mohiniyattam?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma is renowned for her contributions to the Mohiniyattam dance form.

Who is known as the 'Guru of Odissi Dance'?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Guru Debaprasad Das


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guru Debaprasad Das is widely regarded as the 'Guru of Odissi Dance'.

Which Indian folk dance icon is associated with the vibrant and energetic dance form of Garba?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Maniben Nanavati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maniben Nanavati is known for her contributions to the Garba dance form.

Who is considered the 'Father of Modern Indian Dance'?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Uday Shankar

  4. Gopi Krishna


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Uday Shankar is widely regarded as the 'Father of Modern Indian Dance'.

Which Indian folk dance icon is known for his mastery of the Sattriya dance form?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Gopi Krishna

  4. Guru Bholenath Sharma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guru Bholenath Sharma is celebrated for his contributions to the Sattriya dance form.

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