Folk Dances of South India

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Which of the following is a popular folk dance from Tamil Nadu?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Karakattam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karakattam is a traditional folk dance from Tamil Nadu, performed by women balancing pots on their heads while dancing.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic and acrobatic movements, and is performed by men in Kerala?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Mohiniyattam

  3. Theyyam

  4. Kalaripayattu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Theyyam is a ritualistic folk dance from Kerala, where performers wear elaborate costumes and masks, and perform energetic and acrobatic movements.

Which folk dance from Karnataka is characterized by its rhythmic footwork and intricate hand gestures?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Yakshagana

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a traditional folk dance from Karnataka, known for its elaborate costumes, rhythmic footwork, and intricate hand gestures.

Which folk dance from Andhra Pradesh is known for its graceful movements and expressive storytelling?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kathakali

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its graceful movements, expressive storytelling, and intricate footwork.

Which folk dance from Telangana is performed by women during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Perini Thandavam

  2. Burra Katha

  3. Bathukamma

  4. Dhimsa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bathukamma is a popular folk dance from Telangana, performed by women during festivals and celebrations, where they form a circle and dance around a decorated flower stack.

Which folk dance from Tamil Nadu is known for its rhythmic clapping and intricate footwork?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Karakattam

  3. Oyilattam

  4. Kolattam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kolattam is a traditional folk dance from Tamil Nadu, performed by women using two sticks, which they rhythmically clap and strike against each other while dancing.

Which folk dance from Kerala is performed by men and women, and involves intricate footwork and graceful hand movements?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Mohiniyattam

  3. Theyyam

  4. Oppana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oppana is a traditional folk dance from Kerala, performed by men and women, where they form a circle and dance with graceful hand movements and intricate footwork.

Which folk dance from Karnataka is known for its energetic and lively movements, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Yakshagana

  2. Dollu Kunitha

  3. Kamsale

  4. Veeragase


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dollu Kunitha is a traditional folk dance from Karnataka, known for its energetic and lively movements, where performers dance to the rhythm of drums and cymbals.

Which folk dance from Andhra Pradesh is characterized by its rhythmic clapping and intricate footwork, and is often performed by women during festivals?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Burra Katha

  3. Bathukamma

  4. Dhimsa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhimsa is a traditional folk dance from Andhra Pradesh, characterized by its rhythmic clapping and intricate footwork, often performed by women during festivals.

Which folk dance from Telangana is known for its graceful movements and expressive storytelling, and is often performed by women during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Perini Thandavam

  2. Burra Katha

  3. Bathukamma

  4. Dhimsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perini Thandavam is a traditional folk dance from Telangana, known for its graceful movements and expressive storytelling, often performed by women during festivals and celebrations.

Which folk dance from Tamil Nadu is known for its rhythmic footwork and intricate hand gestures, and is often performed by men during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Karakattam

  3. Oyilattam

  4. Kolattam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oyilattam is a traditional folk dance from Tamil Nadu, known for its rhythmic footwork and intricate hand gestures, often performed by men during festivals and celebrations.

Which folk dance from Kerala is known for its energetic and acrobatic movements, and is often performed by men during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Mohiniyattam

  3. Theyyam

  4. Oppana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Theyyam is a traditional folk dance from Kerala, known for its energetic and acrobatic movements, often performed by men during festivals and celebrations.

Which folk dance from Karnataka is known for its rhythmic footwork and intricate hand gestures, and is often performed by women during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Yakshagana

  2. Dollu Kunitha

  3. Kamsale

  4. Veeragase


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kamsale is a traditional folk dance from Karnataka, known for its rhythmic footwork and intricate hand gestures, often performed by women during festivals and celebrations.

Which folk dance from Andhra Pradesh is known for its graceful movements and expressive storytelling, and is often performed by women during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Burra Katha

  3. Bathukamma

  4. Dhimsa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Burra Katha is a traditional folk dance from Andhra Pradesh, known for its graceful movements and expressive storytelling, often performed by women during festivals and celebrations.

Which folk dance from Telangana is known for its energetic and lively movements, and is often performed by men during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Perini Thandavam

  2. Burra Katha

  3. Bathukamma

  4. Dhimsa


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Veeragase is a traditional folk dance from Telangana, known for its energetic and lively movements, often performed by men during festivals and celebrations.

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