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The Role of Dance in Advocating for Social Change

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Which dance form is often used to raise awareness about social issues in India?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathak is a North Indian classical dance form that is often used to tell stories and convey messages about social issues.

Which dancer is known for using dance to advocate for the rights of women and girls?

  1. Mallika Sarabhai

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Kelucharan Mohapatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mallika Sarabhai is a renowned Indian dancer and activist who has used her dance performances to raise awareness about issues such as gender equality, domestic violence, and sexual harassment.

Which dance company is known for its work in using dance to promote peace and understanding between different cultures?

  1. Aakash Odissi

  2. Nrityagram

  3. Kalakshetra Foundation

  4. Sadhana Dance Academy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nrityagram is a contemporary dance company based in Bangalore, India, that is known for its work in using dance to promote peace and understanding between different cultures.

Which dance festival is known for showcasing dance performances that address social issues?

  1. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  2. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  3. Bharat Rang Mahotsav

  4. Konark Dance Festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharat Rang Mahotsav is an annual theatre festival held in New Delhi, India, that showcases dance performances that address social issues.

Which government initiative aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for social change?

  1. National Mission for the Promotion of Indian Classical Dance

  2. Scheme for Promotion of Theatre and Other Performing Arts

  3. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

  4. Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission for the Promotion of Indian Classical Dance is a government initiative that aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for social change.

Which dance form is often used to raise awareness about environmental issues?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Mohiniyattam

  3. Sattriya

  4. Yakshagana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a traditional dance form from Karnataka, India, that is often used to raise awareness about environmental issues.

Which dancer is known for using dance to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities?

  1. Shubha Mudgal

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Sudha Chandran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sudha Chandran is a renowned Indian dancer and actress who has used her dance performances to raise awareness about the rights of people with disabilities.

Which dance company is known for its work in using dance to promote education and literacy?

  1. Aakash Odissi

  2. Nrityagram

  3. Kalakshetra Foundation

  4. Sadhana Dance Academy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kalakshetra Foundation is a renowned dance institution in Chennai, India, that is known for its work in using dance to promote education and literacy.

Which dance festival is known for showcasing dance performances that address issues of social justice?

  1. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  2. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  3. Bharat Rang Mahotsav

  4. Konark Dance Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Konark Dance Festival is an annual dance festival held in Konark, India, that showcases dance performances that address issues of social justice.

Which government initiative aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for rural development?

  1. National Mission for the Promotion of Indian Classical Dance

  2. Scheme for Promotion of Theatre and Other Performing Arts

  3. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

  4. Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Scheme for Promotion of Theatre and Other Performing Arts is a government initiative that aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for rural development.

Which dance form is often used to raise awareness about issues of caste discrimination?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odissi is an East Indian classical dance form that is often used to raise awareness about issues of caste discrimination.

Which dancer is known for using dance to advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Mallika Sarabhai

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. Nalini Malani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nalini Malani is a renowned Indian artist and dancer who has used her dance performances to raise awareness about the rights of LGBTQ+ people.

Which dance company is known for its work in using dance to promote interfaith dialogue?

  1. Aakash Odissi

  2. Nrityagram

  3. Kalakshetra Foundation

  4. Sadhana Dance Academy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sadhana Dance Academy is a renowned dance institution in Chennai, India, that is known for its work in using dance to promote interfaith dialogue.

Which dance festival is known for showcasing dance performances that address issues of mental health?

  1. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  2. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  3. Bharat Rang Mahotsav

  4. Konark Dance Festival


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mamallapuram Dance Festival is an annual dance festival held in Mamallapuram, India, that showcases dance performances that address issues of mental health.

Which government initiative aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for urban renewal?

  1. National Mission for the Promotion of Indian Classical Dance

  2. Scheme for Promotion of Theatre and Other Performing Arts

  3. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

  4. Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar is a government initiative that aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for urban renewal.

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