Efforts to Preserve Indian Dance Heritage

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Which organization is dedicated to promoting and preserving Indian classical dance forms?

  1. Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  3. National School of Drama

  4. Lalit Kala Akademi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sangeet Natak Akademi is the apex body in India for the promotion and preservation of performing arts, including classical dance forms.

What is the name of the annual festival organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to showcase Indian classical dance forms?

  1. Bharat Rang Mahotsav

  2. National Dance Festival

  3. Indian Dance Festival

  4. Nritya Utsav


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Dance Festival is an annual event organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to showcase the diverse classical dance forms of India.

Which government ministry is responsible for the preservation and promotion of Indian dance heritage?

  1. Ministry of Culture

  2. Ministry of Tourism

  3. Ministry of Education

  4. Ministry of External Affairs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Culture is the nodal agency of the Government of India for the preservation and promotion of Indian dance heritage.

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Ministry of Culture to provide financial assistance to dance academies and institutions?

  1. Scheme for Promotion of Dance

  2. Scheme for Preservation of Dance Heritage

  3. Scheme for Development of Dance Academies

  4. Scheme for Training in Dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Scheme for Promotion of Dance provides financial assistance to dance academies and institutions for the promotion and preservation of Indian dance heritage.

Which state government has established a dedicated academy for the preservation and promotion of Odissi dance?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Odisha government has established the Odissi Research Centre and Academy to preserve and promote the Odissi dance form.

What is the name of the dance festival organized by the Odissi Research Centre and Academy?

  1. Odissi Mahotsav

  2. Odissi Nritya Utsav

  3. Odissi Jatra

  4. Odissi Sammelan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Odissi Mahotsav is an annual dance festival organized by the Odissi Research Centre and Academy to showcase the Odissi dance form.

Which organization is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Kathakali dance?

  1. Kerala Kalamandalam

  2. Sangeet Natak Akademi

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. National School of Drama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala Kalamandalam is a renowned institution dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Kathakali dance.

What is the name of the annual Kathakali festival organized by Kerala Kalamandalam?

  1. Kathakali Mahotsav

  2. Kathakali Nritya Utsav

  3. Kathakali Jatra

  4. Kathakali Sammelan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kathakali Mahotsav is an annual dance festival organized by Kerala Kalamandalam to showcase the Kathakali dance form.

Which state government has established a dedicated academy for the preservation and promotion of Bharatanatyam dance?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tamil Nadu government has established the Bharatanatyam Academy to preserve and promote the Bharatanatyam dance form.

What is the name of the annual Bharatanatyam festival organized by the Bharatanatyam Academy?

  1. Bharatanatyam Mahotsav

  2. Bharatanatyam Nritya Utsav

  3. Bharatanatyam Jatra

  4. Bharatanatyam Sammelan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bharatanatyam Mahotsav is an annual dance festival organized by the Bharatanatyam Academy to showcase the Bharatanatyam dance form.

Which organization is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Kuchipudi dance?

  1. Kuchipudi Art Academy

  2. Sangeet Natak Akademi

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. National School of Drama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kuchipudi Art Academy is a renowned institution dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Kuchipudi dance.

What is the name of the annual Kuchipudi festival organized by the Kuchipudi Art Academy?

  1. Kuchipudi Mahotsav

  2. Kuchipudi Nritya Utsav

  3. Kuchipudi Jatra

  4. Kuchipudi Sammelan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kuchipudi Mahotsav is an annual dance festival organized by the Kuchipudi Art Academy to showcase the Kuchipudi dance form.

Which state government has established a dedicated academy for the preservation and promotion of Sattriya dance?

  1. Assam

  2. Odisha

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Assam government has established the Sattriya Academy to preserve and promote the Sattriya dance form.

What is the name of the annual Sattriya festival organized by the Sattriya Academy?

  1. Sattriya Mahotsav

  2. Sattriya Nritya Utsav

  3. Sattriya Jatra

  4. Sattriya Sammelan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sattriya Mahotsav is an annual dance festival organized by the Sattriya Academy to showcase the Sattriya dance form.

Which organization is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Manipuri dance?

  1. Jagoi Marup

  2. Sangeet Natak Akademi

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. National School of Drama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jagoi Marup is a renowned institution dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Manipuri dance.

What is the name of the annual Manipuri festival organized by the Jagoi Marup?

  1. Manipuri Mahotsav

  2. Manipuri Nritya Utsav

  3. Manipuri Jatra

  4. Manipuri Sammelan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Manipuri Mahotsav is an annual dance festival organized by the Jagoi Marup to showcase the Manipuri dance form.

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