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Folk Dances of India: A Celebration of Cultural Heritage

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Which folk dance is known for its energetic footwork and vibrant costumes, and is often performed during festivals in Punjab?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a lively folk dance from Punjab, characterized by its energetic footwork, colorful costumes, and upbeat music.

Which folk dance is associated with the harvest festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu, and is performed by women in colorful sarees?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Odissi

  4. Kummi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kummi is a traditional folk dance performed by women during the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu. It involves rhythmic clapping, singing, and intricate footwork.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements and expressive hand gestures, and is often performed in temples and classical dance recitals?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Odissi

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes, expressive hand gestures, and intricate footwork.

Which folk dance is characterized by its rhythmic clapping, energetic footwork, and vibrant costumes, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in Maharashtra?

  1. Lavani

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lavani is a popular folk dance from Maharashtra, known for its rhythmic clapping, energetic footwork, and vibrant costumes.

Which folk dance is associated with the state of Odisha, and is known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures?

  1. Odissi

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form from Odisha, known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic leaps, spins, and acrobatic movements, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in Rajasthan?

  1. Kalbelia

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalbelia is a folk dance from Rajasthan, known for its energetic leaps, spins, and acrobatic movements.

Which folk dance is associated with the state of Gujarat, and is known for its circular formation, rhythmic clapping, and vibrant costumes?

  1. Garba

  2. Bhangra

  3. Kathakali

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garba is a popular folk dance from Gujarat, known for its circular formation, rhythmic clapping, and vibrant costumes.

Which folk dance is known for its intricate footwork, expressive hand gestures, and graceful movements, and is often performed in temples and classical dance recitals?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which folk dance is associated with the state of Manipur, and is known for its graceful movements, rhythmic footwork, and expressive hand gestures?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manipuri is a classical dance form from Manipur, known for its graceful movements, rhythmic footwork, and expressive hand gestures.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic leaps, spins, and acrobatic movements, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kinnauri Nati

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kinnauri Nati is a folk dance from Himachal Pradesh, known for its energetic leaps, spins, and acrobatic movements.

Which folk dance is associated with the state of Karnataka, and is known for its rhythmic footwork, graceful movements, and expressive hand gestures?

  1. Yakshagana

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a folk dance from Karnataka, known for its rhythmic footwork, graceful movements, and expressive hand gestures.

Which folk dance is known for its intricate footwork, expressive hand gestures, and graceful movements, and is often performed in temples and classical dance recitals?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu, known for its intricate footwork, expressive hand gestures, and graceful movements.

Which folk dance is associated with the state of Jammu and Kashmir, and is known for its graceful movements, rhythmic footwork, and expressive hand gestures?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Rouf

  3. Garba

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rouf is a folk dance from Jammu and Kashmir, known for its graceful movements, rhythmic footwork, and expressive hand gestures.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic leaps, spins, and acrobatic movements, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations in Uttarakhand?

  1. Jhumar

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumar is a folk dance from Uttarakhand, known for its energetic leaps, spins, and acrobatic movements.

Which folk dance is associated with the state of West Bengal, and is known for its graceful movements, rhythmic footwork, and expressive hand gestures?

  1. Chhau

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhau is a folk dance from West Bengal, known for its graceful movements, rhythmic footwork, and expressive hand gestures.

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