Unveiling the Grace of Odissi

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of Odissi dance?

  1. Lasya and Tandava

  2. Tribhanga

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bhoga and Abhinaya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, not Odissi.

What is the name of the opening sequence of an Odissi performance?

  1. Mangalacharan

  2. Pallavi

  3. Abhinaya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangalacharan is the opening sequence of an Odissi performance, where the dancer pays obeisance to the gods and seeks their blessings.

Which of the following is NOT a tala used in Odissi dance?

  1. Ektali

  2. Jhaptal

  3. Teental

  4. Dadra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dadra is a tala used in Hindustani classical music, not Odissi.

What is the name of the concluding sequence of an Odissi performance?

  1. Moksha

  2. Mangalacharan

  3. Pallavi

  4. Abhinaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the concluding sequence of an Odissi performance, where the dancer seeks liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Which of the following is NOT a mudra used in Odissi dance?

  1. Ardhachandra

  2. Tribhangi

  3. Kathakali

  4. Mayura


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, not Odissi.

What is the name of the hand gesture used to represent the lotus flower in Odissi dance?

  1. Padma

  2. Ardhachandra

  3. Tribhangi

  4. Mayura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Padma is the hand gesture used to represent the lotus flower in Odissi dance.

Which of the following is NOT a costume worn by Odissi dancers?

  1. Saree

  2. Ghungroo

  3. Blouse

  4. Lehenga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ghungroo are ankle bells worn by Kathak dancers, not Odissi dancers.

What is the name of the traditional jewelry worn by Odissi dancers?

  1. Temple jewelry

  2. Gold jewelry

  3. Silver jewelry

  4. Diamond jewelry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Temple jewelry is the traditional jewelry worn by Odissi dancers, which is often made of gold and silver and features intricate designs.

Which of the following is NOT a musical instrument used to accompany Odissi dance?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Sitar

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sitar is a string instrument used in Hindustani classical music, not Odissi.

What is the name of the traditional percussion instrument used to accompany Odissi dance?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Dholak


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pakhawaj is the traditional percussion instrument used to accompany Odissi dance.

Which of the following is NOT a famous Odissi dancer?

  1. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Sanjukta Panigrahi

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Yamini Krishnamurthy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj is a famous Kathak dancer, not Odissi.

What is the name of the annual Odissi dance festival held in Bhubaneswar?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Odisha Dance Festival

  3. Bhubaneswar Dance Festival

  4. Odissi Dance Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odissi Dance Festival is the annual Odissi dance festival held in Bhubaneswar.

Which of the following is NOT a famous Odissi dance school?

  1. Uday Shankar India Culture Centre

  2. Nrityagram

  3. Kalakshetra

  4. Odissi Research Centre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kalakshetra is a famous Bharatanatyam dance school, not Odissi.

What is the name of the Odissi dance academy founded by Kelucharan Mohapatra?

  1. Nrityagram

  2. Odissi Research Centre

  3. Uday Shankar India Culture Centre

  4. Srjan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Srjan is the Odissi dance academy founded by Kelucharan Mohapatra.

Which of the following is NOT a contemporary Odissi dancer?

  1. Shantanu Mohapatra

  2. Rukmini Devi Arundale

  3. Surupa Sen

  4. Madhavi Mudgal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rukmini Devi Arundale is a famous Bharatanatyam dancer, not Odissi.

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