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Footprints of Culture: Dance Festivals of India Quiz

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Which dance festival is celebrated in Konark, Odisha, to honor the Sun God Surya?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Bharatnatyam Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konark Dance Festival is an annual classical dance festival held in Konark, Odisha, India. It is held in the backdrop of the Sun Temple of Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which dance festival is held in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Bharatnatyam Festival


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is an annual classical dance festival held in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is held in the backdrop of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which dance festival is held in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, to celebrate the art of Bharatanatyam?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Bharatnatyam Festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mamallapuram Dance Festival is an annual classical dance festival held in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is held in the backdrop of the Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which dance festival is held in New Delhi, India, to promote and celebrate the art of Kathak?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Bharatnatyam Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bharatnatyam Festival is an annual classical dance festival held in New Delhi, India. It is held to promote and celebrate the art of Kathak, one of the eight major classical dance forms of India.

Which dance festival is held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, to showcase the vibrant folk dances of the region?

  1. Jaipur Folk Dance Festival

  2. Udaipur World Music Festival

  3. Jodhpur RIFF

  4. Pushkar Camel Fair


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jaipur Folk Dance Festival is an annual folk dance festival held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It showcases the vibrant folk dances of the region, such as Ghoomar, Kalbelia, and Chari.

Which dance festival is held in Udaipur, Rajasthan, to celebrate the art of Rajasthani folk music and dance?

  1. Jaipur Folk Dance Festival

  2. Udaipur World Music Festival

  3. Jodhpur RIFF

  4. Pushkar Camel Fair


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Udaipur World Music Festival is an annual music festival held in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. It celebrates the art of Rajasthani folk music and dance, as well as music from around the world.

Which dance festival is held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to promote and celebrate the art of Rajasthani folk music?

  1. Jaipur Folk Dance Festival

  2. Udaipur World Music Festival

  3. Jodhpur RIFF

  4. Pushkar Camel Fair


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jodhpur RIFF is an annual folk music festival held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. It promotes and celebrates the art of Rajasthani folk music, as well as folk music from around the world.

Which dance festival is held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, to celebrate the annual Pushkar Camel Fair?

  1. Jaipur Folk Dance Festival

  2. Udaipur World Music Festival

  3. Jodhpur RIFF

  4. Pushkar Camel Fair


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pushkar Camel Fair is an annual fair and festival held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. It is one of the largest camel fairs in the world and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The fair also features a variety of cultural events, including dance performances.

Which dance festival is held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to celebrate the art of Odissi dance?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Odissi International Dance Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Odissi International Dance Festival is an annual classical dance festival held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It is held to promote and celebrate the art of Odissi, one of the eight major classical dance forms of India.

Which dance festival is held in Kochi, Kerala, to celebrate the art of Mohiniyattam dance?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Kochi-Muziris Biennale


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international contemporary art festival held in Kochi, Kerala, India. It showcases the work of artists from around the world, including dance performances.

Which dance festival is held in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to celebrate the art of Bharatanatyam dance?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Bengaluru International Arts Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bengaluru International Arts Festival is an annual arts festival held in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It showcases a variety of art forms, including dance performances.

Which dance festival is held in Hyderabad, Telangana, to celebrate the art of Kuchipudi dance?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Hyderabad Dance Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hyderabad Dance Festival is an annual classical dance festival held in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is held to promote and celebrate the art of Kuchipudi, one of the eight major classical dance forms of India.

Which dance festival is held in Kolkata, West Bengal, to celebrate the art of Kathak dance?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Kolkata International Dance Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kolkata International Dance Festival is an annual dance festival held in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It showcases a variety of dance forms, including Kathak, one of the eight major classical dance forms of India.

Which dance festival is held in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to celebrate the art of Kathakali dance?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Mumbai Dance Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mumbai Dance Festival is an annual dance festival held in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It showcases a variety of dance forms, including Kathakali, one of the eight major classical dance forms of India.

Which dance festival is held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to celebrate the art of Bharatanatyam dance?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Chennai Dance Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Chennai Dance Festival is an annual classical dance festival held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is held to promote and celebrate the art of Bharatanatyam, one of the eight major classical dance forms of India.

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