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Classical Indian Dance: A Symphony of Movement and Expression

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Which of the following is NOT a major form of classical Indian dance?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Kathak


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathakali is a traditional theatre form from Kerala, India, and is not considered a major form of classical Indian dance.

Bharatanatyam is primarily associated with which region of India?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu, India.

Kathak is characterized by its intricate footwork and rhythmic patterns. It is primarily associated with which region of India?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical Indian dance form that originated in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Kuchipudi is a classical Indian dance form that originated in which state of India?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical Indian dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional costume element used in Bharatanatyam?

  1. Saree

  2. Choli

  3. Ghungroo

  4. Jhumka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ghungroo are small bells tied around the ankles and are used in Kathak, not Bharatanatyam.

Kathakali performances often include elaborate makeup and elaborate costumes. What is the traditional makeup style used in Kathakali called?

  1. Kathakali Vesham

  2. Bharatanatyam Vesham

  3. Kuchipudi Vesham

  4. Odissi Vesham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali Vesham is the traditional makeup style used in Kathakali performances.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional musical instrument used in Kuchipudi?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Veena

  3. Tabla

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tabla is a traditional musical instrument used in Kathak, not Kuchipudi.

Bharatanatyam is often performed to the accompaniment of Carnatic music. What is the traditional percussion instrument used in Carnatic music?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Dholak

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mridangam is the traditional percussion instrument used in Carnatic music.

Kathak performances often include intricate footwork and rhythmic patterns. What is the traditional footgear used in Kathak?

  1. Ghungroo

  2. Jutti

  3. Kolhapuri Chappal

  4. Mojari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghungroo are the traditional footgear used in Kathak performances.

Kuchipudi is known for its graceful movements and expressive storytelling. What is the traditional dance drama form associated with Kuchipudi?

  1. Yakshagana

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi Yakshagana

  4. Bharatanatyam Natya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kuchipudi Yakshagana is the traditional dance drama form associated with Kuchipudi.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional hand gesture used in Bharatanatyam?

  1. Ardhachandra

  2. Kataka

  3. Tribhanga

  4. Mudra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tribhanga is a traditional body posture used in Bharatanatyam, not a hand gesture.

Kathakali performances often include elaborate costumes and makeup. What is the traditional headgear worn by male Kathakali dancers called?

  1. Mukuta

  2. Kathakali Mukuta

  3. Bharatanatyam Mukuta

  4. Kuchipudi Mukuta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathakali Mukuta is the traditional headgear worn by male Kathakali dancers.

Kuchipudi is known for its graceful movements and expressive storytelling. What is the traditional dance drama form associated with Kuchipudi?

  1. Yakshagana

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi Yakshagana

  4. Bharatanatyam Natya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kuchipudi Yakshagana is the traditional dance drama form associated with Kuchipudi.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional musical instrument used in Kathak?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sitar is a traditional musical instrument used in Hindustani classical music, not Kathak.

Bharatanatyam is often performed to the accompaniment of Carnatic music. What is the traditional string instrument used in Carnatic music?

  1. Veena

  2. Sitar

  3. Sarod

  4. Santoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veena is the traditional string instrument used in Carnatic music.

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