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Rhythm of Resilience: Dance as a Response to Environmental Disasters

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Which dance form originated in the coastal regions of Odisha, India, and is performed to appease the sea goddess?

  1. Odissi

  2. Chhau

  3. Ghumura

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ghumura is a traditional dance form from Odisha, India, that is performed to appease the sea goddess and seek protection from natural calamities.

Which dance form from Kerala, India, is known for its elaborate headgear and colorful costumes, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, India, known for its elaborate headgear, colorful costumes, and expressive hand gestures.

Which dance form from Maharashtra, India, is performed during the harvest festival and is known for its energetic and lively movements?

  1. Lavani

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lavani is a folk dance form from Maharashtra, India, performed during the harvest festival and known for its energetic and lively movements.

Which dance form from Rajasthan, India, is performed by women and is known for its graceful and elegant movements?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghoomar is a folk dance form from Rajasthan, India, performed by women and known for its graceful and elegant movements.

Which dance form from Punjab, India, is performed by men and is known for its energetic and vigorous movements?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Lavani

  3. Kathakali

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a folk dance form from Punjab, India, performed by men and known for its energetic and vigorous movements.

Which dance form from Gujarat, India, is performed during the Navratri festival and is known for its circular movements and colorful costumes?

  1. Garba

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garba is a folk dance form from Gujarat, India, performed during the Navratri festival and known for its circular movements and colorful costumes.

Which dance form from Assam, India, is performed during the Bihu festival and is known for its rhythmic beats and energetic movements?

  1. Bihu

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihu is a folk dance form from Assam, India, performed during the Bihu festival and known for its rhythmic beats and energetic movements.

Which dance form from Manipur, India, is known for its graceful and elegant movements, and is often performed during religious ceremonies?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manipuri is a classical dance form from Manipur, India, known for its graceful and elegant movements, and is often performed during religious ceremonies.

Which dance form from Andhra Pradesh, India, is known for its intricate footwork and expressive hand gestures, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, India, known for its intricate footwork and expressive hand gestures, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations.

Which dance form from Tamil Nadu, India, is known for its expressive eyes and graceful hand movements, and is often performed during religious ceremonies and festivals?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu, India, known for its expressive eyes and graceful hand movements, and is often performed during religious ceremonies and festivals.

Which dance form from Uttar Pradesh, India, is known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic beats, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from Uttar Pradesh, India, known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic beats, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations.

Which dance form from Odisha, India, is known for its graceful and elegant movements, and is often performed during religious ceremonies and festivals?

  1. Odissi

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form from Odisha, India, known for its graceful and elegant movements, and is often performed during religious ceremonies and festivals.

Which dance form from West Bengal, India, is known for its expressive eyes and graceful hand movements, and is often performed during religious ceremonies and festivals?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance form from West Bengal, India, known for its expressive eyes and graceful hand movements, and is often performed during religious ceremonies and festivals.

Which dance form from Karnataka, India, is known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic beats, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from Karnataka, India, known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic beats, and is often performed during festivals and celebrations.

Which dance form from Jammu and Kashmir, India, is known for its graceful and elegant movements, and is often performed during religious ceremonies and festivals?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from Jammu and Kashmir, India, known for its graceful and elegant movements, and is often performed during religious ceremonies and festivals.

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