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Folk Dance Treasures: A Quiz on the Gems of Indian Dance Forms

Description: Folk Dance Treasures: A Quiz on the Gems of Indian Dance Forms
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Which of the following is a popular folk dance from Punjab, India?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a lively folk dance from the state of Punjab in northern India. It is typically performed by men during harvest festivals and other joyous occasions.

Which Indian folk dance is known for its graceful movements and intricate footwork?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Manipuri

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical Indian dance form that originated in northern India. It is characterized by its elegant movements, intricate footwork, and expressive storytelling.

Which folk dance is performed with sticks and is popular in the state of Maharashtra, India?

  1. Lavani

  2. Lezim

  3. Tarpa

  4. Powada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lezim is a folk dance from Maharashtra, India, that is performed with sticks. It is typically performed by men during festivals and other cultural events.

Which folk dance is known for its rhythmic clapping and is popular in the state of Gujarat, India?

  1. Garba

  2. Dandiya Raas

  3. Bhavai

  4. Tipani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garba is a folk dance from Gujarat, India, that is known for its rhythmic clapping and circular movements. It is typically performed by women during festivals and other cultural events.

Which folk dance is performed with swords and shields and is popular in the state of Rajasthan, India?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Kalbelia

  3. Chari

  4. Kachchhi Ghodi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kachchhi Ghodi is a folk dance from Rajasthan, India, that is performed with swords and shields. It is typically performed by men during festivals and other cultural events.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic leaps and jumps and is popular in the state of Karnataka, India?

  1. Yakshagana

  2. Dollu Kunitha

  3. Kamsale

  4. Bhootha Kola


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dollu Kunitha is a folk dance from Karnataka, India, that is known for its energetic leaps and jumps. It is typically performed by men during festivals and other cultural events.

Which folk dance is performed with colorful umbrellas and is popular in the state of Manipur, India?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Pung Cholom

  3. Manipuri Raas Leela

  4. Khamba Thoibi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pung Cholom is a folk dance from Manipur, India, that is performed with colorful umbrellas. It is typically performed by men during festivals and other cultural events.

Which folk dance is known for its intricate hand gestures and is popular in the state of Odisha, India?

  1. Odissi

  2. Chhau

  3. Sambalpuri

  4. Mayurbhanj Chhau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the state of Odisha. It is known for its intricate hand gestures, expressive movements, and graceful storytelling.

Which folk dance is performed with bamboo sticks and is popular in the state of Assam, India?

  1. Bihu

  2. Jhumur

  3. Bhortal

  4. Ojapali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihu is a folk dance from Assam, India, that is performed with bamboo sticks. It is typically performed during the harvest festival of Bihu.

Which folk dance is known for its rhythmic drumming and is popular in the state of Kerala, India?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Mohiniyattam

  3. Theyyam

  4. Thiruvathirakali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thiruvathirakali is a folk dance from Kerala, India, that is known for its rhythmic drumming and circular movements. It is typically performed by women during the harvest festival of Thiruvathira.

Which folk dance is performed with colorful puppets and is popular in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Yakshagana

  3. Bommalattam

  4. Veedhi Natakam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bommalattam is a folk dance from Andhra Pradesh, India, that is performed with colorful puppets. It is typically performed during festivals and other cultural events.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements and is popular in the state of Tamil Nadu, India?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Odissi

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its graceful movements, expressive storytelling, and intricate footwork.

Which folk dance is performed with colorful masks and is popular in the state of West Bengal, India?

  1. Chhau

  2. Kathakali

  3. Yakshagana

  4. Pata Chitra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhau is a folk dance from West Bengal, India, that is performed with colorful masks. It is typically performed during festivals and other cultural events.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements and is popular in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India?

  1. Nati

  2. Kinnauri Nati

  3. Lahauli Nati

  4. Pangwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nati is a folk dance from Himachal Pradesh, India, that is known for its energetic movements. It is typically performed by men during festivals and other cultural events.

Which folk dance is performed with colorful turbans and is popular in the state of Rajasthan, India?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Kalbelia

  3. Chari

  4. Bhavai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kalbelia is a folk dance from Rajasthan, India, that is performed with colorful turbans. It is typically performed by women during festivals and other cultural events.

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