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Mythological Characters in Indian Dance

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about mythological characters depicted in Indian dance forms.
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In Bharatanatyam, who is represented by the character 'Nataraja'?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nataraja is a form of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and dance.

Which dance form is known for its portrayal of the story of Ramayana?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Odissi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes and makeup, and its depiction of mythological stories.

Who is the central character in the Odissi dance drama 'Mahari'?

  1. Parvati

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Saraswati

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahari is a dance drama that tells the story of Parvati, the wife of Shiva.

In Manipuri dance, who is represented by the character 'Lai Haraoba'?

  1. Krishna

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri dance form that worships Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu.

Which dance form is known for its portrayal of the story of Mahabharata?

  1. Kathak

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, known for its intricate footwork and storytelling abilities.

Who is the central character in the Kuchipudi dance drama 'Bhama Kalapam'?

  1. Krishna

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhama Kalapam is a Kuchipudi dance drama that tells the story of Krishna and his wife Satyabhama.

In Kathakali, who is represented by the character 'Ravana'?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ravana is the demon king of Lanka in the Ramayana, and is often depicted as a character in Kathakali.

Which dance form is known for its portrayal of the story of Bhagavata Purana?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Odissi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its intricate footwork and storytelling abilities.

Who is the central character in the Bharatanatyam dance drama 'Arjuna's Penance'?

  1. Krishna

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Indra


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Arjuna's Penance is a Bharatanatyam dance drama that tells the story of Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata.

In Odissi dance, who is represented by the character 'Gajendra Moksham'?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gajendra Moksham is an Odissi dance drama that tells the story of Gajendra, an elephant who is saved by Vishnu from a crocodile.

Which dance form is known for its portrayal of the story of Ramayana?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Odissi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes and makeup, and its depiction of mythological stories.

Who is the central character in the Kathak dance drama 'Birju Maharaj'?

  1. Krishna

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Indra


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj is a Kathak dance drama that tells the story of Birju Maharaj, a legendary Kathak dancer.

In Manipuri dance, who is represented by the character 'Radha'?

  1. Krishna

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Radha is the beloved of Krishna, and is often depicted as a character in Manipuri dance.

Which dance form is known for its portrayal of the story of Mahabharata?

  1. Kathak

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, known for its intricate footwork and storytelling abilities.

Who is the central character in the Kuchipudi dance drama 'Tarangam'?

  1. Krishna

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tarangam is a Kuchipudi dance drama that tells the story of Krishna and his love for Radha.

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