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Folk Dances: A Journey Through the Soul of India

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Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements and elegant hand gestures, often performed by women?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form from Odisha, known for its lyrical grace, intricate footwork, and expressive hand gestures.

Which folk dance is characterized by its energetic leaps, spins, and rhythmic footwork, often performed by men?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Ghoomar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a lively folk dance from Punjab, known for its energetic movements, vibrant colors, and infectious rhythm.

Which folk dance is known for its intricate footwork, rhythmic clapping, and playful expressions, often performed by women?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which folk dance is characterized by its graceful movements, elegant hand gestures, and expressive storytelling, often performed by women?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, known for its graceful movements, elegant hand gestures, and expressive storytelling.

Which folk dance is known for its vibrant colors, energetic movements, and rhythmic clapping, often performed during festivals?

  1. Garba

  2. Lavani

  3. Ghoomar

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garba is a popular folk dance from Gujarat, known for its vibrant colors, energetic movements, and rhythmic clapping, often performed during the Navratri festival.

Which folk dance is characterized by its rhythmic footwork, playful expressions, and flirtatious movements, often performed by women?

  1. Lavani

  2. Ghoomar

  3. Bihu

  4. Yakshagana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lavani is a folk dance from Maharashtra, known for its rhythmic footwork, playful expressions, and flirtatious movements, often performed by women.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements, rhythmic clapping, and vibrant costumes, often performed during harvest festivals?

  1. Bihu

  2. Yakshagana

  3. Kathakali

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihu is a folk dance from Assam, known for its energetic movements, rhythmic clapping, and vibrant costumes, often performed during harvest festivals.

Which folk dance is characterized by its elaborate costumes, intricate masks, and symbolic storytelling, often performed during festivals?

  1. Yakshagana

  2. Kathakali

  3. Mohiniyattam

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a folk dance from Karnataka, known for its elaborate costumes, intricate masks, and symbolic storytelling, often performed during festivals.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and fluid hand gestures, often performed by women?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Mohiniyattam

  3. Manipuri

  4. Sattriya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Kerala, known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and fluid hand gestures, often performed by women.

Which folk dance is characterized by its rhythmic footwork, energetic leaps, and vibrant costumes, often performed during religious festivals?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Sattriya

  3. Chhau

  4. Jhumur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manipuri is a classical dance form from Manipur, known for its rhythmic footwork, energetic leaps, and vibrant costumes, often performed during religious festivals.

Which folk dance is known for its vigorous movements, acrobatic feats, and symbolic storytelling, often performed by men?

  1. Sattriya

  2. Chhau

  3. Jhumur

  4. Bhangra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chhau is a folk dance from Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, known for its vigorous movements, acrobatic feats, and symbolic storytelling, often performed by men.

Which folk dance is characterized by its rhythmic footwork, playful expressions, and vibrant costumes, often performed during harvest festivals?

  1. Jhumur

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Lavani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumur is a folk dance from Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal, known for its rhythmic footwork, playful expressions, and vibrant costumes, often performed during harvest festivals.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic leaps, spins, and rhythmic footwork, often performed by men?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Ghoomar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a lively folk dance from Punjab, known for its energetic leaps, spins, and rhythmic footwork, often performed by men.

Which folk dance is characterized by its graceful movements, elegant hand gestures, and expressive storytelling, often performed by women?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, known for its graceful movements, elegant hand gestures, and expressive storytelling.

Which folk dance is known for its vibrant colors, energetic movements, and rhythmic clapping, often performed during festivals?

  1. Garba

  2. Lavani

  3. Ghoomar

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garba is a popular folk dance from Gujarat, known for its vibrant colors, energetic movements, and rhythmic clapping, often performed during the Navratri festival.

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