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Odissi Dance Competitions: Exploring the Lyrical Beauty of Odisha

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Which of the following is not a traditional Odissi dance pose?

  1. Tribhangi

  2. Chauka

  3. Aramandi

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form from Tamil Nadu, not Odisha.

What is the name of the annual Odissi dance competition held in Bhubaneswar?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Odisha Dance Festival

  3. Bhubaneswar Dance Festival

  4. International Odissi Dance Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Odissi Dance Festival is an annual event held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to celebrate and promote Odissi dance.

Which of the following is a prominent Odissi dance institution in Odisha?

  1. Odisha Dance Academy

  2. Bhubaneswar Odissi Dance College

  3. Utkal University of Culture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odisha Dance Academy, Bhubaneswar Odissi Dance College, and Utkal University of Culture are all prominent Odissi dance institutions in Odisha.

Who is considered to be the founder of modern Odissi dance?

  1. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Guru Pankaj Charan Das

  3. Guru Debaprasad Das

  4. Guru Mayadhar Raut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra is widely regarded as the founder of modern Odissi dance.

What is the name of the Odissi dance movement that involves a dancer spinning on one leg?

  1. Bhramar

  2. Chauka

  3. Pallavi

  4. Moira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhramar is the Odissi dance movement that involves a dancer spinning on one leg.

Which of the following is not a traditional Odissi dance costume?

  1. Sambalpuri Saree

  2. Mekhela Chadar

  3. Gota Saree

  4. Kurta Pyjama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kurta Pyjama is not a traditional Odissi dance costume.

What is the name of the Odissi dance movement that involves a dancer moving their eyes in a circular motion?

  1. Chauka

  2. Pallavi

  3. Moira

  4. Nritta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moira is the Odissi dance movement that involves a dancer moving their eyes in a circular motion.

Which of the following is a prominent Odissi dance festival held in Odisha?

  1. Konark Dance Festival

  2. Odisha Dance Festival

  3. Bhubaneswar Dance Festival

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Konark Dance Festival, Odisha Dance Festival, and Bhubaneswar Dance Festival are all prominent Odissi dance festivals held in Odisha.

Who is considered to be one of the greatest Odissi dancers of all time?

  1. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Guru Pankaj Charan Das

  3. Guru Debaprasad Das

  4. Guru Mayadhar Raut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra is widely regarded as one of the greatest Odissi dancers of all time.

What is the name of the Odissi dance movement that involves a dancer moving their hands in a wave-like motion?

  1. Chauka

  2. Pallavi

  3. Moira

  4. Nritta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nritta is the Odissi dance movement that involves a dancer moving their hands in a wave-like motion.

Which of the following is not a traditional Odissi dance instrument?

  1. Mardala

  2. Harmonium

  3. Tabla

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Harmonium is not a traditional Odissi dance instrument.

What is the name of the Odissi dance movement that involves a dancer moving their feet in a rhythmic pattern?

  1. Chauka

  2. Pallavi

  3. Moira

  4. Nritta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chauka is the Odissi dance movement that involves a dancer moving their feet in a rhythmic pattern.

Which of the following is a prominent Odissi dance school in Odisha?

  1. Odisha Dance Academy

  2. Bhubaneswar Odissi Dance College

  3. Utkal University of Culture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odisha Dance Academy, Bhubaneswar Odissi Dance College, and Utkal University of Culture are all prominent Odissi dance schools in Odisha.

Who is considered to be the father of Odissi dance?

  1. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Guru Pankaj Charan Das

  3. Guru Debaprasad Das

  4. Guru Mayadhar Raut


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guru Debaprasad Das is widely regarded as the father of Odissi dance.

What is the name of the Odissi dance movement that involves a dancer moving their body in a circular motion?

  1. Chauka

  2. Pallavi

  3. Moira

  4. Nritta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pallavi is the Odissi dance movement that involves a dancer moving their body in a circular motion.

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