Folk and Tribal Dances of India

Description: Folk and Tribal Dances of India Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: indian dance folk dance tribal dance cultural identity
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which folk dance of India is known for its energetic and vibrant movements, often performed with sticks or swords?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Chhau


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chhau is a folk dance of India that originated in the eastern states of Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It is known for its energetic and vibrant movements, often performed with sticks or swords.

Which tribal dance of India is performed by the Muria tribe of Chhattisgarh, known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic body movements?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Bihu

  3. Lavani

  4. Karma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma is a tribal dance of India performed by the Muria tribe of Chhattisgarh. It is known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic body movements.

Which folk dance of India is associated with the harvest festival of Pongal, performed by women in colorful attire?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Odissi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Pongal is a folk dance of India associated with the harvest festival of Pongal. It is performed by women in colorful attire.

Which tribal dance of India is known for its graceful movements and elaborate hand gestures, performed by the Santhal tribe of Jharkhand?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Bihu

  3. Lavani

  4. Santhali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Santhali is a tribal dance of India known for its graceful movements and elaborate hand gestures, performed by the Santhal tribe of Jharkhand.

Which folk dance of India is characterized by its rapid footwork and energetic movements, often performed with colorful umbrellas?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Lavani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lavani is a folk dance of India characterized by its rapid footwork and energetic movements, often performed with colorful umbrellas.

Which tribal dance of India is known for its rhythmic drumming and synchronized movements, performed by the Warli tribe of Maharashtra?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Bihu

  3. Dhimsa

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dhimsa is a tribal dance of India known for its rhythmic drumming and synchronized movements, performed by the Warli tribe of Maharashtra.

Which folk dance of India is associated with the festival of Holi, known for its playful and colorful movements?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Lathmar Holi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lathmar Holi is a folk dance of India associated with the festival of Holi, known for its playful and colorful movements.

Which tribal dance of India is known for its intricate hand gestures and rhythmic footwork, performed by the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Bihu

  3. Lavani

  4. Karma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma is a tribal dance of India known for its intricate hand gestures and rhythmic footwork, performed by the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh.

Which folk dance of India is characterized by its elegant movements and graceful hand gestures, often performed by women in flowing skirts?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odissi is a folk dance of India characterized by its elegant movements and graceful hand gestures, often performed by women in flowing skirts.

Which tribal dance of India is known for its energetic and acrobatic movements, performed by the Bhil tribe of Rajasthan?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Bihu

  3. Lavani

  4. Gair


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gair is a tribal dance of India known for its energetic and acrobatic movements, performed by the Bhil tribe of Rajasthan.

Which folk dance of India is associated with the festival of Diwali, known for its rhythmic clapping and synchronized movements?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Dandiya Raas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dandiya Raas is a folk dance of India associated with the festival of Diwali, known for its rhythmic clapping and synchronized movements.

Which tribal dance of India is known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic body movements, performed by the Oraon tribe of Jharkhand?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Bihu

  3. Lavani

  4. Karma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma is a tribal dance of India known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic body movements, performed by the Oraon tribe of Jharkhand.

Which folk dance of India is characterized by its energetic and lively movements, often performed with colorful sticks or handkerchiefs?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bihu is a folk dance of India characterized by its energetic and lively movements, often performed with colorful sticks or handkerchiefs.

Which tribal dance of India is known for its graceful and fluid movements, performed by the Mishing tribe of Assam?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Bihu

  3. Lavani

  4. Ali-Aye-Ligang


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ali-Aye-Ligang is a tribal dance of India known for its graceful and fluid movements, performed by the Mishing tribe of Assam.

Which folk dance of India is associated with the festival of Navratri, known for its intricate footwork and synchronized movements?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Lavani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Garba is a folk dance of India associated with the festival of Navratri, known for its intricate footwork and synchronized movements.

- Hide questions