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Major Dance Festivals in India

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Which of the following is not a major dance festival in India?

  1. Khajuraho Dance Festival

  2. Konark Dance Festival

  3. Mamallapuram Dance Festival

  4. Goa Carnival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Goa Carnival is not a major dance festival in India. It is a cultural festival celebrated in Goa, India, during the four days preceding Ash Wednesday.

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is held in which state of India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is held in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a week-long festival that showcases classical Indian dance forms, such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi.

When is the Konark Dance Festival held?

  1. December-January

  2. February-March

  3. April-May

  4. June-July


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Konark Dance Festival is held in February-March every year. It is a week-long festival that showcases classical Indian dance forms, such as Odissi, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak.

Which dance form is not typically performed at the Mamallapuram Dance Festival?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathak is not typically performed at the Mamallapuram Dance Festival. The festival showcases classical Indian dance forms, such as Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and Kuchipudi.

Which of the following is not a major dance festival in Kerala?

  1. Kochi-Muziris Biennale

  2. Kerala Kalamandalam Dance Festival

  3. Nishagandhi Dance Festival

  4. Bharatanatyam Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam Festival is not a major dance festival in Kerala. It is a festival that showcases the classical Indian dance form Bharatanatyam.

The Nishagandhi Dance Festival is held in which city of Kerala?

  1. Thiruvananthapuram

  2. Kochi

  3. Kannur

  4. Kozhikode


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nishagandhi Dance Festival is held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is a week-long festival that showcases classical Indian dance forms, such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi.

Which dance form is typically performed at the Kerala Kalamandalam Dance Festival?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mohiniyattam is typically performed at the Kerala Kalamandalam Dance Festival. The festival showcases classical Indian dance forms, such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi, but Mohiniyattam is the most prominent.

When is the Kochi-Muziris Biennale held?

  1. December-January

  2. February-March

  3. April-May

  4. June-July


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is held in December-January every year. It is a contemporary art festival that showcases works by artists from around the world.

Which of the following is not a major dance festival in Rajasthan?

  1. Jaisalmer Desert Festival

  2. Udaipur World Music Festival

  3. Rajasthan International Folk Festival

  4. Pushkar Camel Fair


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pushkar Camel Fair is not a major dance festival in Rajasthan. It is a cultural festival that showcases the traditional culture of Rajasthan, including camel trading, folk music, and dance.

The Rajasthan International Folk Festival is held in which city of Rajasthan?

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Bikaner


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rajasthan International Folk Festival is held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is a week-long festival that showcases folk music and dance from Rajasthan and other parts of India.

Which dance form is typically performed at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Kalbelia

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kalbelia is typically performed at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival. The festival showcases folk music and dance from Rajasthan, and Kalbelia is one of the most popular dance forms.

When is the Udaipur World Music Festival held?

  1. December-January

  2. February-March

  3. April-May

  4. June-July


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Udaipur World Music Festival is held in February-March every year. It is a week-long festival that showcases music from around the world.

Which of the following is not a major dance festival in West Bengal?

  1. Durga Puja

  2. Kali Puja

  3. Diwali

  4. Saraswati Puja


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Diwali is not a major dance festival in West Bengal. It is a cultural festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

The Durga Puja festival is held in which month of the Bengali calendar?

  1. Ashwin

  2. Kartik

  3. Agrahayana

  4. Paush


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Durga Puja festival is held in the month of Ashwin of the Bengali calendar. It is a week-long festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

Which dance form is typically performed at the Kali Puja festival?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Chhau


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chhau is typically performed at the Kali Puja festival. The festival showcases folk music and dance from West Bengal, and Chhau is one of the most popular dance forms.

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