Dance Companies of India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the various dance companies of India. The questions cover a range of topics, including the history, repertoire, and notable dancers of these companies.
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Which of the following is the oldest dance company in India?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is the oldest dance company in India, with a history dating back to the 10th century.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Kathakali performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathakali is a dance company that is known for its Kathakali performances, a traditional dance form from Kerala.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Odissi performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odissi is a dance company that is known for its Odissi performances, a traditional dance form from Odisha.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Kuchipudi performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a dance company that is known for its Kuchipudi performances, a traditional dance form from Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Manipuri performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Manipuri is a dance company that is known for its Manipuri performances, a traditional dance form from Manipur.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Sattriya performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Sattriya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sattriya is a dance company that is known for its Sattriya performances, a traditional dance form from Assam.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Mohiniyattam performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mohiniyattam is a dance company that is known for its Mohiniyattam performances, a traditional dance form from Kerala.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Chhau performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Chhau


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chhau is a dance company that is known for its Chhau performances, a traditional dance form from Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Yakshagana performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Yakshagana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a dance company that is known for its Yakshagana performances, a traditional dance form from Karnataka.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Bhangra performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Bhangra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhangra is a dance company that is known for its Bhangra performances, a traditional dance form from Punjab.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Garba performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Garba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Garba is a dance company that is known for its Garba performances, a traditional dance form from Gujarat.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Lavani performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Lavani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lavani is a dance company that is known for its Lavani performances, a traditional dance form from Maharashtra.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Bihu performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bihu is a dance company that is known for its Bihu performances, a traditional dance form from Assam.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Giddha performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Giddha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Giddha is a dance company that is known for its Giddha performances, a traditional dance form from Punjab.

Which of the following dance companies is known for its Dandiya performances?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Dandiya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dandiya is a dance company that is known for its Dandiya performances, a traditional dance form from Gujarat.

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