Indian Folk Customs and Traditions

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Which of these is a traditional Indian dance form?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi are all classical Indian dance forms.

What is the significance of the Rangoli designs created during Diwali?

  1. To welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth

  2. To ward off evil spirits

  3. To bring good luck and prosperity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rangoli designs are created during Diwali to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, ward off evil spirits, and bring good luck and prosperity.

What is the traditional Indian attire for women called?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Lehenga Choli

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saree, Salwar Kameez, and Lehenga Choli are all traditional Indian attire for women.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil.

What is the traditional Indian musical instrument played with strings?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sitar is a traditional Indian musical instrument played with strings.

Which of these is a traditional Indian art form that involves painting on cloth?

  1. Madhubani

  2. Warli

  3. Patachitra

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhubani, Warli, and Patachitra are all traditional Indian art forms that involve painting on cloth.

What is the traditional Indian martial art form known for its emphasis on self-defense?

  1. Kalaripayattu

  2. Silambam

  3. Gatka

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalaripayattu, Silambam, and Gatka are all traditional Indian martial art forms known for their emphasis on self-defense.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring?

  1. Holi

  2. Diwali

  3. Dussehra

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Holi is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring.

What is the traditional Indian musical instrument played with a keyboard?

  1. Harmonium

  2. Tabla

  3. Sitar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harmonium is a traditional Indian musical instrument played with a keyboard.

Which of these is a traditional Indian dance form that originated in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Lavani

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lavani is a traditional Indian dance form that originated in the state of Maharashtra.

What is the traditional Indian art form that involves creating intricate designs using rice flour?

  1. Rangoli

  2. Madhubani

  3. Warli

  4. Patachitra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rangoli is a traditional Indian art form that involves creating intricate designs using rice flour.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the harvest season?

  1. Pongal

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pongal is celebrated to mark the harvest season.

What is the traditional Indian musical instrument played with a bow?

  1. Sarangi

  2. Tabla

  3. Sitar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarangi is a traditional Indian musical instrument played with a bow.

Which of these is a traditional Indian art form that involves creating sculptures out of clay?

  1. Terracotta

  2. Madhubani

  3. Warli

  4. Patachitra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Terracotta is a traditional Indian art form that involves creating sculptures out of clay.

What is the traditional Indian dance form that originated in the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghoomar is a traditional Indian dance form that originated in the state of Rajasthan.

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