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Folk Dance Mosaic: A Quiz on the Colorful Threads of Indian Dance

Description: Folk Dance Mosaic: A Quiz on the Colorful Threads of Indian Dance
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Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements and intricate footwork, originating from the state of Manipur?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Manipuri

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Manipuri dance is a classical dance form from Manipur, known for its graceful movements and intricate footwork.

Which folk dance is characterized by energetic leaps and spins, originating from the state of Punjab?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a folk dance from Punjab, known for its energetic leaps, spins, and lively music.

Which folk dance is known for its rhythmic clapping and intricate hand movements, originating from the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Ghoomar

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ghoomar is a folk dance from Rajasthan, known for its rhythmic clapping, intricate hand movements, and colorful skirts.

Which folk dance is characterized by its vibrant costumes and energetic movements, originating from the state of Gujarat?

  1. Garba

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garba is a folk dance from Gujarat, known for its vibrant costumes, energetic movements, and circular formation.

Which folk dance is known for its expressive storytelling and elaborate costumes, originating from the state of Kerala?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a folk dance from Kerala, known for its expressive storytelling, elaborate costumes, and intricate hand gestures.

Which folk dance is characterized by its graceful movements and elegant hand gestures, originating from the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a folk dance from Tamil Nadu, known for its graceful movements, elegant hand gestures, and expressive storytelling.

Which folk dance is known for its rhythmic footwork and energetic movements, originating from the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a folk dance from Andhra Pradesh, known for its rhythmic footwork, energetic movements, and intricate storytelling.

Which folk dance is characterized by its lyrical movements and graceful hand gestures, originating from the state of Odisha?

  1. Odissi

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi is a folk dance from Odisha, known for its lyrical movements, graceful hand gestures, and expressive storytelling.

Which folk dance is known for its vibrant costumes and energetic movements, originating from the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Lavani

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lavani is a folk dance from Maharashtra, known for its vibrant costumes, energetic movements, and playful lyrics.

Which folk dance is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate footwork, originating from the state of Karnataka?

  1. Yakshagana

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a folk dance from Karnataka, known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and elaborate costumes.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements and rhythmic clapping, originating from the state of West Bengal?

  1. Jhumur

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumur is a folk dance from West Bengal, known for its energetic movements, rhythmic clapping, and lively music.

Which folk dance is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate hand gestures, originating from the state of Assam?

  1. Bihu

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihu is a folk dance from Assam, known for its graceful movements, intricate hand gestures, and colorful costumes.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements and rhythmic footwork, originating from the state of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Nati

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nati is a folk dance from Himachal Pradesh, known for its energetic movements, rhythmic footwork, and lively music.

Which folk dance is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate hand gestures, originating from the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Rouf

  2. Kathak

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rouf is a folk dance from Jammu and Kashmir, known for its graceful movements, intricate hand gestures, and colorful costumes.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements and rhythmic clapping, originating from the state of Uttarakhand?

  1. Chholiya

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chholiya is a folk dance from Uttarakhand, known for its energetic movements, rhythmic clapping, and lively music.

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