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Indian Theatre Music and Dance

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Which of the following is considered the oldest form of Indian theatre?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Yakshagana

  4. Koodiyattam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Koodiyattam is a traditional Sanskrit theatre form from Kerala, India, and is considered the oldest surviving form of Indian theatre.

The classical dance form of Bharatanatyam originated in which state of India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu, India.

Which of these instruments is commonly used in Hindustani classical music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sitar is a stringed instrument that is commonly used in Hindustani classical music.

Kathakali, a classical dance form from Kerala, is known for its elaborate:

  1. Costumes

  2. Makeup

  3. Storytelling

  4. Footwork


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Kathakali is known for its elaborate costumes and makeup, which are used to portray various characters and emotions.

Which of the following is a popular folk dance from Punjab, India?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a popular folk dance from Punjab, India, known for its energetic and lively movements.

The Carnatic music system is primarily associated with which region of India?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carnatic music is a system of music that originated in South India and is known for its rich melodic and rhythmic structures.

Which of these is a traditional folk theatre form from Maharashtra, India?

  1. Nautanki

  2. Bhavai

  3. Tamasha

  4. Jatra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tamasha is a traditional folk theatre form from Maharashtra, India, known for its satirical and humorous performances.

Which classical dance form is known for its graceful and fluid movements, and is often performed to devotional music?

  1. Kathak

  2. Odissi

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form from Odisha, India, known for its graceful and fluid movements, and is often performed to devotional music.

The traditional musical instrument known for its distinctive nasal tone is called:

  1. Shehnai

  2. Sarangi

  3. Santoor

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The shehnai is a traditional musical instrument known for its distinctive nasal tone and is often used in Indian classical music and folk music.

Which of these is a popular folk dance from Gujarat, India, known for its colorful costumes and energetic movements?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Garba is a popular folk dance from Gujarat, India, known for its colorful costumes and energetic movements, and is often performed during the Navratri festival.

Kathak, a classical dance form from North India, is characterized by its:

  1. Fast footwork

  2. Storytelling

  3. Elaborate costumes

  4. Devotional themes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, known for its fast footwork, intricate rhythmic patterns, and graceful movements.

Which of these is a traditional folk theatre form from West Bengal, India, known for its satirical and humorous performances?

  1. Nautanki

  2. Bhavai

  3. Tamasha

  4. Jatra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jatra is a traditional folk theatre form from West Bengal, India, known for its satirical and humorous performances, often dealing with social and political issues.

Which classical dance form is known for its expressive hand gestures and intricate footwork, and is often performed to devotional music?

  1. Kathak

  2. Odissi

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, India, known for its expressive hand gestures, intricate footwork, and graceful movements, and is often performed to devotional music.

The traditional musical instrument known for its distinctive sound produced by striking metal discs is called:

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Santoor

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tabla is a traditional musical instrument known for its distinctive sound produced by striking metal discs and is widely used in Indian classical music and folk music.

Which of these is a popular folk dance from Assam, India, known for its energetic movements and rhythmic beats?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bihu is a popular folk dance from Assam, India, known for its energetic movements, rhythmic beats, and colorful costumes, and is often performed during the Bihu festival.

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