Indian Dance and Music in Cultural Diplomacy

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Which Indian classical dance form is known for its graceful movements and intricate footwork?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu, known for its expressive hand gestures, rhythmic footwork, and graceful movements.

Which Indian musical instrument is a stringed instrument played with a bow?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sitar is a stringed instrument from North India, known for its distinctive sound and intricate playing techniques.

Which Indian classical dance form is characterized by its fast-paced footwork and energetic movements?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, known for its fast-paced footwork, intricate rhythmic patterns, and expressive hand gestures.

Which Indian musical instrument is a pair of hand drums?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tabla is a pair of hand drums from North India, known for its complex rhythmic patterns and intricate playing techniques.

Which Indian classical dance form is known for its lyrical movements and graceful hand gestures?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form from Odisha, known for its lyrical movements, graceful hand gestures, and intricate rhythmic patterns.

Which Indian musical instrument is a bowed string instrument with a gourd-shaped body?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sarangi is a bowed string instrument from North India, known for its distinctive sound and intricate playing techniques.

Which Indian classical dance form is known for its vigorous movements and powerful expressions?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its vigorous movements, powerful expressions, and intricate footwork.

Which Indian musical instrument is a double-headed drum played with sticks?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mridangam is a double-headed drum from South India, known for its complex rhythmic patterns and intricate playing techniques.

Which Indian classical dance form is known for its use of hand gestures to convey stories and emotions?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu, known for its expressive hand gestures, rhythmic footwork, and graceful movements.

Which Indian musical instrument is a plucked string instrument with a long neck?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sitar is a plucked string instrument from North India, known for its distinctive sound and intricate playing techniques.

Which Indian classical dance form is known for its use of facial expressions to convey emotions?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, known for its expressive facial expressions, intricate footwork, and rhythmic patterns.

Which Indian musical instrument is a pair of cymbals?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tabla is a pair of hand drums from North India, known for its complex rhythmic patterns and intricate playing techniques.

Which Indian classical dance form is known for its use of rhythmic footwork and intricate patterns?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form from Odisha, known for its lyrical movements, graceful hand gestures, and intricate rhythmic patterns.

Which Indian musical instrument is a plucked string instrument with a short neck?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sarangi is a bowed string instrument from North India, known for its distinctive sound and intricate playing techniques.

Which Indian classical dance form is known for its use of elaborate costumes and props?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its vigorous movements, powerful expressions, and intricate footwork.

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