Indian Classical Dance Forms

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Which of the following is not a major Indian classical dance form?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi

  5. Lavani


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Lavani is a folk dance form from Maharashtra, while Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and Kuchipudi are all major Indian classical dance forms.

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala

  5. Odisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu and is known for its expressive hand gestures and intricate footwork.

Kathak is a classical dance form that originated in which state?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Gujarat

  5. Bihar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form that originated in Uttar Pradesh and is known for its graceful movements and intricate footwork.

Odissi is a classical dance form that originated in which state?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Chhattisgarh

  5. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form that originated in Odisha and is known for its graceful movements and expressive hand gestures.

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form that originated in which state?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu

  5. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh and is known for its energetic movements and intricate footwork.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Bharatanatyam?

  1. Expressive hand gestures

  2. Intricate footwork

  3. Graceful movements

  4. Energetic movements

  5. Acrobatic stunts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is known for its expressive hand gestures, which are used to convey a wide range of emotions and ideas.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Kathak?

  1. Graceful movements

  2. Intricate footwork

  3. Energetic movements

  4. Acrobatic stunts

  5. Expressive hand gestures


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathak is known for its intricate footwork, which is used to create complex rhythmic patterns.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Odissi?

  1. Graceful movements

  2. Expressive hand gestures

  3. Energetic movements

  4. Acrobatic stunts

  5. Intricate footwork


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi is known for its graceful movements, which are inspired by the sculptures of ancient temples.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Kuchipudi?

  1. Energetic movements

  2. Intricate footwork

  3. Graceful movements

  4. Acrobatic stunts

  5. Expressive hand gestures


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is known for its energetic movements, which are used to convey a wide range of emotions and ideas.

Which of the following is a famous Bharatanatyam dancer?

  1. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  2. Birju Maharaj

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  5. Gopi Krishna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yamini Krishnamurthy is a famous Bharatanatyam dancer who is known for her grace and expressive hand gestures.

Which of the following is a famous Kathak dancer?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  5. Gopi Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj is a famous Kathak dancer who is known for his intricate footwork and graceful movements.

Which of the following is a famous Odissi dancer?

  1. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  2. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  3. Birju Maharaj

  4. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  5. Gopi Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kelucharan Mohapatra is a famous Odissi dancer who is known for his graceful movements and expressive hand gestures.

Which of the following is a famous Kuchipudi dancer?

  1. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  2. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Birju Maharaj

  5. Gopi Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yamini Krishnamurthy is a famous Kuchipudi dancer who is known for her energetic movements and expressive hand gestures.

Which of the following is a famous Manipuri dancer?

  1. Gopi Krishna

  2. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Birju Maharaj

  5. Yamini Krishnamurthy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gopi Krishna is a famous Manipuri dancer who is known for his graceful movements and expressive hand gestures.

Which of the following is a famous Mohiniyattam dancer?

  1. Mrinalini Sarabhai

  2. Gopi Krishna

  3. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  4. Birju Maharaj

  5. Yamini Krishnamurthy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mrinalini Sarabhai is a famous Mohiniyattam dancer who is known for her grace and expressive hand gestures.

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