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Indian Folk Dances: A Journey Through Cultural Diversity

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Which folk dance is known for its energetic leaps and twirls, often performed with sticks or swords?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Kathakali

  3. Chhau

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chhau is a martial folk dance from eastern India, characterized by its vigorous movements and the use of sticks or swords as props.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful hand gestures and expressive facial expressions, often depicting mythological stories?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes, intricate hand gestures, and expressive facial expressions.

Which folk dance is known for its rhythmic footwork and lively music, often performed during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a lively folk dance from Punjab, typically performed during harvest festivals and celebrations.

Which folk dance is known for its elegant movements and intricate footwork, often performed by women in colorful costumes?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Odissi

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Kathak


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form from Odisha, known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive storytelling.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements and vibrant costumes, often performed during religious festivals?

  1. Garba

  2. Lavani

  3. Bihu

  4. Ghoomar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garba is a Gujarati folk dance, typically performed during the Navratri festival, characterized by its energetic movements and colorful costumes.

Which folk dance is known for its rhythmic clapping and intricate footwork, often performed by men in colorful turbans?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lavani is a Maharashtrian folk dance, typically performed by men in colorful turbans, known for its rhythmic clapping and intricate footwork.

Which folk dance is known for its lively music and energetic movements, often performed during the harvest festival?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bihu is an Assamese folk dance, typically performed during the harvest festival, known for its lively music and energetic movements.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements and expressive hand gestures, often performed by women in colorful costumes?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its graceful movements, expressive hand gestures, and intricate footwork.

Which folk dance is known for its rhythmic footwork and lively music, often performed during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Ghoomar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghoomar is a Rajasthani folk dance, typically performed by women in colorful skirts, known for its rhythmic footwork and lively music.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements and vibrant costumes, often performed during religious festivals?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Garba is a Gujarati folk dance, typically performed during the Navratri festival, characterized by its energetic movements and colorful costumes.

Which folk dance is known for its rhythmic clapping and intricate footwork, often performed by men in colorful turbans?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lavani is a Maharashtrian folk dance, typically performed by men in colorful turbans, known for its rhythmic clapping and intricate footwork.

Which folk dance is known for its lively music and energetic movements, often performed during the harvest festival?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bihu is an Assamese folk dance, typically performed during the harvest festival, known for its lively music and energetic movements.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements and expressive hand gestures, often performed by women in colorful costumes?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its graceful movements, expressive hand gestures, and intricate footwork.

Which folk dance is known for its rhythmic footwork and lively music, often performed during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Ghoomar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghoomar is a Rajasthani folk dance, typically performed by women in colorful skirts, known for its rhythmic footwork and lively music.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic movements and vibrant costumes, often performed during religious festivals?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Bihu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Garba is a Gujarati folk dance, typically performed during the Navratri festival, characterized by its energetic movements and colorful costumes.

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