Indian Classical Dance and Music

Description: Indian Classical Dance and Music Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: indian classical dance indian classical music indian culture
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

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

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Ballet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ballet is a Western form of dance, while Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi are all major forms of Indian classical dance.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Bharatanatyam?

  1. Graceful movements

  2. Elaborate footwork

  3. Expressive hand gestures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is known for its graceful movements, elaborate footwork, and expressive hand gestures.

Kathak is a classical dance form that originated in which region of India?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak originated in North India and is known for its intricate footwork and storytelling elements.

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

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odissi originated in the state of Odisha and is known for its graceful movements and sculpturesque poses.

Which of the following is a major form of Indian classical music?

  1. Hindustani classical music

  2. Carnatic classical music

  3. Folk music

  4. Pop music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindustani classical music is one of the two major forms of Indian classical music, along with Carnatic classical music.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Hindustani classical music?

  1. Use of ragas and talas

  2. Emphasis on improvisation

  3. Use of complex rhythms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindustani classical music is known for its use of ragas and talas, emphasis on improvisation, and use of complex rhythms.

Carnatic classical music is a major form of Indian classical music that originated in which region of India?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carnatic classical music originated in South India and is known for its use of ragas, talas, and complex rhythmic patterns.

Which of the following is a major instrument used in Hindustani classical music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarod

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sitar, tabla, and sarod are all major instruments used in Hindustani classical music.

Which of the following is a major instrument used in Carnatic classical music?

  1. Veena

  2. Mridangam

  3. Ghatam

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Veena, mridangam, and ghatam are all major instruments used in Carnatic classical music.

Which of the following is a famous Indian classical dancer?

  1. Birju Maharaj

  2. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Yamini Krishnamurthy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Birju Maharaj, Kelucharan Mohapatra, and Yamini Krishnamurthy are all famous Indian classical dancers.

Which of the following is a famous Indian classical musician?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Bismillah Khan

  3. M.S. Subbulakshmi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar, Bismillah Khan, and M.S. Subbulakshmi are all famous Indian classical musicians.

Indian classical dance and music are often performed in which type of venue?

  1. Temples

  2. Palaces

  3. Auditoriums

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian classical dance and music are often performed in temples, palaces, auditoriums, and other venues.

Indian classical dance and music are often associated with which religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian classical dance and music are often associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and other religions.

Indian classical dance and music are an important part of which country's cultural heritage?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian classical dance and music are an important part of the cultural heritage of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other countries.

Which of the following is a major theme in Indian classical dance and music?

  1. Love

  2. Devotion

  3. Nature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Love, devotion, and nature are all major themes in Indian classical dance and music.

- Hide questions