Instruments Used in Manipuri

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Which of the following is a string instrument used in Manipuri?

  1. Pena

  2. Dhol

  3. Kartal

  4. Flute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pena is a string instrument with a long neck and a rounded body. It is played with a bow.

What is the name of the percussion instrument used in Manipuri?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dhol is a double-headed drum that is played with two sticks.

Which instrument is used to keep the rhythm in Manipuri?

  1. Kartal

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The kartal is a pair of cymbals that are played by striking them together.

What is the name of the wind instrument used in Manipuri?

  1. Flute

  2. Shehnai

  3. Nadaswaram

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The flute is a woodwind instrument that is played by blowing air across a hole in the side.

Which of the following is a traditional Manipuri dance?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Raslila

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lai Haraoba is a traditional Manipuri dance that is performed during festivals.

What is the name of the Manipuri dance that is performed by men?

  1. Pung Cholom

  2. Lai Haraoba

  3. Raslila

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pung Cholom is a Manipuri dance that is performed by men and involves playing drums.

Which Manipuri dance is performed by women?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Raslila

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Raslila is a Manipuri dance that is performed by women and involves singing and dancing.

What is the name of the Manipuri dance that is performed during festivals?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Raslila

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri dance that is performed during festivals and involves singing, dancing, and playing drums.

Which Manipuri dance is performed by both men and women?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Raslila

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri dance that is performed by both men and women and involves singing, dancing, and playing drums.

What is the name of the Manipuri dance that is performed with swords?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Raslila

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kathakali is a Manipuri dance that is performed with swords and involves elaborate costumes and makeup.

Which Manipuri dance is performed with sticks?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Raslila

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a Manipuri dance that is performed with sticks and involves intricate footwork and hand gestures.

What is the name of the Manipuri dance that is performed with fire?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Raslila

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri dance that is performed with fire and involves singing, dancing, and playing drums.

Which Manipuri dance is performed with masks?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Raslila

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kathakali is a Manipuri dance that is performed with masks and involves elaborate costumes and makeup.

What is the name of the Manipuri dance that is performed with puppets?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Raslila

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri dance that is performed with puppets and involves singing, dancing, and playing drums.

Which Manipuri dance is performed with drums?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Raslila

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri dance that is performed with drums and involves singing, dancing, and playing drums.

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