Folk Dances of Mizoram

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Which of the following is not a traditional folk dance of Mizoram?

  1. Cheraw

  2. Khuallam

  3. Bamboo Dance

  4. Bhangra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhangra is a traditional folk dance of Punjab, not Mizoram.

The Cheraw dance is performed by which tribe of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Kuki

  4. Hmar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Cheraw dance is performed by the Lushai tribe of Mizoram.

What is the main theme of the Khuallam dance?

  1. Harvest

  2. War

  3. Love

  4. Nature


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khuallam dance is a harvest dance that celebrates the joy of a bountiful harvest.

Which of the following instruments is used to accompany the Bamboo Dance?

  1. Flute

  2. Drum

  3. Guitar

  4. Violin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bamboo Dance is accompanied by the rhythmic beats of drums.

The Sarlamkai dance is performed during which festival?

  1. Chapchar Kut

  2. Mim Kut

  3. Pawl Kut

  4. Lui Ngai Ni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sarlamkai dance is performed during the Chapchar Kut festival, which is a harvest festival celebrated by the Mizo tribe.

What is the significance of the Pawl Kut festival?

  1. Celebrating the arrival of spring

  2. Honoring the spirits of the dead

  3. Welcoming the new year

  4. Celebrating a bountiful harvest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Pawl Kut festival is celebrated to welcome the new year and is marked by traditional dances, music, and feasts.

Which of the following dances is known for its intricate hand movements?

  1. Cheraw

  2. Khuallam

  3. Bamboo Dance

  4. Sarlamkai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cheraw dance is known for its intricate hand movements and graceful steps.

The Mizo tribe is known for their skill in which type of dance?

  1. Martial arts dance

  2. Acrobatic dance

  3. Contemporary dance

  4. Fire dance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mizo tribe is renowned for their skill in acrobatic dance, which involves impressive feats of agility and balance.

What is the main theme of the Mim Kut festival?

  1. Celebrating the harvest

  2. Honoring the spirits of the dead

  3. Welcoming the new year

  4. Celebrating the birth of a child


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mim Kut festival is celebrated to honor the spirits of the dead and is marked by traditional dances, music, and feasts.

Which of the following dances is performed by both men and women?

  1. Cheraw

  2. Khuallam

  3. Bamboo Dance

  4. Sarlamkai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Khuallam dance is performed by both men and women and is characterized by its lively steps and rhythmic movements.

The Bamboo Dance is also known as what?

  1. Cheraw

  2. Khuallam

  3. Sarlamkai

  4. Chheihlam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bamboo Dance is also known as Chheihlam, which means 'dance of the bamboo poles'.

What is the significance of the Lui Ngai Ni festival?

  1. Celebrating the harvest

  2. Honoring the spirits of the dead

  3. Welcoming the new year

  4. Celebrating the birth of a child


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lui Ngai Ni festival is celebrated to mark the harvest season and is marked by traditional dances, music, and feasts.

Which of the following dances is performed using bamboo poles?

  1. Cheraw

  2. Khuallam

  3. Bamboo Dance

  4. Sarlamkai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bamboo Dance is performed using bamboo poles and is known for its intricate footwork and synchronized movements.

The Sarlamkai dance is also known as what?

  1. Cheraw

  2. Khuallam

  3. Bamboo Dance

  4. Chheihlam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sarlamkai dance is also known as Chheihlam, which means 'dance of the bamboo poles'.

Which of the following dances is performed during the Pawl Kut festival?

  1. Cheraw

  2. Khuallam

  3. Bamboo Dance

  4. Sarlamkai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cheraw dance is performed during the Pawl Kut festival, which is celebrated to welcome the new year.

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