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Cultural Heritage of India: Folk Dances

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

  1. Bhangra

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a lively folk dance from the Punjab region of India, known for its fast-paced beats, energetic movements, and the use of sticks or swords as props.

Which classical dance form originated in the temples of Odisha and is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate hand gestures?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Odissi

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form that originated in the temples of Odisha. It is known for its graceful movements, intricate hand gestures, and expressive storytelling.

Which folk dance is known for its elaborate costumes and expressive facial expressions, often depicting mythological stories?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a traditional dance form from Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes, expressive facial expressions, and intricate hand gestures. It often depicts mythological stories and characters.

Which folk dance is characterized by its rhythmic footwork, graceful hand movements, and elegant poses, and is often performed by women?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Manipuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu, known for its rhythmic footwork, graceful hand movements, and elegant poses. It is often performed by women and is considered one of the oldest classical dance forms in India.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic leaps, spins, and intricate footwork, and is often performed by men?

  1. Kathak

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Manipuri

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, known for its energetic leaps, spins, and intricate footwork. It is often performed by men and is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and storytelling elements.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures, and is often performed by women?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Manipuri

  3. Mohiniyattam

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures. It is often performed by women and is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and storytelling elements.

Which folk dance is known for its gentle and flowing movements, lyrical grace, and intricate footwork, and is often performed by women?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Mohiniyattam

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manipuri is a classical dance form from Manipur, known for its gentle and flowing movements, lyrical grace, and intricate footwork. It is often performed by women and is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and storytelling elements.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures, and is often performed by women?

  1. Mohiniyattam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Kerala, known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures. It is often performed by women and is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and storytelling elements.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic leaps, spins, and intricate footwork, and is often performed by men?

  1. Kathak

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Manipuri

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, known for its energetic leaps, spins, and intricate footwork. It is often performed by men and is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and storytelling elements.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures, and is often performed by women?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Manipuri

  3. Mohiniyattam

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures. It is often performed by women and is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and storytelling elements.

Which folk dance is known for its gentle and flowing movements, lyrical grace, and intricate footwork, and is often performed by women?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Mohiniyattam

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manipuri is a classical dance form from Manipur, known for its gentle and flowing movements, lyrical grace, and intricate footwork. It is often performed by women and is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and storytelling elements.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures, and is often performed by women?

  1. Mohiniyattam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Kerala, known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures. It is often performed by women and is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and storytelling elements.

Which folk dance is known for its energetic leaps, spins, and intricate footwork, and is often performed by men?

  1. Kathak

  2. Kuchipudi

  3. Manipuri

  4. Mohiniyattam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, known for its energetic leaps, spins, and intricate footwork. It is often performed by men and is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and storytelling elements.

Which folk dance is known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures, and is often performed by women?

  1. Kuchipudi

  2. Manipuri

  3. Mohiniyattam

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its graceful movements, expressive eyes, and intricate hand gestures. It is often performed by women and is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and storytelling elements.

Which folk dance is known for its gentle and flowing movements, lyrical grace, and intricate footwork, and is often performed by women?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Mohiniyattam

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manipuri is a classical dance form from Manipur, known for its gentle and flowing movements, lyrical grace, and intricate footwork. It is often performed by women and is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and storytelling elements.

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