Folk Dances of Uttarakhand

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Which of the following is a popular folk dance of Uttarakhand?

  1. Jhumaila

  2. Chholiya

  3. Ghughuti

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jhumaila, Chholiya, and Ghughuti are all popular folk dances of Uttarakhand.

What is the main theme of Jhumaila dance?

  1. Love and romance

  2. Harvest and prosperity

  3. War and victory

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumaila dance is known for its romantic and playful theme.

Which musical instrument is commonly used in Chholiya dance?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Bansuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhol is a popular percussion instrument used in Chholiya dance.

What is the significance of Ghughuti dance?

  1. It is performed to celebrate the arrival of spring

  2. It is a ritual dance performed during weddings

  3. It is a dance of joy and happiness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghughuti dance is performed to celebrate the arrival of spring, during weddings, and as a dance of joy and happiness.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Jhora dance?

  1. Energetic movements

  2. Graceful hand gestures

  3. Synchronized steps

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jhora dance is known for its energetic movements, graceful hand gestures, and synchronized steps.

What is the main theme of Langvir dance?

  1. Love and devotion

  2. War and victory

  3. Harvest and prosperity

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Langvir dance is known for its theme of love and devotion.

Which musical instrument is commonly used in Ranpa dance?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Bansuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhol is a popular percussion instrument used in Ranpa dance.

What is the significance of Bhotiya dance?

  1. It is performed to celebrate the arrival of spring

  2. It is a ritual dance performed during weddings

  3. It is a dance of joy and happiness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhotiya dance is performed to celebrate the arrival of spring, during weddings, and as a dance of joy and happiness.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Tharu dance?

  1. Energetic movements

  2. Graceful hand gestures

  3. Synchronized steps

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tharu dance is known for its energetic movements, graceful hand gestures, and synchronized steps.

What is the main theme of Jaagar dance?

  1. Love and devotion

  2. War and victory

  3. Harvest and prosperity

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaagar dance is known for its theme of love and devotion.

Which musical instrument is commonly used in Hudka dance?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Bansuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhol is a popular percussion instrument used in Hudka dance.

What is the significance of Kumaoni dance?

  1. It is performed to celebrate the arrival of spring

  2. It is a ritual dance performed during weddings

  3. It is a dance of joy and happiness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kumaoni dance is performed to celebrate the arrival of spring, during weddings, and as a dance of joy and happiness.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Garhwali dance?

  1. Energetic movements

  2. Graceful hand gestures

  3. Synchronized steps

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Garhwali dance is known for its energetic movements, graceful hand gestures, and synchronized steps.

What is the main theme of Rajasthani dance?

  1. Love and devotion

  2. War and victory

  3. Harvest and prosperity

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthani dance is known for its theme of love and devotion.

Which musical instrument is commonly used in Pahari dance?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Bansuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhol is a popular percussion instrument used in Pahari dance.

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