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1. Which of the following folk dances is performed by the fisherfolk of the Mithila region in Bihar? SSC Stenographer 10/12/2024 (Afternoon) (a) Karma
   (b) Nrityakali (c) Kamala (d) Jiya

1.(c) Kamala. Folk dances of Bihar : Karma, Kajri, Jhumar, Jharni, Jat Jatin, Jhumeri, Sohar Khelwana, Natua, Nachini, Jhijiya, Dhamar jogira, Krishi Nritya.

2. Chad Laho is a dance-festival, primarily celebrated by which of the following tribes of Meghalaya? SSC Stenographer 11/12/2024 (Afternoon) (a) Khasi
   (b) Garo (c) Jaintia (d) Hojang

2.(c) Jaintia. Chad Laho dance festival is celebrated as a thanksgiving festival to God after the harvesting season. Other folk dances of Meghalaya and their Tribes: Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem (Khasis tribe), Beh-dien-khlam (Jaintias), Wangala (Garos), Chad Sukra (Jaintia).

3. Which of the following dances of Goa is performed to celebrate the victory of the Maratha warriors over the Portuguese ? SSC MTS 01/10/2024 (1st Shift) (a) Ghodemodni (b) Zemmado (c) Morulem
   (d) Goff

3.(a) Ghodemodni (Horse dance) celebrated in Thane, Sattari, and nearby villages, is a traditional event featuring warriors on decorated horses showing their skills in riding and martial arts. Other traditional dances of Goa include Monilem, Fugdi, Dhalo, Talgadi, Tonyamel, Bhandap, Zagor, Corredinho (Portuguese), Dhangar dance, and Veerbhadra.

4. Which of the following war dances is performed in Ngada festival and is performed by the tribes of Nagaland? SSC MTS 8/10/2024 (3rd Shift) (a) Jawara
   (b) Dalkhai (c) Rengma (d) Garadi

4.(c) Rengma. Other popular dances of Nagaland include Modse, Aaluyattu. Jawara (Madhya Pradesh), Dalkhai (Odisha), Garadi (Puducherry).

5. In which of the following classical dance forms are the actors’ faces
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   painted to symbolise the type of character they are playing? SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (2nd Shift) (a) Bharatanatyam
   (b) Odissi (c) Kathakali (d) Kathak

5.(c) Kathakali, which originated in 17th-century Travancore (Kerala), draws its foundation from Sage Bharata's Natya Shastra. Its characters are distinguished by makeup: Pacha (noble gods), Katti (anti-heroes), Thadi (bearded roles), Kari (evil), and Minukku (virtuous women /sages). Key instruments include Chenda, Maddalam, Chengila, and Elaththalam, with songs called Attakkatha.

6. _ dance is embedded in the stories from the epics Mahabharata, Ramayana and Puranas. SSC MTS 22/10/2024 (3rd Shift) (a) Kathakali
   (b) Kuchipudi (c) Sattriya (d) Odissi

6.(a) Kathakali literally means "story play." It is a classical dance form from Kerala, known for its heavy and elaborate makeup, intricate costumes, and dramatic expressions.

7. Which of the following Indian tribal dances is prevalent in the Araku Valley near Visakhapatnam? SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (1st Shift) (a) Dhimsa
   (b) Bagurumba (c) Jhumur (d) Bardo Chham

7.(a) Dhimsa. Dances of Andhra Pradesh: Buttabommalu, Dappu Dance, Kolatam, Lambada, Veeranatyam, Koya Nrityam. Bagurumba is a folk dance of Assam's Bodo tribe. Bardo Chham is from Arunachal Pradesh, while Jhumur is performed by Assam's tea tribes.

8. Which Indian classical dance form has composition in Meitei language? SSC MTS 23/10/2024 (3rd Shift) (a) Sattriya
   (b) Chhau (c) Manipuri (d) Bharatanatyam

8.(c) Manipuri, the classical dance of Manipur, combines Pre-Vaishnavite and Vaishnavite traditions. It includes Sankirtana, Rasalila, and the lively Pung drum dance.

9. Which of the following dances is performed in Goa during the festival Ganesh Chaturthi? SSC MTS 28/10/2024 (3rd Shift) (a) Tarangmel (b) Dhalo (c) Fugdi
   (d) Dhangar

9.(c) Fugdi. It is performed by women during festivals. Goa's folk
dances include Tarangmel, performed during Dussehra and Holi, and Dhalo, performed by women during the Pausha moon festival by communities like Kunbis and Gaudis. The Dhangar community performs the Dhangar dance during their annual fair and Navratri.

10. Which of the following dance forms emotes a play through dancing in which the song is customarily in Manipravala language ? SSC MTS 14/11/2024 (2nd Shift) (a) Kathak
    (b) Mohiniattam (c) Sattriya (d) Kuchipudi

10.(b) Mohiniattam, a classical dance from Kerala, features graceful movements and expressions to narrate Hindu mythological stories, with songs in Manipravalam blending Sanskrit and Malayalam.

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14. Matki dance is the famous folk
    dance associated with which of the
    following states?
    SSC CGL 17/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
    (a) Punjab
    (b) Gujarat
    (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Maharashtra

14.(c) Madhya Pradesh. The "Matki
Dance," performed using a small pitcher,
is particularly popular in the Malwa
region of Madhya Pradesh. Other
traditional dances of Madhya Pradesh
include Jawara, Grida, Chaitra, Kaksar,
Karma, Maanch, Tertali, Pardhoni, and
Kanara.

15. Padayani’, a local dance form
    primarily performed in to please
    Goddess Bhadrakali.
    SSC CGL 18/09/2024 (2nd Shift)
    (a) Assam
    (b) Kerala
    (c) Odisha
    (d) West Bengal

15.(b) Kerala. Padayani literally
means “row of warriors” is a dance. It is
regarded as a remnant of the Dravidian
forms of worship that existed before the
advent of Brahmanism. The percussion
instruments used are padayani thappu,
chenda, para and kumbham. Other
dances of Kerala : Mudiyettu,
Thiruvathirakali, Kolkali, Oppana,
Kummattikali, Chavittu Natakam.

16. In which of the following states of
    India is Hojagiri dance predominantly
    performed ?
    SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (1st Shift)
    (a) Tripura
    (b) Kerala
    (c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Maharashtra

16.(a) Tripura. The Hojagiri dance is
performed during the Hojagiri Festival or
Laxmi Puja, which occurs on the full
moon night following Durga Puja,
typically a few days after Dussehra.

17. In which of the following states is
    the Chu-Faat dance performed?
    SSC CGL 23/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
    (a) Haryana
    (b) Uttarakhand
    (c) West Bengal (d) Sikkim

17.(d) Sikkim. Chu-Faat, meaning
"Snowy Range" (Chu) and "Worship"
(Faat), is a folk dance of Sikkim
performed in honor of Mount
Khangchendzonga. Other folk dances of
Sikkim - Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the
Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Khukuri
Naach.

18. ‘Kuki dance’ is a folk dance of India
    that is predominantly performed in _.
    SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (1st Shift)
    (a) Nagaland
    (b) Karnataka
    (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Rajasthan
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19. Yakshagan is a folk dance of which
    of the following states?
    SSC CGL 26/09/2024 (3rd Shift)
    (a) Odisha
    (b) West Bengal
    (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Karnataka

19.(d) Karnataka. Yakshagana is a
traditional folk dance form popular in
Coastal districts. Some well-known folk
dances of Karnataka include Dollu
Kunitha, Hulivesha, Kamsale, Puja
Kunitha, Suggi Kunitha, Veeragase, and
Karaga.

20. Langvir Nritya is a folk dance from
    the state of
    SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (1st shift)
    (a) Gujarat
    (b) Uttar Pradesh
    (c) Uttarakhand (d) Haryana

20.(c) Uttarakhand. Langvir Nritya is
a dance form practiced by only men. The
dancers use a long bamboo pole. Folk
dances of Uttarakhand: Jhora, Chholia,
Barada Nati, Pandav Nritya, Chancheri,
Chhapeli, Thali, Rasu Nritya, Jaguars.

21. Which of the following dances
    developed in the monasteries of Assam?
    SSC CHSL 01/07/2024 (2nd shift)
    (a) Bharatanatyam
    (b) Kathak
    (c) Sattriya
    (d) Kuchipudi

21.(c) Sattriya originated in the
Sattra (monastery) as part of the
neo-Vaishnavite movement started by
Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century.
He promoted “ek sharan naam dharma”
(devotional chanting of one God’s name).
In 2000, the Sangeet Natak Akademi
recognized Sattriya as a classical dance.

22. 'Chhau' is a popular dance of which
    of the following state ?
    SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (2nd shift)
    (a) Gujarat
    (b) Haryana
    (c) Jharkhand (d) Kerala

22.(c) Jharkhand. Chhau dance has
martial and folk traditions. It is found in
three styles named after the location
where they are performed, i.e., the Purulia
Chhau of West Bengal, the Seraikella
Chhau of Jharkhand and the Mayurbhanj
Chhau of Odisha. The Cultural Ministry of
India has included Chhau in the list of
classical dances making a total of 9
classical dance forms.

23. Gugga is the famous ritualistic
    dance of , which is performed in

18.(a) Nagaland. Kuki dance is
performed by the Kuki tribe in India.
Major folk dances : Nagaland - Modse,
Agurshikukula,
Butterfly Dance,
Aaluyattu, War Dance and Zeliang Dance.
the procession taken out in memory of
Gugga Pir.
SSC CHSL 02/07/2024 (3rd shift)
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Jammu & Kashmir
(c) Haryana
(d) Puducherry

24. ‘Chang dance’ is popular in the
    state of:
    SSC CHSL 03/07/2024 (4th shift)
    (a) Goa (b) Bihar (c) Rajasthan (d) Tripura

24.(c) Rajasthan. The Chang dance,
also known as Dhamal or Dhuff dance, is
performed during the Hindu festival of
Holi to celebrate the triumph of good
over evil. It is popularly referred to as the
Holi dance due to its association with the
festival.

25. Giddha dance is a folk dance of
    which of the following states ?
    SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (1st shift)
    (a) Manipur
    (b) Punjab
    (c) Nagaland (d) Odisha

25.(b) Punjab. Gidda is performed by
women during social gatherings. Other
folk dances of Punjab : Bhangra, Daff,
Luddi, Jaago, Dhamal.

26.
Which classical dance was
introduced by the great Vaishnava saint
and reformer of Assam?
SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (2nd shift)
(a) Kathak
(b) Kuchipudi
(c) Sattriya
(d) Odissi

26.(c) Sattriya. The Sattriya dance
form was introduced in the 15th century
A.D by Mahapurusha Sankaradeva. It
became popular as a part of the
Vaishnava Bhakti Movement in Sattra
(Hindu monasteries).

27. Jagoi and Cholom are two
    divisions in the Indian classical dance
    form of .
    SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift)
    (a) Kathak
    (b) Bharatanatyam
    (c) Manipuri
    (d) Kathakali

27.(c) Manipuri. Jagoi refers to the
gentle and graceful movements, often
depicting devotion and love. Cholom
refers to the fast-paced and energetic
movements, often depicting heroic and
martial themes. Other dances and their
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division: Kathakali (Kerala) - Satvika,
rajasika and tamasika. Bharatanatyam
(Tamil Nadu) - Nritta, Nritya and Natya.

28. The Chau dancers of ___
    organise a festival named Chau-Jhumur
    Utsav, where an open stage is designed
    for the performance by Chau groups.
    SSC CHSL 04/07/2024 (3rd shift)
    (a) Jharkhand
    (b) West Bengal
    (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Chhattisgarh

28.(b) West Bengal.
Chhau is performed in three styles
across eastern India: Purulia Chhau -
West Bengal. Seraikela Chhau -
Jharkhand. Mayurbhanj Chhau - Odisha.

29. Which of the following states/UTs
    is Rauf a folk dance?
    SSC CHSL 05/07/2024 (3rd shift)
    (a) Karnataka
    (b) Kerala
    (c) Lakshadweep
    (d) Jammu and Kashmir

29.(d) Jammu and Kashmir. Rauf is a
popular dance form performed by
women during weddings and other
celebrations.

30. Bhavai is a dance form that
    belongs to which of the following states?
    SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (1st shift)
    (a) Bihar
    (b) Odisha
    (c) Rajasthan (d) Madhya Pradesh

30.(c) Rajasthan.
Bhavai is performed by both men and
women belonging to Kalbelia, Jat,
Meena, Bhil, or Kumhar tribal
communities. The performers balance
eight to nine brass pitchers or earthen
pots on their heads as they dance. Other
famous dances of Rajasthan: Ghoomar,
Kathputli, Fire Dance, Bhopa, Chang,
Teratali, Gair, and Kachchhighori.

31. What is known to be ‘ekaharya’,
    where one dancer takes on many roles in
    a single performance ?
    SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (3rd shift)
    (a) Bharatanatyam
    (b) Kathak
    (c) Kuchipudi
    (d) Kathakali

31.(a) Bharatanatyam: Features -
The dance involves transitional
movements of the leg, hip and arm.
Expressive eye movements and hand
gestures are used to convey emotions. It
encompasses Bhav, Rag, Ras and Taal.
The person who conducts the dance
recitation is the Nattuvanar.

32. Which of the following dances is
    listed in the UNESCO List of Intangible
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    SSC CHSL 08/07/2024 (4th shift)
    (a) Garba
    (b) Kalbelia
    (c) Ghumar
    (d) Matki

32.(b) Kalbelia : It has other names
like 'Sapera Dance' or 'Snake Charmer
Dance'. This dance is particularly
performed by a Rajasthani tribe called
'Kalbelia'.

33. The Bhotia dance form is a
    folk-dance from which of the following
    Indian states?
    SSC CHSL 09/07/2024 (2nd shift)
    (a) Odisha
    (b) Goa
    (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Uttarakhand

33.(d) Uttarakhand. The Bhotia
dance performed by the Bhotia tribe of
Uttarakhand. Other folk dances:
Uttarakhand - Jhora, Chholia, Langvir
Nritya, Barada Nati, Pandav Nritya,
Chancheri, Chhapeli.

34. With reference to Saila dance
    consider the following statements and
    select the correct option.
    a) A group comprising of male
    performers.
    b) The dance is performed with bamboo
    sticks.
    c) It is performed after the cutting of
    crops.
    SSC CHSL 11/07/2024 (4th shift)
    (a) a, b, c
    (b) Both b and c
    (c) Both a and c (d) Both a and b

34.(a)
a, b, c. Saila dance
(Chattisgarh): This dance is performed
only by boys after the harvest season in
the Hindu month of Aghan (November
-December). Other folk dances of
Chattisgarh: Sua, Pandavani, Karma,
Panthi, Jhirliti.

35. Which of the following dances is
    NOT a part of the Odia culture?
    SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift)
    (a) Paika
    (b) Gotipua
    (c) Kathakali
    (d) Dalkhai

35.(c) Kathakali, a "story play" from
Kerala, features vibrant costumes and
makeup of male dancers. Paika Dance
welcomes esteemed guests or
accompanies religious processions.
Gotipua, from Odisha, praises Lord
Krishna and Jagannath, while Dalkhai is
a popular folk dance of western Odisha.

36. What are the two main parts
    corresponding to Lasya and Tandava
    elements in Manipuri dance?
    SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (1st shift)
    (a) Bhangi and Stri (b) Varnam and Paran
    (c) Vira and Toda (d) Jagoi and Cholom

36.(d) Jagoi and Cholom. Manipuri is
an ancient classical dance form from
Manipur. It has two main styles : Jagoi,
which is gentle, and Cholom, which is
vigorous, reflecting the lasya and
tandava elements described in Sanskrit
literature.

37. How many types of makeup
    (vesham) are used for the performers of
    Kathakali dance?
    SSC CPO 27/06/2024 (3rd shift)
    (a) 9 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 11

37.(c) 5. The five major Veshams in
Kathakali (Kerala), are Kathi (Knife),
Pacha (Green), Thaadi (Beard), Minukku
(Radiant), and Kari (Black). The Pacha
Veshams represent noble and divine
characters. Kathi represents characters
that are arrogant and evil, although they
possess a vein of gallantry.

38. Indian Classical Dance is an
    umbrella under which various performing
    arts whose theory and practice can be
    traced to the Sanskrit text, Natya-Shastra,
    the foundational treatise by:
    SSC CPO 28/06/2024 (3rd shift)
    (a) Panini
    (b) Bhasa
    (c) Patanjali
    (d) Bharata Muni

38.(d) Bharata Muni. He was an
ancient Indian dramatist and
musicologist. Natya-Shastra is also
known as the fifth veda. Author and
book: Panini - Ashtadhyayi (Sanskrit
treatise on grammar). Bhasa -
Svapnavasavadutta (The dream of
Vasavadatta). Patanjali - Mahabhasaya
(Sanskrit grammar).

39. Which of the following classical
    dance forms is usually concluded with
    Tarangam ?
    SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (1st shift)
    (a) Kuchipudi
    (b) Odissi
    (c) Sattriya
    (d) Kathakali

39.(a) Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh).
In this, the dancer usually stands on a
brass plate locking the feet in position,
shakatavadanam paada, and moves the
plate rhythmically with great dexterity.
The instruments used in Kuchipudi
involve veena, flute, tambura, cymbals,
and mridangam.

40. Select the correct alternative on
    the basis of the statements given about
    ‘Rasa’.
    Statement I :
    It is the aesthetic
    experience that one derives while
    enjoying an artistic presentation.
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    Statement II : It deals with the creation of
    human sentiments in the spectator or the
    aesthete.
    SSC CPO 29/06/2024 (2nd shift)
    (a) Only Statement I is true.
    (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
    true
    (c) Only Statement II is true.
    (d) Neither Statement I nor Statement II
    is true.

40.(b) Both Statement I and
Statement II are true. Rasa relates to
human senses and evokes emotions in
the mind through Natya (drama).
However, the concept extends beyond
Natya to encompass dance, music,
cinema, and literature. Rasa signifies
aesthetic pleasure or the joy experienced
during a skillful performance, enhanced
by exquisite poetry, music, and action.

41. Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Shabdam,
    Varnam and Tillana are regular patterns
    of which of the following classical dance
    forms of India?
    Matriculation Level 20/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
    (a) Sattriya
    (b) Bharatanatyam
    (c) Manipuri
    (d) Kathak

41.(b) Bharatanatyam, a classical
dance form originating from Tamil Nadu,
follows a structured pattern - Alarippu:
Invocation, introducing the dancer and
setting the tone. Jatiswaram: Pure
dance, showcasing rhythmic patterns.
Shabdam: Combination of music and
dance, with emphasis on expression.
Varnam: Central piece, highlighting the
dancer's skill and technique. Tillana:
Concluding piece, characterized by rapid
movements.

42. 'Lai Haraoba' is the earliest form of
    dance of which of the following classical
    dance forms of India?
    Matriculation Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
    (a) Kuchipudi (b) Manipuri
    (c) Kathakali
    (d) Mohiniattam

42.(b) Manipuri (Manipur) classical
dance is associated with rituals and
traditional festivals; there are legendary
references to the dances of Shiva and
Parvati. The male dancers play the Pung
and Kartal while dancing. It is an
important festival of the Meitai tribe.

43. Archaeological evidence of which
    of the following dance forms dating back
    to the 2nd
    century BC was found in the
    caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri ?
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    (a) Kathak
    (b) Kuchipudi
    (c) Manipuri
    (d) Odissi
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43.(d) Odissi (Odisha). The two main
body postures in this dance form include
the Chowk and Tribhanga. Tribhanga
(the body is deflected at the neck, torso
and the knees) and Chowk (a position
imitating a square).

44. From which of the following epics
    did the Garadi folk dance of Puducherry
    originate ?
    Matriculation Level 25/06/2024 (Shift - 1)
    (a) Ramayana
    (b) Panchatantra
    (c) Mahabharata (d) Hitopadesha

44.(a) Ramayana. Garadi dance is
mainly performed at the time of the car
festival of Lord Vishnu. Indian States and
folk Dances: Kerala - Chavittukali, Kolkali
or Kolkkali (also popular in Lakshadweep
Islands), Kummattikkali. Goa -
Dashavatara, Dekhni, Dhalo, Dhangar,
Fugdi, Ghodemodni. Karnataka - Dollu
Kunitha, Bayalata, Kamsale, Veeragase.
Maharashtra - Dhangari Gaja, Lavani,
Povada, and Koli dance.

45. Cheraw dance belongs to which of
    the following states?
    Higher Secondary 26/06/2024 (Shift - 2)
    (a) Nagaland
    (b) Gujarat
    (c) Mizoram (d) Uttarakhand

45.(c) Mizoram. Cheraw, also known
as the Bamboo dance, is one of the
oldest traditional dances. Other
traditional dances of Mizoram include
Khuallam, Sarlamkai, Chheihlam, and
Mizo.

46. Bharatanatyam of Tamil Nadu has
    grown out of the art of dancers
    dedicated to temples, and was earlier
    known:
    Graduate Level 21/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
    (a) Sadir (b) Jagoi (c) Cholom (d) Gat

46.(a) Sadir (or Dasi Attam). The
dance of Bharatanatyam belongs to the
Carnatic system of southern India. Jagoi
and Cholom are the two main divisions in
Manipur’s dance. The term gat refers to a
stylized way of walking that is used to
express scenes from daily life. It is also a
type of rhythmic footwork that is usually
performed at the end of a rendition.

47.
Select the INCORRECT
combination of folk dance and its
respective state.
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(a) Dhangari Gaja - Maharashtra
(b) Dandiya Raas- Gujarat
(c) Dollu Kunitha - Karnataka
(d) Paika - Kerala

47.(d) Paika - Kerala. The Paika
Nritya is performed by the Munda tribe in
the Mayurbhanj region of Jharkhand,
where it stands out as a folk dance
rooted in martial arts. This dance plays a
significant role in weddings, Dussehra,
and various other festivities. Other
Dances of Jharkhand: Hunta, Barao,
Karam, Lahasuya, Groha Naach,
Seraikella Chhau.

48. In which of the following dance
    forms is Mati-Akhora used as the basic
    exercise pattern that facilitates various
    dance poses?
    Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 3)
    (a) Sattriya
    (b) Manipuri
    (c) Kuchipudi (d) Kathakali

48.(a) Sattriya is a classical dance of
Assam. Mati-Akhora is a basic exercise
pattern that facilitates various dance
poses. Poses include body bending, body
movements, foot movements, jumps,
hand, head and neck movements and eye
movements.

49. Jaita is the main dance form of
    which state?
    Graduate Level 26/06/2024 (Shift - 4)
    (a) Karnataka
    (b) Rajasthan
    (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Uttar Pradesh

49.(d) Uttar Pradesh. Jaita is a
traditional folk dance performed by the
Jat community, especially in the
Bundelkhand region, during weddings
and festivals. Other folk dances of Uttar
Pradesh include: Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri.

50. When was Bharatanatyam banned
    by the British colonial government ?
    SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon)
    (a) 1885 (b) 1910 (c) 1897 (d) 1927

50.(b) 1910. Bharatanatyam (Tamil
Nadu): It traces its origins back to the
Natyashastra, an ancient treatise on
theatre written by the mythic priest
Bharata. Features :- It encompasses
Bhav, Rag, Ras and Taal. It consists of six
portions:
Alarippu
(Invocation),
Jathiswaram (Nritta part), Shabdam
(Short compositions with word), Varnam
(a story, that includes both Nritta and
Nritya), Padam (Religious prayer, Bhajan,
Keerthanam) and Tillana (Origin in the
Tarana of Hindustani Music).

51. What is a one act play of Sattriya
    called?
    SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
    (a) Ekam Nat (b) Vishesham Nat
    (c) Anant Nat (d) Ankiya Nat

51.(d) Ankiya Nat: It is a form of
Sattriya that involves musical drama or
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play. It was initially written in Brajavali, an
Assamese-Maithili hybrid language. It's
also known as 'Bhaona,' and it tells
stories about Lord Krishna.

52. Bhutia dance is performed in which
    of the following states?
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    (a) Nagaland
    (b) Odisha
    (c) West Bengal (d) Sikkim

52.(d) Sikkim. Other dances: Sikkim -
Singhi Chham, Tamang Selo, Sherpa
Dance, Ghantu, Gayley-Yang Dance,
Sangey Chham Dance and Chu Faat.

53. Which of the following dances is
    based on Rasleela themes of Radha and
    Krishna?
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    (a) Mohiniyattam (b) Kathak
    (c) Sattriya dance (d) Manipuri dance

53.(d) Manipuri dance. The themes
used in Manipuri dance forms: Mostly
influenced by Hindu Vaishnavism
themes. It also includes themes related
to Shaivism and Shaktism and regional
deities. Tandav Manipuri depicts themes
of Shiv, Shakti or Krishna as warrior.

54.
In 2010, considering its
outstanding value and vulnerability,
UNESCO recognised 'Mudiyettu', an age -
old ritual-drama of as an
'intangible cultural heritage of humanity'.
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(a) Kerala
(b) Telangana
(c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu

54.(a) Kerala. Mudiyettu - A ritual
dance drama based on the mythological
tale of a battle between the Goddess Kali
and the demon Darika.

55. Thullal dance originated in which
    of the following states ?
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    (a) Kerala
    (b) Uttarakhand
    (c) Manipur
    (d) Gujrat

55.(a) Kerala. There are three
versions of this art form Seethankan
Thullal, Parayan Thullal and Ottan Thullal.
Other dances : Kerala - Theyyam,
Thirvathirakali, Kolkali. Uttarakhand -
Choliya, Pandav Nritya, Bhotia Dance,
Jhora Dance.

56. Maimata is a popular folk dance of
    which of the following states ?
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    (a) Punjab
    (b) Tripura
    (c) Haryana
    (d) Uttarakhand

56.(b) Tripura. Mamita dance is a
traditional dance associated with the
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Kaloi community of Tripura and is
performed during the harvest festival.
Other folk dances of Tripura: Garia,
Lebang Boomani, Hozagiri, Bizu, Hai-Hak,
Cheraw, Jhum.

57. With which of the following dance
    forms is Thumri music associated?
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    (a) Kathak
    (b) Kathakali
    (c) Bharatanatyam (d) Sattriya

57.(a) Kathak: It is a classical dance
form of Uttar Pradesh. Thumri: It is a
common genre of semi-classical Indian
music originating in the eastern part of
Uttar Pradesh. Kathakali (Kerala): It is a
combination of 5 forms of fine art which
are Literature (Sahithyam), Music
(Sangeetham), Painting (Chithram),
Acting (Natyam) and Dance (Nritham).
.

58. The masculine aspect of the
    Manipuri classical dance is known as:
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    (a) Choloms (b) Pareng (c) Maiba (d) Ras

58.(a) Choloms. The Kirtan form of
congregational singing accompanies the
dance which is known as Sankirtana in
Manipur. The male dancers play the Pung
and Kartal while dancing. The masculine
aspect of dance - the Choloms are a part
of the Sankirtana tradition.

59. Which of the dance was
    immediately preceded by a practice
    session called sevakali and undertaken
    in the precincts of a temple ?
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    (a) Kathakali
    (b) Kathak
    (c) Odissi
    (d) Kuchipudi

59.(a) Kathakali (dance of Kerala).
Its roots are in ancient ‘Kutiyattam’
(Classical Sanskrit Dance Drama) and
‘Krishnattam’ (Dance-Drama depicting
Stories of Hindu God Krishna).

60. Which of the abhinayas deals with
    the use of costumes, jewellery, facial
    make - up etc?
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    (a) Vachika Abhinaya (b) Aharya Abhinaya
    (c) Sattvika Abhinaya (d) Angika Abhinaya

60.(b) Aharya Abhinaya involves
dancers wearing costumes like dhoti,
choli, and davani, paired with traditional
jewelry such as "tal saman" and
sun-moon diadems. Vachika Abhinaya
focuses on speech through poems and
dramas, while Saatwikam Abhinaya
emphasizes the expression of sattvika
emotions by skilled performers. Aangika
Abhinaya uses body movements as the
primary means of expression.

61. The cultural heritage of Siddhis
    from _ dates back to almost 300
    years and their Siddhi Dhamal dance is
    an exquisite art form.
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    (a) Uttar Pradesh
    (b) Gujarat
    (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Rajasthan

61.(b) Gujarat. Siddhis - They are
descendants of East African people who
came to India as slaves during the 14th
and 17th century AD. Dhamal is one such
dance form that reflects the Siddis’
passion for hunting. In the old days, also
known as Mashira Nritya, this dance was
performed by Siddis after returning from
a successful hunting expedition.

62. Which dance form is associated
    with Natwari Dance ?
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    (a) Kathak (b) Kuchipudi
    (c) Odissi (d) Kathakali

62.(a) Kathak is famous for its
spectacular footwork, amazing spins,
Nazakat and Padhant. Natwari Nritya is
also known as the dance of Krishna.

63. Dandari (Dancing) troupes perform
    during the festival of Diwali for
    a fortnight with participation from Kolam
    and Raj Gond tribes.
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    (a) Chhau
    (b) Baiga Pardhoni
    (c) Ghusadi
    (d) Rout Nacha

63.(c) Ghusadi (in the Adilabad
district of Telangana). Baiga Pardhoni
(Madhya Pradesh) dance is performed by
the Baiga tribals. Raut Nacha
(Chhattisgarh) is mainly performed by
Yaduvanshis.

64. Gaur Maria, a dance form from
    _ state, is a famous art form of
    joy and invocation. It is a group dance
    and both men and women participate
    enthusiastically in this dance.
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    (a) Maharashtra (b) Rajasthan
    (c) Gujarat
    (d) Chhattisgarh

64.(d) Chhattisgarh. Gaur Maria
Dance: It is performed on the occasion of
marriage by the Gaur Madiya of
Abujhmad plateau of Bastar in
Chhattisgarh and is called Gaur after the
bison. Other dances of Chattisgarh:
Pandavani, Raut Nacha, Panthi and
Soowa.

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    (a) Mizoram (b) Tripura
    (c) Assam
    (d) Meghalaya

65.(b) Tripura. Folk dance of Tripura
and its related Community : Hozagiri
dance - Reang community. Garia, Jhum,
Maimita, Masak Sumani and Lebang
Boomani - Tripuri community. Mamita' is
a popular dance of the Kaloi community
of Tripura.

66. Mahari Dance and Gotipua Dance
    belong to which of the following states ?
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    (a) Odisha
    (b) Haryana
    (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Bihar

66.(a) Odisha. Mahari Dance - A
ritualistic dance form from the eastern
Indian state of Odisha that used to be
performed at the temple of Lord
Jagannatha at Puri by devadasi dancers
called Maharis. Gotipua Dance -
Performed in Orissa for centuries by
young boys, who dress as women to
praise Jagannath and Krishna.

67. The Songi Mukhawate dance of
    celebrates the victory of truth
    over falsehood. The name of the dance is
    derived from the two lion masks worn by
    two dancers who represent Narasimha,
    an aspect of Lord Vishnu.
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    (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Jharkhand
    (c) Maharashtra
    (d) Gujarat

67.(c) Maharashtra. It is customarily
performed as an integral part of the
worship of Devi (mother goddess) on the
full moon night of the lunar month of
Chaitra (March/April).

68. Rikham pada dance belongs to
    which of the following states ?
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    (a) Meghalaya (b) Assam
    (c) Mizoram (d) Arunachal Pradesh

68.(d) Arunachal Pradesh.
Rikham Pada Dance : Performed by the
women of the Nishi tribe only to express
their love for their husbands and to offer
their reverence to the gods. Other dances
of Arunachal Pradesh : Bhuiya dance,
Chalo dance, Wancho dance, Pasi
Kongki, Ponung dance and Popir dance.

69. Which form of Indian dance is said
    to be 'soft and suitable for female
    presentation' ?
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    (a) Nritta
    (b) Taandava
    (c) Laasya
    (d) Nritya

69.(c) Laasya. The Indian classical
dances have two basic aspects: Tandava
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(grace, bhava and rasa). The nine rasas
are - Shringaara, Haasya, Karuna, Rudra,
Veera, Bhayaanaka, Bheebhatsya,
Adbhutha and Shaantha.

70. The Rathwas, who dwell in the
    state of___perform the Rathwa dance on
    the occasion of Holi (festival of colours).
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    (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Telangana
    (c) Maharashtra
    (d) Gujarat

70.(d) Gujarat. Rathwas - Tribe of
Gujarat dwell in Rath-Vistar, the hilly area
of the southeastern part of the state.
Rathwa dance - The dance is performed
for five days as part of Holi celebrations
and the dancers observe a fast during
this period. The male dancers are called
gherriyas while the female dancers are
called gheranis.

71. In the performance of _
    dance, on one side raasa dances are
    performed by women, whereas on the
    opposite side instrumentalist play the
    pung choloms (drums) and the karataala
    (cymbals).
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    (a) Kathakali (b) Yakshagana
    (c) Odissi
    (d) Manipuri

71.(d) Manipuri. There are two
prominent manners or Choloms in
Manipuri dance: Pung Cholom (roar of
the drums) borrows elements from the
Manipuri martial arts Thang Ta, Sarit
Sarak and Maibi Jagoi dance. Kartal
Cholom - This is a group dance, where
dancers form a circle. Women dance in
groups, called Mandilla Cholom.

72. The Lambadi dance is a folk dance
    form of the_tribe and originated in
    Andhra Pradesh.
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    (a) Sugali
    (b) Banjara
    (c) Nakkala (d) Dabba Yerukula

72.(b) Banjara - A nomadic tribe of
India. The community was denotified in
the 1950s but was listed under the
Habitual Offenders Act, 1952. Other
names of Banjara : Lambani in Karnataka
and Gwar or Gwaraiya in Rajasthan.
Language of Banjara : ‘Gorboli’ ‘Gor mati
Boli’ or ‘Brinjari’, an independent dialect.
The dialect falls in the category of
Indo-Aryan Language. Another Tribal
dance of Andhra Pradesh - ‘Dhimsa’
(Performed by the Porja tribes).

73. The Balti dance of _ is distinct
    as it has its own costume, music and
    songs in the Balti language. The dance is
    only performed on rare occasions, such
    as feasts or celebrations.
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    (a) Uttarakhand (b) Ladakh
    (c) Kashmir
    (d) Himachal Pradesh

73.(b) Ladakh. Other dances : Kathok
Chenmo, Kompa Tsum-Tsag, Koshan,
Shondol (Royal dance of Ladakh),
Takshon or Shon. Uttarakhand: Bhotiya,
Pandav Nritya, Chholiya, Jhumela, Jagar.
Kashmir: Kud, Dumhal, Rouf, Bhand
Pather, Bachha Nagma.

74. Mundari dance is associated with
    the tribal community of which Indian
    state?
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    (a) Mizoram
    (b) Karnataka
    (c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Jharkhand

74.(d) Jharkhand. Mundari dance -
Community - Munda Tribe. Time - During
Harvest Season accompanied by musical
Instrument Madal, Nagara and Bansi.
Other Tribal Dances: Santhali Dance -
Santhal (West Bengal, Jharkhand).
Bamboo Dance - Mizoram. Kalbelia
Dance - Kalbelia Community (Rajasthan).
Bhagoria Dance - Bhils (Madhya
Pradesh). Dhimsa Dance - Porja Tribe
(Andhra Pradesh).

75. Which of the following dance
    forms is performed by the Adi tribe of
    Arunachal Pradesh?
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    (a) Tapu
    (b) Karma
    (c) Sangphao (d) Kaksar

75.(a) Tapu. Indian folk and tribal
dances : Arunachal Pradesh - Buiya,
Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki Ponung,
Popir, Bardo Chham, etc. Assam - Bihu,
Bichhua, Bagurumba, Khel Gopal, Tabal
Chongli, Jhumura Hobjanai etc.
Nagaland - Chong, Nuralim, Temangnetin,
Rangma, Zeliang, etc. Mizoram - Cheraw
Dance (Bamboo dance), Khuallam,
Chailam, Zangtalam, Khanatm, etc.
Manipur - Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung
Cholom, Nupa Dance, etc. Tripura -
Hojagiri. Meghalaya - Laho, Shad Suk
Mynsiem, Nongkrem.

76. Chali, Jhumura and Nadu Bhangi
    are associated with which Indian
    classical dance form?
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    (a) Kathakali
    (b) Sattriya
    (c) Manipuri
    (d) Kuchipudi

76.(b) Sattriya (Assam): Gayan
-Bhayanar Nach, Kharmanar Nach are
also associated with Sattriya dance.
There were two dance forms prevalent in
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movement i.e Ojapali and Devadasi with
many classical elements. Two varieties
of Ojapali dances are still prevalent in
Assam i.e. Sukananni or Maroi Goa Ojah
and Vyah Goa Ojah. Sukananti Ojapali is
of Shakti cult and Vyah Goa Oja paali is
of Vaishnava cult .

77. Which of the following is a
    traditional dance form of Sri Lanka?
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    (a) Bihu
    (b) Kathak
    (c) Kandyan dance (d) Bharatanatyam

77.(c) Kandyan Dance (Developed
during the Kandyan kings' reign) - It is an
ancient dance style narrating stories
from the Indian epic Ramayana. Other
dances of Sri Lanka: PahathaRata
Netum, Sabaragamuwa.

78. The traditional singing of 'Nat' is
    associated with _Dance.
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    (a) Kathak
    (b) Manipuri
    (c) Odissi
    (d) Chhau

78.(b) Manipuri. Nat is the Manipuri
classical style of singing, Pung or the
Manipuri classical drum is the musical
instrument used. Manipuri Dance Styles -
Raas, Nata-Sankirtan, Pung Cholam
(Dancers play the pung or drum while
dancing), Dhola Cholam, Kartal Cholam,
Thang ta (martial art form).

79. The ‘Karma’ tribal dance form is
    associated with which of the following
    states?
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    (a) Chhattisgarh (b) Goa
    (c) Kerala
    (d) Karnataka

79.(a) Chhattisgarh. Karma dance is
performed during the autumnal festival
of Karma Puja. The tribal group presents
this folk dance in front of the Karam tree
that symbolizes the KaramDevta. Other
folk dances from: Chhattisgarh - Raut
Nacha, Panthi, Pandavani, Saila, Suwa,
Gendi, Cherchera.

80. Laho is the dance form of which
    state?
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    (a) Manipur
    (b) Sikkim
    (c) Meghalaya (d) Kerala

80.(c) Meghalaya. Laho Dance :
Performed during the Behdienkhlam
festival by the Jaintia tribe. Other dances
of Meghalaya : Nоngkrem, Shad Suk
Mynsiem, Wangala and Dоrsegata.

81. The folk dance of Chavittu Kali is
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    Indian states?
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    (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh
    (c) Kerala
    (d) Gujarat

81.(c) Kerala. Other folk dances :
Ottam Thulal, Kaikottikali, Tappatikali,
Kali Auttam. Andhra Pradesh - Ottam
Thedal, Kummi, Siddhi, Bhamakalpam,
Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu,
Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta
Bommalu.

82. Tevitichiyattam, Nangai Natakam
    and Dasiyattam are the forms of which
    of the following classical dances?
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    (a) Odissi dance (b) Kathakali dance
    (c) Sattriya dance (d) Mohiniyattam dance

82.(d) Mohiniyattam dance(Classical
dance form of Kerala in South India).

83. Sarhul is a famous tribal festival of
    dance in which state ?
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    (a) Assam
    (b) Sikkim
    (c) Jharkhand (d) Chhattisgarh

83.(c) Jharkhand. Sarhul - The
festival of the Oraon tribe. It is the
festival of the New Year and celebrated
in the Hindu month of Chaitra, three days
after the appearance of the new moon. It
is also a celebration of the beginning of
spring.

84. Ghurehi is the folk dance of which
    of the following Indian states?
    SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd shift)
    (a) West Bengal (b) Himachal Pradesh
    (c) Karnataka (d) Jharkhand

84.(b) Himachal Pradesh. Ghurehi
Dance - Performed by Ladies of Chamba
Region, during the annual fairs. It is a
devotional dance form, dedicated to Lord
Shiva and performed during Shivratri
festival.

85. Kamsale is the folk dance of which
    of the following Indian states ?
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    (a) Jharkhand (b) Karnataka
    (c) Kerala
    (d) Bihar

85.(b) Karnataka. Kamsale dance
(Beesu Kamsale) - A unique folk art
performed by the devotees of God
Mahadeshwara. It also refers to a brass
made musical instrument. It is a group
dance form performed by the menfolk in
villages in the Mysore, Nanjangud,
Kollegala and Bangalore areas.

86. Which of the following erstwhile
    Princely states was primarily associated
    with Kathak?
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    (a) Tripura
    (b) Avadh
    (c) Baroda
    (d) Vijaynagar

86.(b) Avadh. Kathak (Uttar Pradesh)

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  emperors. Exponents - Pandit Birju
  Maharaj, Shovna Narayan, Shambhu
  Maharaj, Lachhu Maharaj. Other dances
  of Uttar Pradesh: Charkula, Khyal,
  Raslila, Nautanki Dance, Kajri. Tripura -
  Hojagiri, Garia, Jhum, Bijhu, Sangrai,
  Lebang boomani.

87. The Pakhawaj syllables are
    primarily used to conclude which of the
    following Indian classical dances?
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    (a) Manipuri
    (b) Kathak
    (c) Odissi
    (d) Kathakali

87.(c) Odissi. The "Mangalacharan,"
a concluding prayer or benediction, is
often recited using Pakhawaj bols,
creating a powerful and symbolic ending.

88. Bharatanatyam expresses South
    Indian religious themes and spiritual
    ideas of .
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    (a) Sufism (b) Shaivism
    (c) Buddhism (d) Jainism

88.(b) Shaivism - A Hindu tradition
(which worships Shiva) that most
accepts ascetic life and emphasises
yoga. The followers of Shaivism are
called Shaivas or
Shaivites.
Bharatnatyam (Tamil Nadu) : It traces its
origins back to the Natyashastra, an
ancient treatise on theatre written by the
mythic priest Bharata.

89. Daskathia of is the tribal
    dance performed by two males depicting
    the historic and Puranic events.
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    (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Gujarat
    (c) Goa
    (d) Odisha

89.(d) Odisha. Daskathia (Folk
theatre form, associated with the
worship of Lord Shiva). Some Folk
theatre form:- Bhavai (Rajasthan),
Garodas (Gujarat), Jatra (Odisha),
Kariyila (Himachal Pradesh), Maach
(Madhya Pradesh), Swang (Haryana),
Ojapali (Assam), Powada (Maharashtra),
Tamasha (Maharashtra), Bhand Pather
(Jammu and Kashmir), Bhaona (Assam),
Dashavatar (Konkan area), Naqal
(Punjab).

90. Which of the following dances is
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    Jharkhand?
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    (a) Jhika Dasain (b) Kolkali
    (c) Ghumar
    (d) Koli

90.(a) Jhika Dashain. It is performed
a few days before Dussehra. Folk dance -
Jharkhand : Alkap, Karma, Agni, Jhumar,
Paika, Phagua, Birhor.

91. Changai dance is associated with
    which Indian state?
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    (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Maharashtra
    (c) Nagaland
    (d) Jharkhand

91.(c) Nagaland. Changai Dance:
Performed by the Chang tribe during the
Naknyulum festival, which lasts for three
days. Folk Dances of Nagaland:
Aaluyattu (Konyak tribe), Agurshikukula
(war dance), Butterfly Dance (Zeliang
tribe), Khamba Lim, Kuki Dance,
Leshalaptu, Mayur Dance (Animal
dance). Modse (Ao tribe), Monyu Asho,
Sadal Kekai (Kuki tribe), Seecha & Kukui
Kucho (Angami tribe), Rengma.

92. Thabal Chongba is a folk dance of
    which Indian state ?
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    (a) Goa
    (b) Mizoram
    (c) Manipur (d) West Bengal

92.(c) Manipur. Folk dances :
Manipur - Rasa lila, Gaura Lila, Pung
Cholom. Goa - Ghode Modni, Dhangar
Dance, Goff Talgadi, Shigmo and Mussel
khel.

93. The Raigarh Gharana is associated
    with which of the following dance forms?
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    (a) Odissi
    (b) Kathakali
    (c) Kathak
    (d) Manipuri

93.(c) Kathak: Raigarh Gharana -
Developed under the patronage of Raja
Chakradhar Singh.

94. 'Kalasam' is a dance sequence in
    which of the following classical dances
    of India ?
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    (a) Kathak
    (b) Kathakali
    (c) Bharatanatyam (d) Manipuri

94.(b) Kathakali (Kerala). The text of
Kathakali songs known as Attakkatha.
Major instruments used in Kathakali
music - Chenda, Maddalam, Chengila and
Elathalam.

95. 'Vazhuvoor ' is one of the styles in
    which Indian classical dance forms?
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    (a) Kathak (b) Bharatanatyam
    (c) Kathakali (d) Mohiniyattam

95.(b) Bharatanatyam. Other dance
forms of Bharatanatyam: Melattur and
Pandanallur. Kuchipudi - Pure dance
(Nritta) and Expressive dance (Nritya),
Storytelling through dance (Natya).

96. Kathak is found in three distinct
    forms, called 'gharanas', named after the
    cities where the Kathak dance tradition
    evolved. Name those three cities.
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    (a) Jaipur, Benaras, Lucknow
    (b) Prayagraj, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat
    (c) Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Jaipur
    (d) Banaras, Ayodhya, Lucknow

96.(a) Jaipur, Benaras, Lucknow.
Lucknow Gharana (Founded by Ishwari
Prasad). Jaipur Gharana (founded by
Bhanu Ji Maharaj). Banaras Gharana
(Founded by Janakiprasad).

97. The 'Joenpa Legso' is a welcome
    dance of___.
    SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)
    (a) Afghanistan (b) Bhutan
    (c) Sri Lanka (d) Bangladesh

97.(b) Bhutan. Other Dances of
Bhutan - Drametse NgaCham Dance, Pa
Cham Dance, Zhungdra Dance, Boedra
Dance. Dance forms of other countries :
Afghanistan - Atan, Ishala and Natsa. Sri
Lanka - Kandyan dance.

98. The "Nalacharitham" play is
    associated with which Indian dance
    form?
    SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)
    (a) Kathak
    (b) Kathakali
    (c) Sattriya
    (d) Odissi

98.(b) Kathakali (Kerala). The story
Nalacharitham is written by "Unnai
Warrier". It is the romantic story of
unlimited love between Nala and
Damayanthi. There are 24 Basic Mudras
(hand gestures) and a total of 470
different symbols used in this dance.

99. Moksha is an item of which of the
    following classical dance forms of India?
    Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
    (a) Odissi
    (b) Sattriya
    (c) Bharatanatyam
    (d) Kathak

99.(a) Odissi. A classical Odissi
performance consists of five different
types of items: "Mangalacharan", a praise
to a particular Divinity, to the stage and to
the audience; "Sthayee" or "Batu" that
introduces the techniques of Odissi
Dance; "Pallavi" that creates a particular
sentiment through abstract forms;
"Abhinaya" that enacts a traditional story
about the deeds of a specific God/
Goddess; "Mokshya" that transcends all
the participants to a higher spiritual level.

100. Which of the following traditional
     dances is mainly performed during
     Navratri ?
     Higher Secondary 28/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
     (a) Ras leela (b) Nati (c) Dumhal (d) Garba

100.(d) Garba (Gujarat). Other
Navratri dances: Dandiya (Rajasthan and
Gujarat). Gujarat :- Siddi Dhamal (hunting
dance), Padhar Dance (rituals dance).
Rajasthan : Ghoomar (weddings and
Festivals dance), Kalbeliya Dance, Chari
Dance. Nati (Himachal Pradesh), Dumhal
(Jammu and Kashmir).

101. Which of the following classical
     dance forms is related to the worship of
     Lord Jagannath?
     Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
     (a) Odissi
     (b) Kathak
     (c) Sattriya
     (d) Bharatanatyam

101.(a) Odissi. Kathak : North Indian
dance. Worship of Hindu god Krishna (or
Shiva or Devi in some cases). Sattriya :
Assam. Worship of Lord : Shiva Nataraja.
Bharatanatyam (Oldest classical dance) :
Tamil Nadu. Worship : Lord Shiva.

102. Which of the following classical
     dance forms begins with a drum playing
     performance called 'Kelikottu'?
     Matric Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
     (a) Bharatanatyam (b) Odissi
     (c) Kuchipudi
     (d) Kathakali

102.(d) Kathakali (Kerala, classical
dance). The instruments used are -
Chenda (Cylindrical drum), Madhalam (a
long cylindrical drum), Chengila,
Ilathalam (Resembles miniature pair of
cymbals), Idakka (drum) and Sankhu
(conch). Kathakali music follows the
traditional Sopana sangeet of Kerala.