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1. Bharatanatyam expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas of _____.
A. Sufism
B. Shaivism
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION : Bharatanatyam is the best-known of all South Indian classical dance forms, originating from the state of Tamil Nadu and dating back to at least 1000 BC. Originally a temple dance, it is thought to have been inspired by sculptures in the temple of Chidambaram, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
2. Which of the following dances is performed by the Santhal tribe of Jharkhand?
A. Jhika Dasian
B. Kolkali
C. Ghumar
D. Koli
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION: Jhika Dasain is an Indian folk dance from Jharkhand. The Jhika Dasain is a form of worshiping dance practiced by the Santal tribe, to train young men of the community, the art of acquiring spiritual powers and dispelling the influence of evil spirits.
3. “Alarippu” is a dance piecefrom which of the following classical dances of India?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Kathakali
C. Odissi
D. Kathak
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:’Alarippu’ is a dance piece from Bharatanatyam classical dance.
4. Jamda folkdance is associated with which Indian state?
A. Assam
B. Maharashtra
C. Manipur
D. Jharkhand
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:Jamda is a traditional folk dance form native to the state of Jharkhand in India. The dance is an integral part of the rich cultural fabric of the region. It is performed during various social and cultural events.
5. “Luddi” is a folk dance of which of the following states of India?
A. Manipur
B. Punjab
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Kerala
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION:Luddi is a traditional folk dance of Punjab.
6. Raut Nacha is famous in which of these states?
A. Gujarat
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Assam
D. Punjab
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION :Raut Nacha is a ceremonial dance performed mainly by the tribal community of Chhattisgarh. Raut Nacha is a dance performed by Yadav/yaduvanshis, a caste that considers them to be descendants of Krishna.
7. Bhortal dance is famous in ____.
A. Odisha
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Panjab
D. Assam
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION: Bhortal Nritya of Barpeta district is said to have derived from the classical dance form of the state. This is one of the most popular dances in the state of Assam.
8. Which of the following traditional dances is mainly performed during Navrtri?
A. Ras leela
B. Nati
C. Dumhal
D. Garba
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:Garba is a Gujarati folk dance celebrated in Navratri, a celebration lasting nine nights. Garba songs typically revolve around the subjects of the nine goddesses.
9. Which of the following classical dance forms is related to the worship of Lord Jagannath?
A. Oddissi
B. Kathak
C. Sattriya
D. Bharatanatyam
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION: The temple is known for its annual Rath Yatra festival. Odissi dance is an integral part of the rituals and traditions of the Jagannath Temple. The temple has a dedicated dance hall called the Natamandira, where Odissi performances are held during festivals and other special occasions.
10. Which of the following steps must be performed first in the classical Odissi?
A. Mangalacharan
B. Pallavi
C. Abhinaya
D. Battu
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:Traditional Odissi repertoire sequence starts with an invocation called Mangalacharana. A shloka (hymn) in praise of a god or goddess is sung, such as to Jagannath (an avatar of Vishnu), the meaning of which is expressed through dance.