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1. Who was hailed as a redident dancer of Tirumala Tirupati Devastahanm for her unique contribution to the promotion of classical dance forms?
A. Uma Sharma
B. Rukmini Devi
C. Yamini Krishnamurthya
D. Ragini Devi
ANSWER:C
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. Who among the following Kathak dancers of India founded the KADAMB Cenre for Dance in 1964?
A. Shovana Naryan
B. Sitara Devi
C. Rohini Bhate
D. Kumudini Lakhia
ANSWER:D
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. Who was the founder of Benaras Gharana of Kathak?
A. Ishwari Prasad
B. Shambhu Maharaj
C. Raja Chakradhar Sigh
D. Janaki Prasad
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:’Alarippu’ is a dance piece from Bharatanatyam classical dance.
4. With which of the following classical dances is ‘Kottakkal Sivaraman’ associated?
A. Oddissi
B. Mohiniyattam
C. Kathakali
D. Bharatanatyam
ANSWER:C
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. In which of the following cities was Lata Mangeshkar born?
A. Bombay
B. Satara
C. Ujjain
D. Indore
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:Luddi is a traditional folk dance of Punjab.
6. Who among the following is 19th century exponent of Kathak dance?
A. Jatin Goswami
B. Kalka Prasad
C. Bhabhananda Barbayan
D. Krishna Panicker
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. Famous playback singer Kishore Kumar was born in 1929 in _____.
A. Bhopal
B. Calcutta
C. Delhi
D. Khandwa
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. Padma Shri awardee Shobha Naidu was a ____ dancer.
A. Odissi
B. Mohiniyattam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Bharatanatyam
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. Pandit Shambhu Maharaj, a classical ____ dancer was awarede with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1967.
A. Kuchipudi
B. Oddissi
C. Kathakali
D. Kathak
ANSWER:D
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. Who was recognised as ‘Asthana Nartaki'(resident dancer) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam?
A. Yamini Krishnamurthy
B. Chinta Ravi Bala Krishna
C. Sunder Prasad
D. Mohanaro Kallianpurkar
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.