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21. Which folk dance of Rajasthan is also known as ‘Sapera dance’?
A. Gair
B. Kalbelia
C. Chari
D. Ghoomar
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION : Kalbelia dance is a folk dance of the Rajasthan state of India. It is well known by other names like ‘Sapera Dance’ or ‘Snake Charmer Dance’.
22. Hai-Hak Dance is associated with which state?
A. Sikkim
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Tripura
D. Rajastan
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION: The main folk dances of Tripura are – Hozagiri dance of Reang community, Garia, Jhum, Maimita, Masak Sumani and Lebang boomani dances of Tripuri community, Bijhu dance of Chakma community, Cheraw and Welcome dances of Lusai community Hai-Hak dance of Malsum community, Wangala dance of Garo Community, Sangraiaka, …
23. Which Indian classical dance is distinguished by elaborate colorful makeup and unique masks depicting the ancient martial art practiced in the state of Kerala?
A. Kuchipudi
B. Mohiniyattam
C. Kathakali
D. Oddissi
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION:Kathakali is a classical Indian dance form which is a story play genre of art is the folk dance form of Kerala. It is distinguished by elaborately colourful makeup and unique face masks reflecting age-old martial arts.
24. With which of the following states is the folk dance Tarangamel associated?
A. Goa
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:Tarangmel is the folk dance of Goa that celebrates the youthfulness of the region.
25. Which of the following Indian classical dance forms uses various colours on face to symbolise the characters?
A. Oddissi
B. Kathakali
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Mohiniattam
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION:The Indian classical dance form Kathakali uses elaborate and colorful makeup to symbolize characters. The colors on the actors’ faces represent the characters’ nature and mental stages. For example, green signifies nobility, red and black symbolize evil, and red patches indicate a combination of royalty and wickedness.
26. Which of the following dance forms is mentioned in the ancient text of Vyavahar Mala?
A. Sattriya
B. Mohiniyattam
C. Manipuri
D. Odissi
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION Mohiniyattam or dance of Mohini (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) is the classical solo dance form of Kerala. References of Mohiniyattam can be found in the texts Vyavaharamala written in 1709 by Mazhamagalam Narayanan Namputiri and in Ghoshayatra, written later by poet Kunjan Nambiar.
27. Which of the following is a famous folk dance of Odisha?
A. Birha
B. Ghoomar
C. Kalbelia
D. Rangabati
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION: Rangabati
A famous folk dance with a well-known song in Sambalpuri/Odiya.
28. ‘Nupa’ dance is associated with which Indian state?
A. Karnataka
B. Manipur
C. Jharkhand
D. Tamil Nadu
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION:The Manipuri form of dance and music has spawned Nupa Pala (also known as Kartal Cholom or Cymbal Dance). It is mostly performed by men who sing and dance to the beat of Pung while using cymbals, white Pheijom (Dhoti), and round turbans (Mridanga).
29.____ is a dance which combines speech, mime and pure dance.
A. Kathakali
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Mohiniattam
D. Kuchipudi
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION: Kuchipudi, combines speech, Abhinaya (mime) and pure dance.
30. The ‘ Veeragase’ dance, performed during the Dussehra festival holds a special place in the folk dances of the state of ____.
A. Karnataka
B. Assam
C. Odisha
D. Sikkim
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:Veeragase is the dance form of Karnataka.