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31. ____ is a mask dance popular in South Malabar.
A. Dhangar
B. Kummattikali
C. Parichakali
D. Zemmado
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION : Kummattikali or Kummatti Kali is the famous colorful mask-dance of Kerala, prevalent in Thrissur District, Palakkad District and parts of South Malabar.
32. What is the traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram called?
A. Cheraw
B. Yak Chaam
C. Thanga Ta
D. Maanch
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION: The traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram is called Cheraw. It’s considered one of the oldest dances of the Mizo people, and is believed to have originated in the 1st Century A.D.. Some say the dance may have evolved from a ritual.
33. In which of the following states is the ‘Mathuri’ fok dance practiced?
A. Telangana
B. Haryanana
C. Uttarkhand
D. Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:The tribes who live in the Umji and Intraveli woods, which are found in the Adilabad district of the state of Telangana in South India, practice a folk dance known as the Mathuri.
34. ‘Kamsale’ is dance form traditional to the state of ____.
A. Karnataka
B. Gujarat
C. Goa
D. Assam
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:Kamsale Dance is a popular folk dance form in Mysuru Karnataka region. (Mysuru, Chamarajanagara and Mandya districts). Beesu Kamsale is another vigorous dance form closely associated with the rituals of Male Mahadeswara worship, and employs a great blend of aesthetic sublimity and martial agility.
35. The ‘Kathakali’ dance is a harmonious combination of ____ forms of fine art.
A. Four
B. Six
C. Five
D. Seven
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:Kathakali is a classical dance form of Kerala. It is a harmonious combination of 5 forms of fine art – Literature (Sahithyam), Music (Sangeetham), Painting (Chithram), Acting (Natyam) and Dance (Nritham).
36. Which of the following is popular dance form of Lakshadweep Island?
A. Kuchipudi
B. Koli
C. Kathak
D. Kokali
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION Kolkali and Parichakali are the two popular folk art forms in the Territory. They are an integral part of the cultural milieu except in Minicoy where “LAVA” is the most popular dance form.
37. Which of the following dance forms is also known as the ‘Royal Dance of Ladakh’?
A. Yak dance
B. Jabro dance
C. Shondol dance
D. Koshan dance
ANSWER :C
SOLUTION:Shondol dance is known as the royal dance of Ladakh. Shondol dance created history by breaking into the Guinness book of world records as the largest Ladakhi dance.
38. Kadsa is dance style performed by women in Jharkhand, carrying a ____.
A. Kalasha
B. Kamandal
C. Kumbha
D. Kapala
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:Kadsa dance is a dance style performed carrying a ‘Kalash’ (earthen pot). This is a female dominated dance. Normally in this dance style, women perform carrying a ‘Kalash’ on their shoulders or heads.
39. In which state did the ‘Saila’ dance originate? The dance is perfomed by boys after the harvest season.
A. Bihar
B. Jharkhand
C. Chhattishgarh
D. Odisha
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION: The Saila dance originated in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It’s a traditional folk dance performed by young boys after the harvest season, usually in the Hindu month of Aghan. The dance is also known as danda nach or dandar pate.
40. Hallisaka is a group dance native to ____.
A. Rajasthan
B. Goa
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:The correct answer is Gujarat. The origin of the Hallisaka dance is traced to the Harivamsa Purana. It is a form of group dance, which is performed by both males and females.