{"id":34769,"date":"2026-01-03T10:45:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T10:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/?p=34769"},"modified":"2026-01-03T10:46:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T10:46:32","slug":"classical-dance-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/classical-dance-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"Folk Dances Top 100 MCQs With Answer and Explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">1. Which folk dance of Rajasthan is on UNESCO\u2019s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Ghoomar \/ Gangore<br>B) Kalbelia <br>C) Garba<br>D) Dandiya Raas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Folk dances in UNESCO\u2019s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity&#8230; Kalbelia.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">2. The folk dance Garba is performed in Gujarat during ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Dussehra <br>B) Holi<br>C) Navaratra<br>D) Diwali<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Garba Gujarat, performed during Navaratra.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">3. Dandiya Raas is a lively folk dance of Gujarat that is performed with  __________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Bamboo sticks <br>B) Polished sticks or dandiyas <br>C) Long spears (Paika) <br>D) Bamboo poles (Pata)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Dandiya Raas Gujarat, lively dance with polished sticks or dandiyas.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">4. <strong>Which folk dance of Goa is performed during Dussehra and Holi with rainbow-like costumes?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Fugdi<br>B) Tarangamel<br>C) Cheraw<br>D) Kolkali-Parichakali<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Tarangamel Goa, performed during Dussehra and Holi with rainbow-like costumes.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">5. <strong>Ghoomar \/ Gangore is a folk dance performed by the women of which tribe in Rajasthan?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Kalbelia tribe <br>B) Naga tribe<br>C) Bhil tribe<br>D) Maria tribe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Ghoomar \/ Gangore Rajasthan, performed by the women of the Bhil tribe.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">6. The folk dance of Himachal Pradesh performed during Dussehra is  __________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Ghoomar <br>B) Charba<br>C) Bhangra<br>D) Giddha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Charba Himachal Pradesh, performed during Dussehra.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">7. The highly energetic folk dance of male performers in Punjab is __________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Giddha <br>B) Charba<br>C) Bhangra<br>D) Jhoomar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Bhangra\/Giddha Punjab, Bhangra is the highly energetic folk dance of male.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">8. <strong>Giddha is the female counterpart of which folk dance?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Jhoomar <br>B) Bhangra <br>C) Charba<br>D) Garba<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Giddha is the female counterpart of Bhangra.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">9. Raslila, a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh, focuses on the theme of  _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Harvest rituals <br>B) Martial movements<br>C) Love stories of Radha and Krishna <br>D) Storytelling from Puranas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Raslila Uttar Pradesh, theme: love stories of Radha and Krishna.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">10. The folk dance Dadra is extremely popular among the courtesans of _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Jaipur <br>B) Banaras<br>C) Lucknow<br>D) Raigarh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Dadra Uttar Pradesh, extremely popular among courtesans of Lucknow.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">11. Jawara is a harvest dance from the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh that involves balancing _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) A pot of water <br>B) Earthen pots <br>C) A basket full of jawar <br>D) A shield<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Jawara Madhya Pradesh (Bundelkhand), harvest dance: balancing a basket full of jawar on the head.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">12. The Matki dance of Madhya Pradesh (Malwa) is performed by women who balance _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) A single large pot<br>B) A number of earthen pots on the head <br>C) Long bamboo poles<br>D) Furry costumes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Matki Madhya Pradesh (Malwa), performed by women&#8230; balancing a number of earthen pots on the head.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">13. Gaur Maria is a ritualistic dance by the Maria tribes of Bastar (Chhattisgarh) that imitates the movements of a ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Tiger <br>B) Serpent <br>C) Peacock <br>D) Bison<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Gaur Maria Chhattisgarh (Bastar ), ritualistic dance by Maria tribes. It imitates the movements of a bison and is performed in group.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">14. <strong>Alkap is a rural dance-drama performed in the Rajmahal hills (Jharkhand) and which part of West Bengal?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Purulia and Midnapore<br>B) Rajshahi, Murshidabad and Malda <br>C) Bankura and Bardhaman<br>D) Darjeeling and Cooch Behar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Alkap Jharkhand (Rajmahal hills) and West Bengal (Rajshahi, Murshidabad and Malda), rural dance-drama.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">15. Biraha (Bihar) is a popular variant, Bidesia, which portrays the pain of women whose partners are away from home, and is performed solely by  ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Females only <br>B) Males only, who also play the role of female characters<br>C) Both men and women in separate groups <br>D) Young boys dressed as females<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Perfomed solely by males, who play the role of female characters as well.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">16. Paika is a martial folk dance of Odisha, and the word &#8216;Paika&#8217; signifies  ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Dance <br>B) Long spear<br>C) Battle<br>D) Shadow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Paika Odisha, martial folk dance. Paika is a form of long spear. The word Paika signifies battle.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">17.  Jat-Jatin (Bihar) is a folk dance that represents the tender love and quarrel of a  __________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Radha and Krishna<br>B) Warrior and a princess<br>C) Married couple<br>D) Devadasi and a saint<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Jat-Jatin Bihar (Mithila), representation of tender love and quarrel of a married couple.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">18.  Jhumar is a harvest dance performed by tribal people of Jharkhand and Odisha, with two variations: Janani Jhumar and  ___________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Mardana Jhumar<br>B) Karma Jhumar<br>C) Raut Jhumar <br>D) Bihu Jhumar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Two variations \u2013 Janani(women) Jhumar and Mardana(men) Jhumar.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">19. The Bihu dance of Assam is performed in a group by  ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Men only<br>B) Women only<br>C) Both men and women<br>D) Bhokots only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Bihu Assam, performed in group by both men and women.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">20. Thang Ta, an exclusive martial dance of Manipur, means   _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Sword and Spear <br>B) Shield and Stick<br>C) Dance and Drama<br>D) Shadow and Light<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Thang means sword and Ta means spear.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">21. Rangma\/Bamboo dance is the war dance of the Nagas in   _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Sikkim <br>B) Manipur <br>C) Nagaland<br>D) Mizoram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Rangma\/Bamboo dance Nagaland, war dance of the Nagas.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">22. The mask dance of Sikkim with furry costumes, symbolizing the snow lion, is  ___________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Chhaum<br>B) Singhi Chham<br>C) Dumhal<br>D) Padayani<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Singhi Chham Sikkim, mask dance with furry costumes, symbolising the snow lion.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">23. Kummi is a dance performed by women in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in a circular formation, in the absence of any _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Accompanying music <br>B) Male dancers<br>C) Earthen pots<br>D) Ritualistic masks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  A <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Kummi Tamil Nadu and Kerala, performed by women standing in a circular formation in absence of any accompanying music.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">24. In Mayilattam (Kerala and Tamil Nadu), young girls are dressed as  _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Serpents <br>B) Snow Lions <br>C) Peacocks <br>D) Infantry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Mayilattam Kerala and Tamil Nadu, young girls are dressed as peacocks, with colourful headgears, beaks and feathers.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>25. Burrakatha (Andhra Pradesh) is a solo performance where a single performer narrates stories from _____________.<\/strong><\/mark><br>A) Local folklore <br>B) The Vedas<br>C) Puranas <br>D) Modern history<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Burrakatha Andhra Pradesh, a single performer narrates stories from Puranas.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">26. Butta Bommalu (Andhra Pradesh) literally means  _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Devil worship <br>B) Rows of infantry <br>C) Basket toys<br>D) Snake dance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Butta Bommalu Andhra Pradesh, It literally means basket toys.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">27. <strong>Kaikottikali is a temple dance performed by both men and women during which festival in Kerala?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Diwali<br>B) Dussehra <br>C) Holi<br>D) Onam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  D <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Garba Gujarat, performed during Navaratra.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">28. Padayani (Kerala) is a martial temple dance where the huge masks worn by dancers are known as  ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Kolams <br>B) Bommalu<br>C) Paguri <br>D) Turban<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b> &#8220;Padayani Kerala, martial temple dance. It literally means rows of infantry. The dancers wear huge masks known as kolams.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">29. Kolkali-Parichakali (Kerala and Lakshwadeep) is a martial dance where &#8216;Kol&#8217; and &#8216;Paricha&#8217; mean ______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Sword and Shield <br>B) Stick and Shield <br>C) Spear and Stick<br>D) Dance and Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Kolkali-Parichakali Kerala and Lakshwadeep, martial dance. Kol = stick and Paricha = shield.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">30. Bhootha Aradhane (Karnataka) literally means ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Ritualistic dance <br>B) Devil worship <br>C) Serpent dance <br>D) Royal court dance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Bhootha Aradhane Karnataka, it means devil worship.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">31. Pata Kunitha (Karnataka) is a religious dance performed by men using long bamboo poles known as &#8216;pata&#8217;, which are decorated with _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Dussehra <br>B) Holi<br>C) Navaratra<br>D) Diwali<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Pata Kunitha Karnataka (Mysore), religious dance performed by men. They use long bamboo poles decorated with colourful ribbons, known as pata.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">32. Chakyar Koothu (Kerala) is a solo performance where the performer dresses himself as a ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Buffalo <br>B) Snake<br>C) Lion<br>D) Peacock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Chakyar Koothu Kerala, a solo performance, where the performer dresses himself as a snake, traditionally performed by Chakyar community.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">33. Jhoomar is a dance performed by the tribal Sikhs of _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Jammu &amp; Kashmir <br>B) Himachal Pradesh <br>C) Punjab<br>D) Haryana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Jhoomar Punjab, performed by tribal sikhs.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">34.  Karma Naach is performed during the tribal festival of \u2018Karma\u2019 in the _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Malwa region<br>B) Bastar region<br>C) Chota Nagpur plateau (Eastern India) <br>D) Mithila region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Karma Naach Eastern India (Chota Nagpur plateau), performed during tribal festival of \u2018Karma\u2019.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">35. <strong>Raut Naach (Chhattisgarh) is performed by the Yadav community during which festival?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Karma <br>B) Dussehra <br>C) Diwali<br>D) Holi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Raut Naach Chhattisgarh, performed by the Yadav community during Diwali.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">36. Dumhal (Jammu &amp; Kashmir) is performed by the Wattal tribe, where the men wear a tall conical hat with  _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Bells <br>B) Furry costumes<br>C) Colourful costumes <br>D) Peacock feathers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Dumhal Jammu &#038; Kashmir, performed by Wattal tribe in colourful costumes with a tall conical hat for men.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">37. Fugdi is a folk dance performed by women in the Konkan region of _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Kerala <br>B) Karnataka <br>C) Goa <br>D) Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Fugdi Goa (Konkan), performed by women.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">38. Cheraw (Mizoram) is performed using ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Long spears<br>B) Bamboo stick<br>C) Earthen pots<br>D) Long bamboo poles (pata)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Garba Gujarat, performed during Navaratra.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">39. Dalkhai is a folk dance of Odisha performed during _________.  <\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Diwali <br>B) Dussehra <br>C) Holi <br>D) Onam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Dalkhai Odisha, performed during Dussehra.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">40. Which dance is described as a &#8216;unique blend of dance, drama and music&#8217; from Odisha?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Danda-Jatra <br>B) Paika<br>C) Dalkhai<br>D) Odissi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Danda-Jatra Odisha, it is a unique blend of dance, drama and music.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>41. The Chhau dance is practiced in the states of _______.<\/strong><\/mark><br>A) Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand <br>B) Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland <br>C) Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh<br>D) Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Saraikella Chhau (Jharkhand), Mayurbhanj Chhau (Odisha), and Purulia Chhau (West Bengal).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">42. In the Kuchipudi element &#8216;Tarangam&#8217;, the dancer is balancing a pot of water on the head or a set of  _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Fruits <br>B) Diyas <br>C) Swords<br>D) Stones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;&#8230;balancing a pot of water on the head or a set of diyas.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">43. Which musical instrument is not mentioned as accompanying Mohiniattam?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Cymbals <br>B) Veena <br>C) Drums<br>D) Mridgangam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Cymbals, veena, drums, flute, etc.&#8221; It does not list Mridgangam.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">44. In Kathakali, the facial color &#8216;Black&#8217; signifies ___________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Nobility <br>B) Virtue <br>C) Evil and wickedness <br>D) Divinity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Black &#8211; Evil and wickedness.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">45. The Odissi dance mentioned as being practiced by &#8216;maharis&#8217; and patronized by Jain king Kheravela was called  _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Nartala <br>B) Gotipuas<br>C) Odra nritya<br>D) Mangalacharan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;\u2018Odra nritya\u2019 mentioned in Natya Shastra was practised by maharis and patronised by Jain king Kheravela.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">46. A feature of Odissi is that the lower body largely remains  ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Dynamic<br>B) Moving<br>C) Static <br>D) Bending<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Lower body largely remains static.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">47. In Manipuri, the dance is generally performed by females wearing unique  ___________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) White sarees with gold brocade <br>B) Short skirts<br>C) Long skirts<br>D) Dhoti and Paguri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Generally performed by females wearing unique long skirts.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">48. Which two other art forms are mentioned as being influenced by Manipuri dance?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Kathakali and Koodiyattam <br>B) Chhau and Kalbelia <br>C) Thang-Ta and Sankirtana<br>D) Ojapali and Devadasi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Thang-Ta and Sankirtana are influenced by Manipuri dance.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">49. The concluding piece of Kathak, characterized by intricate and fast footwork, is  _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Tarana <br>B) Padhant <br>C) Kramalaya<br>D) Jugalbandi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Kramalaya: Concluding piece- intricate and fast footwork.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">50. <strong>The modern form of Sattriya is known by which two names?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Tarana and Kramalaya <br>B) Mangalacharan and Moksha<br>C) Gayan-Bhayanar Nach and Kharmanar Nach <br>D) Tarangam and Manduk shabdam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Modern form \u2013 Gayan-Bhayanar Nach and Kharmanar Nach.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">51. The folk dance Ghoomar \/ Gangore is performed in which state?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Gujarat <br>B) Himachal Pradesh<br>C) Rajasthan <br>D) Punjab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Ghoomar \/ Gangore Rajasthan.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">52. The folk dance Raslila is associated with which state?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Gujarat <br>B) Madhya Pradesh<br>C) Uttar Pradesh<br>D) Bihar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Raslila Uttar Pradesh.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">53. <strong>The folk dance Jawara is associated with which state?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Chhattisgarh<br>B) Madhya Pradesh (Bundelkhand)<br>C) Jharkhand<br>D) Odisha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Jawara Madhya Pradesh (Bundelkhand).&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">54. Which state is the origin of the martial folk dance Paika?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Bihar <br>B) Jharkhand<br>C) Odisha<br>D) West Bengal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Paika Odisha.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">55. The folk dance Thang Ta is associated with which state?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Assam <br>B) Manipur <br>C) Nagaland <br>D) Sikkim<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Thang Ta Manipur.&#8221; \n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">56. The folk dance Kummi is associated with which two southern states?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh <br>B) Kerala and Tamil Nadu<br>C) Kerala and Karnataka <br>D) Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Kummi Tamil Nadu and Kerala.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">57. <strong>Burrakatha is a folk art form from which state?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Kerala <br>B) Karnataka<br>C) Tamil Nadu<br>D) Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Burrakatha Andhra Pradesh.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">58. The martial dance Kolkali-Parichakali is associated with Kerala and  _____.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Tamil Nadu <br>B) Lakshwadeep<br>C) Karnataka<br>D) Andaman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Kolkali-Parichakali Kerala and Lakshwadeep.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">59. Bhootha Aradhane (Devil Worship) is a traditional dance from _________.<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Andhra Pradesh<br>B) Karnataka<br>C) Kerala <br>D) Odisha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Bhootha Aradhane Karnataka.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">60. Which dance of Jammu &amp; Kashmir is performed by the Wattal tribe?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Jhoomar <br>B) Dumhal <br>C) Raut Naach<br>D) Karma Naach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Dumhal Jammu &#038; Kashmir, performed by Wattal tribe.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">61. Cheraw, performed using bamboo sticks, is a dance from _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Nagaland<br>B) Mizoram<br>C) Manipur<br>D) Sikkim<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Cheraw Mizoram.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">62. <strong>How many &#8216;Rasas&#8217; (Emotions) are mentioned in the provided text?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Seven <br>B) Eight <br>C) Nine <br>D) Ten<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  nine Rasas: Shringaara, Roudra, Bibhatsa, Veera, Shaant, Haasya, Karuna, Bhayanak, Adbhuta.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">63. Which classical dance form gives equal emphasis on both Tandava and Lasya?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Kuchipudi<br>B) Kathakali <br>C) Bharatnatyam<br>D) Mohiniattam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Bharatnatyam&#8230; Equal emphasis is given on both Tandava and Lasya.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">64. In Bharatnatyam, the element &#8216;Jawali&#8217; is described as  _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Introductory piece<br>B) Nritta component <br>C) Short love-lyrics performed at a faster tempo <br>D) Concluding performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Jawali \u2013 Short love-lyrics performed at a faster tempo.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">65. The Kuchipudi recital is performed in which language?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Malayalam<br>B) Manipravalam <br>C) Telugu<br>D) Sanskrit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;&#8230;recital is in Telugu.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">66. Which instrument is mentioned as being used in Mohiniattam along with Cymbals, veena, and drums?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Mridgangam <br>B) Flute<br>C) Chhenda<br>D) Pakhawaj<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Cymbals, veena, drums, flute, etc.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">67. In Kathakali, a white beard signifies ____________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Evil <br>B) Royalty<br>C) Higher consciousness and divinity<br>D) Wickedness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;White beard &#8211; Higher consciousness and divinity.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">68. Kathakali is generally performed in open air with a brass lamp for ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Sound <br>B) Lighting<br>C) Decoration <br>D) Ritual<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Generally performed in open air with brass lamp for lighting.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">69. Which two classical dance forms are associated with Kerala, as per the initial list?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Mohiniattam and Bharatnatyam <br>B) Kathakali and Kuchipudi<br>C) Mohiniattam and Kathakali <br>D) Kathakali and Odissi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Kerala: Mohiniattam&#8221; and &#8220;3. Kerala: Kathakali.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">70. Which of the following is <em>not<\/em> a dance element of Kathak mentioned in the text?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Ananda <br>B) Thaat<br>C) Varnam<br>D) Tarana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Varnam is listed as a Bharatnatyam element. Ananda, Thaat, and Tarana are listed as Kathak elements.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">71. <strong>Who was the patron of the Lucknow Gharana of Kathak?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Bhanuji <br>B) Raja Chakradhar Singh <br>C) Nawab Wajid Ali Khan <br>D) Janakiprasad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Lucknow (Nawab Wajid Ali Khan): Importance on expression and grace.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">72. <strong>The female Sattriya costume is made in which kind of silk?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Tussar silk <br>B) Pat silk <br>C) Kanchipuram silk<br>D) Muga silk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Female &#8211; Traditional Assamese jewellery, \u2018Ghuri\u2019 and \u2018Chador\u2019 made in Pat silk.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">73. The vigorous martial movements in Chhau dance are used to narrate ______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Historical accounts<br>B) Courtly dramas <br>C) Mythological stories <br>D) Social issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Vigourous martial movements to narrate mythological stories.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">74. Which folk dance is described as a &#8216;lively dance with polished sticks or dandiyas&#8217;?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Garba<br>B) Dandiya Raas <br>C) Charba<br>D) Bhangra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Dandiya Raas Gujarat, lively dance with polished sticks or dandiyas.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">75. What is the theme of the folk dance Raslila (Uttar Pradesh)?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) The pain of separation <br>B) Martial valour<br>C) Love stories of Radha and Krishna <br>D) Harvest celebration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Raslila Uttar Pradesh, theme: love stories of Radha and Krishna.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>76. <strong>Which folk dance involves balancing a basket full of jawar on the head?<\/strong><\/strong><br><\/mark>A) Matki<br>B) Jawara <br>C) Gaur Maria<br>D) Dadra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Jawara Madhya Pradesh (Bundelkhand), harvest dance: balancing a basket full of jawar on the head.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">77. The dance-drama Biraha (Bihar) is a portrayal of the pain of women whose partners are ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Lost in battle <br>B) Away from home<br>C) Unfaithful<br>D) Deceased<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;&#8230;portrayal of pain of the women, whose partners are away from home.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">78. The word &#8216;Paika&#8217; is also the name for a type of _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Drum <br>B) Long spear <br>C) Shield<br>D) Dance step<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Paika is a form of long spear.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">79. The war dance of the Nagas is called _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Thang Ta <br>B) Rangma\/Bamboo dance <br>C) Singhi Chham <br>D) Cheraw<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Rangma\/Bamboo dance Nagaland, war dance of the Nagas.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">80. Kaikottikali (Kerala) is a temple dance performed during _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Christmas <br>B) Pongal<br>C) Onam<br>D) Vishu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Kaikottikali Kerala, temple dance by both men and women during Onam.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">81. Padayani literally means ______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Devil worship <br>B) Rows of infantry<br>C) Basket toys<br>D) Snake dance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Padayani Kerala, martial temple dance. It literally means rows of infantry.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">82. Pata Kunitha (Karnataka) is a religious dance performed by men using pata, which are   _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Earthen pots <br>B) Masks<br>C) Long bamboo poles<br>D) Spears<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;They use long bamboo poles decorated with colourful ribbons, known as pata.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">83. Jhoomar is a dance performed by the tribal Sikhs in Punjab, while Jhumar is a harvest dance in  _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Gujarat and Rajasthan <br>B) Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh <br>C) Jharkhand and Odisha<br>D) Assam and Manipur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Jhumar Jharkhand and Odisha.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">84. Raut Naach is performed by the Yadav community in _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Bihar <br>B) Jharkhand<br>C)  Chhattisgarh<br>D) Madhya Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Raut Naach Chhattisgarh.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">85. Fugdi is performed by women in the Konkan region of Goa, and it is a type of _______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Martial dance <br>B) Solo performance <br>C) Folk dance<br>D) Classical dance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b> &#8216;Other Folk dances&#8217;.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">86. The Dalkhai folk dance is performed in which state?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Odisha <br>B) Chhattisgarh<br>C) West Bengal<br>D) Jharkhand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Dalkhai Odisha.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">87. <strong>Which of the following &#8216;Rasas&#8217; corresponds to &#8216;Tragedy&#8217;?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Veera <br>B) Karuna <br>C) Bhayanak <br>D) Adbhuta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Karuna: Tragedy.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">88. &#8216;Bhayanak&#8217; is the Rasa (Emotion) corresponding to  _________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Anger<br>B) Disgust<br>C) Horror <br>D) Wonder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Bhayanak: Horror.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">89.  According to the Abhinaya Darpan, the three basic elements of dance are  __________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Lasya, Tandava, Rasa <br>B) Nritta, Natya, Nritya <br>C) Alarippu, Varnam, Thillana <br>D) Abhinaya, Bhava, Sthayi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Nritta, Natya, Nritya&#8221; as the three basic elements of dance as mentioned in Abhinaya Darpan.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">90. <strong>Which of the following is not a feature of Kathakali?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Themes from epics and puranas. <br>B) Language is Manipravalam. <br>C) Dominance of the Lasya aspect.<br>D) Minimal use of props.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Mohiniattam has the dominance of the Lasya aspect. Kathakali is a vigorous male-troupe performance.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">91. Who formalized the Kuchipudi tradition in the 17th century?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Balasaraswati<br>B) Raja Bhag Chandra<br>C) Siddhendra Yogi <br>D) Shankaradeva<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Siddhendra Yogi: Formalised the tradition in 17th century.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">92. Mohiniattam is described as the dance of a beautiful woman, where attam means __________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Story <br>B) Grace <br>C) Dance <br>D) Enchantress<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Mohini= beautiful woman; attam= dance.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">93. The folk dance Butta Bommalu involves dancers wearing ___________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Furry costumes <br>B) Huge masks known as kolams<br>C) Masks of different characters, resembling toy like shapes<br>D) Thin veils<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;The dancers wear masks of different characters, resembling toy like shapes.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">94. The traditional dance Bhootha Aradhane (Devil Worship) is performed by placing idols depicting devils on a ________.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Tree <br>B) Plinth <br>C) Altar <br>D) Circular formation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;&#8230;idols depicting devils are placed on a plinth and the performer then dances vigorously.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">95. The folk dance Singhi Chham in Sikkim symbolizes the ______.<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Dancing Peacock<br>B) Battle Warrior <br>C) Snow lion<br>D) Serpent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;&#8230;symbolising the snow lion.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">96. The folk dance Dandiya Raas is from which state?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Rajasthan <br>B) Gujarat<br>C) Goa <br>D) Punjab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Dandiya Raas Gujarat.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">97. The dance Dalkhai is performed in Odisha during which festival?<\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Karma <br>B) Diwali <br>C) Dussehra<br>D) Holi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   &#8220;Dalkhai Odisha, performed during Dussehra.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">98. <strong>The folk dance Charba is performed in which state?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Punjab <br>B) Rajasthan <br>C) Himachal Pradesh<br>D) Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Charba Himachal Pradesh.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">99. The folk dance of Kerala which is a martial temple dance is  ________.<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kaikottikali<br>B) Kolkali-Parichakali<br>C) Padayani <br>D) Mohiniattam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  &#8220;Padayani Kerala, martial temple dance.&#8221;\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">100. <strong>Which element of Bharatnatyam is described as the &#8216;Dramatic element with expressed words (abhinaya)&#8217;?<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><br>A) Alarippu <br>B) Jatiswaram<br>C) Shabdam<br>D) Varnam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer:  C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Shabdam \u2013 Dramatic element with expressed words (abhinaya).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Which folk dance of Rajasthan is on UNESCO\u2019s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?A) Ghoomar \/ GangoreB) Kalbelia C) GarbaD) Dandiya Raas Show Answer Answer: B Explanation: &#8220;Folk dances in UNESCO\u2019s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity&#8230; Kalbelia.&#8221; 2. 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