Cluster · Indian Classical Dance Forms

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Indian Classical and Folk Dance Forms
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Vyjayanthi Kashi is an exponent of which Indian classical dance form ?

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In which of the following dance genres is Mallika Sarabhai an accomplished dancer ?

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Aji Lamu is an important folk dance of which of the following states ?

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Sangeet Majumdar was felicitated by Casa De La, Spain for her contribution to which of the following Indian Classical Dances ?

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Manipuri classical dance form often depicts scenes from the life of God ______.

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Rukmini Devi Arundale was a famous exponent of which form of dance?

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In 2015, the eminent danseuse and ____________ exponent, Padma Subrahmanyam was selected for Kerala's prestigious choreography award 'Nishagandhi Puraskaram' instituted by the state tourism department.

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Roshan Kumari, Shovana Narayan, Maya Rao and Kumudini Lakhia are eminent ___________ artists.

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Indira PP Bora is a Padma Shri Awardee 2020 for her contribution to which Indian classical dance?

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Kuchipudi is a classical dance form of which Indian state?

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Which classical dance form is performed by the renowned artists; Sitara Devi, Rohini Bhate, Pandit Munnalal Shukla, Kumudini Lakhia and Uma Sharma?

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Kalakshetra style is associated with which Indian classical dance form?

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Who among the following is NOT associated with Kathakali, a classical dance form of India?

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The Indian dance form ‘Manipuri’ mostly portrays themes bases on:

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In which of the following dance forms are four aspects of abhinaya 'angika', 'aharya', 'vachika', 'satvika' and the 'nritta', 'nritya' and 'natya' combined perfectly?

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Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2000, was an exponent of which of the following classical dances of India?

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Which of the following best describes the dance form ‘Gotipua’?

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__________ is a lively dance form of the Bundelkhand region. Its performance begins with the beating of mridang and gradually gains momentum dotted with prose and poetic dialogues.

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Which of the following is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh?

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Bharatanatyam expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas of______.

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Pandit Janki Prasad was associated with which of the following Gharanas of Kathak ?

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How many forms of classical dances are there in India according to the Ministry of Culture?

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Bharatanatyam has originated from which of these states ?

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Who among the following was known for creating fusion arts by adapting European theatrical techniques to Indian Classical dance combined with Indian folk and tribal dance ?

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Which South Indian classical dance form literally means ‘Story-Play’ ?

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How many types of makeup (vesham) are used for the performers of Kathakali dance ?

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Sangeet Natak Akademi award winner Guru Bipin Singh is a famous _________ dancer.

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‘Bolak-aat’ is a ______ from the state of Karnataka.

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Who among the following was the first to bring the concept of modern dance to India with his novel approach and works?

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Sattriya was recognised in______ as a Classical Dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi.

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Madhavi Mudgal is associated with which classical dance of India?

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Which of the following dance form is associated with Haryana?

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Which of the following dance is related to Odissi dance?

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Kanak Rele, who established Nalanda Dance Research Centre, was a performer of which of the following classical dance forms of India?

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Gunakanta Dutta Borbyan was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in which dance form?

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Dhimsa folk dance is performed by the tribes of :

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Identify the Indian classical dancer associated with Kathak.

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Ranjumoni Saikia was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2019 for her contribution to which classical dance?

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Sangeet Natak Akademi, the apex body in the field of performing arts in the country, was set up in which year for the preservation and promotion of various forms of Indian music, dance and drama?

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Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form of which Indian state?

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Kathak is the principal dance of which part of India?

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In which of the following states of India is Padayani a ritual dance art form performed at Bhadrakali temple?

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Kelucharan Mahopatra was an exponent of which of the following categories of

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Jagoi and Thabal Chongba are the famous dances of which Indian state?

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The Sattriya dance form was introduced by _______ In 15th Century AD in Assam.

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Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma was honoured with Kalidasa Samman in 1997-1998. She was famous for which Indian classical dance form?

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Who among the following was honoured by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for his contribution to the Bharatanatyam dance form ?

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Which dance form is associated with Natwari Dance ?

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_____________ was a star of the Kathak dance form described as ‘Nritya Samragini’ (the empress of dance) by Rabindranath Tagore.

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Which of the following is a popular dance and music combination of Andhra Pradesh that is similar to the stick dance?

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