Cluster · Indian Classical Dance Forms

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Indian Classical and Folk Dance Forms
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Mita performs "Ghoomar" at her school's annual function. Which state does this dance form originated from ?

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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Who among the following is known as a pioneering dance educationist and a prominent Mohiniyattam exponent?

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With which of the following dances is Yamini Krishnamurthy associated?

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Which of the following is a popular dance form of Punjab?

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Tevitichiyattam, Nangai Natakam and Dasiyattam are the forms of which of the following classical dances?

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Kalbelia dance is generally performed in which of the following states of India?

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'Mundari' dance is associated with which of the following state ?

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Identify the famous Indian classical dancer. She is a Guru of both Bharatanatyam and Odissi dancing styles. She received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1987.

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Kathakali is a classical dance of which state?

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Rani Karnaa Nayak, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2014, was a _______ dancer.

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

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Which state does the noted Sindhi Sarangi player Lakha Khan belong to ?

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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Bhavai and Kalbelia as traditional dance forms , owe their genesis to which Indian state?

[SSC CGL 2019]

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

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

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Uday Shankar was an Indian dancer best known for creating a______.

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Which of the following dances is performed in Goa?

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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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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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Madhavi Mudgal is associated with which classical dance of India?

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______ is one of the most popular folk dances of Odisha.

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________was well known for creating fusion art by adapting European theatrical techniques to Indian classical dance combined with Indian folk and tribal dance.

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

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Chholiya dance form is associated with __________ state.

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Which of the following dances is performed by women on various occasions to the beating of a drum in Madhya Pradesh?

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_________ word of Indian dance is derived from a Sanskrit word and literally means 'taking towards'.

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Padma Bhushan Kumari Kamala is associated with which Indian dance?

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Alarmel Valli is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer and a foremost exponent of the __________ dance form of Bharatanatyam.

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Identify the Indian classical dancer associated with Kathak.

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

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

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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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Dumhal, dance form belongs to which Indian state/union territory?

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Cham Mask dance, the famous folk dance of India is celebrated in which of the following countries ?

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Dhimsa folk dance is performed by the tribes of :

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Cheraw, popularly known as bamboo dance, is a traditional cultural dance of which state?

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

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Rita performs ‘Giddha’ dance form. Which state does this dance form belong to?

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

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The tribal dance, Kunbi, is predominantly performed in the Indian state of ________.

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Bharati Shivaji and Kanak Rele are exponents of _______ .

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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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Mayurbhanj Chhau dance is native to which state?

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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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A biopic on legendary Sitara Devi has been announced on her 101st birth anniversary by producer Raj C Anand. Sitara Devi was a recognized ___________ dancer.

[SSC MTS 2022]

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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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