Cluster · Indian Classical 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] pipeline-1176314
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following is known as a pioneering dance educationist and a prominent Mohiniyattam exponent? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1176323
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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With which of the following dances is Yamini Krishnamurthy associated? [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1176320
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is a popular dance form of Punjab? [SSC GD 2025] pipeline-1176490
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Tevitichiyattam, Nangai Natakam and Dasiyattam are the forms of which of the following classical dances? [SSC CHSL 2023] pipeline-1176468
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Kalbelia dance is generally performed in which of the following states of India? [SSC CGL 2023] pipeline-1176421
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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'Mundari' dance is associated with which of the following state ? [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1176529
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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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. [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1176480
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Kathakali is a classical dance of which state? [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1176627
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gk | festival_culture | intermediate | |
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Rani Karnaa Nayak, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2014, was a _______ dancer. [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1176551
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The Indian dance form ‘Manipuri’ mostly portrays themes bases on: [RRB NTPC ] pipeline-1176674
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which state does the noted Sindhi Sarangi player Lakha Khan belong to ? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1176543
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Bhavai and Kalbelia as traditional dance forms , owe their genesis to which Indian state? [SSC CGL 2019] pipeline-1176417
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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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. [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1176526
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Aji Lamu is an important folk dance of which of the following states ? [CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ] pipeline-1176522
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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How many types of makeup (vesham) are used for the performers of Kathakali dance ? [SSC CPO 2024] pipeline-1176319
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Uday Shankar was an Indian dancer best known for creating a______. [SSC CHSL 2022] pipeline-1176299
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following dances is performed in Goa? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1176222
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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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? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1176369
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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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? [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1176373
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Madhavi Mudgal is associated with which classical dance of India? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1176570
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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______ is one of the most popular folk dances of Odisha. [SSC CGL 2020] pipeline-1176208
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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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. [SSC MTS 2024] pipeline-1176353
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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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? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1176374
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Gunakanta Dutta Borbyan was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in which dance form? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1176516
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Chholiya dance form is associated with __________ state. [RRB NTPC ] pipeline-1176391
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gk | festival_culture | intermediate | |
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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? [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1176420
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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_________ word of Indian dance is derived from a Sanskrit word and literally means 'taking towards'. [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1176428
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Padma Bhushan Kumari Kamala is associated with which Indian dance? [SSC CHSL 2023] pipeline-1176367
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Alarmel Valli is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer and a foremost exponent of the __________ dance form of Bharatanatyam. [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1176641
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Identify the Indian classical dancer associated with Kathak. [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1176263
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Sattriya was recognised in______ as a Classical Dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi. [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1176362
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which South Indian classical dance form literally means ‘Story-Play’ ? [RRB NTPC ] pipeline-1176368
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In which of the following states of India is Padayani a ritual dance art form performed at Bhadrakali temple? [NTPC 2] pipeline-1176395
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Dumhal, dance form belongs to which Indian state/union territory? [RRB NTPC ] pipeline-1176455
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gk | festival_culture | intermediate | |
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Cham Mask dance, the famous folk dance of India is celebrated in which of the following countries ? [CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ] pipeline-1176293
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Dhimsa folk dance is performed by the tribes of : [SSC CHSL 2023] pipeline-1176363
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Cheraw, popularly known as bamboo dance, is a traditional cultural dance of which state? [RRB NTPC ] pipeline-1176475
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gk | festival_culture | intermediate | |
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Kelucharan Mahopatra was an exponent of which of the following categories of [SSC CGL 2021] pipeline-1176604
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Rita performs ‘Giddha’ dance form. Which state does this dance form belong to? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1176359
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gk | festival_culture | intermediate | |
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Jagoi and Thabal Chongba are the famous dances of which Indian state? [SSC CHSL 2023] pipeline-1176422
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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The tribal dance, Kunbi, is predominantly performed in the Indian state of ________. [SSC GD 2025] pipeline-1176397
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Bharati Shivaji and Kanak Rele are exponents of _______ . [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1176303
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma was honoured with Kalidasa Samman in 1997-1998. She was famous for which Indian classical dance form? [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1176550
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Mayurbhanj Chhau dance is native to which state? [RRC GROUP D] pipeline-1176661
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gk | festival_culture | intermediate | |
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Who among the following was honoured by the Sangeet Natak Akademi for his contribution to the Bharatanatyam dance form ? [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1176565
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which dance form is associated with Natwari Dance ? [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1176533
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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_____________ was a star of the Kathak dance form described as ‘Nritya Samragini’ (the empress of dance) by Rabindranath Tagore. [SSC MTS 2023] pipeline-1176651
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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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] pipeline-1176307
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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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? [NTPC 2] pipeline-1176266
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gk | — | intermediate |