Cluster · Indian Classical Dance Forms
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Who among the following classical dancers was rewarded with the Padma Vibhushan Award in 2003? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1176408
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following is NOT associated with Kathakali, a classical dance form of India? [SSC GD 2025] pipeline-1176418
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which one of the following classical dances in its present form is influenced by Mughal tradition? [RRB NTPC ] pipeline-1176439
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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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Which of the following dances is performed in Goa? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1176222
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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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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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Kathak (a form of ancient classical dance of India) originated in : [RRB NTPC ] pipeline-1176300
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Kelucharan Mohapatra, awarded with the Padma Vibhushan in the year 2000, was a dancer of which of the following classical dance forms? [SSC CGL 2022] pipeline-1176304
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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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The Indian dance form ‘Manipuri’ mostly portrays themes bases on: [RRB NTPC ] pipeline-1176674
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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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__________ 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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Ammanur Madhava Chakkiar was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to which of the following dance forms ? [SSC CPO 2023] pipeline-1176296
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following is a Sangeet Natak Akademi award-winning Bharatanatyam dancer ? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1176309
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Thullal is a Solo satiric dance form belonging to the state of ______. [SSC CGL 2020] pipeline-1176284
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gk | festival_culture | 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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Garba dance is a popular dance of which state? [SSC CHSL 2023] pipeline-1176337
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gk | festival_culture | intermediate | |
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Sattriya is a classical dance form of which Indian state? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1176344
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gk | festival_culture | intermediate | |
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Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form of which Indian state? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1176415
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gk | festival_culture | 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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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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Madhavi Mudgal is associated with which classical dance of India? [SSC MTS ] pipeline-1176570
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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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‘Alkap’ is a rural dance-drama performance prevalent in the parts of Jharkhand and ________. [NTPC 2] pipeline-1176279
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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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Identify the Indian classical dancer associated with Kathak. [SSC CGL 2024] pipeline-1176263
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Who among the following is not an Odissi Dancer? [NTPC 2] pipeline-1176294
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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In 2021, Dr. Padmaja Suresh was awarded the title of 'Karnataka Kalashree' for her best performance in which dance form? [SSC GD 2025] pipeline-1176312
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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To which of the following states does the dance form Chhau belong ? [SSC GD 2024] pipeline-1176407
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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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With which of the following dance forms is Rukmini Devi Arundale associated? [SSC GD 2025] pipeline-1176285
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Aparna Satheesan was honoured with the prestigious Bharata Shastra Nritya Praveena National Award for her outstanding performance in which dance form? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1176346
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Siddi Dhamal is performed in which of the following states as a dance to celebrate successful hunting activity ? [CONSTABLE EXE 2023] pipeline-1176683
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gk | festival_culture | intermediate | |
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Which of the following dances developed in the monasteries of Assam ? [SSC CHSL 2024] pipeline-1176289
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gk | — | 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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Ghoomar is a folk song and dance form that is popular in: [RRB NTPC ] pipeline-1176659
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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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The world famous dancer Gulabo Sapera is known for which of the following dance forms? [SSC GD 2022] pipeline-1176343
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gk | — | 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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Which of the following is NOT a classical dance style? [RRB NTPC ] pipeline-1176286
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which famous Indian dancer is associated with the Pandavani dance form? [SSC MTS 2022] pipeline-1176313
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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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From which of the following English words is the name ‘Bhangra’ derived in the context of Bhangra Dance? [SSC CGL 2021] pipeline-1176224
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following Gharanas of Kathak was Pandit Ishwari Prasad related to? [SSC GD 2025] pipeline-1176572
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gk | — | intermediate | |
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Guru Bipin Singh, a Nrityacharya awardee, Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee and Kalidas Samman awardee, was renowned for promoting which classical dance form? [SSC CGL 2023] pipeline-1176227
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gk | — | 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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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 |