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Odissi and Other Indian Classical Dance Forms

Odissi and Other Indian Classical Dance Forms

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Odissi dance?

  1. Tribhangi posture
  2. Circular movements
  3. Sharp footwork
  4. Kathakali-style storytelling
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Odissi dance originated in which Indian state?

  1. Odisha
  2. West Bengal
  3. Karnataka
  4. Tamil Nadu
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a famous Odissi dance pose?

  1. Tribhangi
  2. Aramandi
  3. Chauka
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered the founder of modern Odissi dance?

  1. Kelucharan Mohapatra
  2. Guru Pankaj Charan Das
  3. Mayadhar Raut
  4. Sanjukta Panigrahi
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a popular Odissi dance piece?

  1. Pallavi
  2. Mangalacharan
  3. Moksha
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the traditional costume for Odissi dancers?

  1. Saree
  2. Lehenga choli
  3. Salwar kameez
  4. Kurta pajama
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following instruments is commonly used in Odissi dance music?

  1. Tabla
  2. Sitar
  3. Mridangam
  4. Pakhawaj
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a characteristic of Bharatanatyam dance?

  1. Straight-legged stance
  2. Circular movements
  3. Sharp footwork
  4. Kathakali-style storytelling
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Bharatanatyam dance originated in which Indian state?

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Karnataka
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Kerala
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a famous Bharatanatyam dance pose?

  1. Aramandi
  2. Tribhangi
  3. Chauka
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered the founder of modern Bharatanatyam dance?

  1. Rukmini Devi Arundale
  2. E. Krishna Iyer
  3. T. Balasaraswati
  4. M. S. Subbulakshmi
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a popular Bharatanatyam dance piece?

  1. Alarippu
  2. Jatiswaram
  3. Varnam
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the traditional costume for Bharatanatyam dancers?

  1. Saree
  2. Lehenga choli
  3. Salwar kameez
  4. Kurta pajama
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following instruments is commonly used in Bharatanatyam dance music?

  1. Tabla
  2. Sitar
  3. Mridangam
  4. Veena
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a characteristic of Kathak dance?

  1. Spinning movements
  2. Footwork
  3. Hand gestures
  4. All of the above
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