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Dance Forms and Traditions

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Indian dance forms encompass a rich variety of classical and folk traditions with unique gestures, expressions, and historical significance. Questions on these dance forms frequently appear in the general awareness sections of competitive exams. This hub provides practice questions covering classical styles like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Mohiniyattam, and various regional folk dances.

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Dance Forms and Traditions Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Sattriya dance drama?

  1. Ankiya Bhaona

  2. Borgeet

  3. Ojapali

  4. Bhawaiya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ankiya Bhaona is a famous Sattriya dance drama that combines elements of dance, music, and drama.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Sattriya dance?

  1. Graceful movements

  2. Energetic jumps

  3. Rapid footwork

  4. Complex hand gestures
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Graceful movements are a characteristic feature of Sattriya dance, which is known for its fluidity and elegance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Sattriya dance guru?

  1. Guru Bishnu Prasad Rabha

  2. Guru Jatin Goswami

  3. Guru Moirangthem Singhajit Singh

  4. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Bishnu Prasad Rabha is a famous Sattriya dance guru who has contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of the dance form.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Sattriya dance composition?

  1. Borgeet

  2. Ojapali

  3. Bhawaiya

  4. Jhumur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Borgeet is a famous Sattriya dance composition that combines elements of poetry, music, and dance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Sattriya dance guru from the 20th century?

  1. Guru Jatin Goswami

  2. Guru Bishnu Prasad Rabha

  3. Guru Moirangthem Singhajit Singh

  4. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Jatin Goswami is a famous Sattriya dance guru from the 20th century who contributed significantly to the revival and promotion of the dance form.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Sattriya dance drama written by Srimanta Sankardev?

  1. Kirtana-Ghoxa

  2. Ankiya Bhaona

  3. Borgeet

  4. Ojapali
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kirtana-Ghoxa is a famous Sattriya dance drama written by Srimanta Sankardev.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Sattriya dance guru from the 21st century?

  1. Guru Moirangthem Singhajit Singh

  2. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra

  3. Guru Jatin Goswami

  4. Guru Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Moirangthem Singhajit Singh is a famous Sattriya dance guru from the 21st century who has contributed significantly to the promotion of the dance form.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sequence of movements that begins with a pirouette and ends with a chauka?

  1. Pallavi

  2. Abhinaya

  3. Moksha

  4. Mangalacharan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalacharan is the name of the sequence of movements that begins with a pirouette and ends with a chauka.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of Odissi hand gesture?

  1. Pataka

  2. Ardhachandra

  3. Kataka

  4. Shikara
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shikara is not a type of Odissi hand gesture.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sequence of movements that is performed at the end of an Odissi dance?

  1. Moksha

  2. Pallavi

  3. Abhinaya

  4. Mangalacharan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Moksha is the name of the sequence of movements that is performed at the end of an Odissi dance.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sequence of movements that is performed in the middle of an Odissi dance?

  1. Pallavi

  2. Abhinaya

  3. Moksha

  4. Mangalacharan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pallavi is the name of the sequence of movements that is performed in the middle of an Odissi dance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of Odissi body movement?

  1. Angika

  2. Vachika

  3. Aharya

  4. Sattvika
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Aharya is not a type of Odissi body movement.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sequence of movements that is performed at the beginning of an Odissi dance?

  1. Moksha

  2. Pallavi

  3. Abhinaya

  4. Mangalacharan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mangalacharan is the name of the sequence of movements that is performed at the beginning of an Odissi dance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of Odissi footwork?

  1. Chauka

  2. Tribhangi

  3. Ardhamandali

  4. Bhunja
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tribhangi is not a type of Odissi footwork.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sequence of movements that is performed in the second half of an Odissi dance?

  1. Pallavi

  2. Abhinaya

  3. Moksha

  4. Mangalacharan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Abhinaya is the name of the sequence of movements that is performed in the second half of an Odissi dance.