Social Science

Indian Folk Culture

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Indian folk culture encompasses regional folk dances, festival rituals, and traditional community practices. These cultural elements form a core part of the general awareness syllabus for SSC and state PSC exams. Solve these questions to memorize state wise dance forms and traditions efficiently.

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Indian Folk Culture Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Manipuri dance form that is performed by men?

  1. Pung Cholom

  2. Ras Leela

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam
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Explanation

Pung Cholom is a Manipuri dance form that is performed by men. It is a vigorous and energetic dance that is often performed during festivals.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Manipuri dance form that is performed by women?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Ras Leela

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ras Leela is a Manipuri dance form that is performed by women. It is a lyrical and graceful dance that is often performed during festivals.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Manipuri dance form that is performed by both men and women?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Ras Leela

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri dance form that is performed by both men and women. It is a ritual dance that is performed to appease the gods and goddesses.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Manipuri dance form that is performed with swords?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Ras Leela

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri dance form that is performed with swords. It is a vigorous and energetic dance that is often performed during festivals.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Manipuri dance form that is performed with cymbals?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Ras Leela

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam
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Explanation

Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri dance form that is performed with cymbals. It is a vigorous and energetic dance that is often performed during festivals.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Manipuri dance form that is performed with a pot?

  1. Lai Haraoba

  2. Ras Leela

  3. Kathakali

  4. Bharatanatyam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri dance form that is performed with a pot. It is a ritual dance that is performed to appease the gods and goddesses.

Multiple choice

In which culture is the Bharatanatyam dance performed as an offering to the gods?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Korea
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Explanation

Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is traditionally performed by women as an offering to the gods.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sacred dance performed by the Sufis of the Middle East?

  1. Sema

  2. Sama

  3. Zikr

  4. Dhikr
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Explanation

The Sema is a sacred dance performed by the Sufis of the Middle East. It is a form of spiritual meditation and is often performed in a circle.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the dance performed by the Balinese people of Indonesia to honor the rice goddess Dewi Sri?

  1. Kecak

  2. Legong

  3. Barong

  4. Janger
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Explanation

The Kecak is a Balinese dance performed by a circle of men who chant and clap their hands in a rhythmic pattern. It is traditionally performed to honor the rice goddess Dewi Sri.

Multiple choice

In which African culture is the Egungun dance performed to honor the spirits of the ancestors?

  1. Yoruba

  2. Igbo

  3. Hausa

  4. Fulani
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Explanation

The Egungun dance is a Yoruba dance performed to honor the spirits of the ancestors. It is a colorful and elaborate dance that is often performed during festivals.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the dance performed by the Maori people of New Zealand to honor their gods and ancestors?

  1. Haka

  2. Poi

  3. Kahiko

  4. Auana
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Explanation

The Haka is a Maori dance performed by men to honor their gods and ancestors. It is a powerful and energetic dance that is often performed before battles or other important events.

Multiple choice

In which culture is the Kathakali dance performed as an offering to the gods?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Japan

  4. Korea
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Explanation

Kathakali is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the state of Kerala. It is traditionally performed by men as an offering to the gods.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sacred dance performed by the Buddhist monks of Tibet?

  1. Cham

  2. Chöd

  3. Mahakala

  4. Vajrayana
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Explanation

The Cham is a sacred dance performed by the Buddhist monks of Tibet. It is a form of spiritual meditation and is often performed in monasteries.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the dance performed by the Balinese people of Indonesia to honor the god Shiva?

  1. Kecak

  2. Legong

  3. Barong

  4. Janger
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Barong is a Balinese dance performed to honor the god Shiva. It is a colorful and elaborate dance that is often performed during festivals.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the dance performed by the Maori people of New Zealand to honor their war god Tu?

  1. Haka

  2. Poi

  3. Kahiko

  4. Auana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Haka is a Maori dance performed by men to honor their war god Tu. It is a powerful and energetic dance that is often performed before battles or other important events.