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Multiple Choice Questions on classical dances of India
1. Which classical dance form of India is associated with the state of Tamil Nadu?
a) Bharatanatyam
b) Kathak
c) Odissi
d) Kathakali
The correct answer is a) Bharatanatyam. Bharatanatyam is associated with the state of Tamil Nadu.
2. Kathak is a classical dance form from which region of India?
a) North India
b) South India
c) East India
d) West India
The correct answer is a) North India. Kathak is a classical dance form from North India.
3. Which classical dance form of India is known for its graceful movements and expressions?
a) Kathak
b) Bharatanatyam
c) Kuchipudi
d) Kathakali
The correct answer is b) Bharatanatyam. Bharatanatyam is known for its graceful movements and expressions.
4. Manipuri is a classical dance form from which state of India?
a) Manipur
b) Kerala
c) Odisha
d) Tamil Nadu
The correct answer is a) Manipur. Manipuri is a classical dance form from the state of Manipur.
5. Which classical dance form of India is characterized by fast footwork and pirouettes?
a) Kathak
b) Odissi
c) Kathakali
d) Mohiniyattam
The correct answer is a) Kathak. Kathak is known for its fast footwork and pirouettes.
6. Which classical dance form of India traces its origins to the temple dances of Andhra Pradesh?
a) Kathak
b) Bharatanatyam
c) Kuchipudi
d) Kathakali
The correct answer is c) Kuchipudi. Kuchipudi traces its origins to the temple dances of Andhra Pradesh.
7. Which classical dance form of India is characterized by elaborate costumes and facial makeup?
a) Kathak
b) Kathakali
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Odissi
The correct answer is b) Kathakali. Kathakali is known for its elaborate costumes and facial makeup.
8. Tandava is a form of which of the following aspects of dance?
a) Rhythm
b) Expression
c) Posture
d) Energy
The correct answer is d) Energy. Tandava is a form of the energetic aspect of dance.
9. Kathakali is a classical dance form from which state of India?
a) Kerala
b) Rajasthan
c) Maharashtra
d) West Bengal
The correct answer is a) Kerala. Kathakali is a classical dance form from the state of Kerala.
10. Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from which state of India?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Assam
d) Gujarat
The correct answer is a) Kerala. Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from the state of Kerala.
11. Which classical dance form of India is characterized by its use of masks and vibrant costumes?
a) Kathak
b) Kathakali
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Odissi
The correct answer is b) Kathakali. Kathakali is known for its use of masks and vibrant costumes.
12. Odissi is a classical dance form from which state of India?
a) Odisha
b) Maharashtra
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Punjab
The correct answer is a) Odisha. Odissi is a classical dance form from the state of Odisha.
13. Which classical dance form of India is known for its intricate footwork and sculpturesque poses?
a) Kathak
b) Bharatanatyam
c) Kuchipudi
d) Kathakali
The correct answer is b) Bharatanatyam. Bharatanatyam is known for its intricate footwork and sculpturesque poses.
14. Who wrote the book Natya Shastra?
a) Bharata Muni
b) Abhinavagupta
c) Tandu Muni
d) Nandikeshvara
The correct answer is a) Bharata Muni. The book Natya Shastra was written by Bharata Muni.
15. Sattriya is a classical dance form from which state of India?
a) Assam
b) Bihar
c) Gujarat
d) Rajasthan
The correct answer is a) Assam. Sattriya is a classical dance form from the state of Assam.
16. Which classical dance form of India is characterized by its fluid movements and storytelling?
a) Kathak
b) Odissi
c) Kathakali
d) Mohiniyattam
The correct answer is b) Odissi. Odissi is known for its fluid movements and storytelling.
17. The main musical instrument used in Manipuri dance is:
a) Tabla
b) Veena
c) Mridangam
d) Pung
The correct answer is d) Pung. The Pung is the main musical instrument used in Manipuri dance.
18. The traditional costume worn by Bharatanatyam dancers is:
a) Salwar kameez
b) Sari
c) Lehenga choli
d) Churidar kurta
The correct answer is b) Sari. Bharatanatyam dancers traditionally wear a sari as their costume.
19. Which classical dance form of India is known for its use of quick footwork and spins?
a) Kathak
b) Odissi
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Kathakali
The correct answer is a) Kathak. Kathak is known for its use of quick footwork and spins.
20. Which classical dance form of India is associated with the state of Karnataka?
a) Yakshagana
b) Kuchipudi
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Sattriya
The correct answer is a) Yakshagana. Yakshagana is associated with the state of Karnataka.