Kuchipudi is a classical dance form of which state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form of which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Kuchipudi originated in the village of Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

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Practice More Classical Dances of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Abhinaya Darpana' is a key text for which dance form?
A. Kathakali
B. Odissi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Sattriya

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikesvara serves as a foundational manual for Bharatanatyam, especially for hand gestures and expressions.

Question #2
Which classical dance form uses the 'Viniyoga' (usage) of 'Hastha Mudras'?
A. All classical dances
B. Only Bharatanatyam
C. Only Kuchipudi
D. Only Kathakali

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
All classical Indian dances follow the Viniyoga of Hastha Mudras to communicate narrative elements.

Question #3
The 'Uttaradhikaara' (succession) in Sattriya dance is traditionally passed down through:
A. Family lineage only
B. University degrees
C. State government appointments
D. Guru-Shishya parampara within Sattras

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Sattriya has been preserved and transmitted within the monastic Sattras through the Guru-Shishya (teacher-disciple) tradition.