Classical Dances of India MCQs

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Classical Dances of India MCQs

Practice Classical Dances of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Sattriya and their states, performers, traditions and cultural significance frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #1
Which of the following is the oldest classical dance form of India?
A. Kathak
B. Odissi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Kuchipudi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bharatanatyam is considered the oldest and one of the most popular classical dance forms of India, originating in Tamil Nadu.
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Question #2
Which classical dance form is associated with the state of Kerala?
A. Odissi
B. Sattriya
C. Manipuri
D. Kathakali
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kathakali is a major form of classical Indian dance that is a 'story play' genre of art, native to Kerala.
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Question #3
Which classical dance form originated in the state of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Kathak
C. Mohiniyattam
D. Kuchipudi
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Correct Answer: Option B

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Kathak is a major classical dance form of India, traditionally attributed to the traveling bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks or storytellers.
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Question #4
Sattriya is a classical dance form belonging to which state?
A. Manipur
B. Odisha
C. Assam
D. Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sattriya is an Indian classical dance form from the state of Assam, introduced by the Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva in the 15th century.
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Question #5
Kuchipudi is a classical dance form of which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option B

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Kuchipudi originated in the village of Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
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Question #6
Which classical dance form is known for its graceful and feminine movements and originated in Kerala?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Odissi
C. Mohiniyattam
D. Kathakali
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Correct Answer: Option C

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Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Kerala, traditionally performed by women, characterized by its graceful, swaying body movements.
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Question #7
Which classical dance is named after the village where it originated in Andhra Pradesh?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Kathak
C. Kuchipudi
D. Odissi
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Correct Answer: Option C

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Kuchipudi is named after the village of Kuchipudi in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
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Question #8
Odissi is the classical dance form of which Indian state?
A. Bihar
B. Jharkhand
C. Odisha
D. West Bengal
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Odissi is a major ancient Indian classical dance form that originated in the temples of Odisha.
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Question #9
Which classical dance form is famous for its 'Manipuri' style?
A. Mohiniyattam
B. Sattriya
C. Manipuri
D. Kathakali
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Correct Answer: Option C

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Manipuri dance, also known as Jagoi, is one of the major Indian classical dance forms, originating from Manipur.
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Question #10
Which Indian classical dance form features dancers wearing elaborate, heavy makeup and costumes depicting mythological characters?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Kathakali
C. Kuchipudi
D. Kathak
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Correct Answer: Option B

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Kathakali is noted for its elaborate, colorful makeup, costumes, and face masks that the traditionally male actor-dancers wear.
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Question #11
Bharatanatyam originated in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option A

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Bharatanatyam is a major dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu.
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Question #12
Which classical dance form is deeply connected to the Krishna tradition and features 'Rasa Lila'?
A. Manipuri
B. Odissi
C. Mohiniyattam
D. Kathak
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Manipuri dance is deeply rooted in the culture and the Krishna-Radha legend of Rasa Lila.
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Question #13
The 'Tandava' and 'Lasya' aspects are common in which Indian classical dance?
A. Odissi
B. Kuchipudi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Kathak
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Correct Answer: Option C

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Bharatanatyam encompasses both Tandava (masculine, vigorous) and Lasya (feminine, graceful) elements.
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Question #14
Which classical dance form is derived from the 'Natya Shastra'?
A. Only Odissi
B. Only Kathak
C. All classical dances
D. Only Bharatanatyam
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
All classical dances of India trace their roots to the Natya Shastra, the ancient Sanskrit text on the performing arts.
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Question #15
Who is the proponent of Kathakali known for his contribution to the revival of the dance form?
A. Kelucharan Mohapatra
B. Birju Maharaj
C. Rukmini Devi Arundale
D. Vallathol Narayana Menon
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Vallathol Narayana Menon played a crucial role in reviving Kathakali by establishing the Kerala Kalamandalam.
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Question #16
Birju Maharaj was a legendary exponent of which dance form?
A. Kathak
B. Kuchipudi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Odissi
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Correct Answer: Option A

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Birju Maharaj was a leading exponent of the Lucknow Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Kathak dance.
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Question #17
Rukmini Devi Arundale was a famous dancer of which form?
A. Mohiniyattam
B. Odissi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Kathak
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Correct Answer: Option C

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Rukmini Devi Arundale was an Indian theosophist, dancer, and choreographer who revived the Bharatanatyam dance form.
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Question #18
Which state's classical dance form is 'Mohiniyattam'?
A. Karnataka
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mohiniyattam is the classical dance form of Kerala.
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Question #19
Kelucharan Mohapatra was an exponent of which dance?
A. Kathak
B. Odissi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Manipuri
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Correct Answer: Option B

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Kelucharan Mohapatra was the primary revivalist of the classical Odissi dance form in the 20th century.
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Question #20
Which of these is not considered one of the 8 classical dances of India?
A. Manipuri
B. Bhangra
C. Sattriya
D. Odissi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bhangra is a folk dance of Punjab, not a classical dance form.
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