Folk Dances of India MCQs

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Folk Dances of India MCQs

Practice Folk Dances of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering regional folk dances, states, cultural traditions, festivals and important dance forms such as Bhangra, Garba, Ghoomar, Bihu, Lavani, Rouf, Yakshagana and other folk dances frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #1
Which folk dance of Punjab is performed by men to celebrate the harvest season?
A. Dhamal
B. Jhumar
C. Bhangra
D. Giddha
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bhangra is a vibrant folk dance from Punjab, traditionally performed by men during the harvest festival of Baisakhi.
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Question #2
Garba is a popular folk dance of which Indian state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Garba is a traditional folk dance from Gujarat, famously performed during the festival of Navratri.
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Question #3
Which of the following folk dances is associated with Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Koli
B. Bihu
C. Rauf
D. Ghoomar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Rauf (or Rouf) is a traditional folk dance performed by women in Jammu and Kashmir, especially during the spring season.
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Question #4
Bihu is the folk dance of which state?
A. Nagaland
B. Assam
C. Manipur
D. Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bihu is the most popular folk dance of Assam, performed during the Bihu festival.
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Question #5
Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of which state?
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, originally performed by the Bhil tribe.
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Question #6
Lavani is a famous folk dance form of which state?
A. Gujarat
B. Karnataka
C. Goa
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Lavani is a genre of music and dance popular in Maharashtra, traditionally performed to the beats of the Dholki.
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Question #7
Yakshagana is a traditional theatre-dance form from which state?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Yakshagana is a folk theatre form that combines dance, music, dialogue, and elaborate costumes, popular in Karnataka.
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Question #8
Chhau is a folk dance form originating from which region?
A. Western India
B. Southern India
C. Northern India
D. Eastern India (West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Chhau is a mask-based folk dance tradition found in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand.
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Question #9
Which folk dance is known for the use of string puppets?
A. Kathputli
B. Kachhi Ghodi
C. Bhavai
D. Teratali
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kathputli is a traditional string puppet folk art and dance form of Rajasthan.
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Question #10
Dumhal is a folk dance from which Union Territory?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Puducherry
C. Lakshadweep
D. Ladakh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dumhal is a traditional folk dance performed by the Rauf tribe of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Question #11
Dandiya Raas is a popular folk dance of:
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. West Bengal
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dandiya Raas is a high-energy folk dance performed with wooden sticks during Navratri in Gujarat.
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Question #12
Which folk dance involves balancing earthen pots on the head?
A. Garba
B. Koli
C. Dhamal
D. Bhavai
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Correct Answer: Option D

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Bhavai is a folk dance of Rajasthan where performers balance several earthen pots on their heads while dancing.
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Question #13
Cheraw dance is a popular folk dance of which state?
A. Nagaland
B. Mizoram
C. Meghalaya
D. Tripura
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Cheraw, often known as the 'Bamboo Dance', is a popular folk dance from Mizoram.
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Question #14
Karma dance is associated with which tribes of Central India?
A. Bhil and Meena
B. Santhal and Munda
C. Naga and Khasi
D. Gond and Baiga
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Karma (or Karma Naach) is performed by tribes like the Gond and Baiga in Central India.
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Question #15
Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh is performed in large groups?
A. Rouf
B. Nati
C. Dhamal
D. Kud
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Nati is one of the most popular folk dances of Himachal Pradesh, performed in large groups during festivals.
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Question #16
Which folk dance is known as the 'Sword Dance' of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chharhi
B. Kharaiti
C. Shunto
D. Dangi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kharaiti is referred to as the sword dance, popular in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh.
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Question #17
Which folk dance of Uttarakhand is performed by men during the Nanda Devi festival?
A. Thali
B. Pandav Nritya
C. Jhora
D. Chholiya
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Chholiya is a traditional sword dance of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand.
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Question #18
Which dance form is popular in the state of Goa?
A. Dekhni
B. All of the above
C. Corridinho
D. Fugdi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dekhni, Fugdi, and Corridinho are all popular dance forms found in Goa.
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Question #19
Padayani is a ritual folk dance form of:
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option A

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Padayani is a traditional folk dance and ritual art performed at temples in central Kerala.
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Question #20
Which folk dance is native to the state of Chhattisgarh?
A. Pandavani
B. All of the above
C. Panthi
D. Raut Nacha
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Correct Answer: Option B

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Pandavani, Raut Nacha, and Panthi are all prominent folk dance and art forms of Chhattisgarh.
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