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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 #181
The 'Koli' dance of Maharashtra mimics which specific daily routine?
A. Spinning cotton
B. Fishing and boating
C. Warfare
D. Harvesting crops
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Koli dance movements replicate the rowing of boats and handling of fishing nets by the Koli community.
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Question #182
Which dance of Uttar Pradesh is performed to show the 'Braja' culture during the festival of Holi?
A. Charkula
B. Swang
C. Nautanki
D. Kathak
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Charkula is a dance where women balance a multi-tiered wooden structure with lamps on their heads.
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Question #183
Which folk dance of Manipur is a martial arts form using swords and spears?
A. Thang-Ta
B. Maibi
C. Kartal Cholom
D. Pung Cholom
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Thang-Ta, meaning 'Sword and Spear', is an ancient martial art dance form of Manipur.
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Question #184
The 'Dekhni' dance, popular in Goa, was historically performed by whom?
A. Farmers
B. Devadasis
C. Warriors
D. Fishermen
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dekhni was traditionally performed by women who were part of the temple tradition in Goa.
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Question #185
Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh is a group dance performed in a circular chain?
A. Chharhi
B. Kayang Mala
C. Dhamal
D. Kud
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kayang Mala dancers hold each other to form a chain (mala), resembling a garland.
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Question #186
Which dance of Meghalaya is the 'Dance of the Hundred Drums'?
A. Nongkrem
B. Shad Suk Mynsiem
C. Wangala Dance
D. Laho
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Wangala festival of the Garo tribe is famously known as the 'Hundred Drums Festival'.
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Question #187
Which folk dance of Gujarat involves wooden sticks?
A. Tippani
B. Garba
C. Dandiya Raas
D. Padhar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Dandiya Raas involves the rhythmic clashing of wooden sticks by the dancers.
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Question #188
The 'Jhora' dance of Uttarakhand is traditionally performed by whom?
A. Only men with swords
B. Only tribal priests
C. Only professional dancers
D. Community groups in a circle
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Jhora is a mass participatory folk dance where people form chains or circles to celebrate.
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Question #189
Which dance of Kerala features participants dressed in tiger-like costumes?
A. Velakali
B. Pulikali
C. Thiruvathirakali
D. Margamkali
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Pulikali (Tiger Dance) is a famous folk art of Kerala performed during Onam.
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Question #190
The 'Fugdi' dance of Goa is performed by whom?
A. Women
B. Tribal warriors
C. Men
D. Priests
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Fugdi is a folk dance performed by women in Goa during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Question #191
Which dance of Karnataka involves men with peacock feathers?
A. Veeragase
B. Yakshagana
C. Dollu Kunitha
D. Kamsale
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Veeragase performers often carry decorated headgear resembling peacock feathers.
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Question #192
Which folk dance of Punjab is performed by women during the harvest?
A. Luddi
B. Giddha
C. Jhumar
D. Bhangra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Giddha is a popular female folk dance form in Punjab.
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Question #193
The 'Cheraw' dance of Mizoram uses which main prop?
A. Metal cymbals
B. Wooden swords
C. Earthen pots
D. Bamboo poles
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Cheraw is the 'Bamboo Dance' because the dancers step in and out of rhythmic moving bamboo poles.
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Question #194
Which dance of Rajasthan depicts the life of a snake charmer?
A. Kalbelia
B. Teratali
C. Ghoomar
D. Bhavai
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kalbelia is performed by women of the snake-charmer tribe, mimicking snake movements.
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Question #195
Which dance of Tamil Nadu involves a decorative horse?
A. Kummi
B. Mayilattam
C. Karagattam
D. Poikkal Kudirai Attam
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Poikkal Kudirai Attam (False Leg Horse Dance) involves dancers wearing fake horse bodies.
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Question #196
Which folk dance of Chhattisgarh is famous for its acrobatic stunts?
A. Raut Nacha
B. Pandavani
C. Sua
D. Panthi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Panthi is a rhythmic folk dance of the Satnami community, involving human pyramids.
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Question #197
Which folk dance of Nagaland honors the hornbill bird?
A. Chong
B. Kezhailhe
C. Kums
D. Hornbill Festival Dances
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Many traditional Naga dances are performed during the Hornbill Festival.
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Question #198
Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh is performed in a circle?
A. Kud
B. Chharhi
C. Nati
D. Dhamal
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Nati dancers move in circles, expressing cultural unity.
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Question #199
Which dance of Jharkhand is a ritual dance performed in a group?
A. Fagua
B. Paika
C. Sarhul
D. Mandari
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mandari is a group dance performed to the sound of the Mandar drum.
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Question #200
Which folk dance of Bihar is performed by women during weddings?
A. Bidesiya
B. Sama Chakeva
C. Jhumar
D. Jat-Jatin
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Jhumar is a joyful dance performed during weddings in Bihar.
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