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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 #201
Which folk dance of Sikkim celebrates the spirits of nature?
A. Yak Chham
B. Singhi Chham
C. Tashi Yangku
D. Chu-Faat
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Tashi Yangku is a folk dance that invokes divine blessings.
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Question #202
Which dance of Meghalaya is a group dance for social occasions?
A. Shad Suk Mynsiem
B. Wangala
C. Laho
D. Nongkrem
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Laho is a traditional group dance of the Khasi tribe.
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Question #203
Which dance of Manipur uses cymbals during the 'Kartal Cholom'?
A. Maibi
B. Pung Cholom
C. Thang-Ta
D. Kartal Cholom
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kartal Cholom dancers use cymbals to accompany their movements.
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Question #204
Which folk dance of Odisha is performed by women with sticks?
A. Dalkhai
B. Sambalpuri
C. Chhau
D. Gotipua
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sambalpuri folk dances often involve rhythmic use of sticks.
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Question #205
Which dance of Gujarat involves women moving in a circle with lamps?
A. Padhar
B. Tippani
C. Garba
D. Dandiya
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Garba often involves lamps (garbi) placed inside perforated pots.
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Question #206
Which folk dance of Maharashtra features the singing of heroic songs?
A. Dhangari Gaja
B. Koli
C. Lavani
D. Powada
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Powada is the traditional ballad form of Maharashtra.
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Question #207
Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh is performed by men with chharhis (sticks)?
A. Kud
B. Nati
C. Dhamal
D. Chharhi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Chharhi is a folk dance performed with bamboo sticks.
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Question #208
Which dance of Nagaland involves the use of feathers?
A. All of the above
B. Chong
C. Kezhailhe
D. Moatsu
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Most Naga ceremonial dances incorporate feathers and tribal ornaments.
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Question #209
Which folk dance of Punjab is performed by women in a ring?
A. Giddha
B. Jhumar
C. Bhangra
D. Luddi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Giddha dancers form a ring to perform.
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Question #210
Which dance of Haryana is known for storytelling?
A. Gugga
B. Khoria
C. Loor
D. Phag
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Gugga is a traditional folk dance form involving songs about folk heroes.
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Question #211
Which dance of Andhra Pradesh is performed at village festivals?
A. Kolaattam
B. Lambadi
C. Veeranatyam
D. Dappu
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Dappu is played at almost all village festivities.
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Question #212
Which dance of Uttarakhand is for harvest?
A. Thali
B. Jhora
C. Pandav Nritya
D. Chholiya
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jhora is a community dance during harvest.
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Question #213
Which folk dance of Tamil Nadu uses pots on the head?
A. Kolaattam
B. Kummi
C. Karagattam
D. Mayilattam
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Karagattam is a balancing dance.
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Question #214
Which of the following is a prominent folk dance of the state of Assam, often performed during the Bihu festivals?
A. Rouf
B. Giddha
C. Bhangra
D. Bihu
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bihu is the most popular folk dance of Assam, performed during the three Bihu festivals marking the agricultural cycle.
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Question #215
Rouf is a traditional folk dance form associated with which Indian state or Union Territory?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Punjab
D. Jammu and Kashmir
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rouf is a popular folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir, typically performed by women during the spring season and on festive occasions.
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Question #216
Which folk dance is known as the 'dance of the sword' and is performed in the state of Odisha?
A. Chhau
B. Gotipua
C. Paika
D. Dalkhai
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Paika is a traditional martial folk dance from Odisha, historically performed by the Paikas (warriors).
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Question #217
Garba is a traditional folk dance that originated in which state of India?
A. Gujarat
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Garba is a major folk dance form of Gujarat, performed extensively during the nine nights of Navaratri.
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Question #218
Which of the following is a famous tribal folk dance from the state of Chhattisgarh?
A. Maanch
B. Karma
C. Saila
D. Jawara
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Karma is a popular folk dance of Chhattisgarh performed by various tribal communities to honor the deity of fate.
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Question #219
Which dance form is performed by the Siddi community in Gujarat?
A. Tippani
B. Dhamal
C. Hudo
D. Padhar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Siddi Dhamal is a unique folk dance performed by the Siddi community, who are of African descent, settled in the Gir forest region of Gujarat.
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Question #220
Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance associated with which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Haryana
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Ghoomar is a well-known folk dance of Rajasthan, traditionally performed by women wearing flowing skirts known as ghagra.
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