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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 #241
Which folk dance of Odisha is performed by young boys dressed as girls?
A. Sambalpuri
B. Gotipua
C. Ranapa
D. Chhau
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Gotipua is a traditional dance form of Odisha where young boys dress as women to perform, serving as a precursor to Odissi.
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Question #242
Hikat is a folk dance associated with which region?
A. Ladakh
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Punjab
D. Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Hikat (or Hafiza) is a simple and popular folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir, often performed by children or couples.
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Question #243
Which of these is a famous folk dance of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Bhamakalpam
B. Dhimsa
C. Lambadi
D. All of these
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bhamakalpam, Lambadi, and Dhimsa are significant folk dance forms reflecting the cultural diversity of Andhra Pradesh.
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Question #244
Which dance form involves the use of masks and represents characters from the Ramayana and Mahabharata?
A. Kathakali
B. Chhau
C. Bhavai
D. Yakshagana
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Chhau, particularly the Seraikella and Purulia styles, is famous for its elaborate masks used to depict various mythological characters.
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Question #245
Jawara dance is a major harvest dance of which state?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jawara is a popular folk dance of the Bundelkhand region in Madhya Pradesh, performed by farmers to celebrate a good harvest.
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Question #246
Which dance form of Maharashtra features the dancer balancing on the rim of a brass plate?
A. Lavani
B. Tamasha
C. Koli
D. Povada
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
While Tamasha is a form of theatre, many folk performance elements in Maharashtra, including those in folk dramas, involve acrobatic balancing acts.
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Question #247
Bagurumba is a folk dance performed by the Bodo tribe of which state?
A. Nagaland
B. Assam
C. Meghalaya
D. Manipur
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bagurumba is a traditional folk dance of the Bodo tribe in Assam, often referred to as the 'butterfly dance' due to its graceful movements.
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Question #248
Which folk dance of Telangana is known for its religious devotion and rhythmic footwork?
A. All of these
B. Oggu Katha
C. Bathukamma
D. Perini Sivatandavam
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Perini Sivatandavam, Bathukamma (celebration), and Oggu Katha are all integral parts of Telangana's rich folk culture.
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Question #249
The 'Tera Tali' dance is performed by the Kamar tribe of which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Tera Tali is a famous folk dance of Rajasthan where women dancers tie thirteen cymbals to different parts of their bodies and strike them.
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Question #250
Which dance form is widely popular among the tribal communities of Jharkhand?
A. Paika
B. Mundari
C. All of these
D. Santhali
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Santhali, Mundari, and Paika are all prominent folk dances performed by the diverse tribal communities of Jharkhand.
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Question #251
Which folk dance is known as the 'Harvest Dance' of Punjab?
A. Kikli
B. Giddha
C. Jhummar
D. Bhangra
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bhangra is traditionally performed by men in Punjab to mark the harvest season and the festival of Baisakhi.
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Question #252
Which of these is a popular folk dance of Manipur?
A. Lai Haraoba
B. All of these
C. Thang Ta
D. Pung Cholom
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Thang Ta, Pung Cholom, and Lai Haraoba are quintessential folk dance and performance arts of Manipur.
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Question #253
Cheraw dance, often called the 'Bamboo Dance', belongs to which state?
A. Mizoram
B. Nagaland
C. Manipur
D. Tripura
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Cheraw is a traditional cultural dance of Mizoram, performed using bamboo staves which are moved in a rhythmic pattern.
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Question #254
Which folk dance is native to the Lambadi tribe of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Burra Katha
B. Bonalu
C. Lambadi
D. Dappu
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Lambadi dance is a vibrant tribal dance performed by the Banjaras or Lambadi tribes of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
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Question #255
Which dance form is associated with the harvest festival of Pongal in Tamil Nadu?
A. Mayil Attam
B. Kummi
C. Karakattam
D. Oyilattam
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mayil Attam (Peacock dance) is a popular folk dance of Tamil Nadu, often performed during temple festivals and harvest celebrations.
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Question #256
Which of these is a traditional folk dance of Meghalaya?
A. Laho
B. Nongkrem
C. Shad Suk Mynsiem
D. All of these
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Laho, Shad Suk Mynsiem, and Nongkrem are iconic folk dances of the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribes of Meghalaya.
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Question #257
Which state has 'Bhavai' as a popular folk theatre/dance form?
A. Rajasthan
B. Haryana
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bhavai is a traditional folk theatre form of Gujarat, involving acrobatic dance movements and satire.
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Question #258
Which dance form of Kerala involves a group of men performing in a circle while singing?
A. Kolkali
B. Oppana
C. Padayani
D. Margamkali
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kolkali is a popular folk dance of Kerala, performed by men using small sticks to create a rhythmic pattern.
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Question #259
The 'Fugdi' dance is a popular folk dance form of which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Goa
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Fugdi is a traditional folk dance performed by women in Goa, typically during religious and social festivals.
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Question #260
Which folk dance of Rajasthan involves balancing a pot on the head while dancing?
A. Ghoomar
B. Kalbelia
C. Bhavai
D. Chari
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Chari dance involves women balancing a lit lamp on a pot (chari) on their heads as they move gracefully.
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