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 #21
Which folk dance involves a dancer wearing a dummy horse costume?
A. Ghoomar
B. Bhavai
C. Teratali
D. Kachhi Ghodi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kachhi Ghodi is a folk dance from Rajasthan where performers wear dummy horse costumes.
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Question #22
Which folk dance of Punjab is exclusively performed by women?
A. Jhumar
B. Giddha
C. Bhangra
D. Malwai Giddha
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Giddha is a vibrant folk dance performed exclusively by women in Punjab.
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Question #23
Which dance is performed by the Siddi community of Gujarat?
A. Dhamal
B. Dandiya
C. Tippani
D. Garba
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dhamal is an energetic folk dance performed by the Siddi community in Gujarat.
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Question #24
Which folk dance is known as the 'Snake Charmers' dance' of Rajasthan?
A. Kalbelia
B. Bhavai
C. Ghoomar
D. Teratali
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kalbelia is a folk dance performed by the snake-charmer tribe of Rajasthan, known for its swirling black costumes.
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Question #25
Which state is the folk dance 'Bardaichala' from?
A. Meghalaya
B. Assam
C. Nagaland
D. Manipur
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bardaichala is a folk dance performed by the Bodo tribe of Assam.
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Question #26
Which folk dance of West Bengal uses large masks?
A. Gambhira
B. Chhau
C. Tusu
D. Jhumur
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Purulia Chhau (West Bengal) is particularly famous for its intricate, massive masks.
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Question #27
Which dance form is performed by the Oraon tribe?
A. Bihu
B. Giddha
C. Nati
D. Karma
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Oraon tribe, along with others, performs the Karma dance.
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Question #28
Which folk dance of Haryana is a mirror to the social life of the people?
A. Dhamal
B. Phag
C. Loor
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Haryana has a rich tradition of folk dances like Loor, Dhamal, and Phag.
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Question #29
Which folk dance of Bihar is performed during the Holi festival?
A. Phagua
B. Bidesiya
C. Sama Chakeva
D. Jat-Jatin
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Phagua is a traditional folk song and dance performed during the Holi festival in Bihar.
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Question #30
Which state is 'Koli' dance from?
A. Odisha
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Koli is a popular fisherfolk dance of Maharashtra.
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Question #31
Which dance form is practiced by the Gonds of MP?
A. Sua
B. All of the above
C. Saila
D. Karma
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Gonds have diverse folk dances including Karma, Saila, and Sua.
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Question #32
Which dance form of Jharkhand uses bamboo sticks?
A. Paika
B. Fagua
C. Mandari
D. Sarhul
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Paika is a traditional martial-art style dance form of Jharkhand.
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Question #33
Which dance of Andhra Pradesh is a tribute to Shiva?
A. Dappu
B. Veeranatyam
C. Bathukamma
D. Lambadi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Veeranatyam is a vigorous folk dance performed in Shiva temples in Andhra Pradesh.
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Question #34
Which dance is popular in the Lakshadweep Islands?
A. Lava
B. All of the above
C. Kolkali
D. Parichakali
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Lava, Kolkali, and Parichakali are traditional folk dances of Lakshadweep.
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Question #35
Which folk dance is known as the 'Dandi' dance of Odisha?
A. Ranapa
B. Danda Nata
C. Chhau
D. Gotipua
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Danda Nata is one of the most ancient ritual folk dances of Odisha.
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Question #36
Which state is 'Hojagiri' dance from?
A. Assam
B. Manipur
C. Meghalaya
D. Tripura
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Hojagiri is a popular folk dance performed by the Reang community of Tripura.
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Question #37
Which folk dance of Tamil Nadu is for rain worship?
A. Kummi
B. Karagattam
C. Kolaattam
D. Mayilattam
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Karagattam is a folk dance where dancers balance a pot on their head, originally performed to please the rain goddess.
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Question #38
Which folk dance is famous for 'Mayilattam' (Peacock Dance)?
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mayilattam is a folk dance where performers dress as peacocks in Tamil Nadu.
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Question #39
Which dance of Kerala uses the 'Margamkali' tradition?
A. Syrian Christians
B. Hindu temple tradition
C. Tribal groups
D. Muslim community
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Margamkali is a traditional group dance performed by the Syrian Christian community of Kerala.
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Question #40
Which folk dance of Nagaland is performed by the Angami tribe?
A. Bihu
B. Chong
C. Kums
D. Kezhailhe
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Chong is a prominent dance of the Chang tribe, and Naga tribes have many specific dances.
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