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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 #101
Which dance of Tripura is ritualistic?
A. Lebang Boomani
B. Hojagiri
C. Garia
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Tripura's folk tradition is rich in ritualistic dances.
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Question #102
Which dance of Bihar is based on stories?
A. Sama Chakeva
B. Bidesiya
C. Jat-Jatin
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
These are all important storytelling folk dances of Bihar.
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Question #103
Which dance of Sikkim is for the snow lion?
A. Tashi Yangku
B. Singhi Chham
C. Chu-Faat
D. Yak Chham
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Singhi Chham honors the mythical snow lion.
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Question #104
Which dance of Meghalaya uses musical instruments?
A. Laho
B. Wangala
C. All of the above
D. Shad Suk Mynsiem
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Music and dance are intertwined in Meghalaya's folk traditions.
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Question #105
Which folk dance of Jharkhand is a harvest dance?
A. Fagua
B. Sarhul
C. Paika
D. Mandari
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sarhul is a festival and folk dance form related to the harvest.
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Question #106
Which folk dance of Odisha features sticks?
A. Chhau
B. Danda Nata
C. Sambalpuri
D. Ranapa
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Danda Nata includes movements involving sticks.
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Question #107
Which folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir uses a traditional musical style?
A. Chakri
B. Dumhal
C. Rauf
D. Bhand Pather
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Chakri is a popular folk music and dance style.
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Question #108
Which folk dance of Manipur is performed by girls?
A. Pung Cholom
B. Maibi
C. Kartal Cholom
D. Thang-Ta
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Maibi is performed by priestesses.
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Question #109
Which dance of Andhra Pradesh involves balancing?
A. Butta Bommalu
B. Lambadi
C. Veeranatyam
D. Dappu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Butta Bommalu performers balance large puppet masks.
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Question #110
Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh is for the gods?
A. Kud
B. Nati
C. Chharhi
D. Dhamal
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kud is a ritualistic dance performed to honor local deities.
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Question #111
Which dance of Nagaland is performed by the Zeliang tribe?
A. Kezhailhe
B. Chong
C. Moatsu
D. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Zeliang tribe has specific traditional dance forms.
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Question #112
Which folk dance of Punjab is a sword dance?
A. Jhumar
B. Bhangra (elements)
C. Luddi
D. Giddha
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Some forms of traditional Punjabi dances incorporate sword elements.
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Question #113
Which folk dance of Haryana is performed by men and women?
A. Khoria
B. Phag
C. All of the above
D. Loor
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
These are group performances involving both genders.
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Question #114
Which dance of Andhra Pradesh is for harvesting?
A. Veeranatyam
B. Dappu
C. Kolaattam
D. Lambadi
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Dappu is often associated with village festivals and harvest.
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Question #115
Which folk dance of Uttarakhand is for prayer?
A. Pandav Nritya
B. Chholiya
C. Thali
D. Jhora
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Pandav Nritya has ritualistic/prayer elements.
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Question #116
Which folk dance of Tamil Nadu is performed by women?
A. Kolaattam
B. Mayilattam
C. Kummi
D. Karagattam
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Kummi is a traditional folk dance performed in a circle by women.
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Question #117
Which folk dance of Madhya Pradesh is for group celebrations?
A. All of the above
B. Karma
C. Grida
D. Saila
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
These are group dances of MP.
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Question #118
Which folk dance of Goa involves a lantern?
A. Dhalo
B. Dekhni
C. Fugdi
D. Corridinho
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Dhalo uses lamps/lights.
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Question #119
Which folk dance of Karnataka is for the Harvest?
A. All of the above
B. Veeragase
C. Dollu Kunitha
D. Kamsale
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
These are performed during agricultural festivities.
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Question #120
Which folk dance of Rajasthan is a group dance for social occasions?
A. Ghoomar
B. All of the above
C. Teratali
D. Kalbelia
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Rajasthan's cultural events feature these group dances.
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