Which dance form is known for its 'Pung Cholom' (drum dance)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which dance form is known for its 'Pung Cholom' (drum dance)?

A. Kathak

B. Odissi

C. Sattriya

D. Manipuri

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Pung Cholom is a famous component of Manipuri dance where dancers play the Pung while performing acrobatic movements.

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The 'Goti Pua' dance from Odisha involves:

A. Fire dancers

B. Men wearing masks

C. Boys dressed as girls

D. Women with pots

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Goti Pua are young boys trained in acrobatic and feminine dance, an influence on Odissi.

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The 'Banasura' character appears in which classical dance traditions?

A. Sattriya

B. Mohiniyattam

C. Manipuri

D. Both A and B

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Banasura is a prominent demon character in Sattriya dance dramas, based on Assamese legends.

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Question #3

Which classical dance form utilizes 'Mudras' categorized into 'Asamyuta' (single-handed) and 'Samyuta' (double-handed)?

A. Only Bharatanatyam

B. Only Odissi

C. Only Kathak

D. All classical dances

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
All classical Indian dance forms follow the classification of hand gestures into Asamyuta and Samyuta mudras as defined in the Natya Shastra.

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