Which folk dance is known as the 'Dandi' dance of Odisha? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which folk dance is known as the 'Dandi' dance of Odisha?
A. Chhau
B. Gotipua
C. Ranapa
D. Danda Nata
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Danda Nata is one of the most ancient ritual folk dances of Odisha.

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Practice More Folk Dances of India Questions

Question #1
Which folk dance of Uttarakhand is performed by men during the Nanda Devi festival?
A. Pandav Nritya
B. Thali
C. Chholiya
D. Jhora

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Chholiya is a traditional sword dance of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand.

Question #2
Dumhal is a folk dance performed by which community in Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Watal
B. Gujjar
C. Ladakhi
D. Dogra

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Dumhal is a traditional folk dance performed by men of the Watal tribe in Jammu and Kashmir.

Question #3
Which dance of Gujarat involves balancing metal pots?
A. Dandiya Raas
B. Padhar
C. Tippani
D. Garba

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Tippani is an occupational folk dance of Gujarat where workers use sticks to level floors while singing.