Which of the following pairs (Dance – State) is NOT correctly matched? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following pairs (Dance – State) is NOT correctly matched?
A. Sattriya – Assam
B. Odissi – Odisha
C. Manipuri – Meghalaya
D. Kuchipudi – Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Manipuri dance belongs to the state of Manipur, not Meghalaya.

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Practice More Classical Dances of India Questions

Question #1
Manipuri dance is predominantly influenced by which sect of Hinduism?
A. Jainism
B. Vaishnavism
C. Shaktism
D. Shaivism

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Manipuri dance draws its themes mainly from the Radha-Krishna lore and is deeply connected to Gaudiya Vaishnavism.

Question #2
The 'Kerala Mural' painting style is often depicted in the background of which classical dance-drama?
A. Chhau
B. Yakshagana
C. Kathakali
D. Mohiniyattam

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Kathakali's elaborate makeup and costumes mirror the vivid colours and lines of Kerala murals.

Question #3
Which dance form utilizes the 'Thillana' at the end of a performance?
A. Manipuri
B. Odissi
C. Kathak
D. Bharatanatyam

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A Thillana is the final, energetic, rhythmic item in a Bharatanatyam recital.