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• Release Date :: 29.04.2024
• presents ‘Nritya-Mandap’ an Online Quiz on International Dance Day (29th April)
  
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1. The Indian classical dance is discussed in which of the following?

4 points

Natyashastra

Yajurveda

Rigveda

Arthashastra

2. According to the Vedas, Rasa denotes which of the following expression?

4 points

Feelings

Words

Tune

Summery

3. Which of the following represent the feminine (female) aspects of dance as per the Natya Shastra by Bharat Muni?

4 points

Lasya

Paschatapa

Abhimana

Samadhi

4. Which of the following represent the masculine (male) aspects of dance as per the Natya Shastra by Bharat Muni?

4 points

Shringara

Abibhuta

Tandava

Lavanya

5. Which Rasas are associated with Tandava form of dance?

4 points

Abhibhuta and Shanta

Veer and Haasya

Karunya and Shringara

Raudra and Bibhatsa

6. Which Indian deity is known as lord of dance?

4 points

Varuna

Vishwakarma

Ganesha

Shiva

7. Which one of the following is not included in ‘Nine Rasa’ or emotion expressed through dance?

4 points

Saamarthya

Karunya

Rudra

Haasya

8. What is the primary purpose of the Hasta Mudras (hand gestures) used in Indian classical dance?

4 points

To create impact on the stage

To enhance facial beauty

To express emotions

To send signals to musicians

9. Which Indian dance form combines dance, music, and acting that is known for quicksilver movements and graceful expressions?

4 points

Bihu

Kuchipudi

Bhavai

Kathakali

10. Which Indian classical dance form involves elaborate makeup and costumes, often portraying stories from Indian epics?

4 points

Bhangra

Kathakali

Garba

Gidda

11. Which Indian classical dance form is characterized by intricate spins and pirouettes?

4 points

Odissi

Ghoomar

Kathak

Garba

12. Which Indian classical dance form is known for its intricate footwork, hand gestures, and storytelling through dance and music?

4 points

Bhangda

Bhavai

Balya dance

Bharatanatyam

13. Which Indian classical dance is originated from a hamlet in Andhra Pradesh called Kuchelapuri?

4 points

Kathak

Kuchipudi

Ghoomar

Dandiya

14. The Sculptures in the Sun Temple at Konark are depicted in which Indian dance form?

4 points

Pahari dance

Kathakali

Odissi

Goan dance

15. Which among the following is an Indian martial dance?

4 points

Kathakali of Kerala

Bamboo dance of Meghalaya

Chhau of Mayurbhanj

Bhangra of Punjab

16. Whai is Koodiyattam?

4 points

Traditional Performing Art of Kerala

Special Kerala dish consumed before dance performance

Ceremonial dance performed in Kerala wedding

Costume worn to perform Kathakali dance

17. ‘Gidda’ is a popular folk dance from which state of India?

4 points

Punjab

West Bengal

Karnataka

Kerala

18. Jagoi is a form of which Indian classical dance?

4 points

Kathak

Goan dance

Balya dance

Manipuri

19. Chakyar Koothu is a Performing Art associated with which of the following states?

4 points

Manipur

Kerala

Mizoram

Himachal Pradesh

20. Which Indian folk dance involves singing, clapping and circular formations?

4 points

Garba

Kathakali

Bhangra

Odissi

21. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

4 points

Kerala – Kathakali

Gujarat – Bhavai

Maharashtra – Lavni

Arunachal Pradesh – Ghoomar

22. Which of the following Indian folk dances is associated with Jammu and Kashmir?

4 points

Bhavai

Sattriya

Rouf

Kathakali

23. Yakshagana is a dance form of which Indian state?

4 points

Uttarakhand

Karnataka

Gujarat

Maharashtra

24. Hojagiri dance is native to which Indian State?

4 points

Sikkim

Odisha

Assam

Tripura

25. Sattriya is a classical dance form of which Indian State?

4 points

Assam

West Bengal

Odisha

Kerala