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include- Sattriya (founder- saint Srimanta
folk dance of Punjab.

Sankardeva), Bihu, Barpeta's Bhortal Q.9. ‘Ummatt-aat’ is a folk dance form

DANCE Nritya, Jhumur Dance, Bagurumba, and performed in ______.
Deodhani. Famous Sattriya dancers are SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Afternoon)
Q.1. Which of the following dances is Jogen Dutta Bayan, Anita Sarma, Sarodi (a) Kasauli (b) Coorg
dedicated to temples and was earlier Saikia, Haricharan Bhuyan Borbayan, (c) Itanagar (d) Gangtok
known as Sadir? Ramkrishna Talukdar, Tankeswar
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning) Hazarika Borbayan, etc. Sol.9.(b) ‘Ummatt-aat’ is a folk dance
(a) Bharatanatyam (b) Kathakali form performed in Coorg. There are
(c) Kathak (d) Manipuri Q.5. Which of the following dance types many other traditional dance forms of
belong to northern India? Karnataka which include Dollu Kunitha,
Sol.1.(a) Bharatnatyam was earlier SSC CHSL 6/06/2022 (Morning) Suggi Kunitha, Kamsale, Gorava Kunitha ,
known as Sadir or Dasi Attam. It is (a) Kuchipudi (b) Odissi Somana Kunitha, Bolak-aat, Komb-aat,
strictly based on the Natya Shastra, (c) Mohiniyattam (d) Kathak Bhootha Aradhane, Yaksha Gana, Naga
originated from within the temple Mandala, Veeragase.
complexes. This is a dance that Sol.5.(d) Kathak is one of the eight major
encompasses Bhav, Rag, Ras and Taal. forms of Indian classical dance having Q.10. ‘Ponung’ and ‘Tapu’ are popular
The music of Bharatnatyam belongs to origin in ancient Northern India (Uttar dance forms from the state of ______ .
the Carnatic System of southern India. Pradesh). Famous Kathak dancers in SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Morning)
Krishna Iyer first coined the term India are Bharti Gupta, Birju Maharaj, (a) Chhattisgarh (b) Arunachal Pradesh
Bharatanatyam for the Sadir dance”. Damayanti Joshi, Durga Das, Kumudini (c) Goa (d) Bihar
Lakhia, Sambhu Maharaj, Sitara Devi, etc.
Q.2. Which is the first of India's Sol.10.(b) Ponung’ and ‘Tapu’ are
traditional dance to be refashioned as a Q.6. The efforts of Siddhendra Yogi have popular dance forms from the state of
theatre art and to be exhibited widely brought glory to the dance form called Arunachal Pradesh. Some popular folk
both at home and abroad? ______. dances in Arunachal Pradesh are Aji
SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Morning) SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Evening ) Lamu, Chalo, Hiirii Khaniing, Popir,
(a) Kuchipudi (b) Manipuri (a) Bharatanatyam (b) Mohiniyattam Ponung, Pasi Kongki, Rekham Pada,
(c) Kathakali (d) Bharatanatyam (c) Kuchipudi (d) Kathakali Roppi, Lion and Peacock dance.

Sol.2.(d) Bharatanatyam is a major form Sol.6.(c) The efforts of Siddendra Yogi Q.11. A ‘Nattuvanar’ conducts a ______
of Indian classical dance that originated have brought glory to the dance form dance recital.
in Tamil Nadu. The dance form is also called Kuchipudi. Kuchipudi is the SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Afternoon)
briefly mentioned in the Kannada text classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh. (a) Kuchipudi (b) Odissi
Manasollasa written by Someshwara III. Bharatnatyam is the dance form of Tamil (c) Kathak (d) Bharatanatyam
Nadu and Southern India. Mohiniyattam
Q.3. Which one of the following dances is the dance form from Kerala. Kathakali- Sol.11.(d) A ‘Nattuvanar’ conducts a
is associated with the Vaishnavism of Kerala. Bharatanatyam dance recital. The term
the Meitai people? nattuvanar connotes a man who
SSC CHSL 1/06/2022 (Morning) Q.7. Which of the following is a UNESCO accompanied the devadasi dance in the
(a) Chhau (b) Sattriya recognised dance form? capacity of a dance-master, music
(c) Kuchipudi (d) Manipuri SSC CGL 12/04/2022 (Morning) conductor, and vocal percussionist.
(a) Bhangra (b) Dalkhai Bharatanatyam- Tamil Nadu and
Sol.3.(d) Manipur Dance is associated (c) Kalbelia (d) Giddha Southern India, Kuchipudi- Andhra
with the Vaishnavism of the Meitai Pradesh, Odissi- Odisha, Kathak- Uttar
People. Chhau dance is a semi classical Sol.7.(c) The Kalbelia are a snake Pradesh.
Indian dance with martial and folk charming tribe from the Thar Desert in
traditions. Sattriya Dance is a Rajasthan, India. Bhangra- Punjab, Q.12. Which of the following is a dance
dance-drama performance art with Dalkhai- Odisha, Giddha- Punjab. form that originated in Assam?
origins in the Krishna-centered SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Evening)
Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam. Q.8. From which of the following English (a) Sattriya (b) Lavani
Kuchipudi is a dance-drama words is the name ‘Bhangra’ derived in (c) Gotipua (d) Chhau
performance, with its roots in the ancient the context of Bhangra Dance?
Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra. SSC CGL 12/04/2022 (Afternoon) Sol.12.(a) Sattriya is a classical dance
(a) Hemp (b) Rhythm form that originated in Assam. Lavani is
Q.4. The “Sattriya” classical dance is (c) Style (d) Movement a dance form from Maharashtra. Gotipua
associated with which state? is a dance form from Odisha. Chhau
SSC CHSL 3/06/2022 (Afternoon) Sol.8.(b) The name Bhangra is derived Dance- West Bengal, Jharkhand. The
(a) Kerala (b) Bihar from the Rhythm Word in the context of Sangeet Natak Academy recognizes
(c) Odisha (d) Assam Bhangra Dance. Bhangra is the traditional eight classical dances– Bharatanatyam

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(Tamil Nadu), Kathak (Uttar Pradesh), collecting water in a chari or pot by the the state of Uttarakhand. Choliya is a
Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), Odissi Rajasthani Women. martial art dance performed on a
(Odisha), Kathakali (Kerala), Gaudiya marriage procession by the Kumauni
Nritya (West Bengal), Sattriya(Assam), Q.16. ‘Povadas’ is a popular folk dance people of Uttarakhand.
Manipuri (Manipur) and Mohiniyattam from the state of ______.
(Kerala). SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Evening) Q.21. The ‘Veeragase’ dance, performed
(a) Maharashtra (b) Gujrat during the Dussehra festival holds a
Q.13. ______ is a popular folk dance of (c) Rajasthan (d) Kerala special place in the folk dances of the
Minicoy Island. state of ______
SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Morning) Sol.16.(a) ‘Povadas’ is a popular folk SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Evening) .
(a) Leshalaptu (b) Aaluyattu dance from the state of Maharashtra. (a) Karnataka (b) Assam
(c) Lava (d) Moyashai The main folk dances of Maharashtra are (c) Odisha (d) Sikkim
Lavani, Dhangarigaja, Lezim, Koli,
Sol.13.(c) Lava is a popular folk dance Gondhal and Tamasha. Sol.21.(a) The ‘Veeragase’ dance,
of Minicoy Island. Nagaland Famous folk performed during the Dussehra festival
dance- Leshalaptu, Aaluyattu, Moyashai, Q.17. Cheraw Dance is a traditional holds a special place in the folk dances
Modse, Bamboo Dance, Agurshikukula, dance form of which state? of the state of Karnataka. It is primarily
Butterfly Dance, Sadal Kekai, Changai SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Afternoon) performed during the Hindu months of
Dance, Kuki Dance, Khamba Lim, Mayur (a) Assam (b) Mizoram Shravana and Karthika.
Dance, Monyoasho, Rengma, Seecha and (c) Sikkim (d) Arunachal Pradesh
Kukui Kucho, Shankai, War Dance and Q.22. 'Povada dance' is a performing art
Zeliang Dance . Sol.17.(b) Cheraw Dance is a traditional from the state of ______.
dance form of Mizoram. Cheraw dance SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Morning)
Q.14. ______ is a mask dance popular in consists of mostly six to eight people (a) Gujarat (b) Maharashtra
South Malabar. holding pairs of bamboo staves on (c) Rajasthan (d) Kerala
SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Evening) another horizontally placed bamboo on
(a) Dhangar (b) Kummattikali the ground. Sol.22.(b) 'Povada dance' is a performing
(c) Parichakali (d) Zemmado art from the state of Maharashtra.
Q.18. With which of the following states Povada dance form describes the life
Sol.14.(b) Kummattikali - a famous is the folk dance named 'Terah Taali' events of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji
mask dance of South Malabar (Thrissur, traditionally associated? Maharaj, presented in the Marathi ballad
Kerala) Dhangar - The Dhangar dance is SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Evening) form.
performed by the shepherd community (a) Rajasthan (b) Maharashtra
of Goa during Navratri. Parichakali – (c) Assam (d) Telangana Q.23. Rathwa ni Gher is a dance
Traditional Folk Dance Form of performed on the occasion of ______ by
Lakshadweep. Other famous folk dance Sol.18.(a) The folk dance named 'Terah the Rathwa tribe of Gujarat.
of south India are - Padayani or Paddeni Taali' is traditionally associated with SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Evening)
(Kerala),Kummi and Kolattam (Tamil Rajasthan. This folk dance is performed (a) Janmashtami (b) Holi
Nadu), Kargam and Puli Vesham (Tamil by the Kamada tribes who are traditional (c) Makar Sankranti (d) Dussehra
Nadu), snake charmers.
Sol.23.(b) Rathwa ni Gher is a dance
Q.19. ______ is a dance which combines performed on the occasion of Holi by the
Q.15. In which of the following dances speech, mime and pure dance. Rathwa tribe of Gujarat. The Rathwas are
chairs on heads with lighted diyas are SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Morning) found in the hilly region of Southern
performed by women? (a) Kathakali (b) Bharatanatyam Gujarat and they are known for their
SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Morning) (c) Mohiniattam (d) Kuchipudi vibrant culture.
(a) Dhangari Gaja Dance
(b) Koli Dance Sol.19.(d) Kuchipudi is a dance that Q.24. 'Ratvai' is a dance form associated
(c) Tamasha Dance combines speech, mime, and pure with the ______ tribes of India.
(d) ChariDance dance. Kuchipudi is one of the eight SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Morning)
major Indian classical dances. It (a) Mewati (b) Khasi
Sol.15.(b) Koli Dance dances chairs on originated in a village named Kuchipudi (c) Jatapus (d) Bhil
heads with lighted diyas are performed in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
by women. It is a popular folk dance of
Sol.24.(a) 'Ratvai' is a dance form
Maharashtra. Dhangari Gaja Q.20. Which of the following is a dance associated with the Mewati tribes of
dance(Maharashtra) is performed to form from the state of Uttarakhand? India. It is performed during the
please their God for His blessings. SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Afternoon) monsoons to the accompaniment of
Tamasha (Maharashtra), as a theater (a) Therukoothu (b) Choliya large drums.
form, is a style that can be called a mix (c) Rouf (d) Kutiyattam
of a regular play, a musical and dance.
Q.25. Rauf and Hikat are the dance
Chari dance describes the art of Sol.20.(b) Choliya is a dance form from forms of ______.

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SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Afternoon) the famous dance forms of the state of Q.34. To which state does the 'Gheriya
(a) Odisha (b) Jammu and Kashmir West Bengal. Nritya' belong?
(c) Manipur (d) Sikkim SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening)
Q.30. Which of the following is the state (a) Gujarat (b) Maharashtra
Sol.25.(b) Rauf and Hikat are the dance dance of Rajasthan? (c) Punjab (d) Haryana
forms of Jammu and Kashmir. More SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Evening)
dance forms are Kud, Dumhal Dance, (a) Kachhi Ghodi (b) Kalbelia Sol.34.(a) The 'Gheriya Nritya' belongs to
Rouf, Bhand Pather, Bachha Nagma, (c) Kathputli (d) Ghoomar Gujarat. Folk dances of Gujarat include
Hafiza Dance, Bhand Jashan, Bacha famous dance forms like Garba, Dandiya,
Nagma, Wuegi-Nachun . Sol.30.(d) Ghoomar is the state dance of Bhavai, Tippani, Hudo, among others.
Rajasthan. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang,
Q.26. ‘Kolkali’ is one of the traditional Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, Tejaji, etc. Q.35. 'Chad Sukra', a popular traditional
folk dances of which state? are examples of the traditional dance-festival of Meghalaya, is
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Afternoon) Rajasthani culture. celebrated as a ______.
(a) Andhra Pradesh SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening)
(b) Nagaland Q.31. With which of the following states (a) community marriage festival
(c) Kerala is the folk theatre form ‘Ranmale’ (b) thanksgiving festival
(d) Arunachal Pradesh traditionally associated? (c) birth festival
SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Evening) (d) sowing festival
Sol.26.(c) ‘Kolkali’ is one of the (a) West Bengal (b) Goa
traditional folk dances of Kerala. Best (c) Jharkhand (d)Chhattisgarh Sol.35.(d) 'Chad Sukra', a popular
traditional dance forms of Kerala are - traditional dance festival of Meghalaya,
Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Thirvathirakali, Sol.31.(b) The folk theatre form is celebrated as a Sowing festival. Major
Ottamthullal, Koodiyattam, Chakyar ‘Ranmale’ traditionally associated with festivals of Meghalaya include Shad Suk
Koothu, Oppana. Goa. Ranmale is a ritualistic and folk Mynsiem, Nongkrem Festival,
theatre form based on mythological Behdienkhlam Festival, Shad Sukra,
Q.27. Which of the following terms is stories from the popular Indian epics, the Wangala Festival.
associated with the 'Bharatanatyam' Ramayana, and the Mahabharata. Zagor
dance form? is a form of a traditional folk drama Q.36. Which of the following
SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Morning) performed in many villages in Goa. communities of Sikkim is traditionally
(a) Tillana (b) Mangalacharan associated with the folk dance known as
(c) Tharijham (d) Batunritya Q.32. Which of the following dance 'Chu-Faat'?
forms is derived from martial arts SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Afternoon)
Sol.27.(a) Tillana is associated with the practices? (a) Nepalese (b) Tamang
'Bharatanatyam' dance form. Thillana is SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Morning) (c) Lepcha (d) Bhutia
one of the presentation styles in (a) Chhau (b) Jhora
Bharatanatyam that is generally (c) Bharatanatyam (d) Ghoomar Sol.36.(c) Lepcha communities of Sikkim
performed at the end of a concert. are traditionally associated with the folk
Tillana is widely used in classical Indian Sol.32.(a) Chhau dance forms are dance known as 'Chu-Faat’. Chu-Faat:
dance performances. derived from martial arts practices. The meaning of Chu is the Snowy Range
Chhau dance is a semi-classical Indian and that of Faat is Worship. It is a folk
Q.28. 'Dhangari Gaja' is a dance form dance with martial and folk traditions, dance of Sikkim performed in honour of
mainly related to: with origins in the Kalinga region from Mount Khangchendzonga.
SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Evening) Mayurbhanj, and panned out to its
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Jharkhand variants in the states of West Bengal and Q.37. What is the traditional bamboo
(c) Maharashtra (d)Chhattisgarh Jharkhand. dance of Mizoram called?
SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Afternoon)
Sol.28.(c) 'Dhangari Gaja' is a dance Q.33. The ‘Dhangari Gaja’ traditional/folk (a) Cheraw (b) Yak Chaam
form which is mainly performed by the dance belongs to which of the following (c) Thang Ta (d) Maanch
people of Gadaria caste, known as states?
'Dhangar' of Sholapur district of SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Afternoon) Sol.37.(a) Cheraw is the traditional
Maharashtra. Often these songs are in (a) Meghalaya (b) Madhya Pradesh bamboo dance of Mizoram. This form of
the form of poetry.. (c) Maharashtra (d) Manipur dance is performed on 'Chapchar Kut',
which is one of the most significant
Q.29. Gambhira, Dhali and Jatra are the Sol.33.(c) The ‘Dhangari Gaja’ festivals of the people of Mizoram. Yak
famous dance forms of which state? traditional/folk dance belongs to Cham Dance brings you theatre under
SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Evening) Maharashtra. There are six popular folk the open sky. It is one of the most
(a) Punjab (b) West Bengal dances of Maharashtra. These are popular folk dances of Sikkim. Thang-Ta
(c) Tamil Nadu (d) Uttar Pradesh Lavani, DhangariGaja, Lezim, Koli, is the exclusive martial arts dance from
Gondhal and Tamasha dance. Manipur. Maach is a form of folk theatre
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of Madhya Pradesh. Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. form in Mizoram participated exclusively
by 'village guests'?
Q.38. 'Ponu Yoksi', a sword like Q.42. 'Kamsale' is a dance form SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Afternoon)
instrument used during ceremonial traditional to the state of ______. (a) Khuallam (b) Cheraw 
dances performed by the priests, belongs SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening) (c) Solakia (d) Chailam
to: (a) Karnataka (b) Gujarat
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Morning) (c) Goa (d) Assam Sol.46.(a) Khuallam literally means
(a) Himachal Pradesh 'Dance of the Guests'. It is a dance
(b) Madhya Pradesh Sol.42.(a) 'Kamsale' is a dance form usually performed in the ceremony called
(c) Uttar Pradesh traditional to the state of Karnataka. 'Khuangchawi'. In order to claim a
(d) Arunachal Pradesh There are about five types of this dance distinguished place in society and to
in Karnataka -Sannatas, Parijata, have a place in paradise or Pialral one
Sol.38.(d) 'Ponu Yoksi', a sword-like Doddatas, Yakshagana, and Dasarata. has to attain the coveted title of
instrument used during ceremonial 'Thangchhuah'. Other dance forms of
dances performed by the priests, belongs Q.43. 'Rikhampada' is a traditional dance mizoram : Cheraw, Sarlamkai/Solakia,
to Arunachal Pradesh. Some popular folk of ______. Chailam, Chawnglaizawn, Chheihlam,
dances in Arunachal Pradesh are Aji SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening) Tlanglam, Zangtalam etc.
Lamu, Chalo, Hiirii Khaniing, Popir, (a) Arunachal Pradesh
Ponung, Pasi Kongki, Rekham Pada, (b) Uttar Pradesh Q.47. ‘Ranapa’, a folk dance form of
Roppi, Lion and Peacock dance. (c) Himachal Pradesh Odisha, consists of enacting chapters
(d) Madhya Pradesh from the life of Lord ______.
Q.39. In which of the following states is SSC CHSL 6/8/2021 (Afternoon)
the ‘Mathuri’ folk dance practiced? Sol.43.(a) 'Rikhampada' is a traditional (a) Indra (b) Ram
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon) dance of Arunachal Pradesh. Some (c) Krishna (d) Hanuman
(a) Telangana (b) Haryana popular folk dances in Arunachal
(c) Uttarakhand (d) Uttar Pradesh Pradesh are Aji Lamu, Chalo, Hiirii Sol.47.(c) Ranapa is the most famous
Khaniing, Popir, Ponung, Pasi Kongki, dance of the Southern State of Odisha,
Sol.39.(a) The ‘Mathuri’ folk dance is Rekham Pada, Roppi, Lion and Peacock which is the part of culture. Ranapa
practiced in Telangana. The most dance. literally means a stilt. It is performed on
popular folk dances of Telangana are the stilt and accompanies by drum
Perini Sivatandavam, Dappu Dance, Q.44. Which of the following dance music, along with songs related to Lord
Lambadi, Oggu Katha, Chindu forms is popular in Himachal Pradesh? Krishna childhood stories.
Bhagavatam, Gussadi Dance, Tholu SSC MTS 2/11/2021 (Afternoon)
Bommalata. (a) Laho (b) Nati Q.48. To which of the following states
(c) Ronf (d) Thora does the dance drama ‘Khyal’ belong?
Q.40. Which of the following is a SSC CHSL 6/8/2021 (Evening)
performing art from the state of Sol.44.(b) Nati dance forms are popular (a) Rajasthan (b) Gujarat
Maharashtra? in Himachal Pradesh. More dance forms (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Punjab
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Evening) from Himachal Pradesh are Chham
(a) Kalbelia (b) Kheliran Dance, Chhanak Chham, Dandras, Kullu Sol.48.(a) Khayal dance is Performed by
(c) Dandi Gair (d) Lavani Nati, Lahauli, Losar Shona Chuksam and the Bhawai tribe of Rajasthan.
Thoda Dance. Laho Dance- Meghalaya, Other popular Folk Dances of Rajasthan:-
Sol.40.(d) Lavani is a combination of Ronf dance- Jammu and Kashmir, Thora Ghoomar, Kalbeliya, Bhavai, Kathputli,
traditional song and dance in Dance- Uttar Pradesh. Kachchhi Ghodi, Gair, Chari, Chang.
Maharashtra. There are six popular folk
dances of Maharashtra. These are Q.45. With which of the following states Q.49. Which of the following is a dance
Lavani, DhangariGaja, Lezim, Koli, is the dance form ‘Povadas’ associated? form of West Bengal where there is a
Gondhal and Tamasha dance. Kalbelia - SSC MTS 2/11/2021 (Evening) confluence of dancing, singing, drama
Rajasthan, Dandi Gair - Rajasthan. (a) Odisha (b) Bihar and recital?
(c) Maharashtra (d) West Bengal SSC CHSL 9/8/2021 (Afternoon)
Q.41. In which of the following cities is (a) Bhavai (b) Alkap
the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Sol.45.(c) The dance form ‘Povadas’ is (c) Tippani (d) Hudo
Academy located? associated with Maharashtra. Povadas
SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning) are presented in the Marathi ballads form Sol.49.(b) Alkap is a famous dancing,
(a) Guwahati (b) Bengaluru There are six popular folk dances of singing and drama event of West Bengal.
(c) Imphal (d) Hyderabad Maharashtra. These are Lavani, It is used to portray the mythological
DhangariGaja, Lezim, Koli, Gondhal and stories, injustice in the societies and
Sol.41.(c) The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Tamasha dance. much more in modern times.
Dance Academy is located at Imphal.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Q.46. Which of the following is a dance Q.50. 'Maimata' is a popular dance of the
Academy, a constituent Unit of the

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