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Q.1. Sattriya dance form is famous in which of these states?

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(a) Assam

(b) Himachal Pradesh

(c) Punjab

(d) Tamil Nadu

(a) Assam
Sattriya dance originated in Sattra, a monastery, as a part of the neo-Vaishnavite
movement started by Srimanta Sankardev.

Sattriya was given the status of a classical dance in the year 2000 by the Sangeet
Natak Akademi.

The dance styles of Sattriya are Paurashik Bhangi (male style) and Stri Bhangi
(female style).

Folk dances of Assam: Bihu, Bagurumba, Deodhani, Bhortal dance.

Q.2. Which of the following statements is true?

Statement I: Indian techniques such as Rasa and Bhawa in classical dances have their
origins in Bharatmuni’s Natyashastra.

Statement II: Bharatanatyam has its origin in Odisha.

SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)

(a) Only Statement II is true.

(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(c) Neither Statement I nor Statement II is true.

(d) Only Statement I is true.

(d) Only Statement I is true.
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu.
Q.3. When was Bharatanatyam banned by the British colonial government ?

SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon)

(a) 1885

(b) 1910

(c) 1897

(d) 1927
(b) 1910
The government banned temple dancing in 1910. Artists like Bala Saraswati, Rukmini
Devi Arunadale, etc. revived it and brought it outside the temples.

Freedom fighter E Krishna Iyer fought for the revival of Bharatanatyam, challenging
the British government and was arrested on charges of nationalism.
Q.4. Which of the following is a folk dance from the state of Maharashtra?

SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)

(a) Ghoomar

(b) Bhangra

(c) Garba

(d) Dhangari Gaja

Sol.4.(d) Dhangari Gaja.

States and their folk dances:

Maharashtra - Lavani, Powada dance, Koli, Waghya Murali.

Gujarat - Dandiya Raas, Tippani,,Garba, Daang.

Rajasthan - Ghoomar, Bhavai, Kalbelia, Terah Taali.

Punjab - Bhangra, Giddha, Luddi, Julli.

Q.5. What is a one act play of Sattriya called?

SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)

(a) Ekam Nat

(b) Vishesham Nat

(c) Anant Nat

(d) Ankiya Nat

Sol.5.(d)

Ankiya Nat: It is a form of Sattriya that involves musical drama or play.

It was initially written in Brajavali, an Assamese-Maithili hybrid language.

It's also known as 'Bhaona,' and it tells stories about Lord Krishna.
Q.6. The origin of most of the classical dance forms of India is _____.

SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)

(a) Yajur Veda

(b) Arth Shastra

(c) Atharva Veda

(d) Natya Shastra

Sol.6.(d) Natya Shastra.

Natya Shastra (Sanskrit text on dance art and music): Compiled by Bharat Muni.

The text consists of 36 chapters with a cumulative total of 6000 poetic verses
describing performance arts.
Q.7. Bhutia dance is performed in which of the following states?

SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning)

(a) Nagaland

(b) Odisha

(c) West Bengal

(d) Sikkim
Sol.7.(d) Sikkim.

Other dances:

Sikkim - Singhi Chham, Tamang Selo, Sherpa Dance, Ghantu, Gayley-Yang Dance,
Sangey Chham Dance and Chu Faat.

West Bengal - Purulia Chhau, Baul, and Gambhira.

Odisha - Gotipua Dance, Dhap, and Paika.

Nagaland - Modse, Agurshikukula, Aaluyattu, Sadal Kekai, and Changai Dance.

Q.8. Which dance form of Goa is also known as the ‘Warrior Dance’?

SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)

(a) Lavani

(b) Ghode Modni

(c) Bihu

(d) Rauf
Sol.8.(b) Ghode Modni - It is a dance commemorating the Maratha rulers and warriors
of the past.
Q.9. Which of the following dances is based on Rasleela themes of Radha and
Krishna?

SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)

(a) Mohiniyattam

(b) Kathak

(c) Sattriya dance

(d) Manipuri dance

(d) Manipuri dance

In Manipuri Ras, the main characters are Radha, Krishna and the gopis. The themes
often depict the pangs of separation of the gopis and Radha from Krishna.
Q.10. Sattriya was recognised in______ as a Classical Dance by Sangeet Natak
Akademi.

SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)

(a) 2005

(b) 2000

(c) 2020

(d) 2010
Sol.10.(b) 2000.

The Sangeet Natak Academy was established on 31 May 1952 by a resolution of the Ministry of
Human Resource development.

Six classical dances are :

1. Kathak (North India)

2. Bharatnatyam (Tamil Nadu)

3. Kathakali (Kerala)

4. Odissi (Orissa)

5. Kuchipudi (Andra Pradesh)

6. Manipuri (Manipur).
Q.11. In 2010, considering its outstanding value and vulnerability, UNESCO
recognised 'Mudiyettu', an age-old ritual-drama of ______ as an 'intangible cultural
heritage of humanity'.

SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)

(a) Kerala

(b) Telangana

(c) Karnataka

(d) Tamil Nadu

 15 elements inscribed
2012: Buddhist chanting of Ladakh
2023: Garba of Gujarat
2010: Chhau dance 2021: Durga Puja in
Kolkata 2017: Kumbh
2010: Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Mela, Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan 2016: Nawrouz
2016: Yoga
2010: Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance
2014: Traditional brass
drama of Kerala and copper craft of
utensil making among
2009: Ramman, religious festival and
the Thatheras of Jandiala
ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, Guru, Punjab, India
India 2013: Sankirtana, ritual
singing, drumming and
2008: Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre 2008:
dancing of Manipur
Tradition of Vedic chanting

2008: Ramlila, the traditional

performance of the Ramayana Uttar
Pradesh
Q.12. Thullal dance originated in which of the following states ?

SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning)

(a) Kerala

(b) Uttarakhand

(c) Manipur

(d) Gujrat
Sol.12.(a) Kerala.

There are three versions of this art form Seethankan Thullal, Parayan Thullal and
Ottan Thullal.
Q.13. Which of the following dance forms traces its origins to the ancient dance Sadir
Attam ?

SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning)

(a) Mohiniyattam

(b) Bharatanatyam

(c) Kuchipudi

(d) Kathakali
Sol.13.(b) Bharatanatyam - It is a classical dance of Tamil Nadu.

It is known as Sadir Attam, because it can be traced back to 'Sadir' which was a solo
dance.

Sadir was performed by temple dancers or 'devadasis' in Tamil Nadu, hence named
'Dashiattam’.
Q.14. Maimata is a popular folk dance of which of the following states ?

SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning)

(a) Punjab

(b) Tripura

(c) Haryana

(d) Uttarakhand
Sol.14.(b) Tripura. Mamita dance is a traditional dance associated with the Kaloi
community of Tripura and is performed during the harvest festival.
Q.15. Bharatanatyam is traditionally performed to which type of music ?

SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Afternoon)

(a) Lavani

(b) Baul

(c) Hindustani

(d) Carnatic
Sol.15.(d) Carnatic is a form of Indian classical music which originated in Southern India.

Dances and the type of music :

Kathak - Hindustani Music,

Mohiniattam - Carnatic,

Odissi - Odissi music,

Kuchipudi - Vocal and instrumental Carnatic music,

Sattriya - borgeet,

Kathakali - Sopana sangeet,

Manipuri - Classical nat music.

Q.16. With which of the following dance forms is Thumri music associated?

SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening)

(a) Kathak

(b) Kathakali

(c) Bharatanatyam

(d) Sattriya
Sol.16.(a) Kathak: It is a classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh. Thumri: It is a
common genre of semi-classical Indian music originating in the eastern part of Uttar
Pradesh.
Q.17. The masculine aspect of the Manipuri classical dance is known as:

SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening)

(a) Choloms

(b) Pareng

(c) Maiba

(d) Ras
Sol.17.(a) Choloms.

The Kirtan form of congregational singing accompanies the dance which is known as
Sankirtana in Manipur.

The male dancers play the Pung and Kartal while dancing.

The masculine aspect of dance - the Choloms are a part of the Sankirtana tradition.
Q.18. Which of the dance was immediately preceded by a practice session called
sevakali and undertaken in the precincts of a temple ?

SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)

(a) Kathakali

(b) Kathak

(c) Odissi

(d) Kuchipudi
Sol.18.(a) Kathakali (dance of Kerala).
Q.19. Which of the following dance forms is also known as the 'Royal Dance of
Ladakh'?

(a) Yak dance

(b) Jabro dance

(c) Shondol dance

(d) Koshan dance

Q.19 c) Shondol dance.

It is a famous dance which was earlier used to be performed by artists for the King of
Ladakh on special occasions.
Q.20. Which of the abhinayas deals with the use of costumes, jewellery, facial make-
up etc?

SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift)

(a) Vachika Abhinaya

(b) Aharya Abhinaya

(c) Sattvika Abhinaya

(d) Angika Abhinaya

Sol.20.(b)

Aharya Abhinaya. A dancer wears a readymade stitched costume. The lower garment is
dhoti and the upper garment is a choli with a davani. The traditional jewellery used is the
head ornaments known as “tal saman”, the sun and moon diadems.

Vachika Abhinaya: It constitutes the Kavyas (poems) and natakas (dramas) which are
made up of speech.

Saatwikam Abhinayam: It is performed with the sattvika emotions by those who can
represent them proficiently.

Aangika Abhinaya: It is expressed by the bodily movements where the body becomes the
sole medium of expression.
RAILWAY QUESTIONS
Q.1. Which of the following is the classical dance form of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh?
RRB NTPC 30-12-2020 (Evening)

(a) Kathakali

(b) Bharatnatyam

(c) Kathak

(d) Kuchipudi
Sol.(d) Kuchipudi is the classical dance form of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi
is one of the eight major Indian classical dances. It originated in a village named
Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Q.2. Identify the name of the traditional folk theatre form of Maharashtra.

RRB NTPC 8-1-2021 (Morning)

(a) Tamasha

(b) Rasleela

(c) Nautanki

(d) Swang
Sol.(a)

Tamasha is the traditional folk theatre form of Maharashtra.

Rasleela is the traditional folk dance drama of Uttar Pradesh.

Nautanki dance form is a folk dance from Uttar Pradesh.

Swang is a famous folk dance of Haryana.

Q.3. The popular sword dance in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand is called_____.
RRB NTPC 16-1-2021 (Morning)

(a) Kathak

(b) Ghoomar

(c) Lavani

(d) Chholiya
Sol.(d)

The popular sword dance in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand is called Chholiya.
Kathak is the Classical dance in Uttar Pradesh.

Ghoomar is a dance of Rajasthan.

The Lavani dance is of Maharashtra.

Q.4. Which of the following dance forms does NOT belong to Rajasthan?

RRB NTPC 18-1-2021(Evening)

(a) Lavani

(b) Ghoomar

(c) Kalbelia

(d) Gangaur
Sol.(a) Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Gangaur are the dance forms of Rajasthan, but Lavani is a
combination of traditional song and dance popular in Maharashtra.
Q.5. Name the Indian classical dance form which is believed to be revealed by Lord
Brahma to Bharata, a famous sage, who then codified this sacred dance in a Sanskrit
text called ‘Natya Shastra’.

RRB NTPC 19-1-2021(Evening)

(a) Kathak

(b) Odissi

(c) Bharatanatyam

(d) Kathakali
Sol.(c)

• Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance form that is believed to be revealed by Lord

Brahma to Bharata, a famous sage, who then codified this sacred dance in a Sanskrit
text called ‘Natya Shastra’.

• Kathak revolves around the concept of storytelling.

• Odissi dance pays great importance to Lord Jagannath who is considered to be the god
of the universe and is worshiped by the people of Orissa.

• Kathakali is a "story play" genre of art, but one distinguished by the elaborately colorful
make-up, costumes and face masks that the traditionally male actor-dancers wear.
Q.6. Yakshagana is a folk performance of which Indian state?

RRB NTPC 20-1-2021(Evening)

(a) Gujarat

(b) Karnataka

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Assam
Sol.(b) Yakshagana is a folk performance of Karnataka.
Q.7. Hurkiya Baul is a folk dance form associated with which Indian state?

RRB NTPC 21-01-2021 (Evening)

(a) Uttarakhand

(b) Goa

(c) Haryana

(d) Maharashtra
Sol.(a) Hurkiya Baul is a folk dance form associated with the Indian state of
Uttarakhand. Hurkiya Baul Dance is performed during the agricultural season.
Q.8. Bardo Chham is folk dance of:

RRB NTPC 22-01-2021 (Evening)

(a) Uttarakhand

(b) Sikkim

(c) Arunachal Pradesh

(d) West Bengal

Sol.(c) Bardo Chham is folk dance of Arunachal Pradesh.

Bardo Chham is a folk dance traditional to the Himalayan Buddhist Tribes of Arunachal
Pradesh, India.
Q.9 ’Dollu Kunitha’ is a form of folk dance from the state of :

RRB NTPC 26/07/2021(morning)

(a) Assam

(b) Karnataka

(c) Chhattisgarh

(d) West Bengal

Sol.(b) ’Dollu Kunitha’ is a form of folk dance from the state of Karnataka.

An electric folk dance form, Dollu refers to the drum and Kunitha means dance in
Kannada.
Q.10. With which dance form is the noted dancer Pratibha Prahlad associated?

RRB NTPC 27-01-2021 (Evening)

(a) Kathakali

(b) Bharatanatyam

(c) Kathak

(d) Odissi
Sol.(b) Prathibha Prahlad is a Bharata Natyam dancer, educator, choreographer, arts
administrator, and author.

She was the founder-director of the Delhi International Arts Festival.

Q.11. Which of the following dance forms is correctly matched with the state to which it
is associated?

RRB NTPC 29-01-2021 (Morning)

(a) Lavani- Kerala

(b) Ghoomar- Gujarat

(c) Dandiya- Uttar Pradesh

(d) Gaur- Chhattisgarh

Sol.(d) Gaur is a dance form of Chhattisgarh.

Lavani-Maharashtra,

Ghoomar-Rajasthan,

Dandiya-Gujarat.
Q12. ‘Dumhal’ is a dance form practiced in the ________ region.

RRB NTPC 23-7-2021 (Morning)

(a) Kashmir

(b) Mewat

(c) Mewar

(d) Saurashtra
Sol.(a) ‘Dumhal’ is a dance form practiced in the Kashmir region. Dumhal is a dance
performed in the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir by the Watal tribe. The dance
is only performed by men. Drums are used to assist the music.
Q.13. Dhalo is a Popular ritual folk dance of___.

RRB NTPC 31-1-2021 (Morning)

(a) Arunachal Pradesh

(b) Chhattisgarh

(c) Goa

(d) Manipur
Sol.(c) Dhalo is a popular ritual folk dance from Goa, India. The dance is performed by
women and serves as a prayer of protection for their households.
Q.14. In which of the following states is the Gambhira-a popular dance, performed
using various wooden masks?

RRB NTPC 31-1-2021 (Evening)

(a) West Bengal

(b) Rajasthan

(c) Telangana

(d) Gujarat
Sol.(a) The Gambhira dance is performed all over the Malda district of North Benga l
during the festival of Chaitra Sankranti.
Q.15. Maruni Dance is associated with ________ state of India.

RRB NTPC 8-4-2021 (Morning)

(a) Sikkim

(b) Uttarakhand

(c) Arunachal Pradesh

(d) Tripura
Sol.(a) Maruni Dance is associated with Sikkim state of India. Maruni is a dance
popular in nearby Nepal, Darjeeling, Assam, Bhutan and Myanmar. It is the oldest and
most famous dance of the Nepalese community residing in these regions, originally
danced as part of the Tihar festival.
Q.16. Which of the following is the traditional theatre of Kerala where 8 plays are
performed on 8 days? RRB NTPC 3-2-2021 (Morning)

(a) Therukoothu

(b) Yakshagana

(c) Krishnanattam

(d) Maach
Sol.(c) Krishnanattam is the traditional theatre of Kerala where 8 plays are performed
on 8 days. It is a dance drama and presents the story of Krishna in a series of eight
plays and was created by Manaveda, the then Zamorin Raja of Calicut in northern
Kerala
Q.17. _______ was the only Indian dance from present in Michael Jacksdon’s 1991
music video for the hit single ‘Black or White’.

RRB NTPC 4-2-2021 (Evening)

(a) Kathakali

(b) Kathak

(c) Bharatanatyam

(d) Odissi
Sol.(d) Odissi was the only Indian dance form present in Michael Jackson's 1991 hit
single Black or White. Yamuna Sangarasivam, the woman who performed the Odissi
dance piece with MJ in Black or White.
Q.18. The Sikkimese are known for their amazing mask dance. What is this dance
form called a Sikkim?

RRB NTPC 4-2-2021 (Evening)

(a) Purulia Chhau

(b) Chaam

(c) Mukha Bhaona

(d) Padayani
Sol.(b) The Lama dances or Chham is a masked dance performed by Buddhist lamas
(monks) during special occasions like the Pang Lhabsol festival.

The Chhau Dance originates in the Purulia district in West Bengal and draws
inspiration from martial arts and combative training.

Bhaona- a traditional form of entertainment, with religious messages, prevalent is

Assam, India.

Padayani, also known as Padeni is a traditional folk dance and a ritual art from the
central portion of the Indian state of Kerala.
Q.19. With which dance form is the noted dancer Guru Rajkumar Singhajit Singh
associated? RRB NTPC 12-2-2021 (Morning)

(a) Kathakali

(b) Kathak

(c) Odissi

(d) Manipuri
Sol.(d) Rajkumar Singhajit Singh, (born 1 May 1935) is a leading exponent,
choreographer and a guru of Indian classical dance form of Manipuri, including the
Pung cholom and Raslila.
Q.21. Which one of the following classical dances in its present form is influenced by
Mughal tradition? RRB NTPC 16-2-2021 (Evening)

(a) Kathak

(b) Mohiniyattam

(c) Bharatnatyam

(d) Kathakali
Sol.(a) Kathak is classical dances in its present form influenced by Mughal tradition.
Q.22. _________ is a famous Kathak dancer.

RRB NTPC 22-2-2021 (Evening)

(a) Geeta Chandran

(b) Padma Subrahmanyam

(c) Josyula Seetharamaiah

(d) Birju Maharaj

Sol.(d) Birju Maharaj is a famous Kathak dancer.

Geeta Chandran - Bharatanatyam dancer and vocalist.

Padma Subrahmanyam - Bharatnatyam Dancer.

Josyula Seetharamaiahis - kuchipudi dancer.

Q.23. Dumhal, dance form belongs to which Indian state/union territory?

RRB NTPC 23-2-2021 (Morning)

(a) Punjab

(b) Jammu & Kashmir

(c) Haryana

(d) Chandigarh
Sol.(b) Dumhal, a dance form, belongs to Jammu & Kashmir. Only men from the watal
tribe can perform this dance.
Q.24. Manipuri classical dance form often depicts scenes from the life of God ______.
RRB NTPC 27-2-2021 (Evening)

(a) Vishnu

(b) Ram

(c) Krishna

(d) Shiva
Sol.(c) Manipuri classical dance form often depicts scenes from the life of God
Krishna. In Manipuri Ras, the main characters are Radha, Krishna and the gopis.
Q.25. How many forms of classical dances are there in India according to the Ministry
of Culture? RRB NTPC 1-3-2021 (Evening)

(a) 5

(b) 7

(c) 8

(d) 9
Sol.(d) There are nine forms of classical dances in India, they are

1. Bharatanatyam, Tamil Nadu (Southern India),

2. Manipuri Dance, Manipur (North-eastern India),

3. Kathak (Northern India),

4. Odissi Dance, Orissa (Eastern India),

5. Kathakali(Kerala),

6. Mohiniattam(K erala),

7. Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh, Southern India),

8. Sattriya Dance,

9. Chau(Eastern India).
Q.26. The dance form ‘Chharhi’ has originated from the state of :

RRB NTPC 03-03-2021 (Morning)

(a) Bihar

(b) West Bengal

(c) Himachal Pradesh

(d) Mizoram
Sol.(c) The dance form ‘Chharhi’ originated from the state of:Himachal Pradesh.

More dances of Himachal Pradesh are Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli,
Mahasu, Nati, Dangi.
Q.27. In which of the following states is the Mathuri folk dance practiced?

RRB NTPC 03-03-2021 (Evening)

(a) Goa

(b) Telangana

(c) Mizoram

(d) Jharkhand
Sol.(b) The mathuri folk dance is practiced in Telangana.

This dance is performed by both male and female and the duration is 12 minutes.

They dance for hours together on the occasion of Krishna Astami in Sravana Masam.
Q.28. Which folk dance of the following is not associated with the state of Assam?
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(a) Nat Puja

(b) Bihu

(c) Kathi

(d) Chongli
Sol.(c)

Kathi is a folk dance performed in the state of West Bengal in India. This dance form is
noted for its beautiful hand and leg coordination.

Nat Puja, Bihu, Chongli these are all dance forms of Assam
Q.29. Chholiya dance form is associated with __________ state.

RRB NTPC 08-03-2021 (Morning)

(a) Haryana

(b) Uttrakhand

(c) Bihar

(d) Rajasthan
Sol.(b) Choliya dance form is associated with the state of Uttarakhand.

It is a dance form practised in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand, India.

It is basically a sword dance accompanying a marriage procession but now it is

performed on many auspicious occasions.
Q.30. Spao Dance belongs from the ________ region of India.

RRB NTPC 08-03-2021 (Evening)

(a) Kutch

(b) Ladakh

(c) Saurashtra

(d) Bundelkhand
Sol.(b) Spao Dance belongs to the Ladakh region of India.

Spao means warrior in Ladakhi language.

It is often considered as 'the Mahabharata epic of Central Asia', the legends of King
Kesar and his divine horse can be found in many countries and cultures.

Shondol dance is also a famous dance of Ladakh.

 QUESTION-1

The cultural heritage of Siddhis from _______ dates back

to almost 300 years and their Siddhi Dhamal dance is an
exquisite art form
Gujarat. Siddhis - They are descendants of East African people who came to
India as slaves during the 14th and 17th century AD.

Dhamal is one such dance form that reflects the Siddis’ passion for hunting.

In the old days, also known as Mashira Nritya, this dance was performed by
Siddis after returning from a successful hunting expedition.
 QUESTION-2

_______ has two traditions: one is the sankeertana

(which is the devotional aspect) and the other is the
raasa.
 QUESTION-2

Manipuri dance. Sankirtana at the temple involves

performers narrating Krishna's life and deeds through
song and dance.
 QUESTION-3

Which dance form is associated with Natwari Dance?

SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
 QUESTION-3

Kathak is famous for its spectacular footwork, amazing

spins, Nazakat and Padhant.

Natwari Nritya is also known as the dance of Krishna.

 QUESTION-4

_________ literally means 'dance of the enchantress'. It

is one of the most striking in the Indian classical dance
repertoire.

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 QUESTION-4

Mohiniyattam (Kerala) - Also known as the dance of Mohini (an

incarnation of Lord Vishnu). Performance: Solo recital by
women; The Lasya aspect of dance is dominant and
Inculcates elements of Bharatanatyam and Kathakali.
 QUESTION-5

Dandari (Dancing) troupes perform ________ during the

festival of Diwali for a fortnight with participation from
Kolam and Raj Gond tribes.
 QUESTION-5

Ghusadi (in the Adilabad district of Telangana).

Baiga Pardhoni (Madhya Pradesh) dance is performed by the Baiga

tribals.

Raut Nacha (Chhattisgarh) is mainly performed by Yaduvanshis.

 QUESTION-6

Paika dance of Jharkhand is usually performed by

_________tribe to welcome special honoured guests or
during religious processions (shobha yatra).
 QUESTION-6

Munda - One of the aboriginal people found in the Chota Nagpur region of eastern India.
They are a Proto -Australoid Tribe.

Their Language is Mundari which belongs to Astro-Asiatic Family.

Paika Dance - It symbolises battle-art.

Dances of Jharkhand: Phagua Nach, Munda Dance, Sohrai Dance, Sarhul Dance, Jamda
dance.
 QUESTION-7

. Gaur Maria, a dance form from _________ state, is a

famous art form of joy and invocation. It is a group dance
and both men and women participate enthusiastically in
this dance.
 QUESTION-7

Chhattisgarh. Gaur Maria Dance: It is performed on the

occasion of marriage by the Gaur Madiya of Abujhmad plateau
of Bastar in Chhattisgarh and is called Gaur after the bison.

Other dances of Chattisgarh: Pandavani, Raut Nacha, Panthi

and Soowa.
 QUESTION-8

Lebang Boomani dance is the harvest dance of

_________.
 QUESTION-8

Tripura. Folk dance of Tripura and its related Community : Hozagiri

dance - Reang community.

Garia, Jhum, Maimita, Masak Sumani and Lebang Boomani - Tripuri

community.

Mamita' is a popular dance of the Kaloi community of Tripura.

 QUESTION-9

Mahari Dance and Gotipua Dance belong to which of the

following states ?
 QUESTION-9

Odisha. Mahari Dance - A ritualistic dance form from the eastern

Indian state of Odisha that used to be performed at the temple of
Lord Jagannatha at Puri by devadasi dancers called Maharis.

Gotipua Dance - Performed in Orissa for centuries by young boys,

who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna.
 QUESTION-10

The Songi Mukhawate dance of ________ celebrates the

victory of truth over falsehood. The name of the dance is
derived from the two lion masks worn by two dancers who
represent Narasimha, an aspect of Lord Vishnu.

SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)

 QUESTION-6

Maharashtra.
QUESTION- 1
Chhau, identified by the Ministry of Culture as a classical dance, is prevalent in
eastern India and has three distinct forms. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)

(a) Seraikela Chhau of Jharkhand

(b) Marwahi Chhau of Chhattisgarh

(c) Purulia Chhau of West Bengal

(d) Mayurbhanj Chhau of Odisha

QUESTION-
(i) Seraikela Chhau of Jharkhand

(ii) Mayurbhanj Chhau of Orissa

iii) Purulia Chhau of West Bengal

QUESTION- 2
Rikham pada dance belongs to which of the following states ?

SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)

(a) Meghalaya

(b) Assam

(c) Mizoram

(d) Arunachal Pradesh

QUESTION-
Sol.32.(d) Arunachal Pradesh.

Rikham Pada Dance : Performed by the women of the Nishi tribe only to express their
love for their husbands and to offer their reverence to the gods.
QUESTION- 3
_________ word of Indian dance is derived from a Sanskrit word and literally means
'taking towards'.

SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)

(a) Nritta

(b) Laasya

(c) Taandava

(d) Abhinaya
QUESTION-
d) Abhinaya (Facial expressions): It tells a tale to the audience using mudras, bhavas,
eye motions, and body movements.
QUESTION- 4
The Rathwas, who dwell in the state of _________, perform the Rathwa dance on the
occasion of Holi (festival of colours).

SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)

(a) Andhra Pradesh

(b) Telangana

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Gujarat
QUESTION-
(d) Gujarat.

Rathwas - Tribe of Gujarat dwell in Rath-Vistar, the hilly area of the southeastern part
of the state.

Rathwa dance - The dance is performed for five days as part of Holi celebrations and
the dancers observe a fast during this period.

The male dancers are called gherriyas while the female dancers are called gheranis
QUESTION- 5
In the performance of _______ dance, on one side raasa dances are performed by
women, whereas on the opposite side instrumentalist play the pung choloms (drums)
and the karataala (cymbals).

SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)

(a) Kathakali

(b) Yakshagana

(c) Odissi

(d) Manipuri
QUESTION-
Manipuri.

There are two prominent manners or Choloms in Manipuri dance:

1. Pung Cholom (roar of the drums) borrows elements from the Manipuri martial arts
Thang Ta, Sarit Sarak and Maibi Jagoi dance.

2. Kartal Cholom - This is a group dance, where dancers form a circle.

Women dance in groups, called Mandilla Cholom.

QUESTION- 6
The technique of classical dancing was codified by_______ in about the 5 th century
B.C.

SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)

(a) Sudraka

(b) Bharata

(c) Chanakya

(d) Kalhana
QUESTION-

Bharata.
Bharata’s Natyashastra, is a detailed treatise and handbook on dramatic art that deals
with all aspects of classical Sanskrit theatre.

Sudraka - ‘Mrcchakatika’.

Chanakya - ‘Arthashastra’.

Kalhana - ‘Rajatarangini’.
QUESTION- 7
The Lambadi dance is a folk dance form of the_______tribe and originated in Andhra
Pradesh.

SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)

(a) Sugali

(b) Banjara

(c) Nakkala

(d) Dabba Yerukula

QUESTION-
b) Banjara - A nomadic tribe of India.

The community was denotified in the 1950s but was listed under the Habitual
Offenders Act, 1952.

Other names of Banjara : Lambani in Karnataka , Gwar or Gwaraiya in Rajasthan.

Language of Banjara : ‘Gorboli’ ‘Gor mati Boli’ or ‘Brinjari’, an independent dialect.

QUESTION- 8
The Balti dance of _____ is distinct as it has its own costume, music and songs in the
Balti language. The dance is only performed on rare occasions, such as feasts or
celebrations.

SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift)

(a) Uttarakhand

(b) Ladakh

(c) Kashmir

(d) Himachal Pradesh

QUESTION-

Ladakh.
Other dances : Kathok Chenmo, Kompa Tsum-Tsag, Koshan, Shondol, Takshon or
Shon. U
QUESTION- 9
The fundamental vocabulary of _____________dance constitutes mock combat
techniques, stylised gaits of birds and animals and movements modelled on the
chores of village housewives and mostly performed by male dancers in Eastern India.

SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)

(a) Manipuri

(b) Kathakali

(c) Chhau

(d) Sattariya
QUESTION-

.(c) Chhau :
A semi-classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions.

It enacts episodes from epics including the Mahabharata and Ramayana, local folklore
and abstract themes.

Origin - Kalinga (Odisha), India.

Forms - Seraikella (Jharkhand), Purulia (West Bengal), Mayurbhanj (Orissa).

QUESTION- 10
Which of the following dance forms is performed by the Adi tribe of Arunachal
Pradesh?

SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd shift)

(a) Tapu

(b) Karma

(c) Sangphao

(d) Kaksar
QUESTION-
Tapu.

Arunachal Pradesh - Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham, etc.

Assam - Bihu, Bichhua, Bagurumba, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Jhumura Hobjanai etc.

Nagaland - Chong, Nuralim, Temangnetin, Rangma, Zeliang, etc.

Mizoram - Cheraw Dance (Bamboo dance), Khuallam, Chailam, Zangtalam, Khanatm, etc.

Manipur - Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Nupa Dance, etc.

Tripura - Hojagiri. Meghalaya - Laho, Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem.

QUESTION- 11
Chali, Jhumura and Nadu Bhangi are associated with which Indian classical dance
form? SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st shift)

(a) Kathakali

(b) Sattriya

(c) Manipuri

(d) Kuchipudi
QUESTION-
b) Sattriya (Assam): Gayan -Bhayanar Nach, Kharmanar Nach are also associated
with Sattriya dance.
QUESTION- 12
Dhimsa folk dance is performed by the tribes of :

SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd shift)

(a) Solan Valley

(b) Araku Valley

(c) Ketti Valley

(d) Parvati Valley

QUESTION-
Araku Valley (Andhra Pradesh):

Tribal (Adivasi) Dances of India:

Dhimsa dance - Porja tribe.

Santhali Dance - West Bengal, Jharkhand. It is practiced by Santhal tribes.

Kalbelia Dance - Rajasthan. - snake charming tribe

Elelakkaradi Dance - Kerala. - Kurichiya tribe

Bhagoria Dance - Madhya Pradesh. - the Bhils,

Shad Suk Mynsiem - Meghalaya. - Khasi Tribe

QUESTION- 13
The traditional singing of 'Nat' is associated with _________Dance. SSC CHSL
04/08/2023 (3rd shift)

(a) Kathak

(b) Manipuri

(c) Odissi

(d) Chhau
QUESTION-
Sol.48.(b) Manipuri.

Nat is the Manipuri classical style of singing, Pung or the Manipuri classical drum is
the musical instrument used.

Exponents - Guru Bipin Singh (father of Manipuri dance), Darshana Jhaveri.

Manipuri Dance Styles - Raas, Nata-Sankirtan,

Pung Cholam (Dancers play the pung or drum while dancing),

Dhola Cholam, Kartal Cholam, Thang ta (martial art form).

QUESTION- 14
The ‘Karma’ tribal dance form is associated with which of the following states?

SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th shift)

(a) Chhattisgarh

(b) Goa

(c) Kerala

(d) Karnataka
QUESTION-

Chhattisgarh.
Karma dance is performed during the autumnal festival of Karma Puja.

Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.

QUESTION- 15
Laho is the dance form of which state?

SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th shift)

(a) Manipur

(b) Sikkim

(c) Meghalaya

(d) Kerala
QUESTION-

Meghalaya.

Laho Dance : Performed during the Behdienkhlam festival by the Jaintia tribe.
QUESTION- 16
Which of the following folk dance forms is performed by men in Haryana?

SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd shift)

(a) Khoria

(b) Gidda

(c) Ghoomar

(d) Gugga
QUESTION-
(d) Gugga: It is known by several names like Baggawala, Zahir Pir, and Guru Gugga.

Gugga is worshipped all over Haryana and neighbouring states like Punjab,
Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh.

Folk Dances of Haryana: Khoria, Daph, Loor, Phag.

QUESTION- 17
Tevitichiyattam, Nangai Natakam and Dasiyattam are the forms of which of the
following classical dances?

SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st shift)

(a) Bharathanatyam

(b) Kathakali dance

(c) Sattriya dance

(d) Mohiniyattam dance

QUESTION-
(d) Mohiniyattam dance

Their dances were known as ‘Nangai Natakam, Dasiyattam, Tevitichiyattam, etc.

QUESTION- 18
Sarhul is a famous tribal festival of dance in which state ?

SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd shift)

(a) Assam

(b) Sikkim

(c) Jharkhand

(d) Chhattisgarh
QUESTION-
Jharkhand.

• Sarhul - The festival of the Oraon tribe.

• It is the festival of the New Year and celebrated in the Hindu month of
Chaitra, three days after the appearance of the new moon.

• It is also a celebration of the beginning of spring.

QUESTION- 19
Which of the following erstwhile Princely states was primarily associated with Kathak?
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd shift)

(a) Tripura

(b) Avadh

(c) Baroda

(d) Vijaynagar
QUESTION-
Sol.57.(b) Avadh.

Avadh (Uttar Pradesh) - It was performed under the Mughal emperors.

QUESTION- 20
Which of the following dances is performed by the Santhal tribe of Jharkhand? SSC
CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift)

(a) Jhika Dasain

(b) Kolkali

(c) Ghumar

(d) Koli
QUESTION-
Jhika Dashain. It is performed a few days before Dussehra.
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