Question : ______ dance is introverted and restrained compared to most other dances of India – the artist never establishes eye contact with the audience.
Option 1: Kathakali
Option 2: Manipuri
Option 3: Kuchipudi
Option 4: Bharatnatyam
Correct Answer: Manipuri
Solution : The correct answer is Manipuri.
The state of Manipur is where Manipuri dance, sometimes known as Manipuri Raas Leela, had its start as a significant Indian classical dance style. It is one of India's six traditional dance forms.
In contrast to other classical Indian dance traditions, Manipuri dance has a more reserved and reclusive style. Dancers never look the audience in the eye directly and usually keep their gaze downcast.
Question : "Sattriya Nritya", recognised as a classical dance form of India by the Sangeet Natak Academy only in 2000, originated from where?
Option 1: Assam
Option 2: Karnataka
Option 3: Gujarat
Option 4: Tripura
Correct Answer: Assam
Solution : The correct answer is Assam.
"Sattriya Nritya" is associated with the state of Assam. It was started by Sri Sankardeva in Assam in the 15th century. It was a neo-Vaishnavite movement. It is performed on Assamese music called Borgeet and is one of the eight classical dance forms recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva is said to be the father of Sattriya dance. Its major proponents are Jatin Goswami, Ghana Kant Bora, etc.
Question : Which among the following is a folk dance of India ?
Option 1: Mohiniattam .
Option 2: Kathakali .
Option 3: Manipuri.
Option 4: Garba .
Correct Answer: Garba .
Solution : The correct option is - Garba
The Indian folk dance known as garba is frequently performed during festivals and other special events in the state of Gujarat. A common feature of garba performances is singing, which is typically accompanied by the dhol and the related but smaller dholak.
Question : Kalbelia dance is generally performed in which of the following states of India?
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Punjab
Option 3: Rajasthan
Option 4: Assam
Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Solution : The correct option is Rajasthan.
Kalbelia dance is a traditional folk dance of the Kalbelia community, who are snake charmers by profession and reside in the desert regions of Rajasthan. It is known for its graceful and sinuous movements that mimic the movements of snakes.
Question : Who among the following is widely credited for introducing new forms of music, theatrical performance, language and the "Sattriya" Dance?
Option 1: Padma Subrahmanyam
Option 2: Srimanta Sankardev
Option 3: Uday Shankar
Option 4: Shovana Narayan
Correct Answer: Srimanta Sankardev
Solution : The correct answer is Srimanta Sankardev.
The Vaishnava sage Sankaradev is credited with introducing the Sattriya dance in its current form. The Sattras, or Vaishnava monasteries, are the source of the art form's name. This dancing style was introduced by Sankardev, who combined his unique perspective with local traditional dance and diverse aspects from different treatises.
Question : The following pie chart shows the total number of children who opted for different courses in a summer camp in May 2019.
300 students attended the summer camp, and every child was allowed to opt for only one activity for the camp. The total number of students who opted for Yoga and Painting taken together is how much less than the total number of children who opted for Music and Dance taken together.
Option 1: 45
Option 2: 35
Option 3: 30
Option 4: 40
Correct Answer: 30
Solution : Total = 300
The total number of students who opted for Yoga and Painting together
= 18% of 300 + 12% of 300 = 54 + 36 = 90
Total number of children who opted for Music and Dance together
= 24% of 300 + 16% of 300 = 72 + 48 = 120
So, the difference = 120 – 90 = 30
Hence, the correct answer is 30.
Question : Which of the following classical dance forms are associated with Hindustani Classical Music?
Option 1: Kathak
Option 2: Sattriya
Option 3: Mohiniyattam
Option 4: Kathakali
Correct Answer: Kathak
Solution : The correct answer is Kathak.
Kathak is the only classical dance form associated with Hindustani classical music. Kathak is a dance form that is a combination of music, dance, and narrative. The meaning of Kathak in Sanskrit is story. Kathak is the most prominent ancient Indian classical dance, and the themes of Kathak revolve around the stories of the Ramayana, Mahabharata, etc.
Question : Which among the following dance forms is not related to Karnataka?
Option 1: Rouf
Option 2: Huttari
Option 3: Suggi
Option 4: Karaga
Correct Answer: Rouf
Solution : The correct answer is Rouf.
Rouf is a popular folk dance in Jammu and Kashmir. It is performed by the Rouf tribe of Jammu and Kashmir. Huttari, Suggi and Karaga are the famous folk dances of Karnataka. Huttari and Suggi are the famous harvest festivals celebrated in November and December.
Question : Who among the following personalities is associated with synthesising classical and modern Indian dance through a theatre group called 'Ranga Sri Little Ballet Troupe'?
Option 1: Guru Bipin Singh
Option 2: Pandit Birju Maharaj
Option 3: Shanti Bardhan
Option 4: Remo Fernandes
Correct Answer: Shanti Bardhan
Solution : The correct answer is Shanti Bardhan.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Shanti Bardhan, a junior collaborator of Uday Shankar, emerged as a prominent figure in the realm of dance. Bardhan, having learned the art form from the renowned Uday Shankar, became the focal point of the Ranga Sri Little Ballet Troupe, a significant dance company during that era.
Question : Which of the following festivals is organised by the Government of Karnataka, usually in January, to celebrate the grandeur of temples at a UNESCO heritage site?
Option 1: Kambala Festival
Option 2: Pattadakal Dance Festival
Option 3: Karaga Festival
Option 4: Hoysala Festival
Correct Answer: Pattadakal Dance Festival
Solution : The correct answer is the Pattadakal Dance Festival.
The Pattadakal Dance Celebration is a celebration organised by the Government of Karnataka in January to highlight the magnificence of temples at a UNESCO heritage site. The Pattadakal Dance Festival is a three-day event conducted in the village of Pattadakal in the Bagalkot region of Karnataka.