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In which state of India is the Moatsu festival celebrated every year?

A

Nagaland

B

Karnataka

C

Tamil Nadu

D

Jharkhand

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_____________ is a type of mask dance that tells mythological stories via ferocious martial moves, popular in Odisha.

A

Chhau

B

Jhumar

C

Paika

D

Danda-Jatra

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The Deccan festival is a five-day long festival which reflects the culture of the Deccan. The festival is associated with which state?

A

Karnataka

B

Andhra Pradesh

C

Kerala

D

Maharashtra

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Which of the following is the state of origin of the Odissi dance form?

A

Andhra Pradesh

B

Odisha

C

Tamil Nadu

D

Kerala

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Rita performs ‘Giddha’ dance form. Which state does this dance form belong to?

A

Rajasthan

B

Uttarakhand

C

Punjab

D

Haryana

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Which of the following festivals is associated with Rajasthan?

A

Gudi Padwa

B

Matho Narang

C

Bonalu

D

Bundi Utsav

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In which state of India is Saga Dawa or the Triple Blessed Festival celebrated?

A

Sikkim

B

Karnataka

C

Uttar Pradesh

D

Andhra Pradesh

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Yamini Krishnamurthy is known for which classical dance form?

A

Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi

B

Mohiniyattam and Manipuri

C

Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam

D

Manipuri and Odissi

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Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form of which Indian state?

A

Assam

B

Tamil Nadu

C

Manipur

D

Kerala

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Ghoomar dance form was developed by which of the following tribes to worship Goddess Saraswati?

A

Bhil

B

Gond

C

Gujjar

D

Sahariya

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Which of the following festivals is associated with Tripura?

A

Kharchi Puja

B

 Kang Chingba

C

Wangala  

D

Bihu 

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The Sattriya dance form was introduced in 15th century AD by ___________.

A

Vallabhacharya

B

Govindacharya 

C

Mahapurusha Sankaradeva

D

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu 

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Which of the following options best describes the meaning of Nritta in the Kuchipudi dance form?

A

Interpretative Dancing

B

Abstract Narrative Dancing

C

Narrative Dancing

D

Non-Narrative and Abstract Dancing

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Which of the following is the main percussion instrument used in the performance of Mohiniyattam dance?

A

Edakka

B

Nagada

C

Dhumsa

D

Sitar

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Which of the following classical dances is referred to as the dance of the storytellers?

A

Kathak

B

Kathakali

C

Odissi

D

Kuchipudi

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Which of the following festivals is observed by the tribal people of Jharkhand?

A

Losar

B

Bhagta Parab

C

Suata

D

Nongkrem

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‘Kalbelia’ is a folk-dance of which of the following states of India?

A

Tamil Nadu

B

Rajasthan 

C

Assam

D

Himachal Pradesh

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Which festival is celebrated in the month of February by the Angami tribe of Nagaland?

A

 Hornbill festival

B

 Sekrenyi festival

C

Majuli festival 

D

 Losoong festival

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Which of the following were NOT a part of a citadel in Harrapan architecture?

A

Great Bath for important people

B

Fire altars for religious ceremonies

C

Residential buildings for masses

D

Storehouses for grains

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Which of the following dance forms is influenced by Bihu dance?

A

Manipuri

B

Kathak

C

Sattriya 

D

Kuchipudi