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Dance Forms of India Test 236
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Dance Forms of India Test 236

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  • Question 1/15
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    Fugdi is a traditional folk dance of which of the following states?
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    • Fugdi is a folk dance performed in the Konkan region of Goa and Maharashtra.

    • It is performed by women during religious festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi.

    • Fugdi is a group dance with two major variations: as danced in a circle or by rows of dancers.

    • No musical instrument is used with the dance. The songs might be about Puranic stories, family life, complaints, rivalries or people.

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    Kuchipudi is a folk dance of...............
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    Kuchipudi is a folk dance of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is the most famous folk dance of Andhra Pradesh and one of the 8 major Indian classical dances. Its roots belong to “Nratya shastra”.
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    Sattriya is a classical dance of which state?
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    Sattriya is a classical dance of Assam. It is celebrated during winter in many places of north east. It is one among eight principal classical Indian dance traditions.
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    Cheraw is a folk dance of___________ .
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    Cheraw dance: Cheraw dance is a custom move performed in Mizoram, India, comprising of four individuals holding two crossed sets of bamboo fights. It is a standout amongst the most well-known moves in Mizoram, and a focal point of fascination amid merry events.
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    Mohiniyattam is a dance form of which state?
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    • Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form of Kerala.
    • Mohiniyattam is derived from the word Mohini which means Lord Vishnu who using his feminine powers helps good prevail over bad.
    • The dance has its roots in Natya shastra.
    • It is a solo dance performed in Lasya style with delicate movements and with carnatic music.
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    Ghumura is a folk dance of _______.
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    Ghumara is a folk dance of Odisha. This dance is famous in the Kalhandi district of Odisha. The Ghumura dance is particularly performed to celebrate the festivals of Dussehra and Nuakhai in the state.
    Andhra Pradesh – Kuchipudi
    Jammu Kashmir- Dumhal
    Maharashtra – Lavani
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    Chang Lois a folk dance of.............
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    Chang Lois is a folk dance of Nagaland. Nagaland which is a part of seven sisters has importance of dance culture, the main is "War dance" which is performed by Naga man. The main folk dances of Arunachal Pradesh, Punjab and Assam are Ponung Dance, Bhangra and Bihu respectively.
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    Garba is a folk dance of ________.
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    Garba is a Gujarati folk dance celebrated in Navratri, a celebration lasting nine nights. Garba songs typically revolve around the subjects of Lord Krishna or the nine goddesses. Sanedo is a very popular Garba song.
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    Jat-Jatin folk dance is related to which of the following state?
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    Jat Jatin is the dance of women of the Mithila region of Bihar and is supposed to be performed on moonlit nights during the monsoons.
    • Grown-up girls and young housewives assemble in the courtyard and, accompanied by a drum, dance from midnight to dawn.
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    Bharatanatyam is a dance of which state?
    Solutions
    • Sangeet Natya Academy, the national academy for performing arts in India, recognizes eight traditional dances as Indian classical dances.
    • Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance of Tamil Nadu.
    • The dance expressed Hindu religious themes and spiritual ideas – Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism. The theoretical foundations of Bharatanatyam are found in Natya Shastra, the ancient Hindu text of performance arts.
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    Which among the following dance is related to Telangana?
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    Perini Sivatandavam or Perini Thandavam is an ancient dance form from Telangana which originated and prospered in Telangana during the Kakatiya dynasty.
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    Which among the following is not a dance form of Kerala?
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    Chhapeli is not a folk dance of Kerala instead it is a folk dance of Uttarakhand. It is a mixture of singing and dancing by both males and females on love and erotic themes.
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    Which one of the following Folk Dances belongs to Haryana?
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    • Folk Dances belongs to Haryana are – Dhamal, Manjeera, Loor, Khoria, Ras leela, Phag, Gugga, Jhumar, Gangore, Sang and chaupaiya dance.
    • Musical Instument – Dholak, Dhol, Damru, Chimta, Been, Manjira, Gharah, Harmonium, Sarangi.
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    Lava dance is performed by which of the following?
    Solutions
    Lava Dance, a folk dance mainly performed by the males in Lakshadweep, is a renowned traditional dance form performed on festive occasions.
    • The word 'Lava' means beautiful dance, song and rhythmic movement. It is similar to the Maldive Bileh dhafi negun.
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    Maruni dance form is associated with which state?
    Solutions
    • Maruni dance form is associated with Sikkim.
    • It is also performed in Nepal and Darjeeling, India.
    • This dance is related to the festival of Tihar, which is the same as Diwali in North India.
    • Maruni is performed by both men and women.
    • Maruni dance is performed accompanied by the nine instrument orchestra called “Naumati Baja”.
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