Indian Folk Dances Quiz For All Exams

Which of the following dances is associated with Gujarat?

Bans|Dandiya|Garba|Lavani

Dandiya

Dandiya is a famous folk dance of Gujarat. It is performed by men and women with sticks during Navratri. Garba is also associated with Gujarat, but among the given options, Dandiya is the correct answer.

Chhapeli folk dance is associated with which state?

Arunachal Pradesh|Himachal Pradesh|Uttarakhand|Jammu and Kashmir

Himachal Pradesh

Chhapeli is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. It is mainly performed in the Kullu and Mandi regions during weddings and festivals. Some sources also associate it with Uttarakhand, but the standard answer is Himachal Pradesh.

The folk theatre of Karnataka is —

Bhavai|Yakshagana|Kathakali|Bharatanatyam

Yakshagana

Yakshagana is the famous folk theatre of Karnataka. It combines dance, music, dialogue, and mythological stories. It is mainly popular in coastal Karnataka.

Which of the following is NOT an Indian folk dance?

Dandiya|Kathakali|Garba|Bihu

Kathakali

Kathakali is a classical dance form of Kerala, not a folk dance. Dandiya, Garba, and Bihu are folk dances.

In which part of India is the Bamboo Dance famous?

Manipur|Meghalaya|Mizoram|Nagaland

Mizoram

Bamboo Dance (Cheraw) is a famous folk dance of Mizoram. It is performed rhythmically between bamboo poles.

Ikebana is the Japanese form of which art?

Flower arrangement|Modern painting|Paper art|Pottery

Flower arrangement

Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. Flowers, branches, and leaves are arranged artistically and aesthetically.

Which of the following is a war-related dance?

Bhangra of Punjab|Bamboo Dance of Meghalaya|Chhau|Lavani

Chhau

Chhau is a war-related folk dance of Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. It includes martial art movements and the use of masks. Bhangra is mainly a festival dance.

Which of the following is a folk dance of India?

Garba|Mohiniyattam|Bharatanatyam|Kathak

Garba

Garba is a folk dance of Gujarat. Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak are classical dance forms.

Gaur Dance is associated with which tribe?

Muria|Baiga|Gond|Santhal

Muria

Gaur Dance (Bison Dance) is associated with the Muria (Maria/Bison Horn Maria) tribe of the Bastar region of Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh. Dancers wear masks resembling bison horns.

Which of the following folk dance and state pairs is NOT correctly matched?

Bihu-Andhra Pradesh|Bhangra-Punjab|Garba-Gujarat|Lavani-Maharashtra

Bihu-Andhra Pradesh

Bihu is a folk dance of Assam, not Andhra Pradesh. Bhangra-Punjab, Garba-Gujarat, and Lavani-Maharashtra are correctly matched.

Which is a folk dance of Meghalaya?

Bamboo|Laho|Cheraw|Nongkrem

Laho

Laho is a folk dance of Meghalaya. It is mainly performed by the Jaintia tribe. Nongkrem is also associated with Meghalaya, but Laho is the correct answer among the given options.

Which of the following folk/tribal dances is associated with Uttar Pradesh?

Jhora|Rouf|Charkula|Raslila

Charkula

Charkula is a folk dance of the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh. It is performed by balancing a pot containing burning lamps on the head. Rouf is associated with Jammu and Kashmir.

Which of the following folk dances is associated with Jammu and Kashmir?

Rouf|Vidhi|Rouf|Kud

Rouf

Rouf is a famous folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir. It is performed by women during spring and the harvesting season.

Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan?

Suisini|Vidhi|Ghoomar|Kalbelia

Ghoomar

Ghoomar is one of the most famous folk dances of Rajasthan. It is performed by women. Kalbelia is also a folk dance of Rajasthan.

Consider the following statements regarding Chakyar Koothu: 1. It is performed by the Chakyar community. 2. Traditionally, it is not seen among the upper castes of Hindus. 3. Mizhaavu is a musical instrument. 4. Its theatrical form is Kathambalam. Which of the following is correct?

1, 3 and 4|1, 2 and 3|1, 2 and 4|Only 1 and 2

1, 2 and 3

Chakyar Koothu is a traditional dance-drama form of Kerala. It is performed by the Chakyar community, and Mizhaavu is the main musical instrument. According to the given statements, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Nakal-Bihar|Ankiya Naat-Assam|Yakshagana-Karnataka|Bhavai-Gujarat

Ankiya Naat-Assam

Ankiya Naat is a traditional dance-drama form of Assam developed by Shankaradeva. According to the given options, Ankiya Naat-Assam is the correct pair.

The dance-dramas 'Surdas' and 'Shankariya' are associated with which professional caste?

Nat|Bhavai|Bhand|Kathputli

Bhavai

Dance-dramas such as Surdas and Shankariya are associated with the Bhavai professional community of Rajasthan/Gujarat. Bhavai is a traditional folk theatre form.

What is the name of the famous dance of Shekhawati?

Thera|Geedar|Ghoomar|Kalbelia

Geedar

Geedar is a famous folk dance of Shekhawati in Rajasthan. It is performed mainly by men around the time of Holi.

Devdas Banjare was associated with which form?

Pandavani|Panthi|Pandvani|Raut Nach

Panthi

Devdas Banjare was a famous artist associated with Panthi dance of Chhattisgarh. Panthi is a folk dance of the Satnami community.

On which festival is Dandari dance organized in Bastar?

Holi|Ganwa|Diwali|Dussehra

Ganwa

Dandari dance is organized during the Ganwa festival in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. It is a dance performed by young people.

Which folk dance of the Garhwal region is performed when a newly married girl visits her parental home for the first time?

Jhumaila|Jagar|Chanchari|Thadiya

Jhumaila

Jhumaila is a folk dance of Garhwal, Uttarakhand, performed by women when a newly married woman visits her parental home.

Rahula folk dance is associated with which region of Uttar Pradesh?

Bundelkhand region|Western region|Purvanchal|Awadh

Bundelkhand region

Rahula folk dance is associated with the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.

Karagam religious folk dance is associated with which state?

Karnataka|Tamil Nadu|Kerala|Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Karagam is a religious folk dance of Tamil Nadu. Dancers balance a water pot on their heads, and it is mainly associated with the worship of Goddess Mariamman.

Which of the following dance pairs is NOT correctly matched?

Karma-Mahoba|Natwari-Purvanchal|Bihu-Assam|Lavani-Maharashtra

Karma-Mahoba

Karma dance is associated with Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and other regions, but not with Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh. Natwari-Purvanchal is correctly matched.

Which folk music is NOT associated with the given place?

Nautanki-Hathras|Birha-Kanpur|Kajri-Mirzapur|Chaiti-Varanasi

Birha-Kanpur

Birha is a folk music form of eastern Uttar Pradesh, mainly associated with areas such as Banaras and Ghazipur, rather than Kanpur. Nautanki-Hathras and Kajri-Mirzapur are correctly associated.

Tamasha is a famous folk form of musical theatre and is associated with —

Maharashtra|Bihar|Gujarat|Rajasthan

Maharashtra

Tamasha is a famous folk musical theatre form of Maharashtra. It combines Lavani, singing, and drama.

Badhai is —

A dance of Malwa|A dance of Bundelkhand|A dance of Braj|A dance of Awadh

A dance of Bundelkhand

Badhai is a folk dance of Bundelkhand in Madhya Pradesh/Uttar Pradesh. It is performed on occasions of happiness and celebration.

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

Birha-Kannauj|Kajri-Mirzapur|Chaiti-Banaras|Hori-Braj

Birha-Kannauj

Birha is associated with eastern Uttar Pradesh, not Kannauj. Kajri-Mirzapur and Chaiti-Banaras are correctly matched.

The famous Charkula dance is associated with —

Awadh|Braj Bhoomi|Bundelkhand|Purvanchal

Braj Bhoomi

Charkula dance is associated with Braj Bhoomi in Uttar Pradesh, particularly the Mathura-Vrindavan region. It is performed by balancing pots containing burning lamps on the head.

'Keli Gopal' is a folk dance of which state?

Manipur|Assam|Odisha|West Bengal

Manipur

Keli Gopal is a folk dance of Manipur based on Krishna Leela.

'Bhangra' is a popular folk dance of —

Punjab|Gujarat|Haryana|Rajasthan

Punjab

Bhangra is the most popular folk dance of Punjab. It is traditionally performed during harvest and other festive occasions.

'Panihari' folk dance is prevalent in —

Gujarat|Karnataka|Rajasthan|Madhya Pradesh

Rajasthan

Panihari is a folk dance of Rajasthan in which women traditionally dance while carrying water pots on their heads.

The folk dance called 'Yakshagana' is associated with which state?

Karnataka|Andhra Pradesh|Kerala|Tamil Nadu

Karnataka

Yakshagana is a famous folk dance-drama form of Karnataka. It features colorful costumes, masks, and mythological stories.

'Bihu' folk dance is associated with which state?

Assam|Odisha|Manipur|Tripura

Assam

Bihu is the most famous folk dance of Assam. It is performed energetically during the Bihu festival.

'Dandiya' is a famous dance of —

Gujarat|Maharashtra|Rajasthan|Madhya Pradesh

Gujarat

Dandiya is a famous folk dance of Gujarat. During Navratri, dancers perform in a circular formation while using sticks.

'Teratali' is a folk dance of —

Kerala|Rajasthan|Gujarat|Madhya Pradesh

Rajasthan

Teratali is a folk dance of Rajasthan. Women perform it using 13 Manjiras, and it is mainly associated with the Kamad community.

'Chhau' is a famous folk dance of which state?

Jharkhand|West Bengal|Odisha|All three

Jharkhand

Chhau dance is practiced in Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. However, according to the given source, Jharkhand, particularly Seraikella, is the correct answer.

Lavani is a famous folk dance of which state?

Himachal Pradesh|Maharashtra|Gujarat|Karnataka

Maharashtra

Lavani is a famous folk dance of Maharashtra. It is a part of Tamasha and is traditionally performed with energetic movements and expressions.

'Nautanki' is a major folk dance/theatre form of —

Uttar Pradesh|West Bengal|Bihar|Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh

Nautanki is a major folk theatre/dance form of Uttar Pradesh. The Hathras and Kanpur styles are particularly famous.

'Jata-Jatin' is a major folk dance of —

Bihar|Jharkhand|Uttar Pradesh|West Bengal

Bihar

Jata-Jatin is a major folk dance of Bihar. It is popular in the Mithila region and is performed by women in connection with stories related to rain and agriculture.