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MCQs on “The Role of Dance Forms in Social and Cultural Integration in India”
1. Which of the following classical dance forms is traditionally performed in temples and is closely associated with devotional themes?
a) Bharatanatyam
b) Kathak
c) Manipuri
d) Kathakali
Answer: a) Bharatanatyam
2. The Sattriya dance form is primarily associated with which state of India?
a) Assam
b) Manipur
c) West Bengal
d) Odisha
Answer: a) Assam
3. Which classical dance form reflects the Vaishnavite themes of Radha and Krishna?
a) Odissi
b) Kathak
c) Mohiniyattam
d) Kuchipudi
Answer: b) Kathak
4. The Chhau dance, known for its martial and mask-dance traditions, is primarily performed in which states?
a) Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand
b) Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
c) Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan
d) Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland
Answer: a) Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand
5. Which of the following dance forms is recognized for integrating Sanskrit theatrical traditions and Kerala’s culture?
a) Bharatanatyam
b) Kathakali
c) Manipuri
d) Sattriya
Answer: b) Kathakali
6. Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of which Indian state?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: a) Rajasthan
7. Which classical dance form includes hand gestures called “Mudras” to convey emotions and stories?
a) Bharatanatyam
b) Kathak
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both a and b
8. Bihu dance, which symbolizes fertility and prosperity, is performed during which festival?
a) Onam
b) Bihu
c) Lohri
d) Pongal
Answer: b) Bihu
9. The Mohiniyattam dance form, performed by women, predominantly portrays themes of which Indian god?
a) Shiva
b) Vishnu
c) Brahma
d) Krishna
Answer: b) Vishnu
10. Lavani, a combination of traditional song and dance, is a popular form in which Indian state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Punjab
d) Bihar
Answer: a) Maharashtra
11. The tribal dance form “Ghumura” is associated with which state?
a) Odisha
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Answer: a) Odisha
12. In Kathak, which element symbolizes the Hindu-Muslim cultural synthesis in India?
a) Costume
b) Story themes
c) Rhythmic footwork
d) Gharanas (schools)
Answer: d) Gharanas (schools)
13. What is the primary theme of Manipuri dance?
a) Shiva and Parvati
b) Ramayana stories
c) Radha-Krishna Raslila
d) Mahabharata war scenes
Answer: c) Radha-Krishna Raslila
14. Which Indian dance form features intricate facial expressions and highly stylized makeup?
a) Kathak
b) Kathakali
c) Odissi
d) Bharatanatyam
Answer: b) Kathakali
15. Which folk dance form from Gujarat is often performed during Navratri?
a) Dandiya Raas
b) Garba
c) Both a and b
d) Gidda
Answer: c) Both a and b
16. Yakshagana is a dance-drama form associated with which region?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Karnataka
c) Kerala
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Karnataka
17. Kalbelia dance is performed by which community in Rajasthan?
a) Bishnoi
b) Bhils
c) Kalbelia snake charmers
d) Rajputs
Answer: c) Kalbelia snake charmers
18. The dance form Bhangra is associated with which activity?
a) Harvesting
b) Wedding celebrations
c) Religious rituals
d) Political events
Answer: a) Harvesting
19. Which Indian classical dance form is known for its depiction of epics through graceful and lyrical movements?
a) Odissi
b) Kathakali
c) Mohiniyattam
d) Bharatanatyam
Answer: a) Odissi
20. Which folk dance from Tamil Nadu includes synchronized steps with sticks?
a) Karagattam
b) Kummi
c) Mayilattam
d) Jallikattu
Answer: b) Kummi
21. Which classical dance form of India uses a brass plate for balancing while performing?
a) Kuchipudi
b) Kathakali
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Odissi
Answer: a) Kuchipudi
22. The dance form Rouf is performed in which region of India?
a) Punjab
b) Kashmir
c) Gujarat
d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: b) Kashmir
23. Pulikali, performed during Onam, is associated with which animal?
a) Lion
b) Elephant
c) Tiger
d) Peacock
Answer: c) Tiger
24. Which classical dance form originated in Andhra Pradesh and is known for its storytelling through songs?
a) Bharatanatyam
b) Kuchipudi
c) Odissi
d) Kathak
Answer: b) Kuchipudi
25. Which folk dance in India is a mix of dance, martial arts, and theater?
a) Thang-Ta
b) Chhau
c) Both a and b
d) Ghoomar
Answer: c) Both a and b
26. Which Indian dance form is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage?
a) Kalbelia
b) Kathak
c) Bhangra
d) Manipuri
Answer: a) Kalbelia
27. Which Indian dance form involves vibrant costumes and mirrors?
a) Bhangra
b) Garba
c) Chhau
d) Lavani
Answer: b) Garba
28. Which dance form emphasizes rhythmic tapping with bells tied around the ankles?
a) Kathak
b) Odissi
c) Manipuri
d) Bharatanatyam
Answer: a) Kathak
29. What is the primary function of folk dances in India?
a) Entertainment only
b) Cultural storytelling and community bonding
c) Devotional expression
d) Political propaganda
Answer: b) Cultural storytelling and community bonding
30. The dance-drama form Bhagavata Mela is associated with which state?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Kerala
Answer: a) Tamil Nadu
These MCQs are designed to test knowledge on how various dance forms in India contribute to social and cultural integration.
