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Classical Dances of India Trivia Quiz

India has a vast cultural heritage. here I aim to take you through a few performing arts: Classical dances of the country.

A multiple-choice quiz by MAK13. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
MAK13

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
331,379

Updated
Aug 10 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1528

Last 3 plays: Guest 103 (3/10), Guest 157 (8/10), Guest 49 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which dance takes its name from the performing arts sage who wrote about it? Hint

Bharatanatyam

Kathakali

Mohini Attam

Kalaripayattu

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which South Indian classical dance mainly enacts scenes from the lives of the Gods Rama and Krishna? Hint

Kathak

Kathakali

Odissi

Bhangra

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following classical Indian dances hails from the state of Andhra Pradesh? Hint

Kathak

Telangana

Kuchipudi

Bharatanatyam

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which classical Indian dance has the influence of Persian and Central Asian dance forms? Hint

Bharatanatyam

Kathakali

Kathak

Odissi

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Question 5 of 10

5. Of which dance form is Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra a distinguished artist? Hint

Kathakali

Mohini Attam

Manipuri

Odissi

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many classical dance forms exist in India? Hint

Five

Ten

Seven

Eight

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which classical Indian dance form is distinguished by the special postures with "three independent body movements"? Hint

Odissi

Mohini Attam

Manipuri

Kalaripayattu

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which classical Indian dance form enacts the Radha-Krishna "raaslila"? Hint

Manipuri

Bharatanatyam

Odissi

Kuchipudi

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Question 9 of 10

9. As an exception, which Indian dance form doesn't involve anklets as a part of the dancer's attire? Hint

Manipuri

Bhartanatyam

Kathak

Kathakali

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which classical Indian dance form originates from Assam? Hint

Asomnritya

Sattriya

Kalaripayattu

Bhangra

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 20 2024 : Guest 103: 3/10
Nov 19 2024 : Guest 157: 8/10
Nov 19 2024 : Guest 49: 4/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 152: 4/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 122: 5/10
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 152: 6/10
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 27: 8/10
Nov 17 2024 : Guest 157: 4/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 106: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which dance takes its name from the performing arts sage who wrote about it?

Answer: Bharatanatyam

While there is is a false conception that the term "BhaRaTa Natyam" was formed from three sanskrit words: Bhava: Emotion; Raga: Music; and Tala: Rhythm, it is, in fact, named for Bharata Muni, who wrote about the dance in the "Natya Shastra".

2. Which South Indian classical dance mainly enacts scenes from the lives of the Gods Rama and Krishna?

Answer: Kathakali

Kathakali is a dance drama which depicts scenes from the lives of Lord Rama and Krishna. But in 2009, during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the International Centre for Kathakali, with an intent to popularize the art form internationally, Shakespeare's "Othello" was enacted too.

3. Which of the following classical Indian dances hails from the state of Andhra Pradesh?

Answer: Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi is closely related to Bharatanatyam, which is the dance from the neighbouring Tamilnadu. The composition reflects the desire of a devotee to merge with God.

4. Which classical Indian dance has the influence of Persian and Central Asian dance forms?

Answer: Kathak

Kathak in sanskrit means "story teller".

5. Of which dance form is Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra a distinguished artist?

Answer: Odissi

Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan, which is the second highest civilian honour conferred by the Government of India.

6. How many classical dance forms exist in India?

Answer: Eight

The classical dances are the dances which were performed in the temples and in the royal courts, accompanied by classical music.

7. Which classical Indian dance form is distinguished by the special postures with "three independent body movements"?

Answer: Odissi

The independent movement of the head, chest and pelvis is known as the "tribhangi".

8. Which classical Indian dance form enacts the Radha-Krishna "raaslila"?

Answer: Manipuri

This dance id also known as Meetei Jagoi.

9. As an exception, which Indian dance form doesn't involve anklets as a part of the dancer's attire?

Answer: Manipuri

The feet movements in Manipuri are soft and graceful and the movements are not emphasized by the use of anklets on the dancer's ankles, unlike the other Indian classical dances.

10. Which classical Indian dance form originates from Assam?

Answer: Sattriya

Sattriya was a creation of an Assamese vaishnava saint by name Srimanta Sankaradeva.

Source: Author MAK13

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