1. ……………………. is a solo dance originating from the temples of South India

A. Bihu B. Mohiniattam C. Garba D. Bharatanatyam

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Bharathanatyam is a form of Indian classical dance that originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu. It was described in the treatise Natya Shastra by Bharata around the beginning of the common era. Bharata Natyam is known for its grace, elegance, purity, tenderness, expression and sculpturesque poses.
2. Which dance is originated in Orissa during the second century BC.

A. Lota B. Chau C. Odissi D. Roof

Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Odissi, also known as Orissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It originates from the state of Odisha, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidence.
3. Which dance is popular in Andhra Pradesh?

A. Ottamthullal B. Kuchipudi C. Kathak D. Kathakali

Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Kuchipudi is an Indian classical dance originating in Andhra Pradesh, India, but popular all over South India.
4. Bhangra is a dance popular in …………………………..

A. Punjab B. Haryana C. Mizoram D. Gujarat

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Bhangra is a type of popular music combining Punjabi folk traditions with Western pop music.
5. Lai Haroba is a dance related to which state?

A. Madhya Pradesh B. Andhra Pradesh C. Manipur D. Assam

Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri festival and is associated with Meiteis, celebrated to please traditional deities.Celebrated in honor of the sylvan deities known as Umang Lai, the festival represents the worship of traditional deities and ancestors.
6. ………………… is a famous dance in West Bengal

A. Gambhira B. Gidda C. Kajir D. Lagui

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
The folk dance/theater of Gambhira originated among the Hindu community of Maldah in West Bengal. After Partition of India, Chapai Nawabganj in Rajshahi became the main center of Gambhira
7. Which dance is the popular folk dance of Bihar?

A. Bihu B. Dasi Attam C. Chau D. Bidesia

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Bidesia dance is the most popular folk dance of Bihar.
8. ……………………………… is a popular dance of North India

A. Kathak B. Kathakali C. Kammi D. Khayal

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Kathak is a type of northern Indian classical dance, with alternating passages of mime and dancing.
9. Mohiniattam is a solo dance form from ………………….

A.Orissa B.Kerala C.Karnataka D.Maharashtra

Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Kerala, India. Believed to have originated in 16th century CE, it is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
10. ………………………. is a dance popular in Himachal pradesh

A. Mala B. Tamasha C. Swang D. Raslila

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
The Kayang Mala dance is one of the most popular dance in Himachal. In this, the dancers are dressed in theirtraditional finery, weave their arms together to form a sort of a criss-cross pattern in order to appear likebeads in a woven garland.

1. Chakyar koothu is famous dance in which state?

A. Kerala B. Andhra Pradesh C. Tamilnadu D. Maharashtra

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Chakyar is a performance art from Kerala, South India. It is primarily a type of highly refined monologue where the performer narrates episodes from Hindu epics (such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata) and stories from the Puranas.
2. ………………………. is famous dance in J & K?

A. Bihu B. Chakri C. Chau D. Chiraw

Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Chakri is one of the most popular types of traditional music played in Jammu & Kashmir.
3. Wangala Laho is a popular dance of ………………………?

A. Madhya Pradesh B. Manipur C. Meghalaya D. Manipur

Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Wangala is a harvest festival celebrated by the Garo tribe, who lives in Meghalaya.During the festival time they will dance with drum is called Wangala Laho.
4. Which of the following dance is popular in Tamil Nadu?

A. Lota B. Tobal Chougbi C. Tamasha D. Therukkothu

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Koothu and alternatively spelt as kuttu, means dance or performance in Tamil, it is a folk art originated from the early Tamil country.
5. Luddi dance is related to ………………………?

A. Kerala B. Himachal Pradesh C. J & K D. Karnataka

Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Luddi dance is a popular dance in Himachal Pradesh.
6. ……………………. dance is famous in Rajasthan?

A. Kammi B. Ghoomar C. Gopiki Leela D. Both B and C

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Gopiki Leela is a famous dance originated from Rajasthan.Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, India and Sindh‚ Pakistan. Ghoomarwas developed by the Bhil tribe.
7. Giddha is a popular dance of ……………………………?

A. Himachal Pradesh B. Meghalaya C. Manipur D. Asaam

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Giddha is a famous folk dance of Himachal Pradesh.
8. Which of the following dance is famous in Madhya Pradesh?

A. Lagui B. Swang C. Pandavani D. Munzra

Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Pandavani is a folk singing style involving narration of tales from the ancient Indian epic. This form of folk theatre is popular in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh and in the neighbouring areas of Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh.
9. Nachari is a popular dance of ………………………?

A. Tamil Nadu B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Bihar

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Nachari Dance – Devotees of Shiva perform this dance on the auspicious occasions of Maha Shiva Ratri and Vasant Panchami and in the early hours of the day and also in winter season.This dance is perform in western part of Bihar.
10. ……………………… is a famous dance of Gujarat?

A. Garba B. Swang C. Kajir D. Gidda

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Garba is a form of dance which was originated in the state of Gujarat in India.

1. Ojapali is famous dance of …………………

A. Uttar Pradesh B. Assam C. Vihar D. Rajasthan

Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Ojapali is a traditional folk dance from the Assam region of India. Ojapali is believed to have evolved from puppetry and is performed in a group.
2. ……………… is a famous dance of Bihar

A. Pobir B. Panthi C. Lagui D. Purbi

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Purbi is a dance Performed by women to invoke rain in Bihar. Faguna or Fag Performed at the time of ripening of fruit.
3. Lion and Peacock dance is popular in ……………….

A. Gujarat B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Meghalaya D. Haryana

Answer: Option B
Explanation :
The lion and peacock dance is a famous form of folk dance which is practiced by the Monpa tribe of the Tawang area in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
4. Which of the following dance is famous dance of Chhatisgarh?

A. Bhavai B. Garba C. Faguna D. Raut Nacha

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Raut Nacha is one of the famous dance of Chhatisgarh.
5. ………………. dance is a popular dance in Gujarat?

A. Gidda B. Trippan C. Dhalo D. Tamasha

Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Tippani is another popular folk dance prevalent in Gujarat. This dance form is popular among the people of Kharva and Koli habitants of the coastal region, as they dance in the form of sailor and fisherman.
6. Loor is a famous dance of ………………………….?

A. Karnataka B. Assam C. Jharkhand D. Haryana

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
The Loor is performed by girls during the month of ‘Phalguna’ (pring), and is so named because the word ‘Loor’ means girl in the Bangar area of Haryana. Performed during the Holi festival.
7. Which of the following dance is famous in Karnataka?

A. Dollu Kunitha B. Jawara C. Chavittu Natakam D. Macha

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Dollu Kunitha (dance), is a major popular drum dance of Karnataka. Accompanied by singing, it provides spectacular variety and complexity of skills.
8. Chiraw is a famous dance of ………………?

A. Orissa B. J & K C. Mizoram D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Cheraw dance is a ritual dance performed in Mizoram state of India. This dance includes Four people.
9. ………………… is the folk dance of Punjab?

A. Yak Chaam B. Malwai C. Jhuma D. Kajir

Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Malwai Giddha is the folk dance of males of Malwa region of Punjab. This dance is originated performed by Babey (old men).
10. Garadi is a popular dance of which state?

A. Andhra Pradesh B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Puducherry

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Garadi is a dance performed in Puducherry. It is the most famous dance of Puducherry. This dance has mythological origin.

1. Lezin is a famous tribal dance of ……………………………

A. Madhya Pradesh B. Kerala C. Haryana D. Maharashtra

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Lezin is a tribal dances of Maharashtra.It was performed for every possible occasion.
2. ……………………… is a famous dance of Karnataka

A. Huttari B. Kathi C. Karmo D. Jadur

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Huttari dance was performed by people during Huttari festival .It was observed with grandeur and traditional fervour in Kodagu district in Kerlala.
3. Mando is the folk dance originated from which state?

A. Goa B. Jharkand C. Maharashtra D. Gujarat

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Mando is a Goan religious dance, which also has taken a place in the folk dances of the state.
4. Hikat is a popular dance in ……………….?

A. Gujarat B. J & K C. Meghalaya D. Bihar

Answer: Option B
Explanation :
The Hikat dance is one of the most popular forms of the Hikat dance and is performed by the young girls in the marriage ceremonies.
5. Which of the following is a famous folk dance of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Rash Lila B. Karma C. Jhora D. Kajri

Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Jhora is a community folk dance popular among the ‘pahari’ people of Himachal Pradesh.
6. Khantumm is a folk dance originated from …………………………

A. Mizoram B. Assam C. Punjab D. West Bengal

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Khantumm Dance is one of the most well know and intriguing dance form in Indian state of Mizoram.
7. Which is related to Haryana?

A. Carioe B. Jatra C. Gomph D. Phag Dance

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Phag Dance is a famous folk dance in Haryana.
8. Tippani is a famouse dance in which state?

A. Haryana B. Gujarat C. Uttar Pradesh D. Meghalaya

Answer: Option B
Explanation :
This dance is one of the patterns of the virile dance types of the folk dance in Gujarat.Tippani Dance is a dance form of the manual worker.
9. Which dance is famous in Rajasthan?

A. Jhulan Leela B. Raslila C. Rash Lila D. Kirtan

Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Jhulan Leela is a folk dance of Rajasthan.
10. Nautanki is famous tribal dance of …………………?

A. Odisha B. Bihar C. Gujarat D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Swang-Nautanki is one of the most popular folk operatic theater performance of Uttar Pradesh people.

1. Bagurumba is the dance form of which Indian state?

A. Assam B. Gujarat C. Odisha D. Telengana

Answer: Option A
2. Purbi is the dance form of ________________.

A. Puducherry B. Dadra & Nagar Veli C. UttarPradesh D. Bihar

Answer: Option D
3. Nati is a dance form of which Indian state?

A. Andhra Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. UttarPradesh D. Himachal Pradesh

Answer: Option D
4. Chakyar koothu is a dance form of which Indian state?

A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Odisha D. TamilNadu

Answer: Option B
5. Grida is a dance form of which Indian state?

A. Tirupura B. Uttarkhand C. Madhya Pradesh D. West Bengal

Answer: Option C
6. Mayur Nritya is the dance form of _______________ state. ?

A. Andhra Pradesh B. Haryana C. Uttar Pradesh D. Rajasthan

Answer: Option C
7. Tarpa is the famous tribal dance form of _______.

A. Jharkhand B. Dadra & Nager veli C. Nagaland D. Mizoram

Answer: Option B
8. Chau is the dance form of __________.

A. Bihar B. Goa C. Lakshadweep D. West Bengal

Answer: Option D
9. Hojagiri is the dance form of which Indian state?

A. Telengana B. Sikkim C. Tripura D. Uttarkhand

Answer: Option C
10. Singhi chham is the famous dance form of ______________.

A. Sikkim B. Chattisgarh C. Nagaland D. Mizoram

Answer: Option A

1. Perini Thandavam is the famous dance form of which Indian state?

A. Telengana B. Andhra Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka

Answer: Option A
2. Chholiya is the famous dance form of ____________.

A. Nagaland B. Uttarkhand C. Jharkhand D. Chattisgarh

Answer: Option B
3. Ghumar is the famous folk dance form of which Indian state?

A. Haryana B. Sikkim C. Mizoram D. Rajasthan

Answer: Option D
4. Pavri Nach is the famous dance form of ___________.

A. Arunachala Pradesh B. Uttarkhand C. Jharkhand D. Maharashtra

Answer: Option D
5. Raut Nacha is the famous dance form of ___________ State.

A. Sikkim B. Chattisgarh C. Nagaland D. Mizoram

Answer: Option B
6. Dhamal is the famous dance form of _________.

A. Haryana B. Punjab C. Mizoram D. Rajasthan

Answer: Option A
7. Bardo Chham is the famous dance form of ___________.

A. Arunachala Pradesh B. Uttarkhand C. Jharkhand D. Jammu & Kashmir

Answer: Option A
8. Lava is the famous dance form of _________.

A. Pudhucherry B. Lakshadweep C. Goa D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: Option B
9. Karma is the dance form of which Indian State?

A. Mizoram B. Uttarkhand C. Jharkhand D. Jammu & Kashmir

Answer: Option C
10. Chiraw (Bamboo Dance) is famous in ____________ state

A. Sikkim B. Manipur C. Mizoram D. Nagaland

Answer: Option C

1. Kummi is the famous dance form of which Indian state?

A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh C. Telengana D. Tamilnadu

Answer: Option D
2. Bangra is a famous dance form in _________.

A. Gujarat B. Haryana C. Rajasthan D. Punjab

Answer: Option D
3. Dandya Ras is a dance form of which Indian state?

A. Haryana B. Punjab C. Gujarat D. Rajasthan

Answer: Option C
4. Fudgi is a famous dance form of _________.

A. Goa B. Lakshadweep C. Puducherry D. Maharashtra

Answer: Option A
5. Thang ta is a famous dance form of which Indian State?

A. Sikkim B. Manipur C. Mizoram D. Nagaland

Answer: Option B
6. Dollu Kunitha is the famous dance form of _______ state.

A. Karnataka B. Andra Pradesh C. Telengana D. Kerala

Answer: Option A
7. Veeragase is one of the vigorous dance based on Hindu mythology demonstrated in the Dasara procession which will be held in _______state.

A. Karnataka B. Andra Pradesh C. Telengana D. Kerala

Answer: Option A