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Quiz about Classical Dances of  India
Quiz about Classical Dances of  India

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.
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Author
MAK13
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
331,379
Updated
Aug 10 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
980
Last 3 plays: Guest 117 (5/10), Guest 49 (7/10), Guest 182 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which dance takes its name from the performing arts sage who wrote about it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which South Indian classical dance mainly enacts scenes from the lives of the Gods Rama and Krishna? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following classical Indian dances hails from the state of Andhra Pradesh? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which classical Indian dance has the influence of Persian and Central Asian dance forms? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Of which dance form is Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra a distinguished artist? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many classical dance forms exist in India? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which classical Indian dance form is distinguished by the special postures with "three independent body movements"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which classical Indian dance form enacts the Radha-Krishna "raaslila"? Hint


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


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



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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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