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  1. Kathakali classical dance originated in :








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    Kathakali was originated in Kerala. It is regarded as the ballet of east. Its popularity is largely due to poet Vathathol Narayan Menon.

    Correct Option: C

    Kathakali was originated in Kerala. It is regarded as the ballet of east. Its popularity is largely due to poet Vathathol Narayan Menon.

  1. Which one of the following is wrongly paired ?
    Folk DanceState
    A. Kerala1. Karagam
    B. Gujarat 2. Garba
    C. Uttar Pradesh3. Nautanki
    D. West Bengal4. Jatna








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    The Karagam Dance is s an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain goddess Mariamman. The performers balance the water pot on their head very beautifully. This dance is considered to have been originated in Thanjavur.

    Correct Option: A

    The Karagam Dance is s an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain goddess Mariamman. The performers balance the water pot on their head very beautifully. This dance is considered to have been originated in Thanjavur.

  1. “Dandia” is a popular dance of








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    The dandiya is the chief folk dance of Gujarat, which is usually performed in groups, wherein young men and women dressed in colorful costumes, dance in circles with multihued sticks in their hands to the lively beat of drums. This dance is very popular during the Navratri season in October.

    Correct Option: A

    The dandiya is the chief folk dance of Gujarat, which is usually performed in groups, wherein young men and women dressed in colorful costumes, dance in circles with multihued sticks in their hands to the lively beat of drums. This dance is very popular during the Navratri season in October.

  1. “Bhangra” is a dance of








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    Bhangra is a lively form of folk music and dance that originates from Punjab. People traditionally perform Bhangra when celebrating the harvest. It is a beautiful form of expression, a celebration of life, performed with overwhelming and infectious energy.

    Correct Option: D

    Bhangra is a lively form of folk music and dance that originates from Punjab. People traditionally perform Bhangra when celebrating the harvest. It is a beautiful form of expression, a celebration of life, performed with overwhelming and infectious energy.

  1. “Sattriya Nritya” recognised as a classical dance form of India by the Sangeet Natak Akademi only in 2000, originated from








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    Sattriya Nritya of Assam received recognition as one of the eight classical dance forms of India in 2000. Srimanta Sankardeva, the founder of Vaishnavism in Assam, founded this dance in the 15th century.

    Correct Option: A

    Sattriya Nritya of Assam received recognition as one of the eight classical dance forms of India in 2000. Srimanta Sankardeva, the founder of Vaishnavism in Assam, founded this dance in the 15th century.