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 Pinnacle  Static GK 
 Static GK 
 Dance 
 Q.1.  Sattriya  dance  form  is  famous  in
 which of these states?
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Assam (b) Himachal Pradesh
 (c) Punjab (d) Tamil Nadu
 Sol.1.(a)  Assam.  Sattriya  dance 
 originated  in  Sattra,  a  monastery,  as  a 
 part  of  the  neo-Vaishnavite  movement 
 started  by  Srimanta  Sankardev.  Sattriya 
 was  given  the  status  of  a  classical  dance 
 in  the  year  2000  by  the  Sangeet  Natak 
 Akademi.  The  dance  styles  of  Sattriya 
 are  Paurashik  Bhangi  (male  style)  and 
 Stri  Bhangi  (female  style).  Folk  dances  of 
 Assam:  Bihu,  Bagurumba,  Deodhani, 
 Bhortal dance. 
 Q.2.  Which  of  the  following  statements  is
 true?
 Statement  I:  Indian  techniques  such  as
 Rasa  and  Bhawa  in  classical  dances
 have  their  origins  in  Bharatmuni’s
 Natyashastra.
 Statement  II:  Bharatanatyam  has  its
 origin in Odisha.
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Only Statement II is true.
 (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
 true.
 (c) Neither Statement I nor Statement II
 is true.
 (d) Only Statement I is true.
 Sol.2.(d)  Bharatanatyam  is  a  classical 
 dance  form  that  originated  in  Tamil 
 Nadu.  The  Indian  classical  dances  have 
 two  basic  aspects  -  Tandava  (movement 
 and  rhythm)  and  Lasya  (grace,  bhava  and 
 rasa)  and  three  main  components  - 
 Natya  (the  dramatic  element  of  the 
 dance);  Nritta  (the  dance  movements  in 
 their  basic  form);  Nritya  (expressional 
 component i.e. mudras or gestures). 
 Q.3.  When  was  Bharatanatyam  banned
 by the British colonial government ?
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) 1885  (b) 1910   (c) 1897   (d) 1927
 Sol.3.(b)  1910.  Bharatanatyam  (Tamil 
 Nadu):  It  traces  its  origins  back  to  the 
 Natyashastra,  an  ancient  treatise  on 
 theatre  written  by  the  mythic  priest 
 Bharata.  Features  :-  It  encompasses 
 Bhav,  Rag,  Ras  and  Taal.  It  consists  of  six 
 portions:  Alarippu  (Invocation), 
 Jathiswaram  (Nritta  part),  Shabdam 
 (Short  compositions  with  word),  Varnam 
 (a  story,  that  includes  both  Nritta  and 
 Nritya), Padam (Religious prayer, Bhajan, 
 Keerthanam) and Tillana (Origin in the 
 Tarana of Hindustani Music). 
 Q.4.  Which  of  the  following  is  a  folk
 dance from the state of Maharashtra?
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Ghoomar (b) Bhangra
 (c) Garba (d) Dhangari Gaja
 Sol.4.(d)  Dhangari  Gaja.  States  and  their 
 folk  dances:  Maharashtra  -  Lavani, 
 Powada  dance,  Koli,  Waghya  Murali. 
 Gujarat  -  Dandiya  Raas,  Tippani,  Bhavai, 
 Garba,  Daang.  Rajasthan  -  Ghoomar, 
 Bhavai,  Kalbelia,  Terah  Taali.  Punjab  - 
 Bhangra, Giddha, Luddi, Julli. 
 Q.5.  What  is  a  one  act  play  of  Sattriya
 called?
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Ekam Nat (b) Vishesham Nat
 (c) Anant Nat (d) Ankiya Nat
 Sol.5.(d)  Ankiya  Nat:  It  is  a  form  of 
 Sattriya  that  involves  musical  drama  or 
 play.  It  was  initially  written  in  Brajavali,  an 
 Assamese-Maithili  hybrid  language.  It's 
 also  known  as  'Bhaona,'  and  it  tells 
 stories  about  Lord  Krishna.  The  Sattriya 
 dance  form  was  introduced  in  15th 
 century  AD  by  Mahapurusha 
 Sankaradeva in the state of Assam. 
 Q.6.  The  origin  of  most  of  the  classical
 dance forms of India is _____.
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon  )
 (a) Yajur Veda  (b) Arth Shastra
 (c) Atharva Veda  (d) Natya Shastra
 Sol.6.(d)  Natya  Shastra.  Natya  Shastra 
 (Sanskrit  text  on  dance  art  and  music): 
 Compiled  by  Bharat  Muni.  The  text 
 consists  of  36  chapters  with  a 
 cumulative  total  of  6000  poetic  verses 
 describing performance arts. 
 Q.7.  Bhutia  dance  is  performed  in  which
 of the following states?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Nagaland (b) Odisha
 (c) West Bengal  (d) Sikkim
 Sol.7.(d)  Sikkim.  Other  dances:  Sikkim  - 
 Singhi  Chham,  Tamang  Selo,  Sherpa 
 Dance,  Ghantu,  Gayley-Yang  Dance, 
 Sangey  Chham  Dance  and  Chu  Faat. 
 West  Bengal  -  Purulia  Chhau,  Baul,  and 
 Gambhira.  Odisha  -  Gotipua  Dance,  Dhap, 
 and  Paika.  Nagaland  -  Modse, 
 Agurshikukula,  Aaluyattu,  Sadal  Kekai, 
 and Changai Dance. 
 Q.8.  Which  dance  form  of  Goa  is  also
 known as the ‘Warrior Dance’?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Lavani (b) Ghode Modni
 (c) Bihu (d) Rauf
 Sol.8.(b)  Ghode  Modni  -  It  is  a  dance 
 commemorating  the  Maratha  rulers  and 
 warriors  of  the  past.  Other  dances  of  Goa 
 :  Tarangamel,  Dekhni,  Fugdi,  Shigmo, 
 Samayi  nrutya,  Ranmale,  Gonph,  Tonnya 
 mell. 
 Q.9.  Which  of  the  following  dances  is
 based  on  Rasleela  themes  of  Radha  and
 Krishna?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Mohiniyattam  (b) Kathak
 (c) Sattriya dance  (d) Manipuri dance
 Sol.9.(d)  Manipuri  dance.  Classical 
 dances  of  India  :  Bharatanatyam  (Tamil 
 Nadu),  Manipuri  (Manipur),  Kathak 
 (Northern  India),  Odissi  (Odisha), 
 Kathakali  (Kerala),  Mohiniattam  (Kerala), 
 Kuchipudi  (Andhra  Pradesh),  Sattriya 
 (Assam). 
 Q.10.  Sattriya  was  recognised  in______  as
 a  Classical  Dance  by  Sangeet  Natak
 Akademi.
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)
 (a) 2005  (b) 2000   (c) 2020   (d) 2010
 Sol.10.(b)  2000.  The  primary 
 accompanying  instruments  for  this 
 dance  genre  include  the  khol  (drum), 
 manjira  (cymbals),  and  ?ute.  Songs: 
 Shankaradeva's 'Borgeets.' 
 Q.11.  In  2010,  considering  its
 outstanding  value  and  vulnerability,
 UNESCO  recognised  'Mudiyettu',  an
 age-old  ritual-drama  of  ______  as  an
 'intangible cultural heritage of humanity'.
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)
 (a) Kerala (b) Telangana
 (c) Karnataka  (d) Tamil Nadu
 Sol.11.(a)  Kerala.  Mudiyettu  -  A  ritual 
 dance  drama  based  on  the  mythological 
 tale  of  a  battle  between  the  Goddess  Kali 
 and the demon Darika. 
 Q.12.  Thullal  dance  originated  in  which
 of the following states ?
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Kerala (b) Uttarakhand
 (c) Manipur (d) Gujrat
 Sol.12.(a)  Kerala.  There  are  three 
 versions  of  this  art  form  Seethankan 
 Thullal,  Parayan  Thullal  and  Ottan  Thullal. 
 Other  dances  :  Kerala  -  Theyyam, 
 Thirvathirakali,  Kolkali.  Uttarakhand  - 
 Choliya,  Pandav  Nritya,  Bhotia  Dance, 
 Jhora  Dance.  Manipur  -  Lai  Haraoba, 
 Kabui Dance, Luivat Pheizak Dance. 
 Q.13.  Which  of  the  following  dance
 forms  traces  its  origins  to  the  ancient
 dance Sadir Attam ?
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 Pinnacle  Static GK 
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 Dance 
 Q.1.  Sattriya  dance  form  is  famous  in
 which of these states?
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Assam (b) Himachal Pradesh
 (c) Punjab (d) Tamil Nadu
 Sol.1.(a)  Assam.  Sattriya  dance 
 originated  in  Sattra,  a  monastery,  as  a 
 part  of  the  neo-Vaishnavite  movement 
 started  by  Srimanta  Sankardev.  Sattriya 
 was  given  the  status  of  a  classical  dance 
 in  the  year  2000  by  the  Sangeet  Natak 
 Akademi.  The  dance  styles  of  Sattriya 
 are  Paurashik  Bhangi  (male  style)  and 
 Stri  Bhangi  (female  style).  Folk  dances  of 
 Assam:  Bihu,  Bagurumba,  Deodhani, 
 Bhortal dance. 
 Q.2.  Which  of  the  following  statements  is
 true?
 Statement  I:  Indian  techniques  such  as
 Rasa  and  Bhawa  in  classical  dances
 have  their  origins  in  Bharatmuni’s
 Natyashastra.
 Statement  II:  Bharatanatyam  has  its
 origin in Odisha.
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Only Statement II is true.
 (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
 true.
 (c) Neither Statement I nor Statement II
 is true.
 (d) Only Statement I is true.
 Sol.2.(d)  Bharatanatyam  is  a  classical 
 dance  form  that  originated  in  Tamil 
 Nadu.  The  Indian  classical  dances  have 
 two  basic  aspects  -  Tandava  (movement 
 and  rhythm)  and  Lasya  (grace,  bhava  and 
 rasa)  and  three  main  components  - 
 Natya  (the  dramatic  element  of  the 
 dance);  Nritta  (the  dance  movements  in 
 their  basic  form);  Nritya  (expressional 
 component i.e. mudras or gestures). 
 Q.3.  When  was  Bharatanatyam  banned
 by the British colonial government ?
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) 1885  (b) 1910   (c) 1897   (d) 1927
 Sol.3.(b)  1910.  Bharatanatyam  (Tamil 
 Nadu):  It  traces  its  origins  back  to  the 
 Natyashastra,  an  ancient  treatise  on 
 theatre  written  by  the  mythic  priest 
 Bharata.  Features  :-  It  encompasses 
 Bhav,  Rag,  Ras  and  Taal.  It  consists  of  six 
 portions:  Alarippu  (Invocation), 
 Jathiswaram  (Nritta  part),  Shabdam 
 (Short  compositions  with  word),  Varnam 
 (a  story,  that  includes  both  Nritta  and 
 Nritya), Padam (Religious prayer, Bhajan, 
 Keerthanam) and Tillana (Origin in the 
 Tarana of Hindustani Music). 
 Q.4.  Which  of  the  following  is  a  folk
 dance from the state of Maharashtra?
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Ghoomar (b) Bhangra
 (c) Garba (d) Dhangari Gaja
 Sol.4.(d)  Dhangari  Gaja.  States  and  their 
 folk  dances:  Maharashtra  -  Lavani, 
 Powada  dance,  Koli,  Waghya  Murali. 
 Gujarat  -  Dandiya  Raas,  Tippani,  Bhavai, 
 Garba,  Daang.  Rajasthan  -  Ghoomar, 
 Bhavai,  Kalbelia,  Terah  Taali.  Punjab  - 
 Bhangra, Giddha, Luddi, Julli. 
 Q.5.  What  is  a  one  act  play  of  Sattriya
 called?
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Ekam Nat (b) Vishesham Nat
 (c) Anant Nat (d) Ankiya Nat
 Sol.5.(d)  Ankiya  Nat:  It  is  a  form  of 
 Sattriya  that  involves  musical  drama  or 
 play.  It  was  initially  written  in  Brajavali,  an 
 Assamese-Maithili  hybrid  language.  It's 
 also  known  as  'Bhaona,'  and  it  tells 
 stories  about  Lord  Krishna.  The  Sattriya 
 dance  form  was  introduced  in  15th 
 century  AD  by  Mahapurusha 
 Sankaradeva in the state of Assam. 
 Q.6.  The  origin  of  most  of  the  classical
 dance forms of India is _____.
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon  )
 (a) Yajur Veda  (b) Arth Shastra
 (c) Atharva Veda  (d) Natya Shastra
 Sol.6.(d)  Natya  Shastra.  Natya  Shastra 
 (Sanskrit  text  on  dance  art  and  music): 
 Compiled  by  Bharat  Muni.  The  text 
 consists  of  36  chapters  with  a 
 cumulative  total  of  6000  poetic  verses 
 describing performance arts. 
 Q.7.  Bhutia  dance  is  performed  in  which
 of the following states?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Nagaland (b) Odisha
 (c) West Bengal  (d) Sikkim
 Sol.7.(d)  Sikkim.  Other  dances:  Sikkim  - 
 Singhi  Chham,  Tamang  Selo,  Sherpa 
 Dance,  Ghantu,  Gayley-Yang  Dance, 
 Sangey  Chham  Dance  and  Chu  Faat. 
 West  Bengal  -  Purulia  Chhau,  Baul,  and 
 Gambhira.  Odisha  -  Gotipua  Dance,  Dhap, 
 and  Paika.  Nagaland  -  Modse, 
 Agurshikukula,  Aaluyattu,  Sadal  Kekai, 
 and Changai Dance. 
 Q.8.  Which  dance  form  of  Goa  is  also
 known as the ‘Warrior Dance’?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Lavani (b) Ghode Modni
 (c) Bihu (d) Rauf
 Sol.8.(b)  Ghode  Modni  -  It  is  a  dance 
 commemorating  the  Maratha  rulers  and 
 warriors  of  the  past.  Other  dances  of  Goa 
 :  Tarangamel,  Dekhni,  Fugdi,  Shigmo, 
 Samayi  nrutya,  Ranmale,  Gonph,  Tonnya 
 mell. 
 Q.9.  Which  of  the  following  dances  is
 based  on  Rasleela  themes  of  Radha  and
 Krishna?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Mohiniyattam  (b) Kathak
 (c) Sattriya dance  (d) Manipuri dance
 Sol.9.(d)  Manipuri  dance.  Classical 
 dances  of  India  :  Bharatanatyam  (Tamil 
 Nadu),  Manipuri  (Manipur),  Kathak 
 (Northern  India),  Odissi  (Odisha), 
 Kathakali  (Kerala),  Mohiniattam  (Kerala), 
 Kuchipudi  (Andhra  Pradesh),  Sattriya 
 (Assam). 
 Q.10.  Sattriya  was  recognised  in______  as
 a  Classical  Dance  by  Sangeet  Natak
 Akademi.
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)
 (a) 2005  (b) 2000   (c) 2020   (d) 2010
 Sol.10.(b)  2000.  The  primary 
 accompanying  instruments  for  this 
 dance  genre  include  the  khol  (drum), 
 manjira  (cymbals),  and  ?ute.  Songs: 
 Shankaradeva's 'Borgeets.' 
 Q.11.  In  2010,  considering  its
 outstanding  value  and  vulnerability,
 UNESCO  recognised  'Mudiyettu',  an
 age-old  ritual-drama  of  ______  as  an
 'intangible cultural heritage of humanity'.
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)
 (a) Kerala (b) Telangana
 (c) Karnataka  (d) Tamil Nadu
 Sol.11.(a)  Kerala.  Mudiyettu  -  A  ritual 
 dance  drama  based  on  the  mythological 
 tale  of  a  battle  between  the  Goddess  Kali 
 and the demon Darika. 
 Q.12.  Thullal  dance  originated  in  which
 of the following states ?
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Kerala (b) Uttarakhand
 (c) Manipur (d) Gujrat
 Sol.12.(a)  Kerala.  There  are  three 
 versions  of  this  art  form  Seethankan 
 Thullal,  Parayan  Thullal  and  Ottan  Thullal. 
 Other  dances  :  Kerala  -  Theyyam, 
 Thirvathirakali,  Kolkali.  Uttarakhand  - 
 Choliya,  Pandav  Nritya,  Bhotia  Dance, 
 Jhora  Dance.  Manipur  -  Lai  Haraoba, 
 Kabui Dance, Luivat Pheizak Dance. 
 Q.13.  Which  of  the  following  dance
 forms  traces  its  origins  to  the  ancient
 dance Sadir Attam ?
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 (a) Mohiniyattam  (b) Bharatanatyam 
 (c) Kuchipudi           (d) Kathakali 
 Sol.13.(b)  Bharatanatyam  -  It  is  a 
 classical  dance  of  Tamil  Nadu.  It  is 
 known  as  Sadir  Attam,  because  it  can  be 
 traced  back  to  'Sadir'  which  was  a  solo 
 dance.  Sadir  was  performed  by  temple 
 dancers  or  'devadasis'  in  Tamil  Nadu, 
 hence named 'Dashiattam’. 
 Q.14.  Maimata  is  a  popular  folk  dance  of 
 which of the following states ? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning) 
 (a) Punjab  (b) Tripura 
 (c) Haryana  (d) Uttarakhand 
 Sol.14.(b)  Tripura.  Mamita  dance  is  a 
 traditional  dance  associated  with  the 
 Kaloi  community  of  Tripura  and  is 
 performed  during  the  harvest  festival. 
 Other  folk  dances  of  Tripura:  Garia, 
 Lebang  Boomani,  Hozagiri,  Bizu,  Hai-Hak, 
 Cheraw,  Jhum.  Punjab  -  Bhangra,  Giddha, 
 Jhumar,  Gatka.  Haryana  -  Phag,  Saang, 
 Chhathi, Khoria, Gugga. 
 Q.15.  Bharatanatyam  is  traditionally 
 performed to which type of music ? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Lavani  (b) Baul 
 (c) Hindustani  (d) Carnatic 
 Sol.15.(d)  Carnatic  is  a  form  of  Indian 
 classical  music  which  originated  in 
 Southern  India.  Dances  and  the  type  of 
 music  :  Kathak  -  Hindustani  Music, 
 Mohiniattam  -  Carnatic,  Odissi  -  Odissi 
 music,  Kuchipudi  -  Vocal  and 
 instrumental  Carnatic  music,  Sattriya  - 
 borgeet,  Kathakali  -  Sopana  sangeet, 
 Manipuri  - Classical nat music. 
 Q.16.  With  which  of  the  following  dance 
 forms is Thumri music associated? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) 
 (a) Kathak  (b) Kathakali 
 (c) Bharatanatyam    (d) Sattriya 
 Sol.16.(a)  Kathak:  It  is  a  classical  dance 
 form  of  Uttar  Pradesh.  Thumri:  It  is  a 
 common  genre  of  semi-classical  Indian 
 music  originating  in  the  eastern  part  of 
 Uttar  Pradesh.  Kathakali  (Kerala):  It  is  a 
 combination  of  5  forms  of  ?ne  art  which 
 are  Literature  (Sahithyam),  Music 
 (Sangeetham),  Painting  (Chithram), 
 Acting (Natyam) and Dance (Nritham).. 
 Q.17.  The  masculine  aspect  of  the 
 Manipuri classical dance is known as: 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) 
 (a) Choloms (b) Pareng (c) Maiba (d) Ras 
 Sol.17.(a)  Choloms.  The  Kirtan  form  of 
 congregational  singing  accompanies  the 
 dance  which  is  known  as  Sankirtana  in 
 Manipur.  The  male  dancers  play  the  Pung 
 and  Kartal  while  dancing.  The  masculine 
 aspect  of  dance  -  the  Choloms  are  a  part 
 of the Sankirtana tradition. 
 Q.18.  Lavani  is  a  traditional  dance  of 
 which of the following states? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) 
 (a) Maharashtra            (b) Madhya Pradesh 
 (c) Himachal Pradesh  (d) Uttar Pradesh 
 Sol.18.(a)  Maharashtra.  Folk  Dances  of 
 Different  states:  Madhya  Pradesh  - 
 Jawara,  Matki,  Aada,  Khada  Nach, 
 Phulpati,  Grida  Dance,  Selalarki, 
 Selabhadoni,  Maanch.  Himachal  Pradesh 
 -  Jhora,  Jhali,  Chharhi,  Dhaman,  Chhapeli, 
 Mahasu,  Nati,  Dangi.  Uttar  Pradesh  - 
 Nautanki,  Raslila,  Kajri,  Jhora,  Chappeli, 
 Jaita. 
 Q.19.  Which  of  the  dance  was 
 immediately  preceded  by  a  practice 
 session  called  sevakali  and  undertaken 
 in the precincts of a temple ? 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Kathakali  (b) Kathak 
 (c) Odissi  (d) Kuchipudi 
 Sol.19.(a) Kathakali  (dance of Kerala). 
 Q.20.  Which  of  the  abhinayas  deals  with 
 the  use  of  costumes,  jewellery,  facial 
 make-up etc? 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Vachika Abhinaya (b) Aharya Abhinaya 
 (c) Sattvika Abhinaya (d) Angika Abhinaya 
 Sol.20.(b)  Aharya  Abhinaya.  A  dancer 
 wears  a  readymade  stitched  costume. 
 The  lower  garment  is  dhoti  and  the  upper 
 garment  is  a  choli  with  a  davani.  The 
 traditional  jewellery  used  is  the  head 
 ornaments  known  as  “tal  saman”,  the  sun 
 and  moon  diadems.  Vachika  Abhinaya:  It 
 constitutes  the  Kavyas  (poems)  and 
 natakas  (dramas)  which  are  made  up  of 
 speech.  Saatwikam  Abhinayam:  It  is 
 performed  with  the  sattvika  emotions  by 
 those  who  can  represent  them 
 pro?ciently.  Aangika  Abhinaya  :  It  is 
 expressed  by  the  bodily  movements 
 where  the  body  becomes  the  sole 
 medium of expression. 
 Q.21.  The  cultural  heritage  of  Siddhis 
 from  _______  dates  back  to  almost  300 
 years  and  their  Siddhi  Dhamal  dance  is 
 an exquisite art form. 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Uttar Pradesh  (b) Gujarat 
 (c) Madhya Pradesh       (d) Rajasthan 
 Sol.21.(b)  Gujarat.  Siddhis  -  They  are 
 descendants  of  East  African  people  who 
 came  to  India  as  slaves  during  the  14th 
 and  17th  century  AD.  Dhamal  is  one  such 
 dance  form  that  re?ects  the  Siddis’ 
 passion  for  hunting.  In  the  old  days,  also 
 known  as  Mashira  Nritya,  this  dance  was 
 performed  by  Siddis  after  returning  from 
 a successful hunting expedition. 
 Q.22.  _______  has  two  traditions:  one  is 
 the  sankeertana  (which  is  the  devotional 
 aspect) and the other is the raasa. 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Odissi  (b) Sattriya 
 (c) Manipuri dance     (d) Chhau 
 Sol.22.(c)  Manipuri  dance.  Sankirtana  at 
 the  temple  involves  performers  narrating 
 Krishna's  life  and  deeds  through  song 
 and dance. 
 Q.23.  Which  dance  form  is  associated 
 with Natwari Dance? 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Kathak       (b) Kuchipudi 
 (c) Odissi        (d) Kathakali 
 Sol.23.(a)  Kathak  is  famous  for  its 
 spectacular  footwork,  amazing  spins, 
 Nazakat  and  Padhant.  Natwari  Nritya  is 
 also known as the dance of Krishna. 
 Q.24.  _________  literally  means  'dance  of 
 the  enchantress'.  It  is  one  of  the  most 
 striking  in  the  Indian  classical  dance 
 repertoire. 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Kuchipudi  (b) Mohiniyattam 
 (c) Kathakali  (d) Bharatanatyam 
 Sol.24.(b)  Mohiniyattam  (Kerala  )  -  Also 
 known  as  the  dance  of  Mohini  (an 
 incarnation  of  Lord  Vishnu). 
 Performance:  Solo  recital  by  women;  The 
 Lasya  aspect  of  dance  is  dominant  and 
 Inculcates  elements  of  Bharatanatyam 
 and Kathakali. 
 Q.25.  Dandari  (Dancing)  troupes  perform 
 ________  during  the  festival  of  Diwali  for 
 a  fortnight  with  participation  from  Kolam 
 and Raj Gond tribes. 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Chhau  (b) Baiga Pardhoni 
 (c) Ghusadi  (d) Rout Nacha 
 Sol.25.(c)  Ghusadi  (in  the  Adilabad 
 district  of  Telangana).  Baiga  Pardhoni 
 (Madhya Pradesh) dance is performed by 
 the  Baiga  tribals.  Raut  Nacha 
 (Chhattisgarh)  is  mainly  performed  by 
 Yaduvanshis. 
 Q.26.  Paika  dance  of  Jharkhand  is 
 usually  performed  by  _________tribe  to 
 welcome  special  honoured  guests  or 
 during  religious  processions  (shobha 
 yatra). 
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 Q.1.  Sattriya  dance  form  is  famous  in
 which of these states?
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Assam (b) Himachal Pradesh
 (c) Punjab (d) Tamil Nadu
 Sol.1.(a)  Assam.  Sattriya  dance 
 originated  in  Sattra,  a  monastery,  as  a 
 part  of  the  neo-Vaishnavite  movement 
 started  by  Srimanta  Sankardev.  Sattriya 
 was  given  the  status  of  a  classical  dance 
 in  the  year  2000  by  the  Sangeet  Natak 
 Akademi.  The  dance  styles  of  Sattriya 
 are  Paurashik  Bhangi  (male  style)  and 
 Stri  Bhangi  (female  style).  Folk  dances  of 
 Assam:  Bihu,  Bagurumba,  Deodhani, 
 Bhortal dance. 
 Q.2.  Which  of  the  following  statements  is
 true?
 Statement  I:  Indian  techniques  such  as
 Rasa  and  Bhawa  in  classical  dances
 have  their  origins  in  Bharatmuni’s
 Natyashastra.
 Statement  II:  Bharatanatyam  has  its
 origin in Odisha.
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Only Statement II is true.
 (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
 true.
 (c) Neither Statement I nor Statement II
 is true.
 (d) Only Statement I is true.
 Sol.2.(d)  Bharatanatyam  is  a  classical 
 dance  form  that  originated  in  Tamil 
 Nadu.  The  Indian  classical  dances  have 
 two  basic  aspects  -  Tandava  (movement 
 and  rhythm)  and  Lasya  (grace,  bhava  and 
 rasa)  and  three  main  components  - 
 Natya  (the  dramatic  element  of  the 
 dance);  Nritta  (the  dance  movements  in 
 their  basic  form);  Nritya  (expressional 
 component i.e. mudras or gestures). 
 Q.3.  When  was  Bharatanatyam  banned
 by the British colonial government ?
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) 1885  (b) 1910   (c) 1897   (d) 1927
 Sol.3.(b)  1910.  Bharatanatyam  (Tamil 
 Nadu):  It  traces  its  origins  back  to  the 
 Natyashastra,  an  ancient  treatise  on 
 theatre  written  by  the  mythic  priest 
 Bharata.  Features  :-  It  encompasses 
 Bhav,  Rag,  Ras  and  Taal.  It  consists  of  six 
 portions:  Alarippu  (Invocation), 
 Jathiswaram  (Nritta  part),  Shabdam 
 (Short  compositions  with  word),  Varnam 
 (a  story,  that  includes  both  Nritta  and 
 Nritya), Padam (Religious prayer, Bhajan, 
 Keerthanam) and Tillana (Origin in the 
 Tarana of Hindustani Music). 
 Q.4.  Which  of  the  following  is  a  folk
 dance from the state of Maharashtra?
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Ghoomar (b) Bhangra
 (c) Garba (d) Dhangari Gaja
 Sol.4.(d)  Dhangari  Gaja.  States  and  their 
 folk  dances:  Maharashtra  -  Lavani, 
 Powada  dance,  Koli,  Waghya  Murali. 
 Gujarat  -  Dandiya  Raas,  Tippani,  Bhavai, 
 Garba,  Daang.  Rajasthan  -  Ghoomar, 
 Bhavai,  Kalbelia,  Terah  Taali.  Punjab  - 
 Bhangra, Giddha, Luddi, Julli. 
 Q.5.  What  is  a  one  act  play  of  Sattriya
 called?
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Ekam Nat (b) Vishesham Nat
 (c) Anant Nat (d) Ankiya Nat
 Sol.5.(d)  Ankiya  Nat:  It  is  a  form  of 
 Sattriya  that  involves  musical  drama  or 
 play.  It  was  initially  written  in  Brajavali,  an 
 Assamese-Maithili  hybrid  language.  It's 
 also  known  as  'Bhaona,'  and  it  tells 
 stories  about  Lord  Krishna.  The  Sattriya 
 dance  form  was  introduced  in  15th 
 century  AD  by  Mahapurusha 
 Sankaradeva in the state of Assam. 
 Q.6.  The  origin  of  most  of  the  classical
 dance forms of India is _____.
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon  )
 (a) Yajur Veda  (b) Arth Shastra
 (c) Atharva Veda  (d) Natya Shastra
 Sol.6.(d)  Natya  Shastra.  Natya  Shastra 
 (Sanskrit  text  on  dance  art  and  music): 
 Compiled  by  Bharat  Muni.  The  text 
 consists  of  36  chapters  with  a 
 cumulative  total  of  6000  poetic  verses 
 describing performance arts. 
 Q.7.  Bhutia  dance  is  performed  in  which
 of the following states?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Nagaland (b) Odisha
 (c) West Bengal  (d) Sikkim
 Sol.7.(d)  Sikkim.  Other  dances:  Sikkim  - 
 Singhi  Chham,  Tamang  Selo,  Sherpa 
 Dance,  Ghantu,  Gayley-Yang  Dance, 
 Sangey  Chham  Dance  and  Chu  Faat. 
 West  Bengal  -  Purulia  Chhau,  Baul,  and 
 Gambhira.  Odisha  -  Gotipua  Dance,  Dhap, 
 and  Paika.  Nagaland  -  Modse, 
 Agurshikukula,  Aaluyattu,  Sadal  Kekai, 
 and Changai Dance. 
 Q.8.  Which  dance  form  of  Goa  is  also
 known as the ‘Warrior Dance’?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Lavani (b) Ghode Modni
 (c) Bihu (d) Rauf
 Sol.8.(b)  Ghode  Modni  -  It  is  a  dance 
 commemorating  the  Maratha  rulers  and 
 warriors  of  the  past.  Other  dances  of  Goa 
 :  Tarangamel,  Dekhni,  Fugdi,  Shigmo, 
 Samayi  nrutya,  Ranmale,  Gonph,  Tonnya 
 mell. 
 Q.9.  Which  of  the  following  dances  is
 based  on  Rasleela  themes  of  Radha  and
 Krishna?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Mohiniyattam  (b) Kathak
 (c) Sattriya dance  (d) Manipuri dance
 Sol.9.(d)  Manipuri  dance.  Classical 
 dances  of  India  :  Bharatanatyam  (Tamil 
 Nadu),  Manipuri  (Manipur),  Kathak 
 (Northern  India),  Odissi  (Odisha), 
 Kathakali  (Kerala),  Mohiniattam  (Kerala), 
 Kuchipudi  (Andhra  Pradesh),  Sattriya 
 (Assam). 
 Q.10.  Sattriya  was  recognised  in______  as
 a  Classical  Dance  by  Sangeet  Natak
 Akademi.
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)
 (a) 2005  (b) 2000   (c) 2020   (d) 2010
 Sol.10.(b)  2000.  The  primary 
 accompanying  instruments  for  this 
 dance  genre  include  the  khol  (drum), 
 manjira  (cymbals),  and  ?ute.  Songs: 
 Shankaradeva's 'Borgeets.' 
 Q.11.  In  2010,  considering  its
 outstanding  value  and  vulnerability,
 UNESCO  recognised  'Mudiyettu',  an
 age-old  ritual-drama  of  ______  as  an
 'intangible cultural heritage of humanity'.
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)
 (a) Kerala (b) Telangana
 (c) Karnataka  (d) Tamil Nadu
 Sol.11.(a)  Kerala.  Mudiyettu  -  A  ritual 
 dance  drama  based  on  the  mythological 
 tale  of  a  battle  between  the  Goddess  Kali 
 and the demon Darika. 
 Q.12.  Thullal  dance  originated  in  which
 of the following states ?
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Kerala (b) Uttarakhand
 (c) Manipur (d) Gujrat
 Sol.12.(a)  Kerala.  There  are  three 
 versions  of  this  art  form  Seethankan 
 Thullal,  Parayan  Thullal  and  Ottan  Thullal. 
 Other  dances  :  Kerala  -  Theyyam, 
 Thirvathirakali,  Kolkali.  Uttarakhand  - 
 Choliya,  Pandav  Nritya,  Bhotia  Dance, 
 Jhora  Dance.  Manipur  -  Lai  Haraoba, 
 Kabui Dance, Luivat Pheizak Dance. 
 Q.13.  Which  of  the  following  dance
 forms  traces  its  origins  to  the  ancient
 dance Sadir Attam ?
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 (a) Mohiniyattam  (b) Bharatanatyam 
 (c) Kuchipudi           (d) Kathakali 
 Sol.13.(b)  Bharatanatyam  -  It  is  a 
 classical  dance  of  Tamil  Nadu.  It  is 
 known  as  Sadir  Attam,  because  it  can  be 
 traced  back  to  'Sadir'  which  was  a  solo 
 dance.  Sadir  was  performed  by  temple 
 dancers  or  'devadasis'  in  Tamil  Nadu, 
 hence named 'Dashiattam’. 
 Q.14.  Maimata  is  a  popular  folk  dance  of 
 which of the following states ? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning) 
 (a) Punjab  (b) Tripura 
 (c) Haryana  (d) Uttarakhand 
 Sol.14.(b)  Tripura.  Mamita  dance  is  a 
 traditional  dance  associated  with  the 
 Kaloi  community  of  Tripura  and  is 
 performed  during  the  harvest  festival. 
 Other  folk  dances  of  Tripura:  Garia, 
 Lebang  Boomani,  Hozagiri,  Bizu,  Hai-Hak, 
 Cheraw,  Jhum.  Punjab  -  Bhangra,  Giddha, 
 Jhumar,  Gatka.  Haryana  -  Phag,  Saang, 
 Chhathi, Khoria, Gugga. 
 Q.15.  Bharatanatyam  is  traditionally 
 performed to which type of music ? 
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 (a) Lavani  (b) Baul 
 (c) Hindustani  (d) Carnatic 
 Sol.15.(d)  Carnatic  is  a  form  of  Indian 
 classical  music  which  originated  in 
 Southern  India.  Dances  and  the  type  of 
 music  :  Kathak  -  Hindustani  Music, 
 Mohiniattam  -  Carnatic,  Odissi  -  Odissi 
 music,  Kuchipudi  -  Vocal  and 
 instrumental  Carnatic  music,  Sattriya  - 
 borgeet,  Kathakali  -  Sopana  sangeet, 
 Manipuri  - Classical nat music. 
 Q.16.  With  which  of  the  following  dance 
 forms is Thumri music associated? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) 
 (a) Kathak  (b) Kathakali 
 (c) Bharatanatyam    (d) Sattriya 
 Sol.16.(a)  Kathak:  It  is  a  classical  dance 
 form  of  Uttar  Pradesh.  Thumri:  It  is  a 
 common  genre  of  semi-classical  Indian 
 music  originating  in  the  eastern  part  of 
 Uttar  Pradesh.  Kathakali  (Kerala):  It  is  a 
 combination  of  5  forms  of  ?ne  art  which 
 are  Literature  (Sahithyam),  Music 
 (Sangeetham),  Painting  (Chithram), 
 Acting (Natyam) and Dance (Nritham).. 
 Q.17.  The  masculine  aspect  of  the 
 Manipuri classical dance is known as: 
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 (a) Choloms (b) Pareng (c) Maiba (d) Ras 
 Sol.17.(a)  Choloms.  The  Kirtan  form  of 
 congregational  singing  accompanies  the 
 dance  which  is  known  as  Sankirtana  in 
 Manipur.  The  male  dancers  play  the  Pung 
 and  Kartal  while  dancing.  The  masculine 
 aspect  of  dance  -  the  Choloms  are  a  part 
 of the Sankirtana tradition. 
 Q.18.  Lavani  is  a  traditional  dance  of 
 which of the following states? 
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 (a) Maharashtra            (b) Madhya Pradesh 
 (c) Himachal Pradesh  (d) Uttar Pradesh 
 Sol.18.(a)  Maharashtra.  Folk  Dances  of 
 Different  states:  Madhya  Pradesh  - 
 Jawara,  Matki,  Aada,  Khada  Nach, 
 Phulpati,  Grida  Dance,  Selalarki, 
 Selabhadoni,  Maanch.  Himachal  Pradesh 
 -  Jhora,  Jhali,  Chharhi,  Dhaman,  Chhapeli, 
 Mahasu,  Nati,  Dangi.  Uttar  Pradesh  - 
 Nautanki,  Raslila,  Kajri,  Jhora,  Chappeli, 
 Jaita. 
 Q.19.  Which  of  the  dance  was 
 immediately  preceded  by  a  practice 
 session  called  sevakali  and  undertaken 
 in the precincts of a temple ? 
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 (a) Kathakali  (b) Kathak 
 (c) Odissi  (d) Kuchipudi 
 Sol.19.(a) Kathakali  (dance of Kerala). 
 Q.20.  Which  of  the  abhinayas  deals  with 
 the  use  of  costumes,  jewellery,  facial 
 make-up etc? 
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 (a) Vachika Abhinaya (b) Aharya Abhinaya 
 (c) Sattvika Abhinaya (d) Angika Abhinaya 
 Sol.20.(b)  Aharya  Abhinaya.  A  dancer 
 wears  a  readymade  stitched  costume. 
 The  lower  garment  is  dhoti  and  the  upper 
 garment  is  a  choli  with  a  davani.  The 
 traditional  jewellery  used  is  the  head 
 ornaments  known  as  “tal  saman”,  the  sun 
 and  moon  diadems.  Vachika  Abhinaya:  It 
 constitutes  the  Kavyas  (poems)  and 
 natakas  (dramas)  which  are  made  up  of 
 speech.  Saatwikam  Abhinayam:  It  is 
 performed  with  the  sattvika  emotions  by 
 those  who  can  represent  them 
 pro?ciently.  Aangika  Abhinaya  :  It  is 
 expressed  by  the  bodily  movements 
 where  the  body  becomes  the  sole 
 medium of expression. 
 Q.21.  The  cultural  heritage  of  Siddhis 
 from  _______  dates  back  to  almost  300 
 years  and  their  Siddhi  Dhamal  dance  is 
 an exquisite art form. 
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 (a) Uttar Pradesh  (b) Gujarat 
 (c) Madhya Pradesh       (d) Rajasthan 
 Sol.21.(b)  Gujarat.  Siddhis  -  They  are 
 descendants  of  East  African  people  who 
 came  to  India  as  slaves  during  the  14th 
 and  17th  century  AD.  Dhamal  is  one  such 
 dance  form  that  re?ects  the  Siddis’ 
 passion  for  hunting.  In  the  old  days,  also 
 known  as  Mashira  Nritya,  this  dance  was 
 performed  by  Siddis  after  returning  from 
 a successful hunting expedition. 
 Q.22.  _______  has  two  traditions:  one  is 
 the  sankeertana  (which  is  the  devotional 
 aspect) and the other is the raasa. 
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 (a) Odissi  (b) Sattriya 
 (c) Manipuri dance     (d) Chhau 
 Sol.22.(c)  Manipuri  dance.  Sankirtana  at 
 the  temple  involves  performers  narrating 
 Krishna's  life  and  deeds  through  song 
 and dance. 
 Q.23.  Which  dance  form  is  associated 
 with Natwari Dance? 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Kathak       (b) Kuchipudi 
 (c) Odissi        (d) Kathakali 
 Sol.23.(a)  Kathak  is  famous  for  its 
 spectacular  footwork,  amazing  spins, 
 Nazakat  and  Padhant.  Natwari  Nritya  is 
 also known as the dance of Krishna. 
 Q.24.  _________  literally  means  'dance  of 
 the  enchantress'.  It  is  one  of  the  most 
 striking  in  the  Indian  classical  dance 
 repertoire. 
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 (a) Kuchipudi  (b) Mohiniyattam 
 (c) Kathakali  (d) Bharatanatyam 
 Sol.24.(b)  Mohiniyattam  (Kerala  )  -  Also 
 known  as  the  dance  of  Mohini  (an 
 incarnation  of  Lord  Vishnu). 
 Performance:  Solo  recital  by  women;  The 
 Lasya  aspect  of  dance  is  dominant  and 
 Inculcates  elements  of  Bharatanatyam 
 and Kathakali. 
 Q.25.  Dandari  (Dancing)  troupes  perform 
 ________  during  the  festival  of  Diwali  for 
 a  fortnight  with  participation  from  Kolam 
 and Raj Gond tribes. 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Chhau  (b) Baiga Pardhoni 
 (c) Ghusadi  (d) Rout Nacha 
 Sol.25.(c)  Ghusadi  (in  the  Adilabad 
 district  of  Telangana).  Baiga  Pardhoni 
 (Madhya Pradesh) dance is performed by 
 the  Baiga  tribals.  Raut  Nacha 
 (Chhattisgarh)  is  mainly  performed  by 
 Yaduvanshis. 
 Q.26.  Paika  dance  of  Jharkhand  is 
 usually  performed  by  _________tribe  to 
 welcome  special  honoured  guests  or 
 during  religious  processions  (shobha 
 yatra). 
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 (a) Santhal  (b) Munda 
 (c) Oraon  (d) Bhumij 
 Sol.26.(b)  Munda  -  One  of  the  aboriginal 
 people  found  in  the  Chota  Nagpur  region 
 of  eastern  India.  They  are  a  Proto 
 -Australoid  Tribe.  Their  Language  is 
 Mundari  which  belongs  to  Astro-Asiatic 
 Family.  Paika  Dance  -  It  symbolises 
 battle-art.  Dances  of  Jharkhand:  Phagua 
 Nach,  Munda  Dance,  Sohrai  Dance, 
 Sarhul Dance, Jamda dance. 
 Q.27.  Gaur  Maria,  a  dance  form  from 
 _________  state,  is  a  famous  art  form  of 
 joy  and  invocation.  It  is  a  group  dance 
 and  both  men  and  women  participate 
 enthusiastically in this dance. 
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Maharashtra  (b) Rajasthan 
 (c) Gujarat  (d) Chhattisgarh 
 Sol.27.(d)  Chhattisgarh.  Gaur  Maria 
 Dance:  It  is  performed  on  the  occasion  of 
 marriage  by  the  Gaur  Madiya  of 
 Abujhmad  plateau  of  Bastar  in 
 Chhattisgarh  and  is  called  Gaur  after  the 
 bison.  Other  dances  of  Chattisgarh: 
 Pandavani,  Raut  Nacha,  Panthi  and 
 Soowa. 
 Q.28.  Lebang  Boomani  dance  is  the 
 harvest dance of  _________ .
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Mizoram  (b) Tripura 
 (c) Assam  (d) Meghalaya 
 Sol.28.(b)  Tripura.  Folk  dance  of  Tripura 
 and  its  related  Community  :  Hozagiri 
 dance  -  Reang  community.  Garia,  Jhum, 
 Maimita,  Masak  Sumani  and  Lebang 
 Boomani  -  Tripuri  community.  Mamita'  is 
 a  popular  dance  of  the  Kaloi  community 
 of Tripura. 
 Q.29.  Mahari  Dance  and  Gotipua  Dance 
 belong to which of the following states ? 
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 (a) Odisha  (b) Haryana 
 (c) Uttar Pradesh  (d) Bihar 
 Sol.29.(a)  Odisha.  Mahari  Dance  -  A 
 ritualistic  dance  form  from  the  eastern 
 Indian  state  of  Odisha  that  used  to  be 
 performed  at  the  temple  of  Lord 
 Jagannatha  at  Puri  by  devadasi  dancers 
 called  Maharis.  Gotipua  Dance  - 
 Performed  in  Orissa  for  centuries  by 
 young  boys,  who  dress  as  women  to 
 praise Jagannath and Krishna. 
 Q.30.  The  Songi  Mukhawate  dance  of 
 ________  celebrates  the  victory  of  truth 
 over  falsehood.  The  name  of  the  dance  is 
 derived  from  the  two  lion  masks  worn  by 
 two dancers who represent Narasimha, 
 an aspect of Lord Vishnu. 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Madhya Pradesh      (b) Jharkhand 
 (c) Maharashtra             (d) Gujarat 
 Sol.30.(c) Maharashtra. 
 Q.31.  Chhau,  identi?ed  by  the  Ministry  of 
 Culture  as  a  classical  dance,  is  prevalent 
 in  eastern  India  and  has  three  distinct 
 forms.  Which  of  the  following  is  NOT  one 
 of them ? 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Seraikela Chhau of Jharkhand 
 (b) Marwahi Chhau of Chhattisgarh 
 (c) Purulia Chhau of West Bengal 
 (d) Mayurbhanj Chhau of Odisha 
 Sol.31.(b)  Marwahi  Chhau  of 
 Chattisgarh.  Chhau  dance  has  a 
 signi?cant  role  in  the  celebration  of  the 
 spring  festival  Chaitra  parva.  It  is 
 performed  by  male  dancers  from 
 families  of  traditional  artists,  or  those 
 trained  under  Gurus  or  Ustads  (masters). 
 It  enacts  episodes  from  the  epics 
 including  Ramayana,  the  Mahabharata 
 and  abstract  themes.  Famous  Chhau 
 dancers  :  Upendra  Biswal,  and  Rajendra 
 Pattanayak. 
 Q.32.  Rikham  pada  dance  belongs  to 
 which of the following states ? 
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 (a) Meghalaya  (b) Assam 
 (c) Mizoram  (d) Arunachal Pradesh 
 Sol.32.(d)  Arunachal  Pradesh.  Rikham 
 Pada  Dance  :  Performed  by  the  women 
 of  the  Nishi  tribe  only  to  express  their 
 love  for  their  husbands  and  to  offer  their 
 reverence  to  the  gods.  Other  Dances  of 
 Arunachal  Pradesh  :  Bhuiya  dance,  Chalo 
 dance,  Wancho  dance,  Pasi  Kongki, 
 Ponung dance and Popir dance. 
 Q.33.  _________  word  of  Indian  dance  is 
 derived  from  a  Sanskrit  word  and  literally 
 means 'taking towards'. 
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 (a) Nritta  (b) Laasya 
 (c) Taandava  (d) Abhinaya 
 Sol.33.(d)  Abhinaya  (Facial  expressions)  : 
 It  tells  a  tale  to  the  audience  using 
 mudras,  bhavas,  eye  motions,  and  body 
 movements.  Enacts  a  traditional  story 
 about  the  deeds  of  a  speci?c 
 God/Goddess. 
 Q.34.  Which  form  of  Indian  dance  is  said 
 to  be  'soft  and  suitable  for  female 
 presentation'? 
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 (a) Nritta                (b) Taandava 
 (c) Laasya  (d) Nritya 
 Sol.34.(c)  Laasya.  The  Indian  classical 
 dances  have  two  basic  aspects:  Tandava 
 (movement  and  rhythm)  and  Lasya 
 (grace,  bhava  and  rasa).  Natya  (the 
 dramatic  element  of  the  dance  i.e.  the 
 imitation  of  characters).  Nritta  (the 
 dance  movements  in  their  basic  form). 
 Nritya  (expressional  component  i.e. 
 mudras  or  gestures).  The  nine  rasas  are  - 
 Shringaara,  Haasya,  Karuna,  Rudra, 
 Veera,  Bhayaanaka,  Bheebhatsya, 
 Adbhutha and Shaantha. 
 Q.35.  The  Rathwas,  who  dwell  in  the 
 state  of  _________,  perform  the  Rathwa 
 dance  on  the  occasion  of  Holi  (festival  of 
 colours). 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Andhra Pradesh      (b) Telangana 
 (c) Maharashtra  (d) Gujarat 
 Sol.35.(d)  Gujarat.  Rathwas  -  Tribe  of 
 Gujarat  dwell  in  Rath-Vistar,  the  hilly  area 
 of  the  southeastern  part  of  the  state. 
 Rathwa  dance  -  The  dance  is  performed 
 for  ?ve  days  as  part  of  Holi  celebrations 
 and  the  dancers  observe  a  fast  during 
 this  period.  The  male  dancers  are  called 
 gherriyas  while  the  female  dancers  are 
 called gheranis. 
 Q.36.  The  word  'kathak'  is  derived  from 
 which of the following words? 
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 (a) Story  (b) Narrator 
 (c) Dance steps  (d) Bells 
 Sol.36.(a)  Story.  Classical  Dances 
 Etymology:  Bharatanatyam  -  Natyam  is  a 
 Sanskrit  word  for  dance.  Kathakali  - 
 katha  (story  or  a  conversation)  and  Kali 
 (performance  or  play).  Mohiniyattam  - 
 Mohini  (female  avatar  of  Vishnu)  and 
 Aattam (motion or dance). 
 Q.37.  In  the  performance  of  _______ 
 dance,  on  one  side  raasa  dances  are 
 performed  by  women,  whereas  on  the 
 opposite  side  instrumentalist  play  the 
 pung  choloms  (drums)  and  the  karataala 
 (cymbals). 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Kathakali  (b) Yakshagana 
 (c) Odissi  (d) Manipuri 
 Sol.37.(d)  Manipuri.  There  are  two 
 prominent  manners  or  Choloms  in 
 Manipuri  dance:  Pung  Cholom  (roar  of 
 the  drums)  borrows  elements  from  the 
 Manipuri  martial  arts  Thang  Ta,  Sarit 
 Sarak  and  Maibi  Jagoi  dance.  Kartal 
 Cholom  -  This  is  a  group  dance,  where 
 dancers  form  a  circle.  Women  dance  in 
 groups, called Mandilla Cholom. 
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 Q.1.  Sattriya  dance  form  is  famous  in
 which of these states?
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Assam (b) Himachal Pradesh
 (c) Punjab (d) Tamil Nadu
 Sol.1.(a)  Assam.  Sattriya  dance 
 originated  in  Sattra,  a  monastery,  as  a 
 part  of  the  neo-Vaishnavite  movement 
 started  by  Srimanta  Sankardev.  Sattriya 
 was  given  the  status  of  a  classical  dance 
 in  the  year  2000  by  the  Sangeet  Natak 
 Akademi.  The  dance  styles  of  Sattriya 
 are  Paurashik  Bhangi  (male  style)  and 
 Stri  Bhangi  (female  style).  Folk  dances  of 
 Assam:  Bihu,  Bagurumba,  Deodhani, 
 Bhortal dance. 
 Q.2.  Which  of  the  following  statements  is
 true?
 Statement  I:  Indian  techniques  such  as
 Rasa  and  Bhawa  in  classical  dances
 have  their  origins  in  Bharatmuni’s
 Natyashastra.
 Statement  II:  Bharatanatyam  has  its
 origin in Odisha.
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Only Statement II is true.
 (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
 true.
 (c) Neither Statement I nor Statement II
 is true.
 (d) Only Statement I is true.
 Sol.2.(d)  Bharatanatyam  is  a  classical 
 dance  form  that  originated  in  Tamil 
 Nadu.  The  Indian  classical  dances  have 
 two  basic  aspects  -  Tandava  (movement 
 and  rhythm)  and  Lasya  (grace,  bhava  and 
 rasa)  and  three  main  components  - 
 Natya  (the  dramatic  element  of  the 
 dance);  Nritta  (the  dance  movements  in 
 their  basic  form);  Nritya  (expressional 
 component i.e. mudras or gestures). 
 Q.3.  When  was  Bharatanatyam  banned
 by the British colonial government ?
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) 1885  (b) 1910   (c) 1897   (d) 1927
 Sol.3.(b)  1910.  Bharatanatyam  (Tamil 
 Nadu):  It  traces  its  origins  back  to  the 
 Natyashastra,  an  ancient  treatise  on 
 theatre  written  by  the  mythic  priest 
 Bharata.  Features  :-  It  encompasses 
 Bhav,  Rag,  Ras  and  Taal.  It  consists  of  six 
 portions:  Alarippu  (Invocation), 
 Jathiswaram  (Nritta  part),  Shabdam 
 (Short  compositions  with  word),  Varnam 
 (a  story,  that  includes  both  Nritta  and 
 Nritya), Padam (Religious prayer, Bhajan, 
 Keerthanam) and Tillana (Origin in the 
 Tarana of Hindustani Music). 
 Q.4.  Which  of  the  following  is  a  folk
 dance from the state of Maharashtra?
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Ghoomar (b) Bhangra
 (c) Garba (d) Dhangari Gaja
 Sol.4.(d)  Dhangari  Gaja.  States  and  their 
 folk  dances:  Maharashtra  -  Lavani, 
 Powada  dance,  Koli,  Waghya  Murali. 
 Gujarat  -  Dandiya  Raas,  Tippani,  Bhavai, 
 Garba,  Daang.  Rajasthan  -  Ghoomar, 
 Bhavai,  Kalbelia,  Terah  Taali.  Punjab  - 
 Bhangra, Giddha, Luddi, Julli. 
 Q.5.  What  is  a  one  act  play  of  Sattriya
 called?
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Ekam Nat (b) Vishesham Nat
 (c) Anant Nat (d) Ankiya Nat
 Sol.5.(d)  Ankiya  Nat:  It  is  a  form  of 
 Sattriya  that  involves  musical  drama  or 
 play.  It  was  initially  written  in  Brajavali,  an 
 Assamese-Maithili  hybrid  language.  It's 
 also  known  as  'Bhaona,'  and  it  tells 
 stories  about  Lord  Krishna.  The  Sattriya 
 dance  form  was  introduced  in  15th 
 century  AD  by  Mahapurusha 
 Sankaradeva in the state of Assam. 
 Q.6.  The  origin  of  most  of  the  classical
 dance forms of India is _____.
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon  )
 (a) Yajur Veda  (b) Arth Shastra
 (c) Atharva Veda  (d) Natya Shastra
 Sol.6.(d)  Natya  Shastra.  Natya  Shastra 
 (Sanskrit  text  on  dance  art  and  music): 
 Compiled  by  Bharat  Muni.  The  text 
 consists  of  36  chapters  with  a 
 cumulative  total  of  6000  poetic  verses 
 describing performance arts. 
 Q.7.  Bhutia  dance  is  performed  in  which
 of the following states?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Nagaland (b) Odisha
 (c) West Bengal  (d) Sikkim
 Sol.7.(d)  Sikkim.  Other  dances:  Sikkim  - 
 Singhi  Chham,  Tamang  Selo,  Sherpa 
 Dance,  Ghantu,  Gayley-Yang  Dance, 
 Sangey  Chham  Dance  and  Chu  Faat. 
 West  Bengal  -  Purulia  Chhau,  Baul,  and 
 Gambhira.  Odisha  -  Gotipua  Dance,  Dhap, 
 and  Paika.  Nagaland  -  Modse, 
 Agurshikukula,  Aaluyattu,  Sadal  Kekai, 
 and Changai Dance. 
 Q.8.  Which  dance  form  of  Goa  is  also
 known as the ‘Warrior Dance’?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Lavani (b) Ghode Modni
 (c) Bihu (d) Rauf
 Sol.8.(b)  Ghode  Modni  -  It  is  a  dance 
 commemorating  the  Maratha  rulers  and 
 warriors  of  the  past.  Other  dances  of  Goa 
 :  Tarangamel,  Dekhni,  Fugdi,  Shigmo, 
 Samayi  nrutya,  Ranmale,  Gonph,  Tonnya 
 mell. 
 Q.9.  Which  of  the  following  dances  is
 based  on  Rasleela  themes  of  Radha  and
 Krishna?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Mohiniyattam  (b) Kathak
 (c) Sattriya dance  (d) Manipuri dance
 Sol.9.(d)  Manipuri  dance.  Classical 
 dances  of  India  :  Bharatanatyam  (Tamil 
 Nadu),  Manipuri  (Manipur),  Kathak 
 (Northern  India),  Odissi  (Odisha), 
 Kathakali  (Kerala),  Mohiniattam  (Kerala), 
 Kuchipudi  (Andhra  Pradesh),  Sattriya 
 (Assam). 
 Q.10.  Sattriya  was  recognised  in______  as
 a  Classical  Dance  by  Sangeet  Natak
 Akademi.
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)
 (a) 2005  (b) 2000   (c) 2020   (d) 2010
 Sol.10.(b)  2000.  The  primary 
 accompanying  instruments  for  this 
 dance  genre  include  the  khol  (drum), 
 manjira  (cymbals),  and  ?ute.  Songs: 
 Shankaradeva's 'Borgeets.' 
 Q.11.  In  2010,  considering  its
 outstanding  value  and  vulnerability,
 UNESCO  recognised  'Mudiyettu',  an
 age-old  ritual-drama  of  ______  as  an
 'intangible cultural heritage of humanity'.
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)
 (a) Kerala (b) Telangana
 (c) Karnataka  (d) Tamil Nadu
 Sol.11.(a)  Kerala.  Mudiyettu  -  A  ritual 
 dance  drama  based  on  the  mythological 
 tale  of  a  battle  between  the  Goddess  Kali 
 and the demon Darika. 
 Q.12.  Thullal  dance  originated  in  which
 of the following states ?
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Kerala (b) Uttarakhand
 (c) Manipur (d) Gujrat
 Sol.12.(a)  Kerala.  There  are  three 
 versions  of  this  art  form  Seethankan 
 Thullal,  Parayan  Thullal  and  Ottan  Thullal. 
 Other  dances  :  Kerala  -  Theyyam, 
 Thirvathirakali,  Kolkali.  Uttarakhand  - 
 Choliya,  Pandav  Nritya,  Bhotia  Dance, 
 Jhora  Dance.  Manipur  -  Lai  Haraoba, 
 Kabui Dance, Luivat Pheizak Dance. 
 Q.13.  Which  of  the  following  dance
 forms  traces  its  origins  to  the  ancient
 dance Sadir Attam ?
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 (a) Mohiniyattam  (b) Bharatanatyam 
 (c) Kuchipudi           (d) Kathakali 
 Sol.13.(b)  Bharatanatyam  -  It  is  a 
 classical  dance  of  Tamil  Nadu.  It  is 
 known  as  Sadir  Attam,  because  it  can  be 
 traced  back  to  'Sadir'  which  was  a  solo 
 dance.  Sadir  was  performed  by  temple 
 dancers  or  'devadasis'  in  Tamil  Nadu, 
 hence named 'Dashiattam’. 
 Q.14.  Maimata  is  a  popular  folk  dance  of 
 which of the following states ? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning) 
 (a) Punjab  (b) Tripura 
 (c) Haryana  (d) Uttarakhand 
 Sol.14.(b)  Tripura.  Mamita  dance  is  a 
 traditional  dance  associated  with  the 
 Kaloi  community  of  Tripura  and  is 
 performed  during  the  harvest  festival. 
 Other  folk  dances  of  Tripura:  Garia, 
 Lebang  Boomani,  Hozagiri,  Bizu,  Hai-Hak, 
 Cheraw,  Jhum.  Punjab  -  Bhangra,  Giddha, 
 Jhumar,  Gatka.  Haryana  -  Phag,  Saang, 
 Chhathi, Khoria, Gugga. 
 Q.15.  Bharatanatyam  is  traditionally 
 performed to which type of music ? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Lavani  (b) Baul 
 (c) Hindustani  (d) Carnatic 
 Sol.15.(d)  Carnatic  is  a  form  of  Indian 
 classical  music  which  originated  in 
 Southern  India.  Dances  and  the  type  of 
 music  :  Kathak  -  Hindustani  Music, 
 Mohiniattam  -  Carnatic,  Odissi  -  Odissi 
 music,  Kuchipudi  -  Vocal  and 
 instrumental  Carnatic  music,  Sattriya  - 
 borgeet,  Kathakali  -  Sopana  sangeet, 
 Manipuri  - Classical nat music. 
 Q.16.  With  which  of  the  following  dance 
 forms is Thumri music associated? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) 
 (a) Kathak  (b) Kathakali 
 (c) Bharatanatyam    (d) Sattriya 
 Sol.16.(a)  Kathak:  It  is  a  classical  dance 
 form  of  Uttar  Pradesh.  Thumri:  It  is  a 
 common  genre  of  semi-classical  Indian 
 music  originating  in  the  eastern  part  of 
 Uttar  Pradesh.  Kathakali  (Kerala):  It  is  a 
 combination  of  5  forms  of  ?ne  art  which 
 are  Literature  (Sahithyam),  Music 
 (Sangeetham),  Painting  (Chithram), 
 Acting (Natyam) and Dance (Nritham).. 
 Q.17.  The  masculine  aspect  of  the 
 Manipuri classical dance is known as: 
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 (a) Choloms (b) Pareng (c) Maiba (d) Ras 
 Sol.17.(a)  Choloms.  The  Kirtan  form  of 
 congregational  singing  accompanies  the 
 dance  which  is  known  as  Sankirtana  in 
 Manipur.  The  male  dancers  play  the  Pung 
 and  Kartal  while  dancing.  The  masculine 
 aspect  of  dance  -  the  Choloms  are  a  part 
 of the Sankirtana tradition. 
 Q.18.  Lavani  is  a  traditional  dance  of 
 which of the following states? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) 
 (a) Maharashtra            (b) Madhya Pradesh 
 (c) Himachal Pradesh  (d) Uttar Pradesh 
 Sol.18.(a)  Maharashtra.  Folk  Dances  of 
 Different  states:  Madhya  Pradesh  - 
 Jawara,  Matki,  Aada,  Khada  Nach, 
 Phulpati,  Grida  Dance,  Selalarki, 
 Selabhadoni,  Maanch.  Himachal  Pradesh 
 -  Jhora,  Jhali,  Chharhi,  Dhaman,  Chhapeli, 
 Mahasu,  Nati,  Dangi.  Uttar  Pradesh  - 
 Nautanki,  Raslila,  Kajri,  Jhora,  Chappeli, 
 Jaita. 
 Q.19.  Which  of  the  dance  was 
 immediately  preceded  by  a  practice 
 session  called  sevakali  and  undertaken 
 in the precincts of a temple ? 
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 (a) Kathakali  (b) Kathak 
 (c) Odissi  (d) Kuchipudi 
 Sol.19.(a) Kathakali  (dance of Kerala). 
 Q.20.  Which  of  the  abhinayas  deals  with 
 the  use  of  costumes,  jewellery,  facial 
 make-up etc? 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Vachika Abhinaya (b) Aharya Abhinaya 
 (c) Sattvika Abhinaya (d) Angika Abhinaya 
 Sol.20.(b)  Aharya  Abhinaya.  A  dancer 
 wears  a  readymade  stitched  costume. 
 The  lower  garment  is  dhoti  and  the  upper 
 garment  is  a  choli  with  a  davani.  The 
 traditional  jewellery  used  is  the  head 
 ornaments  known  as  “tal  saman”,  the  sun 
 and  moon  diadems.  Vachika  Abhinaya:  It 
 constitutes  the  Kavyas  (poems)  and 
 natakas  (dramas)  which  are  made  up  of 
 speech.  Saatwikam  Abhinayam:  It  is 
 performed  with  the  sattvika  emotions  by 
 those  who  can  represent  them 
 pro?ciently.  Aangika  Abhinaya  :  It  is 
 expressed  by  the  bodily  movements 
 where  the  body  becomes  the  sole 
 medium of expression. 
 Q.21.  The  cultural  heritage  of  Siddhis 
 from  _______  dates  back  to  almost  300 
 years  and  their  Siddhi  Dhamal  dance  is 
 an exquisite art form. 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Uttar Pradesh  (b) Gujarat 
 (c) Madhya Pradesh       (d) Rajasthan 
 Sol.21.(b)  Gujarat.  Siddhis  -  They  are 
 descendants  of  East  African  people  who 
 came  to  India  as  slaves  during  the  14th 
 and  17th  century  AD.  Dhamal  is  one  such 
 dance  form  that  re?ects  the  Siddis’ 
 passion  for  hunting.  In  the  old  days,  also 
 known  as  Mashira  Nritya,  this  dance  was 
 performed  by  Siddis  after  returning  from 
 a successful hunting expedition. 
 Q.22.  _______  has  two  traditions:  one  is 
 the  sankeertana  (which  is  the  devotional 
 aspect) and the other is the raasa. 
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 (a) Odissi  (b) Sattriya 
 (c) Manipuri dance     (d) Chhau 
 Sol.22.(c)  Manipuri  dance.  Sankirtana  at 
 the  temple  involves  performers  narrating 
 Krishna's  life  and  deeds  through  song 
 and dance. 
 Q.23.  Which  dance  form  is  associated 
 with Natwari Dance? 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Kathak       (b) Kuchipudi 
 (c) Odissi        (d) Kathakali 
 Sol.23.(a)  Kathak  is  famous  for  its 
 spectacular  footwork,  amazing  spins, 
 Nazakat  and  Padhant.  Natwari  Nritya  is 
 also known as the dance of Krishna. 
 Q.24.  _________  literally  means  'dance  of 
 the  enchantress'.  It  is  one  of  the  most 
 striking  in  the  Indian  classical  dance 
 repertoire. 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Kuchipudi  (b) Mohiniyattam 
 (c) Kathakali  (d) Bharatanatyam 
 Sol.24.(b)  Mohiniyattam  (Kerala  )  -  Also 
 known  as  the  dance  of  Mohini  (an 
 incarnation  of  Lord  Vishnu). 
 Performance:  Solo  recital  by  women;  The 
 Lasya  aspect  of  dance  is  dominant  and 
 Inculcates  elements  of  Bharatanatyam 
 and Kathakali. 
 Q.25.  Dandari  (Dancing)  troupes  perform 
 ________  during  the  festival  of  Diwali  for 
 a  fortnight  with  participation  from  Kolam 
 and Raj Gond tribes. 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Chhau  (b) Baiga Pardhoni 
 (c) Ghusadi  (d) Rout Nacha 
 Sol.25.(c)  Ghusadi  (in  the  Adilabad 
 district  of  Telangana).  Baiga  Pardhoni 
 (Madhya Pradesh) dance is performed by 
 the  Baiga  tribals.  Raut  Nacha 
 (Chhattisgarh)  is  mainly  performed  by 
 Yaduvanshis. 
 Q.26.  Paika  dance  of  Jharkhand  is 
 usually  performed  by  _________tribe  to 
 welcome  special  honoured  guests  or 
 during  religious  processions  (shobha 
 yatra). 
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 (a) Santhal  (b) Munda 
 (c) Oraon  (d) Bhumij 
 Sol.26.(b)  Munda  -  One  of  the  aboriginal 
 people  found  in  the  Chota  Nagpur  region 
 of  eastern  India.  They  are  a  Proto 
 -Australoid  Tribe.  Their  Language  is 
 Mundari  which  belongs  to  Astro-Asiatic 
 Family.  Paika  Dance  -  It  symbolises 
 battle-art.  Dances  of  Jharkhand:  Phagua 
 Nach,  Munda  Dance,  Sohrai  Dance, 
 Sarhul Dance, Jamda dance. 
 Q.27.  Gaur  Maria,  a  dance  form  from 
 _________  state,  is  a  famous  art  form  of 
 joy  and  invocation.  It  is  a  group  dance 
 and  both  men  and  women  participate 
 enthusiastically in this dance. 
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Maharashtra  (b) Rajasthan 
 (c) Gujarat  (d) Chhattisgarh 
 Sol.27.(d)  Chhattisgarh.  Gaur  Maria 
 Dance:  It  is  performed  on  the  occasion  of 
 marriage  by  the  Gaur  Madiya  of 
 Abujhmad  plateau  of  Bastar  in 
 Chhattisgarh  and  is  called  Gaur  after  the 
 bison.  Other  dances  of  Chattisgarh: 
 Pandavani,  Raut  Nacha,  Panthi  and 
 Soowa. 
 Q.28.  Lebang  Boomani  dance  is  the 
 harvest dance of  _________ .
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Mizoram  (b) Tripura 
 (c) Assam  (d) Meghalaya 
 Sol.28.(b)  Tripura.  Folk  dance  of  Tripura 
 and  its  related  Community  :  Hozagiri 
 dance  -  Reang  community.  Garia,  Jhum, 
 Maimita,  Masak  Sumani  and  Lebang 
 Boomani  -  Tripuri  community.  Mamita'  is 
 a  popular  dance  of  the  Kaloi  community 
 of Tripura. 
 Q.29.  Mahari  Dance  and  Gotipua  Dance 
 belong to which of the following states ? 
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Odisha  (b) Haryana 
 (c) Uttar Pradesh  (d) Bihar 
 Sol.29.(a)  Odisha.  Mahari  Dance  -  A 
 ritualistic  dance  form  from  the  eastern 
 Indian  state  of  Odisha  that  used  to  be 
 performed  at  the  temple  of  Lord 
 Jagannatha  at  Puri  by  devadasi  dancers 
 called  Maharis.  Gotipua  Dance  - 
 Performed  in  Orissa  for  centuries  by 
 young  boys,  who  dress  as  women  to 
 praise Jagannath and Krishna. 
 Q.30.  The  Songi  Mukhawate  dance  of 
 ________  celebrates  the  victory  of  truth 
 over  falsehood.  The  name  of  the  dance  is 
 derived  from  the  two  lion  masks  worn  by 
 two dancers who represent Narasimha, 
 an aspect of Lord Vishnu. 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Madhya Pradesh      (b) Jharkhand 
 (c) Maharashtra             (d) Gujarat 
 Sol.30.(c) Maharashtra. 
 Q.31.  Chhau,  identi?ed  by  the  Ministry  of 
 Culture  as  a  classical  dance,  is  prevalent 
 in  eastern  India  and  has  three  distinct 
 forms.  Which  of  the  following  is  NOT  one 
 of them ? 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Seraikela Chhau of Jharkhand 
 (b) Marwahi Chhau of Chhattisgarh 
 (c) Purulia Chhau of West Bengal 
 (d) Mayurbhanj Chhau of Odisha 
 Sol.31.(b)  Marwahi  Chhau  of 
 Chattisgarh.  Chhau  dance  has  a 
 signi?cant  role  in  the  celebration  of  the 
 spring  festival  Chaitra  parva.  It  is 
 performed  by  male  dancers  from 
 families  of  traditional  artists,  or  those 
 trained  under  Gurus  or  Ustads  (masters). 
 It  enacts  episodes  from  the  epics 
 including  Ramayana,  the  Mahabharata 
 and  abstract  themes.  Famous  Chhau 
 dancers  :  Upendra  Biswal,  and  Rajendra 
 Pattanayak. 
 Q.32.  Rikham  pada  dance  belongs  to 
 which of the following states ? 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Meghalaya  (b) Assam 
 (c) Mizoram  (d) Arunachal Pradesh 
 Sol.32.(d)  Arunachal  Pradesh.  Rikham 
 Pada  Dance  :  Performed  by  the  women 
 of  the  Nishi  tribe  only  to  express  their 
 love  for  their  husbands  and  to  offer  their 
 reverence  to  the  gods.  Other  Dances  of 
 Arunachal  Pradesh  :  Bhuiya  dance,  Chalo 
 dance,  Wancho  dance,  Pasi  Kongki, 
 Ponung dance and Popir dance. 
 Q.33.  _________  word  of  Indian  dance  is 
 derived  from  a  Sanskrit  word  and  literally 
 means 'taking towards'. 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Nritta  (b) Laasya 
 (c) Taandava  (d) Abhinaya 
 Sol.33.(d)  Abhinaya  (Facial  expressions)  : 
 It  tells  a  tale  to  the  audience  using 
 mudras,  bhavas,  eye  motions,  and  body 
 movements.  Enacts  a  traditional  story 
 about  the  deeds  of  a  speci?c 
 God/Goddess. 
 Q.34.  Which  form  of  Indian  dance  is  said 
 to  be  'soft  and  suitable  for  female 
 presentation'? 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Nritta                (b) Taandava 
 (c) Laasya  (d) Nritya 
 Sol.34.(c)  Laasya.  The  Indian  classical 
 dances  have  two  basic  aspects:  Tandava 
 (movement  and  rhythm)  and  Lasya 
 (grace,  bhava  and  rasa).  Natya  (the 
 dramatic  element  of  the  dance  i.e.  the 
 imitation  of  characters).  Nritta  (the 
 dance  movements  in  their  basic  form). 
 Nritya  (expressional  component  i.e. 
 mudras  or  gestures).  The  nine  rasas  are  - 
 Shringaara,  Haasya,  Karuna,  Rudra, 
 Veera,  Bhayaanaka,  Bheebhatsya, 
 Adbhutha and Shaantha. 
 Q.35.  The  Rathwas,  who  dwell  in  the 
 state  of  _________,  perform  the  Rathwa 
 dance  on  the  occasion  of  Holi  (festival  of 
 colours). 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Andhra Pradesh      (b) Telangana 
 (c) Maharashtra  (d) Gujarat 
 Sol.35.(d)  Gujarat.  Rathwas  -  Tribe  of 
 Gujarat  dwell  in  Rath-Vistar,  the  hilly  area 
 of  the  southeastern  part  of  the  state. 
 Rathwa  dance  -  The  dance  is  performed 
 for  ?ve  days  as  part  of  Holi  celebrations 
 and  the  dancers  observe  a  fast  during 
 this  period.  The  male  dancers  are  called 
 gherriyas  while  the  female  dancers  are 
 called gheranis. 
 Q.36.  The  word  'kathak'  is  derived  from 
 which of the following words? 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Story  (b) Narrator 
 (c) Dance steps  (d) Bells 
 Sol.36.(a)  Story.  Classical  Dances 
 Etymology:  Bharatanatyam  -  Natyam  is  a 
 Sanskrit  word  for  dance.  Kathakali  - 
 katha  (story  or  a  conversation)  and  Kali 
 (performance  or  play).  Mohiniyattam  - 
 Mohini  (female  avatar  of  Vishnu)  and 
 Aattam (motion or dance). 
 Q.37.  In  the  performance  of  _______ 
 dance,  on  one  side  raasa  dances  are 
 performed  by  women,  whereas  on  the 
 opposite  side  instrumentalist  play  the 
 pung  choloms  (drums)  and  the  karataala 
 (cymbals). 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Kathakali  (b) Yakshagana 
 (c) Odissi  (d) Manipuri 
 Sol.37.(d)  Manipuri.  There  are  two 
 prominent  manners  or  Choloms  in 
 Manipuri  dance:  Pung  Cholom  (roar  of 
 the  drums)  borrows  elements  from  the 
 Manipuri  martial  arts  Thang  Ta,  Sarit 
 Sarak  and  Maibi  Jagoi  dance.  Kartal 
 Cholom  -  This  is  a  group  dance,  where 
 dancers  form  a  circle.  Women  dance  in 
 groups, called Mandilla Cholom. 
 Q.38.  The technique of classical dancing 
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 was  codi?ed  by_______  in  about  the  5 
 th 
 century B.C. 
 SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Sudraka  (b) Bharata 
 (c) Chanakya  (d) Kalhana 
 Sol.38.(b)  Bharata.  Bharata’s 
 Natyashastra,  is  a  detailed  treatise  and 
 handbook  on  dramatic  art  that  deals  with 
 all  aspects  of  classical  Sanskrit  theatre. 
 Sudraka  -  ‘Mrcchakatika’.  Chanakya  - 
 ‘Arthashastra’. Kalhana - ‘Rajatarangini’. 
 Q.39.  The  Lambadi  dance  is  a  folk  dance 
 form  of  the_______tribe  and  originated  in 
 Andhra Pradesh. 
 SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Sugali            (b) Banjara 
 (c) Nakkala        (d) Dabba Yerukula 
 Sol.39.(b)  Banjara  -  A  nomadic  tribe  of 
 India.  The  community  was  denoti?ed  in 
 the  1950s  but  was  listed  under  the 
 Habitual  Offenders  Act,  1952.  Other 
 names  of  Banjara  :  Lambani  in  Karnataka 
 and  Gwar  or  Gwaraiya  in  Rajasthan. 
 Language  of  Banjara  :  ‘Gorboli’  ‘Gor  mati 
 Boli’  or  ‘Brinjari’,  an  independent  dialect. 
 The  dialect  falls  in  the  category  of 
 Indo-Aryan  Language.  Another  Tribal 
 dance  of  Andhra  Pradesh  -  ‘Dhimsa’ 
 (Performed by the Porja tribes). 
 Q.40.  The  Balti  dance  of  _____  is  distinct 
 as  it  has  its  own  costume,  music  and 
 songs  in  the  Balti  language.  The  dance  is 
 only  performed  on  rare  occasions,  such 
 as feasts or celebrations. 
 SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Uttarakhand  (b) Ladakh 
 (c) Kashmir  (d) Himachal Pradesh 
 Sol.40.(b)  Ladakh.  Other  dances  :  Kathok 
 Chenmo,  Kompa  Tsum-Tsag,  Koshan, 
 Shondol,  Takshon  or  Shon.  Uttarakhand: 
 Bhotiya,  Pandav  Nritya,  Chholiya, 
 Jhumela,  Jagar.  Kashmir:  Kud,  Dumhal, 
 Rouf, Bhand Pather, Bachha Nagma. 
 Q.41.  The  fundamental  vocabulary  of 
 _____________dance  constitutes  mock 
 combat  techniques,  stylised  gaits  of 
 birds  and  animals  and  movements 
 modelled  on  the  chores  of  village 
 housewives and mostly performed by 
 male dancers in Eastern India. 
 SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Manipuri  (b) Kathakali 
 (c) Chhau  (d) Sattariya 
 Sol.41.(c)  Chhau  :  A  semi-classical 
 Indian  dance  with  martial  and  folk 
 traditions.  It  enacts  episodes  from  epics 
 including  the  Mahabharata  and 
 Ramayana,  local  folklore  and  abstract 
 themes.  Origin  -  Kalinga  (Odisha),  India. 
 Forms  -  Seraikella  (Jharkhand),  Purulia 
 (West Bengal), Mayurbhanj (Orissa). 
 Q.42.  Mundari  dance  is  associated  with 
 the  tribal  community  of  which  Indian 
 state? 
 SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st shift) 
 (a) Mizoram  (b) Karnataka 
 (c) Arunachal Pradesh  (d) Jharkhand 
 Sol.42.(d)  Jharkhand.  Mundari  dance  - 
 Community  -  Munda  Tribe.  Time  -  During 
 Harvest  Season  accompanied  by  musical 
 Instrument  Madal,  Nagara  and  Bansi. 
 Other  Tribal  Dances:  Santhali  Dance  - 
 Santhal  (West  Bengal,  Jharkhand). 
 Bamboo  Dance  -  Mizoram.  Kalbelia 
 Dance  -  Kalbelia  Community  (Rajasthan). 
 Bhagoria  Dance  -  Bhils  (Madhya 
 Pradesh).  Dhimsa  Dance  -  Porja  Tribe 
 (Andhra Pradesh). 
 Q.43.  Which  of  the  following  dance 
 forms  is  performed  by  the  Adi  tribe  of 
 Arunachal Pradesh? 
 SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd shift) 
 (a) Tapu  (b) Karma 
 (c) Sangphao  (d) Kaksar 
 Sol.43.(a)  Tapu.  Indian  folk  and  tribal 
 dances  :  Arunachal  Pradesh  -  Buiya, 
 Chalo,  Wancho,  Pasi  Kongki  Ponung, 
 Popir,  Bardo  Chham,  etc  .  Assam  -  Bihu, 
 Bichhua,  Bagurumba,  Khel  Gopal,  Tabal 
 Chongli,  Jhumura  Hobjanai  etc. 
 Nagaland  -  Chong,  Nuralim,  Temangnetin, 
 Rangma,  Zeliang,  etc.  Mizoram  -  Cheraw 
 Dance  (Bamboo  dance),  Khuallam, 
 Chailam,  Zangtalam,  Khanatm,  etc. 
 Manipur  -  Thang  Ta,  Lai  Haraoba,  Pung 
 Cholom,  Nupa  Dance,  etc.  Tripura  - 
 Hojagiri.  Meghalaya  -  Laho,  Shad  Suk 
 Mynsiem, Nongkrem. 
 Q.44.  Chali,  Jhumura  and  Nadu  Bhangi 
 are  associated  with  which  Indian 
 classical dance form? 
 SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st shift) 
 (a) Kathakali  (b) Sattriya 
 (c) Manipuri  (d) Kuchipudi 
 Sol.44.(b)  Sattriya  (Assam):  Gayan 
 -Bhayanar  Nach,  Kharmanar  Nach  are 
 also  associated  with  Sattriya  dance. 
 There  were  two  dance  forms  prevalent  in 
 Assam  before  the  neo-Vaishnava 
 movement  i.e  Ojapali  and  Devadasi  with 
 many  classical  elements.  Two  varieties 
 of  Ojapali  dances  are  still  prevalent  in 
 Assam  i.e.  Sukananni  or  Maroi  Goa  Ojah 
 and  Vyah  Goa  Ojah.  Sukananti  Ojapali  is 
 of  Shakti  cult  and  Vyah  Goa  Oja  paali  is 
 of Vaishnava cult . 
 Q.45.  Dhimsa  folk  dance  is  performed  by 
 the tribes of : 
 SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd shift) 
 (a) Solan Valley  (b) Araku Valley 
 (c) Ketti Valley  (d) Parvati Valley 
 Sol.45.(b)  Araku  Valley.  Folk  dances 
 (Andhra  Pradesh):  Gobbi,  Dandaria, 
 Veeranatyam,  Butta  bommalu,  Bonalu, 
 Dappu,  Dhamal,  Mathuri  and 
 Bathukamma.  Tribal  (Adivasi)  Dances  of 
 India  :  Santhali  Dance  -  West  Bengal, 
 Jharkhand.  It  is  practiced  by  Santhal 
 tribes.  Bamboo  Dance  -  Mizoram. 
 Kalbelia  Dance  -  Rajasthan.  Elelakkaradi 
 Dance  -  Kerala.  Bhagoria  Dance  -  Madhya 
 Pradesh.  Chhau  Dance  -  West  Bengal, 
 Jharkhand  and  Odisha.  Shad  Suk 
 Mynsiem - Meghalaya. 
 Q.46.  Which  of  the  following  is  a 
 traditional dance form of Sri Lanka? 
 SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd shift) 
 (a) Bihu  (b) Kathak 
 (c) Kandyan dance (d) Bharatanatyam 
 Sol.46.(c)  Kandyan  Dance  (Developed 
 during  the  Kandyan  kings'  reign)  -  It  is  an 
 ancient  dance  style  narrating  stories 
 from  the  Indian  epic  Ramayana.  Other 
 Dances  of  Sri  Lanka:  PahathaRata 
 Netum, Sabaragamuwa. 
 Q.47.  Which  of  the  following  classical 
 dance  forms  is  associated  with 
 Hindustani Classical Music? 
 SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st shift) 
 (a) Kathak  (b) Sattriya 
 (c) Mohiniyattam  (d) Kathakali 
 Sol.47.(a)  Kathak  (  Uttar  Pradesh).  Indian 
 Classical  Music  has  2  Schools  - 
 Hindustani  Music  (mainly  in  North  India) 
 and  Carnatic  music  (mainly  in  Southern 
 India). 
 Q.48.  The  traditional  singing  of  'Nat'  is 
 associated with _________Dance. 
 SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd shift) 
 (a) Kathak  (b) Manipuri 
 (c) Odissi  (d) Chhau 
 Sol.48.(b)  Manipuri.  Nat  is  the  Manipuri 
 classical  style  of  singing,  Pung  or  the 
 Manipuri  classical  drum  is  the  musical 
 instrument  used.  Exponents  -  Guru  Bipin 
 Singh  (father  of  Manipuri  dance), 
 Darshana  Jhaveri.  Manipuri  Dance  Styles 
 -  Raas,  Nata-Sankirtan,  Pung  Cholam 
 (Dancers  play  the  pung  or  drum  while 
 dancing),  Dhola  Cholam,  Kartal  Cholam, 
 Thang ta (martial art form). 
 Q.49.  The  ‘Karma’  tribal  dance  form  is 
 associated  with  which  of  the  following 
 states? 
 SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th shift) 
 (a) Chhattisgarh       (b) Goa 
 (c) Kerala  (d) Karnataka 
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 Q.1.  Sattriya  dance  form  is  famous  in
 which of these states?
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Assam (b) Himachal Pradesh
 (c) Punjab (d) Tamil Nadu
 Sol.1.(a)  Assam.  Sattriya  dance 
 originated  in  Sattra,  a  monastery,  as  a 
 part  of  the  neo-Vaishnavite  movement 
 started  by  Srimanta  Sankardev.  Sattriya 
 was  given  the  status  of  a  classical  dance 
 in  the  year  2000  by  the  Sangeet  Natak 
 Akademi.  The  dance  styles  of  Sattriya 
 are  Paurashik  Bhangi  (male  style)  and 
 Stri  Bhangi  (female  style).  Folk  dances  of 
 Assam:  Bihu,  Bagurumba,  Deodhani, 
 Bhortal dance. 
 Q.2.  Which  of  the  following  statements  is
 true?
 Statement  I:  Indian  techniques  such  as
 Rasa  and  Bhawa  in  classical  dances
 have  their  origins  in  Bharatmuni’s
 Natyashastra.
 Statement  II:  Bharatanatyam  has  its
 origin in Odisha.
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Only Statement II is true.
 (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
 true.
 (c) Neither Statement I nor Statement II
 is true.
 (d) Only Statement I is true.
 Sol.2.(d)  Bharatanatyam  is  a  classical 
 dance  form  that  originated  in  Tamil 
 Nadu.  The  Indian  classical  dances  have 
 two  basic  aspects  -  Tandava  (movement 
 and  rhythm)  and  Lasya  (grace,  bhava  and 
 rasa)  and  three  main  components  - 
 Natya  (the  dramatic  element  of  the 
 dance);  Nritta  (the  dance  movements  in 
 their  basic  form);  Nritya  (expressional 
 component i.e. mudras or gestures). 
 Q.3.  When  was  Bharatanatyam  banned
 by the British colonial government ?
 SSC Stenographer 12/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) 1885  (b) 1910   (c) 1897   (d) 1927
 Sol.3.(b)  1910.  Bharatanatyam  (Tamil 
 Nadu):  It  traces  its  origins  back  to  the 
 Natyashastra,  an  ancient  treatise  on 
 theatre  written  by  the  mythic  priest 
 Bharata.  Features  :-  It  encompasses 
 Bhav,  Rag,  Ras  and  Taal.  It  consists  of  six 
 portions:  Alarippu  (Invocation), 
 Jathiswaram  (Nritta  part),  Shabdam 
 (Short  compositions  with  word),  Varnam 
 (a  story,  that  includes  both  Nritta  and 
 Nritya), Padam (Religious prayer, Bhajan, 
 Keerthanam) and Tillana (Origin in the 
 Tarana of Hindustani Music). 
 Q.4.  Which  of  the  following  is  a  folk
 dance from the state of Maharashtra?
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Ghoomar (b) Bhangra
 (c) Garba (d) Dhangari Gaja
 Sol.4.(d)  Dhangari  Gaja.  States  and  their 
 folk  dances:  Maharashtra  -  Lavani, 
 Powada  dance,  Koli,  Waghya  Murali. 
 Gujarat  -  Dandiya  Raas,  Tippani,  Bhavai, 
 Garba,  Daang.  Rajasthan  -  Ghoomar, 
 Bhavai,  Kalbelia,  Terah  Taali.  Punjab  - 
 Bhangra, Giddha, Luddi, Julli. 
 Q.5.  What  is  a  one  act  play  of  Sattriya
 called?
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Ekam Nat (b) Vishesham Nat
 (c) Anant Nat (d) Ankiya Nat
 Sol.5.(d)  Ankiya  Nat:  It  is  a  form  of 
 Sattriya  that  involves  musical  drama  or 
 play.  It  was  initially  written  in  Brajavali,  an 
 Assamese-Maithili  hybrid  language.  It's 
 also  known  as  'Bhaona,'  and  it  tells 
 stories  about  Lord  Krishna.  The  Sattriya 
 dance  form  was  introduced  in  15th 
 century  AD  by  Mahapurusha 
 Sankaradeva in the state of Assam. 
 Q.6.  The  origin  of  most  of  the  classical
 dance forms of India is _____.
 SSC Stenographer 13/10/2023 (Afternoon  )
 (a) Yajur Veda  (b) Arth Shastra
 (c) Atharva Veda  (d) Natya Shastra
 Sol.6.(d)  Natya  Shastra.  Natya  Shastra 
 (Sanskrit  text  on  dance  art  and  music): 
 Compiled  by  Bharat  Muni.  The  text 
 consists  of  36  chapters  with  a 
 cumulative  total  of  6000  poetic  verses 
 describing performance arts. 
 Q.7.  Bhutia  dance  is  performed  in  which
 of the following states?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Nagaland (b) Odisha
 (c) West Bengal  (d) Sikkim
 Sol.7.(d)  Sikkim.  Other  dances:  Sikkim  - 
 Singhi  Chham,  Tamang  Selo,  Sherpa 
 Dance,  Ghantu,  Gayley-Yang  Dance, 
 Sangey  Chham  Dance  and  Chu  Faat. 
 West  Bengal  -  Purulia  Chhau,  Baul,  and 
 Gambhira.  Odisha  -  Gotipua  Dance,  Dhap, 
 and  Paika.  Nagaland  -  Modse, 
 Agurshikukula,  Aaluyattu,  Sadal  Kekai, 
 and Changai Dance. 
 Q.8.  Which  dance  form  of  Goa  is  also
 known as the ‘Warrior Dance’?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Lavani (b) Ghode Modni
 (c) Bihu (d) Rauf
 Sol.8.(b)  Ghode  Modni  -  It  is  a  dance 
 commemorating  the  Maratha  rulers  and 
 warriors  of  the  past.  Other  dances  of  Goa 
 :  Tarangamel,  Dekhni,  Fugdi,  Shigmo, 
 Samayi  nrutya,  Ranmale,  Gonph,  Tonnya 
 mell. 
 Q.9.  Which  of  the  following  dances  is
 based  on  Rasleela  themes  of  Radha  and
 Krishna?
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Afternoon)
 (a) Mohiniyattam  (b) Kathak
 (c) Sattriya dance  (d) Manipuri dance
 Sol.9.(d)  Manipuri  dance.  Classical 
 dances  of  India  :  Bharatanatyam  (Tamil 
 Nadu),  Manipuri  (Manipur),  Kathak 
 (Northern  India),  Odissi  (Odisha), 
 Kathakali  (Kerala),  Mohiniattam  (Kerala), 
 Kuchipudi  (Andhra  Pradesh),  Sattriya 
 (Assam). 
 Q.10.  Sattriya  was  recognised  in______  as
 a  Classical  Dance  by  Sangeet  Natak
 Akademi.
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)
 (a) 2005  (b) 2000   (c) 2020   (d) 2010
 Sol.10.(b)  2000.  The  primary 
 accompanying  instruments  for  this 
 dance  genre  include  the  khol  (drum), 
 manjira  (cymbals),  and  ?ute.  Songs: 
 Shankaradeva's 'Borgeets.' 
 Q.11.  In  2010,  considering  its
 outstanding  value  and  vulnerability,
 UNESCO  recognised  'Mudiyettu',  an
 age-old  ritual-drama  of  ______  as  an
 'intangible cultural heritage of humanity'.
 SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (Evening)
 (a) Kerala (b) Telangana
 (c) Karnataka  (d) Tamil Nadu
 Sol.11.(a)  Kerala.  Mudiyettu  -  A  ritual 
 dance  drama  based  on  the  mythological 
 tale  of  a  battle  between  the  Goddess  Kali 
 and the demon Darika. 
 Q.12.  Thullal  dance  originated  in  which
 of the following states ?
 SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (Morning)
 (a) Kerala (b) Uttarakhand
 (c) Manipur (d) Gujrat
 Sol.12.(a)  Kerala.  There  are  three 
 versions  of  this  art  form  Seethankan 
 Thullal,  Parayan  Thullal  and  Ottan  Thullal. 
 Other  dances  :  Kerala  -  Theyyam, 
 Thirvathirakali,  Kolkali.  Uttarakhand  - 
 Choliya,  Pandav  Nritya,  Bhotia  Dance, 
 Jhora  Dance.  Manipur  -  Lai  Haraoba, 
 Kabui Dance, Luivat Pheizak Dance. 
 Q.13.  Which  of  the  following  dance
 forms  traces  its  origins  to  the  ancient
 dance Sadir Attam ?
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 (a) Mohiniyattam  (b) Bharatanatyam 
 (c) Kuchipudi           (d) Kathakali 
 Sol.13.(b)  Bharatanatyam  -  It  is  a 
 classical  dance  of  Tamil  Nadu.  It  is 
 known  as  Sadir  Attam,  because  it  can  be 
 traced  back  to  'Sadir'  which  was  a  solo 
 dance.  Sadir  was  performed  by  temple 
 dancers  or  'devadasis'  in  Tamil  Nadu, 
 hence named 'Dashiattam’. 
 Q.14.  Maimata  is  a  popular  folk  dance  of 
 which of the following states ? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Morning) 
 (a) Punjab  (b) Tripura 
 (c) Haryana  (d) Uttarakhand 
 Sol.14.(b)  Tripura.  Mamita  dance  is  a 
 traditional  dance  associated  with  the 
 Kaloi  community  of  Tripura  and  is 
 performed  during  the  harvest  festival. 
 Other  folk  dances  of  Tripura:  Garia, 
 Lebang  Boomani,  Hozagiri,  Bizu,  Hai-Hak, 
 Cheraw,  Jhum.  Punjab  -  Bhangra,  Giddha, 
 Jhumar,  Gatka.  Haryana  -  Phag,  Saang, 
 Chhathi, Khoria, Gugga. 
 Q.15.  Bharatanatyam  is  traditionally 
 performed to which type of music ? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Lavani  (b) Baul 
 (c) Hindustani  (d) Carnatic 
 Sol.15.(d)  Carnatic  is  a  form  of  Indian 
 classical  music  which  originated  in 
 Southern  India.  Dances  and  the  type  of 
 music  :  Kathak  -  Hindustani  Music, 
 Mohiniattam  -  Carnatic,  Odissi  -  Odissi 
 music,  Kuchipudi  -  Vocal  and 
 instrumental  Carnatic  music,  Sattriya  - 
 borgeet,  Kathakali  -  Sopana  sangeet, 
 Manipuri  - Classical nat music. 
 Q.16.  With  which  of  the  following  dance 
 forms is Thumri music associated? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) 
 (a) Kathak  (b) Kathakali 
 (c) Bharatanatyam    (d) Sattriya 
 Sol.16.(a)  Kathak:  It  is  a  classical  dance 
 form  of  Uttar  Pradesh.  Thumri:  It  is  a 
 common  genre  of  semi-classical  Indian 
 music  originating  in  the  eastern  part  of 
 Uttar  Pradesh.  Kathakali  (Kerala):  It  is  a 
 combination  of  5  forms  of  ?ne  art  which 
 are  Literature  (Sahithyam),  Music 
 (Sangeetham),  Painting  (Chithram), 
 Acting (Natyam) and Dance (Nritham).. 
 Q.17.  The  masculine  aspect  of  the 
 Manipuri classical dance is known as: 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) 
 (a) Choloms (b) Pareng (c) Maiba (d) Ras 
 Sol.17.(a)  Choloms.  The  Kirtan  form  of 
 congregational  singing  accompanies  the 
 dance  which  is  known  as  Sankirtana  in 
 Manipur.  The  male  dancers  play  the  Pung 
 and  Kartal  while  dancing.  The  masculine 
 aspect  of  dance  -  the  Choloms  are  a  part 
 of the Sankirtana tradition. 
 Q.18.  Lavani  is  a  traditional  dance  of 
 which of the following states? 
 SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (Evening) 
 (a) Maharashtra            (b) Madhya Pradesh 
 (c) Himachal Pradesh  (d) Uttar Pradesh 
 Sol.18.(a)  Maharashtra.  Folk  Dances  of 
 Different  states:  Madhya  Pradesh  - 
 Jawara,  Matki,  Aada,  Khada  Nach, 
 Phulpati,  Grida  Dance,  Selalarki, 
 Selabhadoni,  Maanch.  Himachal  Pradesh 
 -  Jhora,  Jhali,  Chharhi,  Dhaman,  Chhapeli, 
 Mahasu,  Nati,  Dangi.  Uttar  Pradesh  - 
 Nautanki,  Raslila,  Kajri,  Jhora,  Chappeli, 
 Jaita. 
 Q.19.  Which  of  the  dance  was 
 immediately  preceded  by  a  practice 
 session  called  sevakali  and  undertaken 
 in the precincts of a temple ? 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Kathakali  (b) Kathak 
 (c) Odissi  (d) Kuchipudi 
 Sol.19.(a) Kathakali  (dance of Kerala). 
 Q.20.  Which  of  the  abhinayas  deals  with 
 the  use  of  costumes,  jewellery,  facial 
 make-up etc? 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Vachika Abhinaya (b) Aharya Abhinaya 
 (c) Sattvika Abhinaya (d) Angika Abhinaya 
 Sol.20.(b)  Aharya  Abhinaya.  A  dancer 
 wears  a  readymade  stitched  costume. 
 The  lower  garment  is  dhoti  and  the  upper 
 garment  is  a  choli  with  a  davani.  The 
 traditional  jewellery  used  is  the  head 
 ornaments  known  as  “tal  saman”,  the  sun 
 and  moon  diadems.  Vachika  Abhinaya:  It 
 constitutes  the  Kavyas  (poems)  and 
 natakas  (dramas)  which  are  made  up  of 
 speech.  Saatwikam  Abhinayam:  It  is 
 performed  with  the  sattvika  emotions  by 
 those  who  can  represent  them 
 pro?ciently.  Aangika  Abhinaya  :  It  is 
 expressed  by  the  bodily  movements 
 where  the  body  becomes  the  sole 
 medium of expression. 
 Q.21.  The  cultural  heritage  of  Siddhis 
 from  _______  dates  back  to  almost  300 
 years  and  their  Siddhi  Dhamal  dance  is 
 an exquisite art form. 
 SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Uttar Pradesh  (b) Gujarat 
 (c) Madhya Pradesh       (d) Rajasthan 
 Sol.21.(b)  Gujarat.  Siddhis  -  They  are 
 descendants  of  East  African  people  who 
 came  to  India  as  slaves  during  the  14th 
 and  17th  century  AD.  Dhamal  is  one  such 
 dance  form  that  re?ects  the  Siddis’ 
 passion  for  hunting.  In  the  old  days,  also 
 known  as  Mashira  Nritya,  this  dance  was 
 performed  by  Siddis  after  returning  from 
 a successful hunting expedition. 
 Q.22.  _______  has  two  traditions:  one  is 
 the  sankeertana  (which  is  the  devotional 
 aspect) and the other is the raasa. 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Odissi  (b) Sattriya 
 (c) Manipuri dance     (d) Chhau 
 Sol.22.(c)  Manipuri  dance.  Sankirtana  at 
 the  temple  involves  performers  narrating 
 Krishna's  life  and  deeds  through  song 
 and dance. 
 Q.23.  Which  dance  form  is  associated 
 with Natwari Dance? 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Kathak       (b) Kuchipudi 
 (c) Odissi        (d) Kathakali 
 Sol.23.(a)  Kathak  is  famous  for  its 
 spectacular  footwork,  amazing  spins, 
 Nazakat  and  Padhant.  Natwari  Nritya  is 
 also known as the dance of Krishna. 
 Q.24.  _________  literally  means  'dance  of 
 the  enchantress'.  It  is  one  of  the  most 
 striking  in  the  Indian  classical  dance 
 repertoire. 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Kuchipudi  (b) Mohiniyattam 
 (c) Kathakali  (d) Bharatanatyam 
 Sol.24.(b)  Mohiniyattam  (Kerala  )  -  Also 
 known  as  the  dance  of  Mohini  (an 
 incarnation  of  Lord  Vishnu). 
 Performance:  Solo  recital  by  women;  The 
 Lasya  aspect  of  dance  is  dominant  and 
 Inculcates  elements  of  Bharatanatyam 
 and Kathakali. 
 Q.25.  Dandari  (Dancing)  troupes  perform 
 ________  during  the  festival  of  Diwali  for 
 a  fortnight  with  participation  from  Kolam 
 and Raj Gond tribes. 
 SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Chhau  (b) Baiga Pardhoni 
 (c) Ghusadi  (d) Rout Nacha 
 Sol.25.(c)  Ghusadi  (in  the  Adilabad 
 district  of  Telangana).  Baiga  Pardhoni 
 (Madhya Pradesh) dance is performed by 
 the  Baiga  tribals.  Raut  Nacha 
 (Chhattisgarh)  is  mainly  performed  by 
 Yaduvanshis. 
 Q.26.  Paika  dance  of  Jharkhand  is 
 usually  performed  by  _________tribe  to 
 welcome  special  honoured  guests  or 
 during  religious  processions  (shobha 
 yatra). 
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
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 (a) Santhal  (b) Munda 
 (c) Oraon  (d) Bhumij 
 Sol.26.(b)  Munda  -  One  of  the  aboriginal 
 people  found  in  the  Chota  Nagpur  region 
 of  eastern  India.  They  are  a  Proto 
 -Australoid  Tribe.  Their  Language  is 
 Mundari  which  belongs  to  Astro-Asiatic 
 Family.  Paika  Dance  -  It  symbolises 
 battle-art.  Dances  of  Jharkhand:  Phagua 
 Nach,  Munda  Dance,  Sohrai  Dance, 
 Sarhul Dance, Jamda dance. 
 Q.27.  Gaur  Maria,  a  dance  form  from 
 _________  state,  is  a  famous  art  form  of 
 joy  and  invocation.  It  is  a  group  dance 
 and  both  men  and  women  participate 
 enthusiastically in this dance. 
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Maharashtra  (b) Rajasthan 
 (c) Gujarat  (d) Chhattisgarh 
 Sol.27.(d)  Chhattisgarh.  Gaur  Maria 
 Dance:  It  is  performed  on  the  occasion  of 
 marriage  by  the  Gaur  Madiya  of 
 Abujhmad  plateau  of  Bastar  in 
 Chhattisgarh  and  is  called  Gaur  after  the 
 bison.  Other  dances  of  Chattisgarh: 
 Pandavani,  Raut  Nacha,  Panthi  and 
 Soowa. 
 Q.28.  Lebang  Boomani  dance  is  the 
 harvest dance of  _________ .
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Mizoram  (b) Tripura 
 (c) Assam  (d) Meghalaya 
 Sol.28.(b)  Tripura.  Folk  dance  of  Tripura 
 and  its  related  Community  :  Hozagiri 
 dance  -  Reang  community.  Garia,  Jhum, 
 Maimita,  Masak  Sumani  and  Lebang 
 Boomani  -  Tripuri  community.  Mamita'  is 
 a  popular  dance  of  the  Kaloi  community 
 of Tripura. 
 Q.29.  Mahari  Dance  and  Gotipua  Dance 
 belong to which of the following states ? 
 SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Odisha  (b) Haryana 
 (c) Uttar Pradesh  (d) Bihar 
 Sol.29.(a)  Odisha.  Mahari  Dance  -  A 
 ritualistic  dance  form  from  the  eastern 
 Indian  state  of  Odisha  that  used  to  be 
 performed  at  the  temple  of  Lord 
 Jagannatha  at  Puri  by  devadasi  dancers 
 called  Maharis.  Gotipua  Dance  - 
 Performed  in  Orissa  for  centuries  by 
 young  boys,  who  dress  as  women  to 
 praise Jagannath and Krishna. 
 Q.30.  The  Songi  Mukhawate  dance  of 
 ________  celebrates  the  victory  of  truth 
 over  falsehood.  The  name  of  the  dance  is 
 derived  from  the  two  lion  masks  worn  by 
 two dancers who represent Narasimha, 
 an aspect of Lord Vishnu. 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Madhya Pradesh      (b) Jharkhand 
 (c) Maharashtra             (d) Gujarat 
 Sol.30.(c) Maharashtra. 
 Q.31.  Chhau,  identi?ed  by  the  Ministry  of 
 Culture  as  a  classical  dance,  is  prevalent 
 in  eastern  India  and  has  three  distinct 
 forms.  Which  of  the  following  is  NOT  one 
 of them ? 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Seraikela Chhau of Jharkhand 
 (b) Marwahi Chhau of Chhattisgarh 
 (c) Purulia Chhau of West Bengal 
 (d) Mayurbhanj Chhau of Odisha 
 Sol.31.(b)  Marwahi  Chhau  of 
 Chattisgarh.  Chhau  dance  has  a 
 signi?cant  role  in  the  celebration  of  the 
 spring  festival  Chaitra  parva.  It  is 
 performed  by  male  dancers  from 
 families  of  traditional  artists,  or  those 
 trained  under  Gurus  or  Ustads  (masters). 
 It  enacts  episodes  from  the  epics 
 including  Ramayana,  the  Mahabharata 
 and  abstract  themes.  Famous  Chhau 
 dancers  :  Upendra  Biswal,  and  Rajendra 
 Pattanayak. 
 Q.32.  Rikham  pada  dance  belongs  to 
 which of the following states ? 
 SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Meghalaya  (b) Assam 
 (c) Mizoram  (d) Arunachal Pradesh 
 Sol.32.(d)  Arunachal  Pradesh.  Rikham 
 Pada  Dance  :  Performed  by  the  women 
 of  the  Nishi  tribe  only  to  express  their 
 love  for  their  husbands  and  to  offer  their 
 reverence  to  the  gods.  Other  Dances  of 
 Arunachal  Pradesh  :  Bhuiya  dance,  Chalo 
 dance,  Wancho  dance,  Pasi  Kongki, 
 Ponung dance and Popir dance. 
 Q.33.  _________  word  of  Indian  dance  is 
 derived  from  a  Sanskrit  word  and  literally 
 means 'taking towards'. 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Nritta  (b) Laasya 
 (c) Taandava  (d) Abhinaya 
 Sol.33.(d)  Abhinaya  (Facial  expressions)  : 
 It  tells  a  tale  to  the  audience  using 
 mudras,  bhavas,  eye  motions,  and  body 
 movements.  Enacts  a  traditional  story 
 about  the  deeds  of  a  speci?c 
 God/Goddess. 
 Q.34.  Which  form  of  Indian  dance  is  said 
 to  be  'soft  and  suitable  for  female 
 presentation'? 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Nritta                (b) Taandava 
 (c) Laasya  (d) Nritya 
 Sol.34.(c)  Laasya.  The  Indian  classical 
 dances  have  two  basic  aspects:  Tandava 
 (movement  and  rhythm)  and  Lasya 
 (grace,  bhava  and  rasa).  Natya  (the 
 dramatic  element  of  the  dance  i.e.  the 
 imitation  of  characters).  Nritta  (the 
 dance  movements  in  their  basic  form). 
 Nritya  (expressional  component  i.e. 
 mudras  or  gestures).  The  nine  rasas  are  - 
 Shringaara,  Haasya,  Karuna,  Rudra, 
 Veera,  Bhayaanaka,  Bheebhatsya, 
 Adbhutha and Shaantha. 
 Q.35.  The  Rathwas,  who  dwell  in  the 
 state  of  _________,  perform  the  Rathwa 
 dance  on  the  occasion  of  Holi  (festival  of 
 colours). 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Andhra Pradesh      (b) Telangana 
 (c) Maharashtra  (d) Gujarat 
 Sol.35.(d)  Gujarat.  Rathwas  -  Tribe  of 
 Gujarat  dwell  in  Rath-Vistar,  the  hilly  area 
 of  the  southeastern  part  of  the  state. 
 Rathwa  dance  -  The  dance  is  performed 
 for  ?ve  days  as  part  of  Holi  celebrations 
 and  the  dancers  observe  a  fast  during 
 this  period.  The  male  dancers  are  called 
 gherriyas  while  the  female  dancers  are 
 called gheranis. 
 Q.36.  The  word  'kathak'  is  derived  from 
 which of the following words? 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Story  (b) Narrator 
 (c) Dance steps  (d) Bells 
 Sol.36.(a)  Story.  Classical  Dances 
 Etymology:  Bharatanatyam  -  Natyam  is  a 
 Sanskrit  word  for  dance.  Kathakali  - 
 katha  (story  or  a  conversation)  and  Kali 
 (performance  or  play).  Mohiniyattam  - 
 Mohini  (female  avatar  of  Vishnu)  and 
 Aattam (motion or dance). 
 Q.37.  In  the  performance  of  _______ 
 dance,  on  one  side  raasa  dances  are 
 performed  by  women,  whereas  on  the 
 opposite  side  instrumentalist  play  the 
 pung  choloms  (drums)  and  the  karataala 
 (cymbals). 
 SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Kathakali  (b) Yakshagana 
 (c) Odissi  (d) Manipuri 
 Sol.37.(d)  Manipuri.  There  are  two 
 prominent  manners  or  Choloms  in 
 Manipuri  dance:  Pung  Cholom  (roar  of 
 the  drums)  borrows  elements  from  the 
 Manipuri  martial  arts  Thang  Ta,  Sarit 
 Sarak  and  Maibi  Jagoi  dance.  Kartal 
 Cholom  -  This  is  a  group  dance,  where 
 dancers  form  a  circle.  Women  dance  in 
 groups, called Mandilla Cholom. 
 Q.38.  The technique of classical dancing 
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 was  codi?ed  by_______  in  about  the  5 
 th 
 century B.C. 
 SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Sudraka  (b) Bharata 
 (c) Chanakya  (d) Kalhana 
 Sol.38.(b)  Bharata.  Bharata’s 
 Natyashastra,  is  a  detailed  treatise  and 
 handbook  on  dramatic  art  that  deals  with 
 all  aspects  of  classical  Sanskrit  theatre. 
 Sudraka  -  ‘Mrcchakatika’.  Chanakya  - 
 ‘Arthashastra’. Kalhana - ‘Rajatarangini’. 
 Q.39.  The  Lambadi  dance  is  a  folk  dance 
 form  of  the_______tribe  and  originated  in 
 Andhra Pradesh. 
 SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift) 
 (a) Sugali            (b) Banjara 
 (c) Nakkala        (d) Dabba Yerukula 
 Sol.39.(b)  Banjara  -  A  nomadic  tribe  of 
 India.  The  community  was  denoti?ed  in 
 the  1950s  but  was  listed  under  the 
 Habitual  Offenders  Act,  1952.  Other 
 names  of  Banjara  :  Lambani  in  Karnataka 
 and  Gwar  or  Gwaraiya  in  Rajasthan. 
 Language  of  Banjara  :  ‘Gorboli’  ‘Gor  mati 
 Boli’  or  ‘Brinjari’,  an  independent  dialect. 
 The  dialect  falls  in  the  category  of 
 Indo-Aryan  Language.  Another  Tribal 
 dance  of  Andhra  Pradesh  -  ‘Dhimsa’ 
 (Performed by the Porja tribes). 
 Q.40.  The  Balti  dance  of  _____  is  distinct 
 as  it  has  its  own  costume,  music  and 
 songs  in  the  Balti  language.  The  dance  is 
 only  performed  on  rare  occasions,  such 
 as feasts or celebrations. 
 SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift) 
 (a) Uttarakhand  (b) Ladakh 
 (c) Kashmir  (d) Himachal Pradesh 
 Sol.40.(b)  Ladakh.  Other  dances  :  Kathok 
 Chenmo,  Kompa  Tsum-Tsag,  Koshan, 
 Shondol,  Takshon  or  Shon.  Uttarakhand: 
 Bhotiya,  Pandav  Nritya,  Chholiya, 
 Jhumela,  Jagar.  Kashmir:  Kud,  Dumhal, 
 Rouf, Bhand Pather, Bachha Nagma. 
 Q.41.  The  fundamental  vocabulary  of 
 _____________dance  constitutes  mock 
 combat  techniques,  stylised  gaits  of 
 birds  and  animals  and  movements 
 modelled  on  the  chores  of  village 
 housewives and mostly performed by 
 male dancers in Eastern India. 
 SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift) 
 (a) Manipuri  (b) Kathakali 
 (c) Chhau  (d) Sattariya 
 Sol.41.(c)  Chhau  :  A  semi-classical 
 Indian  dance  with  martial  and  folk 
 traditions.  It  enacts  episodes  from  epics 
 including  the  Mahabharata  and 
 Ramayana,  local  folklore  and  abstract 
 themes.  Origin  -  Kalinga  (Odisha),  India. 
 Forms  -  Seraikella  (Jharkhand),  Purulia 
 (West Bengal), Mayurbhanj (Orissa). 
 Q.42.  Mundari  dance  is  associated  with 
 the  tribal  community  of  which  Indian 
 state? 
 SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st shift) 
 (a) Mizoram  (b) Karnataka 
 (c) Arunachal Pradesh  (d) Jharkhand 
 Sol.42.(d)  Jharkhand.  Mundari  dance  - 
 Community  -  Munda  Tribe.  Time  -  During 
 Harvest  Season  accompanied  by  musical 
 Instrument  Madal,  Nagara  and  Bansi. 
 Other  Tribal  Dances:  Santhali  Dance  - 
 Santhal  (West  Bengal,  Jharkhand). 
 Bamboo  Dance  -  Mizoram.  Kalbelia 
 Dance  -  Kalbelia  Community  (Rajasthan). 
 Bhagoria  Dance  -  Bhils  (Madhya 
 Pradesh).  Dhimsa  Dance  -  Porja  Tribe 
 (Andhra Pradesh). 
 Q.43.  Which  of  the  following  dance 
 forms  is  performed  by  the  Adi  tribe  of 
 Arunachal Pradesh? 
 SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd shift) 
 (a) Tapu  (b) Karma 
 (c) Sangphao  (d) Kaksar 
 Sol.43.(a)  Tapu.  Indian  folk  and  tribal 
 dances  :  Arunachal  Pradesh  -  Buiya, 
 Chalo,  Wancho,  Pasi  Kongki  Ponung, 
 Popir,  Bardo  Chham,  etc  .  Assam  -  Bihu, 
 Bichhua,  Bagurumba,  Khel  Gopal,  Tabal 
 Chongli,  Jhumura  Hobjanai  etc. 
 Nagaland  -  Chong,  Nuralim,  Temangnetin, 
 Rangma,  Zeliang,  etc.  Mizoram  -  Cheraw 
 Dance  (Bamboo  dance),  Khuallam, 
 Chailam,  Zangtalam,  Khanatm,  etc. 
 Manipur  -  Thang  Ta,  Lai  Haraoba,  Pung 
 Cholom,  Nupa  Dance,  etc.  Tripura  - 
 Hojagiri.  Meghalaya  -  Laho,  Shad  Suk 
 Mynsiem, Nongkrem. 
 Q.44.  Chali,  Jhumura  and  Nadu  Bhangi 
 are  associated  with  which  Indian 
 classical dance form? 
 SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st shift) 
 (a) Kathakali  (b) Sattriya 
 (c) Manipuri  (d) Kuchipudi 
 Sol.44.(b)  Sattriya  (Assam):  Gayan 
 -Bhayanar  Nach,  Kharmanar  Nach  are 
 also  associated  with  Sattriya  dance. 
 There  were  two  dance  forms  prevalent  in 
 Assam  before  the  neo-Vaishnava 
 movement  i.e  Ojapali  and  Devadasi  with 
 many  classical  elements.  Two  varieties 
 of  Ojapali  dances  are  still  prevalent  in 
 Assam  i.e.  Sukananni  or  Maroi  Goa  Ojah 
 and  Vyah  Goa  Ojah.  Sukananti  Ojapali  is 
 of  Shakti  cult  and  Vyah  Goa  Oja  paali  is 
 of Vaishnava cult . 
 Q.45.  Dhimsa  folk  dance  is  performed  by 
 the tribes of : 
 SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd shift) 
 (a) Solan Valley  (b) Araku Valley 
 (c) Ketti Valley  (d) Parvati Valley 
 Sol.45.(b)  Araku  Valley.  Folk  dances 
 (Andhra  Pradesh):  Gobbi,  Dandaria, 
 Veeranatyam,  Butta  bommalu,  Bonalu, 
 Dappu,  Dhamal,  Mathuri  and 
 Bathukamma.  Tribal  (Adivasi)  Dances  of 
 India  :  Santhali  Dance  -  West  Bengal, 
 Jharkhand.  It  is  practiced  by  Santhal 
 tribes.  Bamboo  Dance  -  Mizoram. 
 Kalbelia  Dance  -  Rajasthan.  Elelakkaradi 
 Dance  -  Kerala.  Bhagoria  Dance  -  Madhya 
 Pradesh.  Chhau  Dance  -  West  Bengal, 
 Jharkhand  and  Odisha.  Shad  Suk 
 Mynsiem - Meghalaya. 
 Q.46.  Which  of  the  following  is  a 
 traditional dance form of Sri Lanka? 
 SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd shift) 
 (a) Bihu  (b) Kathak 
 (c) Kandyan dance (d) Bharatanatyam 
 Sol.46.(c)  Kandyan  Dance  (Developed 
 during  the  Kandyan  kings'  reign)  -  It  is  an 
 ancient  dance  style  narrating  stories 
 from  the  Indian  epic  Ramayana.  Other 
 Dances  of  Sri  Lanka:  PahathaRata 
 Netum, Sabaragamuwa. 
 Q.47.  Which  of  the  following  classical 
 dance  forms  is  associated  with 
 Hindustani Classical Music? 
 SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st shift) 
 (a) Kathak  (b) Sattriya 
 (c) Mohiniyattam  (d) Kathakali 
 Sol.47.(a)  Kathak  (  Uttar  Pradesh).  Indian 
 Classical  Music  has  2  Schools  - 
 Hindustani  Music  (mainly  in  North  India) 
 and  Carnatic  music  (mainly  in  Southern 
 India). 
 Q.48.  The  traditional  singing  of  'Nat'  is 
 associated with _________Dance. 
 SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd shift) 
 (a) Kathak  (b) Manipuri 
 (c) Odissi  (d) Chhau 
 Sol.48.(b)  Manipuri.  Nat  is  the  Manipuri 
 classical  style  of  singing,  Pung  or  the 
 Manipuri  classical  drum  is  the  musical 
 instrument  used.  Exponents  -  Guru  Bipin 
 Singh  (father  of  Manipuri  dance), 
 Darshana  Jhaveri.  Manipuri  Dance  Styles 
 -  Raas,  Nata-Sankirtan,  Pung  Cholam 
 (Dancers  play  the  pung  or  drum  while 
 dancing),  Dhola  Cholam,  Kartal  Cholam, 
 Thang ta (martial art form). 
 Q.49.  The  ‘Karma’  tribal  dance  form  is 
 associated  with  which  of  the  following 
 states? 
 SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th shift) 
 (a) Chhattisgarh       (b) Goa 
 (c) Kerala  (d) Karnataka 
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 Sol.49.(a)  Chhattisgarh  .  Karma  dance  is 
 performed  during  the  autumnal  festival 
 of  Karma  Puja.  The  tribal  group  presents 
 this  folk  dance  in  front  of  the  Karam  tree 
 that  symbolizes  the  KaramDevta.  Other 
 folk  dances  from:  Chhattisgarh  -  Raut 
 Nacha,  Panthi,  Pandavani,  Saila,  Suwa, 
 Gendi, Cherchera. 
 Q.50.  Laho  is  the  dance  form  of  which 
 state? 
 SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th shift) 
 (a) Manipur  (b) Sikkim 
 (c) Meghalaya  (d) Kerala 
 Sol.50.(c)  Meghalaya.  Laho  Dance  : 
 Performed  during  the  Behdienkhlam 
 festival  by  the  Jaintia  tribe.  Other  dances 
 of  Meghalaya  :  N?ngkrem,  Shad  Suk 
 Mynsiem, Wangala and D?rsegata. 
 Q.51.  The  folk  dance  of  Chavittu  Kali  is 
 associated  with  which  of  the  following 
 Indian states? 
 SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd shift) 
 (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh 
 (c) Kerala  (d) Gujarat 
 Sol.51.(c)  Kerala.  Other  folk  dances  : 
 Ottam  Thulal,  Kaikottikali,  Tappatikali, 
 Kali  Auttam.  Andhra  Pradesh  -  Ottam 
 Thedal,  Kummi,  Siddhi,  Bhamakalpam, 
 Veeranatyam,  Dappu,  Tappeta  Gullu, 
 Lambadi,  Dhimsa,  Kolattam,  Butta 
 Bommalu. 
 Q.52.  Which  of  the  following  folk  dance 
 forms is performed by men in Haryana? 
 SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd shift) 
 (a) Khoria  (b) Gidda 
 (c) Ghoomar  (d) Gugga 
 Sol.52.(d)  Gugga:  It  is  known  by  several 
 names  like  Baggawala,  Zahir  Pir,  and 
 Guru  Gugga.  Gugga  is  worshipped  all 
 over  Haryana  and  neighbouring  states 
 like  Punjab,  Rajasthan,  and  Himachal 
 Pradesh.  Folk  Dances  of  Haryana:  Khoria, 
 Daph, Loor, Phag. 
 Q.53.  Tevitichiyattam,  Nangai  Natakam 
 and  Dasiyattam  are  the  forms  of  which 
 of the following classical dances? 
 SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st shift) 
 (a) Odissi dance  (b) Kathakali dance 
 (c) Sattriya dance (d) Mohiniyattam dance 
 Sol.53.(d)  Mohiniyattam  dance 
 (Classical  dance  form  of  Kerala  in  South 
 India)  . 
 Q.54.  Sarhul  is  a  famous  tribal  festival  of 
 dance in which state ? 
 SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd shift) 
 (a) Assam  (b) Sikkim 
 (c) Jharkhand  (d) Chhattisgarh 
 Sol.54.(c)  Jharkhand.  Sarhul  -  The 
 festival  of  the  Oraon  tribe.  It  is  the 
 festival  of  the  New  Year  and  celebrated 
 in  the  Hindu  month  of  Chaitra,  three  days 
 after  the  appearance  of  the  new  moon.  It 
 is  also  a  celebration  of  the  beginning  of 
 spring. 
 Q.55.  Ghurehi  is  the  folk  dance  of  which 
 of the following Indian states? 
 SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd shift) 
 (a) West Bengal  (b) Himachal Pradesh 
 (c) Karnataka  (d) Jharkhand 
 Sol.55.(b)  Himachal  Pradesh.  Ghurehi 
 Dance  -  Performed  by  Ladies  of  Chamba 
 Region,  during  the  annual  fairs.  It  is  a 
 devotional  dance  form,  dedicated  to  Lord 
 Shiva  and  performed  during  Shivratri 
 festival. 
 Q.56.  Kamsale  is  the  folk  dance  of  which 
 of the following Indian states ? 
 SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd shift) 
 (a) Jharkhand  (b) Karnataka 
 (c) Kerala  (d) Bihar 
 Sol.56.(b)  Karnataka.  Kamsale  dance 
 (Beesu  Kamsale)  -  A  unique  folk  art 
 performed  by  the  devotees  of  God 
 Mahadeshwara.  It  also  refers  to  a  brass 
 made  musical  instrument.  It  is  a  group 
 dance  form  performed  by  the  menfolk  in 
 villages  in  the  Mysore,  Nanjangud, 
 Kollegala  and  Bangalore  areas.  Other  folk 
 dances  -  Dollu  Kunitha,  Bolak-aat  (Bolak 
 Dance),  Bhootha  Aradhane, 
 Nagamandala  Dance,  Veeragase, 
 Yakshagana. 
 Q.57.  Which  of  the  following  erstwhile 
 Princely  states  was  primarily  associated 
 with Kathak? 
 SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd shift) 
 (a) Tripura  (b) Avadh 
 (c) Baroda  (d) Vijaynagar 
 Sol.57.(b)  Avadh.  Kathak  (Uttar  Pradesh) 
 -  It  was  performed  under  the  Mughal 
 emperors.  Exponents  -  Pandit  Birju 
 Maharaj,  Shovna  Narayan,  Shambhu 
 Maharaj,  Lachhu  Maharaj.  Other  dances 
 of  Uttar  Pradesh:  Charkula,  Khyal, 
 Raslila,  Nautanki  Dance,  Kajri.  Tripura  - 
 Hojagiri,  Garia,  Jhum,  Bijhu,  Sangrai, 
 Lebang boomani. 
 Q.58.  The  Pakhawaj  syllables  are 
 primarily  used  to  conclude  which  of  the 
 following Indian classical dances? 
 SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th shift) 
 (a) Manipuri  (b) Kathak 
 (c) Odissi  (d) Kathakali 
 Sol.58.(c)  Odissi.  The  "Mangalacharan," 
 a concluding prayer or benediction, is 
 often  recited  using  Pakhawaj  bols, 
 creating a powerful and symbolic ending. 
 Q.59.  Bharatanatyam  expresses  South 
 Indian  religious  themes  and  spiritual 
 ideas of ______. 
 SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift) 
 (a) Su?sm  (b) Shaivism 
 (c) Buddhism  (d) Jainism 
 Sol.59.(b)  Shaivism  -  A  Hindu  tradition 
 (which  worships  Shiva)  that  most 
 accepts  ascetic  life  and  emphasises 
 yoga.  The  followers  of  Shaivism  are 
 called  Shaivas  or  Shaivites. 
 Bharatnatyam  (Tamil  Nadu)  :  It  traces  its 
 origins  back  to  the  Natyashastra,  an 
 ancient  treatise  on  theatre  written  by  the 
 mythic priest Bharata. 
 Q.60.  Daskathia  of  ________  is  the  tribal 
 dance  performed  by  two  males  depicting 
 the historic and Puranic events. 
 SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift) 
 (a) Uttar Pradesh     (b) Gujarat 
 (c) Goa  (d) Odisha 
 Sol.60.(d)  Odisha.  Daskathia  (Folk 
 theatre  form,  associated  with  the 
 worship  of  Lord  Shiva).  Some  Folk 
 theatre  form:-  Bhavai  (Rajasthan), 
 Garodas  (Gujarat),  Jatra  (Odisha), 
 Kariyila  (Himachal  Pradesh),  Maach 
 (Madhya  Pradesh),  Swang  (Haryana), 
 Ojapali  (Assam),  Powada  (Maharashtra), 
 Tamasha  (Maharashtra),  Bhand  Pather 
 (Jammu  and  Kashmir),  Bhaona  (Assam), 
 Dashavatar  (Konkan  area),  Naqal 
 (Punjab). 
 Q.61.  Which  of  the  following  dances  is 
 performed  by  the  Santhal  tribe  of 
 Jharkhand? 
 SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift) 
 (a) Jhika Dasain  (b) Kolkali 
 (c) Ghumar  (d) Koli 
 Sol.61.(a)  Jhika  Dashain.  It  is  performed 
 a  few  days  before  Dussehra.  Folk  dance  - 
 Jharkhand  :  Alkap,  Karma,  Agni,  Jhumar, 
 Paika, Phagua. 
 Q.62.  Changai  dance  is  associated  with 
 which Indian state? 
 SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (2nd shift) 
 (a) Madhya Pradesh   (b) Maharashtra 
 (c) Nagaland                (d) Jharkhand 
 Sol.62.(c)  Nagaland.  Changai  Dance: 
 Performed  by  the  Chang  tribe  during  the 
 Naknyulum  festival,  which  lasts  for  three 
 days.  Folk  Dances  of  Nagaland: 
 Aaluyattu  (Konyak  tribe),  Agurshikukula 
 (war  dance),  Butter?y  Dance  (Zeliang 
 tribe),  Khamba  Lim,  Kuki  Dance, 
 Leshalaptu,  Mayur  Dance  (Animal 
 dance). Modse (Ao tribe), Monyu Asho, 
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