WORD FORMAT OF INDIAN FOLK DANCES

1.Chhau is the folk dance of which Indian State among these?

A.West Bengal
B.Odisha
C.Jharkhand
D.All of these

Chhau dance, also spelled as Chau or Chhaau, is a semi classical Indian dance with martial, tribal and
folk traditions, with origins in eastern India. It is found in three styles named after the location
where they are performed, the Purulia Chau of Bengal, the Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand, and the
Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha

The Chhau mask is a traditional cultural heritage of Purulia in the Indian state of West Bengal. The
main difference between the Purulia Chhau dance and the Odisha Chhau dance is in the use of the
mask. Purulia Chhau uses the mask in dance, but Odisha does not, thereby combining facial
expression with body movement and gesture.
The tradition of making Chhau masks started during the rule of king Madan Mohan Singh Deo
of Baghmundi. The mask used in the Chhau dance of Purulia is mainly for mythological characters
such as Mahishasur-Mardini, Rama-Sita, the fight of Rama and Rabana,
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2.Famous folk dance of India ‘Chhau’ specially performed which District in West Bengal?
A.Purulia
B.Burdwan
C.Birbhum
D.Nadia

Alkap is a form of Bengali folk performance popular in the districts

of Murshidabad, Malda and Birbhum in West Bengal
Domni- Malda ,Mursidabad, Nadia
Gambheera- Malda
Baul-Birbhum
Jatra- All over West Bengal
Kirtan- Nadia
Kathi- Purulia District.
Rass- Coochbehar,Nadia
Raibenshe is a genre of Indian folk martial dance performed by male only.This genre of dance was
once very popular in West Bengal. Presently, it is performed mostly in Birbhum , Bardhaman Purba
and Paschim and Murshidabad districts.

Jhumur(Bankura,Purulia,Birbhum,Burdwan Purba and Paschim) is an Indian folk dance from

the Indian statesof Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal(Dhol and Madol)

3.‘Suggi Kunita’ is popular folk dance of which Indian state among these?
A.Karnataka
B.Kerala
C.Tamilnadu
D.Andhra Pradesh

Suggi Kunita (the Harvest Dance) is performed during the harvest time mostly by the farming
community. Artists in beautiful costumes and wooden headgear adorned with carved birds and
flowers dance to the tune of drums with sticks and peacock feathers. They enhance the dance
sometimes, by their own signing.
By Halakki Tribe.

5.Yakshagana is the folk theatre of which Indian state among these?

A.Tamilnadu
B.Kerala
C.Maharastra
D.Karnataka

6. Veeragase is the folk dance of which Indian state?

A.Chhatsgarh
B.Arunachal Pradesh
C.Karnataka
D.Maharastra

Veeragase, a vigorous dance based on Hindu mythology, is one of the dances performed at the
Mysore Dasara. It is primarily performed during the Hindu months of Shravana and Karthika. It is
performed at all important functions of Lingayat household of Karnataka.

7.Kolatam is the folk dance of which Indian state among these?

A.Andhrapradesh
B.Tamilnadu
C.Both A &B
D.Kerala

A.Onam Festival –Kerala with Kaikottikali Folk Dance

C.Thaipusam Festival -Tamilnadu with Kavadi Attam Folk Dance

8.Kaliyattam is the folk dance of which Indian state among these?

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

9.Kolkali is the folk dance in which Indian state among these?

A.Kerala
B.Lakshadweep
C.Both A&B
D.Telengana

10. Ottan Thullal is the folk dance of which Indian state?

A.Kerala
 B.Tamilnadu
C.AndhraPradesh
D.Telengana

Ottan Thullal is a dance and poetic performance form of Kerala, India. It was introduced in the
eighteenth century by Kunchan Nambiar, It is accompanied by a mridangam (a barrel shaped double
headed drum) or an idakka (drum and cymbal).

11.Name the popular folk dance of UT -Jammu and Kashmir only performed by women?
A. Rouf
B.Kud
C.Dhumal
D.Bhand Jashan

The Rouf is a folk dance which originated in the Muslim community of the state of Kashmir in India.
The dance originated several years back in order to celebrate the good weather of the spring season
and also for the purpose of merriment in the various festivals like Id-ul- Fitr.

12.Name the popular folk dance of UT -Jammu and Kashmir only performed by men?
A. Rouf
B.Kud
C.Dhumal
D.Bhand Jashan

Dumhal is a dance performed in the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir by the Watal tribe. Only
the men folk of the wattal are privileged to perform this dance.

13.Burrakatha is the famous folk dance or oral storytelling folk technique of which Indian state?
A.Andhra Pradesh
B.Telengana
C.Karnataka
D. Both A & B

14.Kottam and Ghantamardala are the famous folk dances which Indian state among these?
A.Andhra Pradesh
B.Kerala
C.Karnataka
D. Both A & B

15.Famous folk dance ‘Nati’ is the regional folk dance of which Indian State/UT among these?
A.Himachal Pradesh
B.Chandigarh
C.Punjab
D.Haryana

Nati refers to the folk dance of Kullu, Shimla, Sirmaur, Chamba and Kinnaur districts of Himachal
Pradesh. The dance is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as largest folk dance. It is quite
popular in whole Himachal Pradesh. Dance is also popular in Chandigarh where Himachali youth
perform this on cultural programmes. It is performed on Pahari and Kinnauri folk songs

Dangi is based on one of the oldest folklores in Himachal Pradesh. The dance primarily involves
female dancers. This dance is performed during the harvest season in the temple of Goddess Naina
Devi

Jhainta
This dance gives energy to the dancers and is said to make the dancers even bolder as they face the
hardships in life. Commonly practiced in Kumaon district of the Himachal Pradesh

16.Bardo Chham is the folk dance of which Indian state?

A.Chhatsgarh
B.Arunachal Pradesh
C.Nagaland
D.Maharastra

17.Nautanki is the folk dance of which Indian state?

A.Chhatsgarh
B.Arunachal Pradesh
C.Karnataka
D.UP

Nautanki was the biggest entertainment medium in the villages and towns of northern India
specially in UP.

18.Lezim,Lavani, Tamasha and Dasavatar is the folk dance of which Indian state?
A.MP
B.Arunachal Pradesh
C.Maharastra
D.UP

19.Bihu is the folk dance of which Indian State among these?

A.Assam
B.West Bengal
C.Manipur
D.Meghalaya

20.Tabal Chongli,Canoe & Khelgopal is a form of folk dance associated with the state of:

A.Assam
B.West Bengal
C. Andhra Pradesh
D.Maharashtra

21.Jat Jatin folk dance of which Indian state among these?

A.Assam
 B.West Bengal
C.Bihar

D.Maharashtra

1.Phagua is a dance and also a type of folk song performed during Holi.
2.Kajri is popular in Bihar's Bhojpuri-speaking region
3.Jhijhiya is a cultural dance from the Mithila region

Maharastra-Lavani Dance
Tamasha,Lezim,Dasavatar.
Gujrat-Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai,Padhar
Himachal Pradesh-Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi, Thali
Karnataka-Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha
Kerala- Ottam Thulal, Kaliyattam, Kaikottikali
Odisha- Ghumara, Chhau, Danda Nata or Danda Jatra
Rajasthan-Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Kalbeliya,Kathputli
Tripura-Hojagiri.
Nagaland-Rangma, Bamboo Dance,
UP-Nautanki, Kajri
Tamilnadu-Mayil Attam ,Kollatam
Andhrapradesh-Kottam, Ghantamardala
Assam-Bagurumba,Bihu,Ankianat
Bihar-Jat Jatin dance ,Chhau,,Kajari ,
Chhatsgarh-Rautnacha
Arunachal Pradesh-Bardo Chham
Sikkim-Singh Chham
West Bengal-Chhau,Kathi,Gambheera,Mahut Bandhur Gaan, Baul,Jatra,Kirtan,Tusu Gaan,
Alkap, Domni

22.Kath-Putli is the folk dance of which Indian State among these?

A.Assam
B.West Bengal
C.Rajasthan
D.Meghalaya

23.Garba ,Tippani,Bhavai,Padhar & Dandiya Rass are the folk dances of the following state?
A.Assam
B.West Bengal
C.Rajasthan
D.Gujarat

24. Ghoomar, Kalbelia ,Julan Leela are the folk dances of the following state?
A.Assam
B.West Bengal
C.Rajasthan
D.Gujarat

Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. It was Bhil tribe who performed it to
worship Goddes Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communitiess

25.Bhangra,Luddi & Giddha are the

popular folk dances of the following state?
A.Haryana
B.Punjab
C.Rajasthan
D.Gujrat

26. Raut Nacha is the

popular folk dances of the following state?
A.Haryana
B.Chhatisgarh
C.Rajasthan
D.Gujarat

Raut Nacha is a dance performed by Yadavas, a caste which considers themselves to be descendants
of Krishna of Chhatisgarh

27.Jhumar is the
popular folk dances of the following state?
A.Haryana
B.Punjab
C.Chhatisgarh
D.Gujrat

IN HARYANA

28.Kolkali is the
popular folk dances of the following state or UT?
A.Kerala
B.Puducheery
C.Both A & B
D.Gujarat

29.Jhumair or Jhumur is the

popular folk dances of the following state?
A.Haryana
B.Assam
C.West Bengal
D.Both B & C
Jhumair or Jhumar is an Indian folk dance from the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgar
, Odisha and West Bengal. It is folk dance of significant tribal population of Chotanagpur region. It is
quite famous among Tea-garden community of Assam.

30.Garadi folk dance of which Indian state or UT among these?

A.Puducherry
B.Tamilnadu
C.Chandigarh
D.Kerala

31.In which State of India Luddi dance is performed?

A. Haryana
B.Punjab
C.Both A & B
D. Madhya Pradesh

32.'Nautanki ' dance is related to _______________ State.

A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Uttar Pradesh
D.Himachal Pradesh

33.'Tabal Chongli' and 'Bihu' are related to _____________ state.

A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Nagaland
C. Meghalaya
D. Assam

Ladakhi Shondol dance has created history yet again by breaking into the Guinness book of world
records as the largest Ladakhi dance. 408 women artists in traditional dresses performed gracefully
the Shondol dance on the occasion of the Annual Naropa Festival.

34.Shondol dance is the folk dance of which UT among these?

A.Ladakh
B.Puducherry
C.Chandigarh
D.Delhi

35.Hojagiri dance is related to _______________ State ?

A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Tripura
C. Meghalaya
D. Assam

Hojagiri is a folk dance, performed in the state of Tripura, by the Bru(Reang) clan one of the Tripuri
community.
Chhanak Chham in Himachal Pradesh