Folk Dances Of India: MCQs with Answers and Explanations

Folk dances are the vibrant reflections of this cultural mosaic, in this land of diverse cultures called India. Passed from generations to generations, mostly being part of regional festivals, rituals, and daily life, folk dances are unique with regard to their music, costumes, and movements for every folk dance form representing a tradition of a specific state or community of India.

In this blog post, we will examine some of the most widely practiced folk dances of India through MCQs. While these questions test your knowledge, they also give you a fun way to learn more about the importance, background, and nature of folk dance forms. Whether a dance lover or just someone interested in the cultural richness of India, this fun quiz will improve your understanding of Indian folk dances and their distinct traditions.

Let’s explore India’s lively folk dance culture step by step with a cool quiz format.

MCQs on Folk Dances

Q1. Sangeet Natak Akademi has divided Classical dance forms into how many parts?

A) 08
B) 09
C) 10
D) 12
Ans : A

The Sangeet Natak Akademi has divided the Indian classical dances into 8 parts.

• Description of classical dances is found in Bharat Muni’s
  Natyashastra.
• (Natyashastra is also considered as the fifth Veda).
• The number of classical dances is (8).
• According to Sangeet Natak Academy → 8 classical dances
  (Establishment of Sangeet Natak Academy → 28 January
  1953)
• The number of classical dances in India recognized by the
  Ministry of Culture is 9. (Chhau – 9th)

Chhau Dance

Purulia Chhau → West Bengal

The number of classical dances in India recognized by
the Ministry of Culture is 9 Nine. (Chhau – 9th)

Chhau is also called semi-classical dance.

It was included in the UNESCO Intangible List in 2010.

There are three types of Chhau dance

Mayurbhanj Chhau → Odisha

Seraikela Chhau → Jharkhand

Q2. Bharatnatyam is related to which state?

a) Tamilnadu
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh

Option : A

• Bharatanatyam is a major Hindu form of Indian classical dance that originated in the modern region of Tamil Nadu. Bharatanatyam is the oldest dance form of India.
• Silambam is also Marsial Art of Tamilnadu.

Famous folk dance of Tamilnadu

• Kummi,
• Kolattam,
• Kavadi Attam

Q3. Sattriya is the classical dance of which state?

a) Assam
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Madhya Pradesh

Option : A

• It originated in the 15th century by Srimanta Sankardeva, a scholar and saint of the Bhakti movement.
• In the year 2000, it was declared a classical dance by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

Folk dances of → Assam

The folk dances of Assam include

• Bihu,
• Bichua,
• Natpuja,
• Maharas,
• Kaligopal,
• Bagurumba dance.

Q4. Kathakali is a classical dance form of which state?

a) Karnataka
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Karala
d) Tamilnadu

Option : C

• Mohiniattam and Kathakali are the classical dances of Kerala.
• Martial Art → Kalaripayattu

Folk dances of → Kerala

1. Mohiniyattam
2. Koodiyattam
3. Theyam

Q5. Kuchipudi is a dance form of which state?

a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Karnataka
c) Karala
d) Telangana

Option : A

• Kuchipudi is also known as Thal dance as it is performed on the edge of a bronze plate.
• Folk Dances – Vilasini Natyam, Veeranatyam, Lambadi, Dhimsa and Kolattam.

Famous folk dance of Andhra Pradesh

• Vilasini Natyam
• Andhra Natyam
• Bhamakalpam
• Burrakatha
• Veeranatya
• Lambaadi
• Dhimsa
• Kolatam

Q6. Manipuri dance is related to which state?

a) Meghalaya
b) Manipur
c) Nagaland
d) Mizoram
Option : B

• Folk dances of Manipur – Lai Haroba, Nupa dance
• Thangata → martial arts Manipur state

Folk dances of → Manipur

1. Pung Cholom or Drum Dance
2. Raas Leela
3. Shim Lam Dance
4. Thang Ta Dance

Q7. Pandit Birju Maharaj is related to which dance?

a) Kathak
b) Manipuri
c) Kuchipudi
d) Kathakali

Option : A

• Kathak is a classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh and
  North India.
• Pandit Birju Maharaj was a famous Kathak dance artist who belonged to the Lucknow Gharana and passed away recently.

Q8. Charkula is a folk dance of which state?

a) Uttarakhand
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Bihar
d) Jharkhand

Option : B

• The major folk dances of Uttar Pradesh include – Rasleela, Ramleela, Kajri, Nautanki, Nakal, Swang, and Charkula dance.

Folk dances of → Uttar Pradesh

1. Charkula Dance
2. Khyal Dance
3. Raslila
4. Ramlila
5. Kajri

Q9. Odissi is the dance of which state?

a) Bihar
b) Jharkhand
c) Odisha
d) Chhatishgarh

Option : C

Major folk dances of Odisha –

• Dekhani Dance
• Savari
• Sambalpuri
• Ghumara
• Painka
• Mundari
• Chhau

Q10. Yakshagana is related to which state?

a) Rajasthan
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) kerala

Option : C

• Yakshagana is a folk dance from the state of Karnataka.
• It is a traditional dance.
• Yakshagana originated in the royal court of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Q11. Kalbelia dance is related to which state?

a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Uttarakhand
d) Uttar Pradesh

Option : A

Major Folk Dances of Rajasthan –

• Kalbelia,

• Katputli,
• Ghoomar
• Chakri,
• Gangor,
• Jhulan Leela
• Jhuma, and Ghapal.

Folk dances of →Rajsthan

1. Ghoomar
2. Kalbeliya
3. Kathputli
4. Chakri

Q12. Lavani and Tamasha are folk dances related to which state ?

a) Rajasthan
b) Maharashtra
c) Goa
d) Bihar

Option : B

Lavani is an integral part of the folk theater style of the state of Maharashtra.

Q13. Charkula folk dance is a folk dance performed in which region of Uttar Pradesh?

a) Braj
b) Awadh
c) Purvanchal
d) Bundelkhand

Option : A

• The major folk dances of Uttar Pradesh are
  Raslila, Ramlila, Khayal, Nautanki, Nakal, Swang, Dadra and Charkula dances.

Q14. ‘Jump dance’ and ‘Rauf dance’ are famous dances of which of the following?

a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Jammu Kashmir
c) Ladakh
d) Uttarakhand

Option : B

• Kud dance is a folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir.
• This is done after the harvest of the crops is over by the grateful villagers.

Q15. Pandawani is the folk dance of which state ?

a) Bihar
b) Uttarakhand
c) Chhatishgarh
d) Jharkhand

Option : C

• Pandwani dance is a popular solo folk dance of Chhattisgarh region, one of the famous artist of which is Teejan Bai.
• Other folk dances – Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedmati and Kapalik.

Q16. Sikmari dance is a folk dance of which state?

a) Sikkim
b) Bihar
c) Jharkhand
d) Madhya Pradesh

Option : A

• The folk dances of Sikkim include Chu Phat dance, Sikmari, Khukuri dance, Chhutke dance, Maruni dance etc.

Q17. Bideshiya dance are related to which state?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Uttrakhand
d) Jharkhand

Option : B

Other folk dances – Jat-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya etc.

Q18. Shigdi dance is related to which state?

a) Goa
b) Karnataka
c) Maharashtra
d) Gujarat

Option : A

• The major folk dances of the state of Goa are
• Koli dance,
• Tarang Mel dance,
• Horse dance,
• Fugdi dance.

Q19. Matki’ is a popular folk dance of which of the following states?

a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Maharashtra
d) Madhya Pradesh

Option 😀

• Matki dance form has been developed by nomadic tribes in Madhya Pradesh.
• Performed using a “small pitcher” is a folk dance.
• Its mainly performed in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.

Q20. Jhumar and Munda dance is related to which state?

a) Bihar
b) Jharkhand
c) Gujarat
d) Karnataka

Option : B

• Major folk dances of Jharkhand –
• Munda dance ,
• Agni Dance ,
• Janani Jhumar,
• Mardana Jhumar,
• Paika Dance ,
• Fagua Dance.

Q21. Hojagiri dance is related to which state?

a) Nagaland
b) Tripura
c) Meghalaya
d) Manipur

Option : B

Q22. Rangma and Zeliang dance are related to which state?

a) Nagaland
b) Tripura
c) Meghalaya
d) Manipur

Option : A

Q23. Cheraw dance is the dance of which state?

a) Meghalaya
b) Mizoram
c) Tripura
d) Nagaland

Option : B

• Cheraw dance is also known Bamboo Dance.
• Folk dances of Mizoram –
• Khullam Dance
• Chaillam Dance
• Sawlakin Dance.

Q24. Wancho dance is related to which state?

a) Manipur
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Nagaland
d) Tripura

Option : B

• Arunachal Pradesh
  Folk Dances –
• Buiya Dance ,
• Chalo dance ,
• Wancho Dance
• Pasi Dance ,
• Kongki Dance ,
• Ponung dance ,
• Popir Dance etc.

Q25. Nongkrem and Laho dance is the dance of which state?

a) Manipur
b) Meghalaya
c) Nagaland
d) Tripura

Option : B

Q26. Nati dance is the dance of which state?

a) Uttarakhand
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Maharashtra

Option : B

• Other Folk Dances
  Himachal Pradesh –
• Jhora Dance ,
• Dhaman Dance ,
• Chapeli Dance ,
  Mahasu Dance.

Q27. Cholia and Jhora dance are related to which state ?

a) Uttarakhand
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Maharashtra

Option : A

Chhapeli, Cholia and Jhora dance are famous dances of Uttarakhand and along with it Kumaoni and Garhwali folk dances are also performed in Uttarakhand.

Q28. Which dance is known as the ‘royal dance of Ladakh’?

a) Lavani
b) Dumhal
c) Garba
d) Shondol dance

Option : D

• Shondol dance is known as the royal dance of Ladakh.
• Shondol dance created history by breaking into the Guinness book of world records as the largest Ladakhi dance.

Q29. Bhangra and Giddha are folk dances related to which state?

a) Gujarat
b) Uttarakhand
c) Rajasthan
d) Punjab

Option : D

Q30. Dandiya is a famous folk dance of which state?

a) Gujarat
b) Uttarakhand
c) Rajasthan
d) Maharashtra

Option : A

• Raas or Dandiya Raas is a socio-religious folk dance originating from the Indian state of Gujarat and is popularly performed in the festival of Navratri.
• Garba – Gujarat

Q31. Manch is the folk dance of which state?

a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Haryana
c) Assam
d) Arunachal Pradesh

Option : A

• Other Folk Dance ;→ Tertali, Maanch, Matki, Aada, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Jawara dance etc

Q32. Bhangra is associated with which of the following states?

a) Meghalaya
b) Haryana
c) Nagaland
d) Punjab

Option 😀

• Other Folk Dance :– Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Nakula, Keekli etc.

Q33. Which folk dance of Uttarakhand is included in UNESCO’s intangible heritage list?

a) Kavadi
b) Tarangmail
c) Garhwali
d) Ramman

Option 😀

• Ramman folk dance of Uttarakhand, Added in UNESCO’s intangible heritage list in 2009.
• Other Folk Dances of UK →Jhora, Kumauni, GarWali, & chholia dance

Q34. Kamasale is the traditional dance of which state?

a) Meghalaya
b) Karnataka
c) Maharashtra
d) Tamilnadu

Option : B

• Other Folk Dance Karnataka :- Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi.

Q35. To which of the following states is the ‘Chu-Phat’ folk dance traditionally associated?

a) Telangana
b) Sikkim
c) Goa
d) Kerala

Option : B

• Other Folk Dance of Sikkim : Chhu Phat, Sikmari, Singhai Cham or Snow Lion, Tashi Yangku dance, Khukhuri dance, Chutke dance, Maruni dance.

Q36. ‘MARGAMKALI’ is one of the traditional folk dances of which state?

a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Assam
d) Tripura

Option :A

Q37. Which of the following dance is the dance of Arunachal Pradesh?

a) Popir
b) Chirav
c) Legim
d) Matcha

Option :A

• Folk Dances:→Arunachal Pradesh→ Aji Lamu, Chalo, Popir, Ponung, Pasi, Kongki, Roppi, Lion and Peacock dance.

Q38. Which of the following dance is performed in Maharashtra to remember Shivaji?

a) Dhangadi gaja
b) Powada
c) Huttari
d) Kaligopal

Option : B

• Folk Dances of Maharashtra:
• Lavani & Tamasha..

Q39. Which is not a folk dance of Nagaland?

a) Rengma
b) Zeliang
c) Hojagiri
d) Hornbill Dance

Option :C

Hojagiri is a folk dance of Tripura. Performed by women and young girls of the Reang (Bru) community.

Q40. Which of the following folk dance of Rajasthan is also known by other names like ‘Spera Dance’ or ‘Snake Charmer Dance’?

a) Ghoomar dance
b) Kalbelia Dance
c) Gawari Dance
d) fire dance

Option : B

Folk Dances of Rajasthan:-

• Ghoomar, Chakri, Gangaur, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Ghapal, Kalbelia

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