Q1. “Kalbelia” dance form belongs to which state?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Gujarat
(d) Haryana
Correct Answer: (b) Rajasthan
Explanation:
- Kalbelia is performed by snake charmer community in Rajasthan; inscribed in UNESCO intangible heritage list.
Q2. In the context of Indian puppetry, which of the following are correctly matched?
- Kathputli – Rajasthan
- Bommalattam – Tamil Nadu
- Togalu Gombeyata – Karnataka
- Kundhei – Odisha
Select the correct code:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4 only
Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: All four are authentic puppetry forms from respective states.
Q3. Which classical dance form is associated with the Vaishnavite monasteries (Satras) of Assam?
(a) Manipuri
(b) Odissi
(c) Sattriya
(d) Kathakali
Correct Answer: (c) Sattriya
Explanation:
- Introduced by Srimanta Sankardeva, associated with Satras, themes from Vaishnavism.
Q4. “Bhavai” is a folk theatre form of:
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujarat
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: (b) Gujarat
Explanation:
- Bhavai = satirical folk theatre, highlighting social issues, performed in open spaces.
Q5. Consider the following statements about Chhau dance:
- It is a martial dance form performed in Eastern India.
- It is inscribed in UNESCO’s intangible heritage list.
- It is limited to Odisha.
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Chhau = martial folk dance from Odisha, Jharkhand & West Bengal.
- UNESCO intangible heritage (2010).
- Not limited to Odisha.
