Q1. Which of the following dances describes the characters of God, Goddess and religious scriptures and have proper rules and dress code?
Correct Answer: B
Classical dance has a structured framework based on ancient texts like Natyashastra, involving specific rules (grammar), dress codes, and often depicts spiritual themes, unlike folk or regional dances which are more community-centric.
Q2. Which type of dance is considered as a part of the tradition of a particular people or area and belongs to a community, place or caste?
Correct Answer: A
Folk dance is rooted in the local traditions of a specific community, region, or caste. It is passed down through generations within a group, reflecting their daily life, culture, and rituals.
Q3. ‘Natyashastra’ the famous treatise on dramatic art, dance and culture was written by __
Correct Answer: A
Sage Bharata Muni is credited with writing the Natyashastra, a foundational Sanskrit text on performing arts (drama, dance, music) dating back to between 200 BCE and 200 CE.
Q4. How many Indian classical dances are recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi?
Correct Answer: B
The Sangeet Natak Akademi (India's national academy for performing arts) recognizes eight classical dance forms: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, and Sattriya.
Q5. Which of the following is a classical dance form?
Correct Answer: C
Bharatanatyam is one of the eight recognized classical dance forms of India. Wangala is a folk dance of Garo tribe, Chhau is a semi-classical/tribal martial dance, and Bhangra is a folk dance of Punjab.
Q6. Which among the following is the oldest of all classical dance forms?
Correct Answer: A
Bharatanatyam is considered the oldest classical dance tradition in India. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient text Natyashastra and the devotional dance of devadasis in Tamil Nadu.
Q7. In which state did Bharatanatyam originate?
Correct Answer: D
Bharatanatyam originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu. It was formerly known as Sadir or Dasi Attam before its revival and renaming in the 20th century.
Q8. With the efforts of which freedom fighter ‘Bharatanatyam’ dance form was revived?
Correct Answer: B
E. Krishna Iyer was a freedom fighter and classical dance enthusiast who played a crucial role in reviving Bharatanatyam in the 1930s, challenging the social stigma associated with the dance form.
Q9. Rukmini Devi Arundale was associated with which of the following forms of classical dances?
Correct Answer: D
Rukmini Devi Arundale was a renowned exponent of Bharatanatyam. She founded the Kalakshetra foundation in Chennai to revive and institutionalize the dance form, removing its earlier disrepute.
Q10. Which of the following dance symbolizes the element of fire?
Correct Answer: A
In classical dance theory, Bharatanatyam is associated with the element of fire (Agni). The movements, particularly the mandalas (postures), are believed to embody the fiery energy of the cosmos.
