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Which of these dance forms is known for its Mudras that are used to express abstract concepts, such as time, space and emotions?

  • (A) Kathakali
  • (B) Odissi
  • (C) Bharatanatyam
  • (D) Kuchipudi

Answer: Odissi

Odissi is known for its Mudras (hand gestures) that express both concrete and abstract concepts, including emotions, time and space.

Which of these dance forms is known for its dynamic Mudras and Abhinaya, used for communicating emotions and stories?

  • (A) Bharatanatyam
  • (B) Kuchipudi
  • (C) Kathakali
  • (D) Kathak

Answer: Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam uses dynamic Mudras (hand gestures) and Abhinaya (expression) to communicate emotions and stories.

Which of these dance forms is known for its emphasis on Mudras to communicate divine and worldly emotions, often in a rhythmic fashion?

  • (A) Kuchipudi
  • (B) Kathak
  • (C) Bharatanatyam
  • (D) Kathakali

Answer: Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam uses Mudras extensively to communicate divine and worldly emotions, integrating them into rhythmic patterns.

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Which of these dance forms is known for the Utkala posture, which represents the lion?s mane, symbolizing strength and power?

  • (A) Kathakali
  • (B) Odissi
  • (C) Bharatanatyam
  • (D) Kuchipudi

Answer: Odissi

The Utkala posture in Odissi symbolizes the lions mane, representing strength, power and grandeur.

Which of these dance forms is known for the intricate Mudras used to depict characters and tell a story in a symbolic way?

  • (A) Kathakali
  • (B) Kuchipudi
  • (C) Odissi
  • (D) Kathak

Answer: Kathakali

Kathakali uses intricate Mudras (hand gestures) to represent characters and tell stories, often from mythology.

Which of these dance forms is known for the use of the Tatkar technique, emphasizing rhythmic footwork in its performances?

  • (A) Kathak
  • (B) Bharatanatyam
  • (C) Kuchipudi
  • (D) Odissi

Answer: Kathak

Kathak is known for the Tatkar technique, which involves intricate rhythmic footwork that adds energy and precision to performances.

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Which of these dances involves the performer imitating the movements of animals or birds, often as a form of worship or ritual?

  • (A) Bharatanatyam
  • (B) Kathakali
  • (C) Kuchipudi
  • (D) Odissi

Answer: Kathakali

Kathakali performers often imitate the movements of animals or birds, reflecting the divine or mythological characters they portray.

Which of these is a popular folk dance of Punjab?

  • (A) Bhangra
  • (B) Kathak
  • (C) Odissi
  • (D) Kuchipudi

Answer: Bhangra

Bhangra is a lively folk dance from Punjab, known for its energetic movements and vibrant music.

Which of these is a significant feature of Odissi dance?

  • (A) The use of masks
  • (B) Tribhangi posture
  • (C) Use of fire in performance
  • (D) The spinning wheel

Answer: Tribhangi posture

The Tribhangi posture, characterized by a bend in the neck, torso and knee, is a significant feature of Odissi.

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Which of these is the classical dance form of Karnataka?

  • (A) Bharatanatyam
  • (B) Kathak
  • (C) Kuchipudi
  • (D) Yakshagana

Answer: Yakshagana

Yakshagana is a classical dance-drama form associated with Karnataka, known for its vibrant storytelling.

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