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Classical Dances of India — State GK Questions & Practice

Practise 21 Classical Dances of India questions from State GK for competitive exams such as UPSC, Banking, SSC and Railway. Read the worked questions below, check every answer with an explanation, and track what you get wrong.

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Practice questions on Classical Dances of India — with answers

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1. Bharatanatyam, one of India's oldest classical dance forms, originated in which state?

  1. ATamil Nadu
  2. BKerala
  3. CKarnataka
  4. DAndhra Pradesh
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Answer: A

Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest classical dance forms of India, originated in Tamil Nadu.

2. Kathak, known for its intricate footwork and spins, developed prominently in which region?

  1. ANorth India (Uttar Pradesh)
  2. BSouth India (Tamil Nadu)
  3. CNortheast India (Manipur)
  4. DWest India (Gujarat)
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Answer: A

Kathak developed prominently in North India, especially in the royal courts of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

3. Kathakali, known for elaborate makeup and costumes, originated in which state?

  1. AKerala
  2. BTamil Nadu
  3. CKarnataka
  4. DOdisha
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Answer: A

Kathakali, a classical dance-drama, originated in Kerala.

4. Kuchipudi, a dance-drama form named after a village, originated in which state?

  1. AAndhra Pradesh
  2. BTamil Nadu
  3. CKarnataka
  4. DOdisha
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Answer: A

Kuchipudi originated in the village of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district.

5. Odissi, known for its sculpturesque poses, is a classical dance form of which state?

  1. AOdisha
  2. BWest Bengal
  3. CBihar
  4. DJharkhand
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Answer: A

Odissi is a classical dance form that originated in Odisha.

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