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Bharatnatyam
1.) In which state Bharatnatyam dance style was generated?
a.) Tamil nadu
b.) Karnataka
c.) Gujarat
d.) Maharashtra
Answer: a. Tamil nadu
(It is believed to have originated in the Hindu Temples in Tamil Nadu)
2.) Which classical dance form is also known as “fire dance”?
a.) Kathakali
b.) Kuchipudi
c.) Bharatnatyam
d.) Bihu
Answer: c. Bharatnatyam
(Bharatanatyam is often referred to as the ‘fire dance’ because it beautifully embodies the element of fire within the human body)
3.) Which dance form has influences from the natya shastra, an ancient Indian treatise on the performing arts?
a.) Bharatnatyam
b.) Kuchipudi
c.) Kath
d.) Kathak
Answer: c. Bharatnatyam
4.) Which classical dance form has a strong influence from temple rituals and traditions?
a.) Kathak
b.) Bharatnatyam
c.) Kuchipudi
d.) Odissi
e.) Kathakali
Answer: b. Bharatnatyam
5.) Which classical dance form traces its roots back to the devadasi system?
a.) Kathak
b.) Bharatnatyam
c.) Kuchipudi
d.) Odissi
e.) Manipuri
Answer: b. Bharatnatyam
6.) The dance form Bharatnatyam is performed primarily with the accompaniment of which musical instrument?
a.) Veena
b.) Tabla
c.) Sitar
d.) Mridangam
e.) Sarod
Answer:d. Mridangam
(The Mridangam is one of the oldest Indian percussion instruments, originating at least 2,000 years ago.)
7.) Which is the oldest classical dance of India?
a.) Sattriya
b.) Mohiniyattam
c.) Kathakali
d.) Bharatnatyam
Answer: b. Bharatnatyam
(Sadiraattam, which was renamed Bharatanatyam in 1932, is the oldest classical dance tradition in India)
8.) Bharatnatyam is known for its intricate hand gestures called:
a.) Hasta Mudras
b.) Abhinaya
c.) Tala
d.) Adavus
Answer:a. Hasta Mudras
9.) The traditional costume worn in Bharatanatyam includes a draped sari and:
a.) Kurti
b.) Lehenga
c.) Jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, and bangles(answer)
d.) Blouse and petticoat
Answer: c Jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, and bangles
10.) Who is considered the “Mother of Bharatnatyam” for her efforts in reviving and popularizing the dance form?
a.) Rukmini Devi Arundale(answer)
b.) Mallika Sarabhai
c.) Leela Samson
d.) Sonal Mansingh
Answer: a Rukmini Devi Arundale
11.) What are the primary elements of Bharatanatyam?
a.) Mudras, expressions, and rhythm
b.) Footwork, vocals, and costume
c.) Acrobatics, storytelling, and props
d.) Posture, makeup, and stage design
Answer: a) Mudras, expressions, and rhythm
12.) Who is considered the pioneer of Bharatanatyam revival in the 20th century?
a.) Rukmini Devi Arundale
b.) Uday Shankar
c.) Birju Maharaj
d.) Kelucharan Mohapatra
Answer: a) Rukmini Devi Arundale
13.) What are the different parts of a Bharatanatyam performance?
a.) Upliftment, movement, and descent
b.) Nritta, Abhinaya, and Natya
c.) Stance, balance, and twirl
d.) Breath control, stretching, and improvisation
Answer: b) Nritta, Abhinaya, and Natya
14.) What is the symbolic significance of the mudras (hand gestures) in Bharatanatyam?
a.) They represent different deities
b.) They convey emotions, stories, and concepts
c.) They are used to ward off evil spirits
d.) They signify the dancer’s lineage
Answer: b) They convey emotions, stories, and concepts
15.) Who is considered the Lord of Dance in Hindu mythology, often depicted in Bharatanatyam poses?
a.) Ganesha
b.) Shiva
c.) Vishnu
d.) Brahma
Answer: b) Shiva
(Nataraja, Sanskrit: “Lord of the Dance” the Hindu god Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer)
16.) What is the traditional order of a Bharatanatyam performance repertoire?
a.) Alarippu, Javali, Tillana, Varnam, Shabdam
b.) Jatiswaram, Padam, Varnam, Shabdam, Thillana
c.) Varnam, Thillana, Shabdam, Padam, Javali
d.) Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Varnam, Padam, Thillana
Answer: d) Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Varnam, Padam, Thillana
17.) What is the main focus of Abhinaya in Bharatanatyam?
a.) Footwork
b.) Expressions and emotions
c.) Complex rhythmic patterns
d.) Spinning and twirling
Answer: b) Expressions and emotions
18) Who is the deity associated with the Pushpanjali, the opening piece of a Bharatanatyam recital?
a.) Saraswati
b.) Lakshmi
c.) Parvati
d.) Durga
Answer: a) Saraswati
19.) Which part of the Bharatanatyam performance involves storytelling through facial expressions and gestures?
a.) Nritta
b.) Abhinaya
c.) Natya
d.) Varnam
Answer: b) Abhinaya
20) What is the purpose of the araimandi posture in Bharatanatyam?
a.) To maintain balance
b.) To bow to the audience
c.) To perform acrobatics
d.) To showcase agility
Answer: a) To maintain balance
Aramandi is a basic Bharatnatyam posture that is also referred to as Ukkaramandala, Araimandi, Ayatam and half-sitting posture
21.) Who is credited with codifying and preserving the traditional repertoire of Bharatanatyam?
a.) Kelucharan Mohapatra
b.) Rukmini Devi Arundale
c.) Balasaraswati
d.) Leela Samson
Answer: b) Rukmini Devi Arundale
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