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Chhau Dance
1.) What is Chhau dance?
a) Classical Indian dance form
b) Folk dance form India
c) Modern dance style
d) Western dance form
Answer: b) Folk dance form India
2.) Which Indian state is known for the Chhau dance?
a) Rajasthan
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) West Bengal
d) Kerala
Answer: c) West Bengal
3.) Chhau dance is characterized by its use of:
a) Vocal music only
b) Percussion instruments only
c) Masks and intricate costumes
d) Complex hand gestures
Answer: c) Masks and intricate costumes
4.) Chhau dance originated as a tribute to which Hindu deity?
a) Lord Krishna
b) Goddess Durga
c) Lord Shiva
d) Lord Rama
Answer: c) Lord Shiva
5.) Which type of mask is commonly used in Chhau dance performances?
a) Ceramic masks
b) Wooden masks
c) Paper masks
d) Metal masks
Answer: b) Wooden masks
6.) Chhau dance movements are often inspired by:
a) Martial arts techniques
b) Yoga poses
c) Gymnastics routines
d) Ballet steps
Answer: a) Martial arts techniques
7.) Chhau dance is traditionally performed during which season?
a) Spring
b) Summer
c) Monsoon
d) Winter
Answer: c) Spring
(Chhau dance is performed during spring festival of Chaitra Parvan)
8.) Which musical instruments are commonly used in Chhau dance performances?
a) Sitar and tabla
b) Flute and mridangam
c) Dhol and shehnai
d) Veena and pakhawaj
Answer: c) Dhol and shehnai
9.) What is the primary theme of Mayurbhanj style Chhau dance?
a) War and battle scenes
b) Romantic love stories
c) Mythological narratives
d) Comedy and satire
Answer: a) War and battle scenes
10.) In which region is the Purulia style of Chhau dance practiced?
a) Central India
b) Western India
c) Northern India
d) Eastern India
Answer: d) Eastern India
11.) Chhau dance often involves intricate footwork accompanied by:
a) Mime and facial expressions
b) Flamboyant costumes only
c) Singing in foreign languages
d) Playing musical instruments
Answer: a) Mime and facial expressions
12.) Chhau dance was traditionally performed to convey stories from:
a) Greek mythology
b) Indigenous tribal myths
c) Chinese folklore
d) Egyptian history
Answer: b) Indigenous tribal myths
13.) Chhau dance was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in which year?
a) 1999
b) 2010
c) 2015
d) 2021
Answer: b) 2010
14.) Which community is traditionally associated with performing the Chhau dance?
a) Rajputs
b) Bauls
c) Munda tribe
d) Marathas
Answer: c) Munda tribe
(Mundas are the central Indian tribe and recognized as an immigrant tribe in Tripura.)
15.) Chhau dance emphasizes the use of exaggerated:
a) Calm and composed gestures
b) Hand gestures only
c) Facial expressions and body movements
d) Minimalistic movements
Answer: c) Facial expressions and body movements
16.) What role do the masks in Chhau dance play?
a) They symbolize the gods and goddesses
b) They are worn for decoration only
c) They help performers hide their identity
d) They are used as musical instruments
Answer: a) They symbolize the gods and goddesses
17.) Chhau is a traditional dance form found in which region of India?
a.) North-eastern states
b.) Western states
c.) Eastern states(answer)
d.) Southern states
18.) Which of the following dances is/are in the unesco intangible heritage list?
a.) Kathak
b.) Chhau(Answer)
c.) Odissi
d.) Manipuri
19.) Chhau is a traditional dance form that has its roots in which three Indian states?
a.) West Bengal, Kerala, Rajasthan
b.) Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat
c.) West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha(answer)
d.) Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh
20.) Chhau dance is often performed during which Hindu festival?
a.) Diwali
b.) Navaratri
c.) Durga Puja
d.) Chaitra Parva (Spring Festival) (answer)
21.) Chhau dancers use elaborate masks and colorful costumes to portray various:
a.) Mythological characters(answer)
b.) Historical figures
c.) Folklore heroes
d.) Political leaders
(Purulia Chhau dancers wear the earthy and theatrical mask which represent the mythological characters)
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