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Kuchipudi
1.) What is the origin of Kuchipudi dance?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Karnataka
Answer: c) Andhra Pradesh
(It originates from a village named Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh)
2.) Kuchipudi dance is known for its combination of:
a) Drama and music
b) Music and sculpture
c) Sculpture and painting
d) Drama and painting
Answer: a) Drama and music
3.) Who is considered the father of Kuchipudi dance?
a) Uday Shankar
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Rukmini Devi Arundale
d) Siddhendra Yogi
Answer: d) Siddhendra Yogi
4.) Kuchipudi dance is traditionally performed to:
a) Carnatic music
b) Hindustani music
c) Folk music
d) Western classical music
Answer: a) Carnatic music
(The unique concept of the dance form is that the brass plate is moved in accordance with the Carnatic music)
5.) What is the characteristic costume worn by male Kuchipudi dancers?
a) Sari
b) Dhoti and Kurta
c) Lehenga Choli
d) Ghagra
Answer: b) Dhoti and Kurta
6.) Kuchipudi dance often incorporates:
a) Martial arts movements
b) Ballet techniques
c) Contemporary dance steps
d) Flamenco dance elements
Answer: a) Martial arts movements
7.) What is the traditional percussion instrument used in Kuchipudi performances?
a) Tabla
b) Mridangam
c) Sitar
d) Flute
Answer: b) Mridangam
(Mridangam is a two-headed drum played in Karnatak music of southern India.)
8.) Kuchipudi dance was originally performed in:
a) Temples and courts
b) Theaters and opera houses
c) Schools and universities
d) Streets and markets
Answer: a)Temples and courts
9.) What is the significance of the “Bhama Kalapam” in Kuchipudi dance?
a) It’s a style of costume worn by male dancers.
b) It’s a famous dance composition in Kuchipudi.
c) It’s a type of percussion instrument.
d) It’s a traditional headgear worn during performances.
Answer: b) It’s a famous dance composition in Kuchipudi.
10.) Kuchipudi dance often includes expressive facial movements called:
a) Adavus
b) Mudras
c) Jathis
d) Gamakas
Answer: b) Mudras
11.) Which famous Indian classical dancer popularized Kuchipudi on the international stage?
a) Indrani Bajpai
b) Mallika Sarabhai
c) Rukmini Devi Arundale
d) Yamini Krishnamurthy
Answer: a) Indrani Bajpai
12.) The term “Kuchipudi” is derived from the name of a village in which state?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Karnataka
Answer: c) Andhra Pradesh
(Note: It is a village in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.)
13.) What is the main theme of most Kuchipudi dance dramas?
a) Romantic love stories
b) Mythological and devotional themes
c) Social and political issues
d) Abstract concepts of beauty
Answer: b) Mythological and devotional themes
14.) The solo dance performance in Kuchipudi is called:
a) Natya
b)Tarangam
c) Tandava
d) Visharad
Answer: b)Tarangam
(The dancer performs with his or her feet on the edge of a brass plate and balances the pot of water on the head)
15.) Which musical scale is commonly used in Kuchipudi music?
a) Raga Yaman
b) Raga Todi
c) Raga Kafi
d) Raga Shankarabharanam
Answer: d) Raga Shankarabharanam
16.) What is the traditional makeup style for Kuchipudi dancers?
a) Heavy theatrical makeup
b) Minimalistic makeup
c) Smoky eye makeup
d) No makeup is used
Answer: a) Heavy theatrical makeup
(The makeup comprises of elongating eyes and elaborate hairstyles)
17.) The “Tarangam” segment of Kuchipudi involves:
a) Expressive facial expressions
b) Elaborate footwork on a brass plate
c) The use of colorful scarves
d) Mime and gesture storytelling
Answer: b) Elaborate footwork on a brass plate
18.) Kuchipudi dance is closely associated with which deity?
a) Lord Krishna
b) Lord Shiva
c) Goddess Durga
d) Lord Ganesha
Answer: a) Lord Krishna
19.) Kuchipudi dancers often wear traditional costumes including:
a.) Dhoti, Angavastram, and Jewelry
b.) Sari and Blouse
c.) Lehenga and Choli
d.) Kurta and Pajama
Answer: a Dhoti, Angavastram, and Jewelry
20.) Which Indian classical dance is famous for its elaborate eye movements, known as “bhramaris”?
a.) Kathak
b.) Bharatnatyam
c.) Kuchipudi
d.) Odissi
Answer: c Kuchipudi
21.) Which dance form is often associated with lord Krishna and his playful interactions with the gopis (milkmaids)?
a.) Kathak
b.) Odissi
c.) Kuchipudi
d.) Manipuri
e.) Bharatnatyam
Answer: c. Kuchipudi
22.) Which iconic performer is known for their contributions to Kuchipudi dance?
a.) Birju Maharaj
b.) Vempati Chinna Satyam
c.) Kelucharan Mohapatra
d.) Mallika Sarabhai
Answer: b. Vempati Chinna Satyam
23.) Kuchipudi dance often features fast footwork known as:
a.) Tihai
b.) Tatkar
c.) Adavus
d.) Tarangam
Answer: Tarangam
24.) Kuchipudi, the dance-drama form where a solo dancer takes on multiple roles is called:
a.) Golls Kalapam
b.) Mohiniyattam
c.) Bhama Kalapam
d.) Kathakali
Answer: Bhama Kalapam
( It is a story of Satyabhāma, the charming but jealous wife of the god Krishna.)
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