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MANIPURI DANCE
1.) Which dance style is associated with lord Krishna and radha in its performance?
a.) Bihu
b.) Manipuri
c.) Kathak
d.) Bharatnatyam
Answer: Manipuri
2.) Manipuri dance is a classical dance form from which northeastern state of India?
a.) Manipur
b.) Sikkim
c.) Mizoram
d.) Tripura
e.) Arunachal pradesh
Answer: Manipur
3.) Which classical dance form is characterized by fluid and graceful movements similar to the movements of a swan?
a.) Kathak
b.) Odissi
c.) Kathakali
d.) Manipuri
e.) Bharatnatyam
Answer: Manipuri
4.) The Manipuri dance style is deeply influenced by which religious practice?
a.) Buddhism
b.) Shaivism
c.) Vaishnavism(answer)
d.) Jainism
Answer: Vaishnavism
(With the spread of Vaishnavism the worship of Krishna and Radha became the dominant form in the Manipur region)
5.) The traditional Manipuri dance costume for male dancers includes a dhoti and a:
1.) Kurta
2.) Sherwani
3.) Turban
4.) Headgear
Answer: Turban
6.) Manipuri dance celebrates the harmony between:
a.) Humans and animals
b.) Humans and technology
c.) Humans and nature
d.) Humans and deities
Answer: Humans and nature
7.) The legendary Manipuri dancer who revived and popularized the dance form is:
a.) Sonal Mansingh
b.) Kumudini Lakhia
c.) Birju Maharaj
d.) Guru Bipin Singh
Answer: Guru Bipin Singh
(He is also regarded as the Father of Manipuri Dance)
8.) Manipuri dance is known for its graceful movements and use of:
A) Heavy footwork
B) Flamboyant costumes
C) Robust leaps
D) Minimalistic gestures
Answer: D) Minimalistic gestures
9.) Which musical instrument is commonly used in Manipuri dance performances?
A) Tabla
B) Sitar
C) Flute
D) Pung
Answer: D) Pung
(Pung is a percussion instrument made of softwood, parchment, leather, and cotton. This traditional instrument is found in Manipur)
10.) The two main types of Manipuri dance are:
A) Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi
B) Kathak and Odissi
C) Jagoi and Cholom
D) Sattriya and Mohiniyattam
Answer: C) Jagoi and Cholom
(Jagoi is predominant in Ras Leela, this type represents the Lasya element and Cholom represents the Tandava form of classical dance)
11.) The theme of Ras Lila in Manipuri dance revolves around:
A) Love stories of gods and goddesses
B) War and battles
C) Social issues
D) Mythological creatures
Answer: A) Love stories of gods and goddesses
12.) What is the traditional costume worn by Manipuri dancers?
A) Sari
B) Lehenga Choli
C) Phanek and Innaphi
D) Dhoti and Kurta
Answer: C) Phanek and Innaphi
(Innaphi is the upper shawl-like garment and phanek refers to the lower sarong-like skirt)
13.) Manipuri dance movements are inspired by which natural element?
A) Water
B) Earth
C) Fire
D) Air
Answer: A) Water
14.) Who is considered the father of Manipuri dance?
A) Uday Shankar
B) Birju Maharaj
C) Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra
D) Guru Bipin Singh
Answer: D) Guru Bipin Singh
15.) Pung cholom, a rhythmic drum dance, is a part of which Manipuri dance tradition?
A) Ras Lila
B) Lai Haraoba
C) Thang-Ta
D) Khamba Thoibi
Answer: B) Lai Haraoba
(Pung Cholom Dance is performed by men and women of Manipur accompanied by the music of drum-beats)
16.) What distinguishes Manipuri dance from other classical Indian dance forms?
A) Heavy footwork
B) Elaborate costumes
C) Expressive hand gestures
D) Acrobatic movements
Answer: B) Elaborate costumes
17.) The “Lai Haraoba” festival, a part of Manipuri dance form is dedicated to which deity?
A) Umang Lai
B) Goddess Durga
C) Lord Krishna
D) Lord Vishnu
Answer: A) Umang Lai
(Lai Haraoba festival is an important festival of the Meitai tribe. Lai Haraoba festival is celebrated in honour of Umang-Lais, the deity of forest and environment.)
18.) What is the traditional name for the cylindrical drum used in Manipuri dance?
A) Tabla
B) Mridangam
C) Pung
D) Pakhawaj
Answer: C) Pung
(The instrument is a hollow cylindrical drum made of wood and both faces are covered with parchment )
19.) The Manipuri dance repertoire includes both solo and group performances. What are these called respectively?
A) Bhangra and Kathak
B) Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi
C) Manipuri Jagoi and Pung cholom
D) Lasya and Tandava
Answer: C) Manipuri Jagoi and Pung cholom
20.) The lyrics of Manipuri dance songs are often taken from which religious texts?
A) Ramayana
B) Mahabharata
C) Vedas
D) Manipuri Puya
Answer: D) Manipuri Puya
21.) Manipuri dance was declared one of the classical dance forms of India in which year?
A) 1947
B) 1956
C) 1980
D) 2000
Answer: B) 1956
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