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Mohiniyattam Dance
1.) What is Mohiniyattam?
a) A form of classical Indian music
b) A style of Indian martial arts
c) A traditional dance form from Kerala
d) A type of Indian sculpture
Answer: c) A traditional dance form from Kerala
2.) Who is considered the pioneer of Mohiniyattam revival in the 20th century?
a) Rukmini Devi Arundale
b) Uday Shankar
c) Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma
d) Birju Maharaj
Answer: c) Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma
(Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma is considered the mother of Mohiniyattam)
3.) What does the term “Mohiniyattam” mean?
a) Dance of the Gods
b) Dance of the Enchantress
c) Dance of the Warriors
d) Dance of the Peacocks
Answer: b) Dance of the Enchantress
(Mohiniyattam comes from the words mohini meaning a woman who enchants onlookers and aattam meaning graceful and sensuous body movements)
4.) Which classical dance form influenced the development of Mohiniyattam?
a) Bharatanatyam
b) Odissi
c) Kathakali
d) Kuchipudi
Answer: a) Bharatanatyam
5.) What is the characteristic costume of a Mohiniyattam dancer?
a) Dhoti and Kurta
b) Sari with pleats in front
c) Lehenga choli
d) Salwar kameez
Answer: b) Sari with pleats in front
6.) Mohiniyattam is known for its emphasis on:
a) Rhythmic footwork
b) Elaborate facial makeup
c) Intricate hand gestures (mudras)
d) Dramatic storytelling
Answer: c) Intricate hand gestures (mudras)
7.) Which deity is often associated with Mohiniyattam performances?
a) Lord Shiva
b) Goddess Saraswati
c) Lord Krishna
d) Goddess Mohini
Answer: d) Goddess Mohini
8.) Which musical instrument is commonly used in accompaniment to Mohiniyattam performances?
a) Tabla
b) Sitar
c) Veena
d) Flute
Answer: c) Veena
9.) The main themes of Mohiniyattam often revolve around:
a) Mythological stories and love themes
b) War and conquest
c) Political satire
d) Modern social issues
Answer: a) Mythological stories and love themes
10.) Which season is often depicted through Mohiniyattam performances?
a) Summer
b) Winter
c) Monsoon
d) Spring
Answer: c) Monsoon
11.) Which Mohiniyattam exponent is known for blending the dance form with other styles like Bharatanatyam?
a) Sonal Mansingh
b) Mallika Sarabhai
c) Leela Samson
d) Kalamandalam Kshemavathy
Answer: d) Kalamandalam Kshemavathy
12.) In Mohiniyattam, what is the term for the circular hand movements?
a) Thandava
b) Natya
c) Chakkar
d) Mudra
Answer: c) Chakkar
13.) Which dance composition is considered a hallmark of Mohiniyattam?
a) Tarangam
b) Padam
c) Javali
d) Tillana
Answer: b) Padam
14.) Who was the ruler who patronized and promoted Mohiniyattam during the 18th century?
a) Maharana Pratap
b) Tipu Sultan
c) Swathi Thirunal
d) Raja Ravi Varma
Answer: c) Swathi Thirunal
15.) Which aspect of Mohiniyattam emphasizes the storytelling element through expressive facial expressions?
a) Abhinaya
b) Nritya
c) Tala
d) Varnam
Answer: a) Abhinaya
16.) Which dance form is often considered a counterpart to Mohiniyattam?
a) Kathak
b) Sattriya
c) Kathakali
d) Manipuri
Answer: c) Kathakali
17.) What is the traditional makeup style called in Mohiniyattam?
a) Natya Rangoli
b) Kajal Kala
c) Kathak Chitra
d) Kari
Answer: d) Kari
18.) What is the traditional percussion instrument used in Mohiniyattam performances?
a) Mridangam
b) Tabla
c) Chenda
d) Ghatam
Answer: c) Chenda
(The Chenda is a cylindrical shaped percussion instrument originated in the state of Kerala)
19.) Mohiniyattam is named after:
a.) A mythical dancer
b.) A divine enchantress
c.) A historical queen
d.) A celestial nymph
Answer:b) A divine enchantress
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