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Odissi Dance
1.) What Indian state is known as the birthplace of Odissi dance?
a) Kerala
b) Odisha
c) Tamil Nadu
d) West Bengal
Answer: b) Odisha
2.) Who is considered the pioneer of the Odissi dance revival in the 20th century?
a) Rukmini Devi Arundale
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
d) Sonal Mansingh
Answer: c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
(Kelucharan Mohapatra was a legendary Indian classical dancer, guru, and exponent of Odissi dance, who is credited with the revival and popularizing of this classical dance form in the 20th century)
3.) : Odissi dance is known for its graceful and fluid movements inspired by:
a) Martial arts
b) Yoga postures
c) Kathak dance
d) Sculptures and temple carvings
Answer: d) Sculptures and temple carvings
4.) Which classical music ragas are commonly used in Odissi dance performances?
a) Durga and Kedar
b) Bhairavi and Todi
c) Raga Yaman and Raga Bhupali
d) Raga Malkauns and Raga Bihag
Answer: a) Durga and Kedar
5.) The traditional costume worn by female Odissi dancers is called:
a) Lengha Choli
b) Sari
c) Manipuri Dress
d) Sambalpuri Sari
Answer: d) Sambalpuri Sari
Sambalpuri saris are known for their incorporation of traditional motifs like shankha (shell), chakra (wheel), phula (flower)
6.) What is the name of the initial stance in Odissi dance, where the dancer keeps the knees turned outward and the feet close together?
a) Tandava
b) Tribhangi
c) Chauka
d) Abhinaya
Answer: c) Chauka
7.) Which aspect of Odissi dance focuses on conveying emotions and stories through facial expressions and gestures?
a) Nritta
b) Natya
c) Nritya
d) Abhinaya
Answer: d) Abhinaya
8.) Which percussion instrument is commonly used to accompany Odissi dance performances?
a) Tabla
b) Mridangam
c) Pakhawaj
d) Ghatam
Answer: c) Pakhawaj
(Pakhawaj is a percussion instrument made of wood, parchment, leather, and black paste.)
9.) The term “Batu” in Odissi dance refers to:
a) Group choreography
b) Solo performance
c) Drum beats
d) Narrative songs
Answer: b) Solo performance
10.) Who is known for popularizing the “Gotipua” style, a precursor to modern Odissi dance?
a) Rukmini Devi Arundale
b) Guru Gopinath
c) Uday Shankar
d) Guru Debaprasad Das
Answer: b) Guru Gopinath
11.) The term “Pallavi” in Odissi dance refers to:
a) Solo dance piece
b) Elaboration of stories
c) Opening sequence
d) Rhythmic footwork
Answer: b) Elaboration of stories
12.) Which Odissi dance stance involves three bends in the body, creating an “S” shape?
a) Chauka
b) Natyarambha
c) Tribhangi
d) Abhinaya
Answer: c) Tribhangi
13.) Odissi dance is characterized by intricate footwork known as:
a) Tihai
b) Tatkar
c) Teermanam
d) Tala
Answer: b) Tatkar
14.) “Bhumi Pranam” is a traditional salutation in Odissi dance that involves:
a) Bowing to the audience
b) Offering flowers to the deity
c) Paying respects to the Guru
d) Touching the ground with the forehead
Answer: d) Touching the ground with the forehead
15.) Which dance element in Odissi involves abstract and rhythmic patterns?
a) Abhinaya
b) Nritta
c) Nritya
d) Margam
Answer: b) Nritta
16.) Odissi dance is characterized by its use of which posture, where the body is bent in a triangular shape?
a.) Ardhamandala
b.) Trikona
c.) Abhanga
d.) Natavara
e.) Alidha
Answer: a. Ardhamandala
17.) The double-headed drum used in Odissi performances is called:
a.) Tabla
b.) Pakhawaj
c.) Mridangam
d.) Ghatam
Answer: b. Pakhawaj
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