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Culture & Dance MCQ Questions with Answers
Folk and classical dances, festivals and cultural traditions across Indian states. This page covers questions from a set of 7 in this topic — page 1 of 1.
Q1. Name the folk dance of Rajasthan
👁 5 viewsQ2. "Kathakali" is the traditional dance of the state
👁 4 viewsQ3. Name the annual fair of Rajasthan that is famous for camel trading ?
👁 4 viewsPushkar Mela is the annual fair held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, famous for camel trading and endurance races. It is held on the full moon day of Kartik and draws traders and visitors from across the region. The camel trade, along with cultural events, adds to its distinct identity as a major traditional market and festival. The other options are not known for a camel trading fair: Sonapur Mela, Suruj Kund Mela, and Ajmer Mela are not the celebrated camel-trading events tied to Pushkar.
Pushkar Mela is also known for the world’s largest camel fair, featuring camel races and vibrant folk performances.
Pushkar Mela = Pushkar, Rajasthan, renowned for camel trading and cultural events.
Q4. Concider the following pairs: 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Kathakali : Kerala Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
👁 5 viewsGarba is a classical folk-dance form from Gujarat. Kathakali is a classical dance-drama from Kerala. Mohiniattam is the classical dance form of Kerala, not Odisha. Therefore, only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched, making option B the correct choice.
Mohiniyattam is traditionally performed by women and is known for its graceful, swaying movements and expressive facial gestures.
Garba ↔ Gujarat; Kathakali ↔ Kerala; Mohiniattam ↔ Kerala (not Odisha).
Q5. Which of the following tribes of India celebrates 'Sarhul' festival ?
👁 2 viewsSarhul is the spring festival celebrated by the Munda tribe, among others in central India. It marks the beginning of the new year for many Munda communities and is closely linked to the sal tree, whose flowers are offered during the rituals. People gather in forests or village open spaces, perform dances and songs to celebrate nature, harvest, and renewal. The other options—Toda (Nilgiris), Garo (East/West Khasi Hills region), and Chenchu (Central India/Andhra Pradesh)—have different cultural festivals (e.g., Toda have their own weavers and ritual customs; Garo have Wangala; Chenchu have other forest rituals). Thus, Sarhul is specifically associated with the Munda tribe and their forest-centered rites.
Sarhul literally means "sal blossom" and is celebrated at the onset of the harvest season by Munda communities in central India.
Sarhul = Munda festival marking spring and new year, tied to the sal tree. Other tribes have different festivals.
Q6. Gotipua dance is from which province of India?
👁 0 viewsQ7. Rouf is a folk dance of Muslim Communities in:
👁 1 viewsRouf is a traditional Kashmiri folk dance of Muslim communities in the Kashmir region. It is performed mainly during festive occasions and gatherings in Kashmir Valley, reflecting local culture and music. Among the given options, only Kashmir corresponds to this dance; Himachal Pradesh, Assam, and Uttarakhand have different regional folk dances associated with their own communities. So, the correct choice is Kashmir.
Rouf is commonly performed in Kashmiri weddings and during festive events, often with rhythmic clapping and traditional music.
Rouf = Kashmiri Muslim folk dance.