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The correct answer is Oil lamps.

Key Points

• Charkula is a popular dance in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh because of its origin from the Krishna era.
• Women dress in long skirts till toes with a colourful blouse and cover their body and face with a veil.
• These women while dancing carries a large multi-tiered circular wooden pyramid having 108 oil lamps on their heads.
• They perform their dances to the tunes devoted to Lord Krishna.
• The dance steps are synchronized to the beats of the drum.
• The movements of the dancers are limited because of the heavy stuff on their heads.

The correct answer is Gujarat.

Key Points

• Dandia is a folk dance of Gujarat. It is also known as Dandiya raas or Raas.
• The folk dance is performed at the Navaratri festival.
• The dance is also performed in the Marwar region of Rajasthan.
• Dandiya Ras, Garba, Tippani Juriun, and Bhavai are the major folk dances of Gujrat.

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• Major folk dances of states

Key Points

• Gavari is a traditional dance-drama form that is performed in the state of Rajasthan in India.
• The dance-drama is performed during the Gavari festival, which is celebrated in August or September.
• It is a highly ritualistic dance-drama that depicts the story of Sati married Lord Shiva.
• The performers of Gavari are known as Gauri, and they wear elaborate costumes and makeup to portray their characters.

Additional InformationSome Drama and Dance Dramas of Indian states:

The correct answer is Tripura.

Key Points

• Mamita dance is a dance of Tripura, India and is popular among of the Kaloi community.
• It is performed at the Mamita Festival, the harvest festival of the Tripuri people.

Additional Information

• Festivals of Tripura- Garia Puja, Asokastami Festival, Pilak Festival.
• Dances of Tripura- Mamita dance, Goria dance, Hojagiri dance, Lebang dance.
• National Parks in Tripura- Clouded Leopard National Park, Rajbari National Park.

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

• The 'Matki' dance form has been developed by nomadic tribes in Madhya Pradesh.
• Performed using a “small pitcher” is a folk dance originating from central India known as the “Matki Dance”.
  • This “pitcher dance” belongs to the state of Madhya Pradesh, and is mainly performed in the Malwa region.

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The Correct Answer is Kerala.

• Mohiniyattam literally interpreted as the dance of ‘Mohini’, the celestial enchantress of Hindu mythology, is the classical solo dance form of Kerala.

Key Points

• References to Mohiniyattam can be found in the texts Vyavaharamala written in 1709 by Mazhamagalam Narayanan Namputiri and in Ghoshayatra, written later by poet Kunjan Nambiar.
• It has elements of Bharatanatyam (grace & elegance) and Kathakali (vigor) but is more erotic, lyrical, and delicate.
• Mohiniyattam is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with no abrupt jerks or sudden leaps.
• It belongs to the lasya style which is feminine, tender, and graceful.
• The movements are emphasized by the glides and the up and down movement on toes, like the waves of the sea and the swaying of the coconut, palm trees, and paddy fields.
• Realistic make-up and simple dressing (in Kasavu saree of Kerala) are used.

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8 classical dance forms of India

The correct answer is Odissi.

Key Points

• Odissi is one of the 8 classical dances of India recognized by the Sangeet Natak Academy.
• Odissi is a major ancient classical dance that originated in the Indian state of Orissa.
• The famous dancers of Odissi are -
  • Sujata Mohapatra, Kelucharan Mohapatra, Ratikant Mohapatra, Gangadhar Pradhan, etc.
• Kelucharan Mohapatra is the first person to receive the Padma Vibhusan from Orissa.

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The correct answer is Manipur.

Key Points

Additional Information

• Manipur:
  • Capital: Imphal
  • Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
  • Chief Minister: N. Biren Singh
  • Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. 
    • It is the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake

• Manipur’s martial art form ‘Thang-Ta’ to feature at Khelo India 2021. 
• Gatka from Punjab, Kalaripayattu of Kerala and Mallakhamba, a well-known sport played in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra will also be part of the Games.

The correct option is 1 i.e. Maharashtra.

Key Points

• Lavani is a folk dance form of Maharashtra.
• It is performed on the beats of Dholki.
• Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar are some more folk dances of Maharashtra.

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The correct answer is Kerala.

• Ottamthullal is an art form performed only in Kerala.
• The meaning of Ottamthullal is 'poor man's Kathakali'.
• Kunchan Nambiar created this dance form, as an alternative to the Chakyar koothu.
• To protest against the prevalent socio-political structure and prejudices of the society, Kunchan Nambiar used it as a medium.
• Now it is a famous folk art presented in the temples of Kerala.
• Some other dance forms of Kerala:
  • Theyyam
  • Thiruvathirakali
  • Chakyar Koothu
  • Koodiyattam
  • Kathakali(Classical)
  • Mohiniattam(Classical).

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

• The Kuchipudi dance originated in Andhra Pradesh.
• It is one of the major forms of Indian classical dance.
• It originated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, a village called Kuchipudi.
• It is a dance-drama performance that has its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra.
• It evolved like all major classical dances of India as a religious art linked to travelling bards, temples, and spiritual beliefs.
• Mridangam, cymbals, veena, flute, and tambura are the traditional musical instruments in Kuchipudi.

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The correct answer is Mahapurusha Sankaradeva.

Key Points

• Sattriya dance
  • Satriya Nritya is the classical dance form of Assam which represents the Satriya culture, the basis of the religious and cultural fabric of Assam.
    • It is a dance-drama performance art with origins in the Krishna-centered Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam and attributed to the 15th-century Bhakti movement scholar and saint Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev.
    • Dance historian Dr. Sunil Kothari has recently been bestowed with the Madhabdev Award by the Government of Assam for popularising Sattriya dance.
    • Sattriya was given the status of classical dance in the year 2000 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

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The correct answer is Jharkhand.Key Points 

• ‘Paika’ is a traditional dance form associated with Jharkhand.
• Paika dance is mainly performed by the Munda community.
• Paikas were a group of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the kingdom.
• This dance form represents the great war of the Munda community against the British.
• In this dance form, martial arts are mixed with some other dance steps.
• It is only performed by the male members of the community.

Additional Information

• Other important dance forms of Jharkhand are:
  • Domkach
  • Mardana Jhumair.
  • Janani Jhumair.
  • Jhumta
  • Lahasua.
  • Fagua.
  • Chhau.
  • Santali
• Important dance forms of Madhya Pradesh are:
  • Grida Dance.
  • Matki.
  • Jawara.
  • Khada Nach.
  • Selalarki.
• Important dance forms of Uttarakhand are:
  • Langvir Nritya
  • Jhora.
  • Raslila.
• Important dance forms of Sikkim are:
  • Singhi Chaam.
  • Denzong Gnenha.
  • Tashi Yangku.
  • Chu Faat.
  • Yak Chaam.

The correct answer is Mizoram.

Key Points

• Cheraw dance
  • Cheraw is one of the traditional and oldest dances of Mizoram. It is also recognized as the oldest dance form of Mizoram.
  • It is also known as the Bamboo dance.
  • Chewar is performed by six to eight people holding a pair of bamboo staves on another horizontally placed bamboo at the ground on special occasions such as when there is a bumper harvest of a crop. Gongs and drums are used as musical instruments in Cheraw dance.
  • It is one of the most famous dances in Mizoram, and a centre of attraction during festive occasions.
  • khuallam, Sarlamkai, Chheihlam and Mizo are other Traditional Dances of Mizoram.

Additional Information

• Mizoram
  • Capital - Aizawl
  • Chief Minister - Lalduhawma
  • Governor - Ajay Kumar Bhalla
  • State Bird - Vavu
  • State Animal - Saza
  • State Tree - Herhse
  • State Flower - Senhri
  • National Parks - Murlen National Park, Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park.