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Dance-6

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(1). Tertali is the dance of which state_________

  • (a). Jammu & Kashmir
  • (b). Nagaland
  • (c). Assam
  • (d). Madhya Pradesh
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
The Kamar tribe performs the Tera Tali, which is an elaborate ritual with many elements of dance. It is generally performed by two or three women who sit on the ground. Manjiras, or small metal cymbals are tied to different parts of the body, mostly the legs, and with a cymbalin either hand the dancer strikes these in rhythm. The head is covered with a veil, and at times a small sword is clenched between the teeth and an ornamental pot balanced on the head

(2). Charkula is the dance of which state_________

  • (a). Uttar Pradesh
  • (b). Madhya Pradesh
  • (c). Nagaland
  • (d). Tripura
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:
Charkula is a dance performed in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh. In this dance, veiled women balancing large multi-tiered circular wooden pyramids on their heads dance to songs about Krishna. Each pyramid has 108 lighted oil lamps arranged in a spiral. It is specially performed on the third day after Holi. It is believed that on that dayRadha was born. According to legend, Radha's grandmother ran out of the house with the charkula on her head to announce the birth of Radha, Since then, Charkula has formed a popular dance form of Brajbhoomi, performed during various festivities. Every aspect of the culture of the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh is associated with Lord Krishna. So it happened with the Charkula dance as well – a folk dance of the Braj area, which has also found its origin in the Krishna legend. It is believed that the Charkula dance celebrates the happy victory over Indra by Krishna and the cowherd community of Braj. This dance, therefore, became a symbol of happiness as well as joyful rapture. Krishna raised the mount Goverdhan and as if to re-enact the Govardhan Leela the dancing damsel of Braj raises the 50 Kilo Charkula on her head while performing the Charkula dance.

(3). Jawara is the dance of which state_________

  • (a). Assam
  • (b). Madhya Pradesh
  • (c). Tamil Nadu
  • (d). Uttar Pradesh
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
The Jawara is performed in the Bundelkhand area of Madhya Pradesh. It is essentially a harvest dance-reflecting the gaiety and pleasure of the peasants who have reaped a good harvest. The dance is performed by men and women together. The costumes and jewellery worn by the women are colorful. The women carry baskets full of jawara on their heads and although the dance is very vigorous they are able to balance these baskets very skillfully on their heads. The accompaniment includes a rich variety of percussion, stringed and wind instruments.

(4). Matki dance is the dance of which state_________

  • (a). Tamil Nadu
  • (b). Nagaland
  • (c). Tripura
  • (d). Madhya Pradesh
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
The tableland of Malwa has comparatively very few dances. On wedding occasions, the countryside women of this part perform the 'Matki' dance with an earthen pot balanced on the head, the Matki is mostly danced solo. Sometimes just for merriment a couple of women join the main dancer who usually dances with a veil on her face. The two other variations of the Matki are the Aada and Khada Nach.

(5). Phulpati dance is the dance of which state_________

  • (a). Jammu & Kashmir
  • (b). Nagaland
  • (c). Madhya Pradesh
  • (d). Tripura
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
The Phulpati is another dance, exclusively for unmarried girls. It is a dance of the semi-rural womenfolk. The agriculturist class of Malwa is not very much inclined to any dance by nature. During the Holi festival the revelers cannot restrain themselves from coming out with some sort of dance movements to the uneven manipulation of drums.

(6). Maanch is the dance of which state_________

  • (a). Jammu & Kashmir
  • (b). Madhya Pradesh
  • (c). Tripura
  • (d). Nagaland
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
Maanch is a lyrical folk drama and a form of operatic ballet that is very popular in Malwa in Madhya Pradesh. "Maanch" means the stage or place of performance and as an indigenous & distinct folk-form. The presentation style & technique of the Maanch, its various thematic elements, & suitable music and gaudy costumes all contribute in making this play a unique one.

(7). Gaur Maria is the dance of which state_________

  • (a). Madhya Pradesh
  • (b). chattisgarh
  • (c). Tripura
  • (d). Nagaland
  • (e). None of these
Answer : chattisgarh

Explanation:
Gaur Maria dance is performed in plateau of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. It is performed on the occasion of marriage. It is believed that it is performed with more joy than other dances.[1]Gaur dance is a popular folk dance of Madhya Pradesh dances. Gaur dance is popular in the Sing Marias or Tallaguda Marias of South Bastar. Men put head-dresses with stringed 'cowries' and plumes of peacock feathers and make their way to the dancing ground. Women ornamented with brass fillets and bead necklaces with their tattooed bodies also join the gathering. The men beat the drums, tossing the horns and feathers of their head-gears to the rising tempo that gives the dance a wilder touch.

(8). Grida is the dance of which state_________

  • (a). Tamil Nadu
  • (b). Madhya Pradesh
  • (c). Uttar Pradesh
  • (d). Jammu & Kashmir
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
When rabi crops sway in the fields in full bloom, the parties from different villages join together and perform the Grida dance. It continues from morning till evening. The host village returns the visit next year by going to the village of their guests of the preceding year. The dance has three distinct phases: (1) Sela - The feet movements are slow and comparatively rigid. (2) Selalarki - The feet movements become brisker and faster. (3) Selabhadoni - With the acceleration of the tempo, every limb of the body begins to sway in mood of exaltation.

(9). Pavri Nach is the dance of which state________

  • (a). Assam
  • (b). Uttar Pradesh
  • (c). Tripura
  • (d). Maharashtra
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Maharashtra

Explanation:
In the hilly regions of the north west, the Kokna tribal dance to the accompaniment of the tarpha or pavri, a wind instrument made of dried gourd. Because of this, the dance is known as Tarpha Nach or Pavri Nach. The performers hold each other by the waist and dance in close formation. Men also dance separately, and this includes feats of skill, like forming a pyramid or rapidly revolving a dancer round a stout pole.

(10). Lavani is the dance of which state_________

  • (a). Maharashtra
  • (b). Tripura
  • (c). Assam
  • (d). Nagaland
  • (e). None of these
Answer : Maharashtra

Explanation:
Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which is particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument. Lavani is noted for its powerful rhythm and erotic sentiment. Lavani has contributed substantially to the development of Marathi folk theatre.[2] In Maharashtra and southern Madhya Pradesh, it is performed by the female performers wearing nine-yard long saris. The songs are sung in a quick tempo. It is performed in Maharashtra so Maharashtra is rich in its culture.