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SSC Exams 2022 to Jan 2025

(Static GK Topic-wise)

Dance (English)

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Number Of Cumulative
S.No Exam Name Questions Sum

1 SSC CGL 2024 Tier-1 (Sept 2024) 31 31

2 SSC CHSL 2024 Tier-1 (July 2024) 35 66

3 SSC GD 2024 T-1 (Feb-Mar 2024) 80 146

Delhi Police Constable 2023 (Nov-Dec
4 2023) 155 301

5 SSC JE 2023 T-1 (Oct 2023) 21 322

6 SSC Steno 2023 T-1 (Oct 2023) 19 341

7 SSC CPO 2023 T-1 (Oct 2023) 32 373

8 CRPF HCM 2023 T-1 (Feb-March 2023) 45 418

9 SSC MTS 2023 T-1 (Sept 2023) 65 483

10 SSC Exams (2022 to sep 2023) 303 786

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SSC CGL 2024 Tier-1 All GK (Dance) Questions by Shubham Jain Sir
Q1. In which of the following states of India is Hojagiri Q16. When was the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance
dance predominantly performed? Tripura Academy established? 1954

Q2. Who among the following Indian classical dancers is Q17. Kathakali, one of the classical dances of India, is
associated with Kuchipudi? Vempati Chinna Satyam predominantly performed in which of the following
states of India? Kerala
Q3. In which of the following states is the Chu-Faat
dance performed? Sikkim Q18. Which of the following institutes was founded by
Mrinalini Sarabhai who was a Bharatanatyam and
Q4. Who among the following dancers was the first one Kathakali dancer? Darpana Academy of Performing Arts
from the state of Odisha to be conferred the Padma
Vibhushan Award? Kelucharan Mohapatra Q19. Khuallam is a famous dance of: Mizoram

Q5. The Kuchipudi dance belongs to which of the Q20. Ranjana Gauhar was awarded the Padma Shri
following states? Andhra Pradesh Award (2003) for her contribution to which of the
following Indian dance forms? Odissi
Q6. For which of the following tribal music and dance
forms was Arjun Singh Dhurve conferred with Tulsi Q21. Which of the following is India’s national academy
Samman? Baiga of dance? Sangeet Natak Akademi

Q7. ‘Kuki dance’ is a folk dance of India that is Q22. Tera Tali folk dance is primarily associated with
predominantly performed in _________. Nagaland which of the following states? Rajasthan

Q8. Fugdi dance is associated with which of the Q23. Identify the Indian classical dancer associated with
following states? Goa Kathak. Rohini Bhate

Q9. Yakshagan is a folk dance of which of the following Q24. Which of the following festivals is celebrated in
states? Karnataka Madhya Pradesh? Khajuraho Dance Festival

Q10. In which of the following cities of Manipur is the Q25. Matki dance is the famous folk dance associated
Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy located? with which of the following states? Madhya Pradesh
Imphal
Q26. ‘Padayani’, a local dance form primarily performed
Q11. In which of the following states is the in __ to please Goddess Bhadrakali. Kerala
Nrityagram,an Odissi dance institution, located?
Karnataka Q27. With which of the following dances is Yamini
Krishnamurthy associated? Bharatanatyam
Q12. Mohiniyattam is associated with which of the
following traditional dance styles? Lasya style Q28. Who among the following classical dancers is NOT
related to Odissi? Geetanjali Lal
Q13. In which year was the National Institute of Kathak
Dance established? 1964 Q29. Elelakkaradi dance of Kerala is performed by which
of the following tribes? Irular tribe
Q14. Bharatanatyam dance style is associated with
which of the following states? Tamil Nadu Q30. Bhupen Hazarika was one of the most well-known
personalities from the state of ______. Assam
Q15. Chittani Ramachandra Hegde was associated with
which of the following dances? Yakshagana Q31. In which of the following states is Govindji
Nartanalaya located? Manipur

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SSC CHSL 2024 All GK (Dances & Dancers) Questions by Shubham Jain Sir
Q1. Pandit Birju Maharaj was related to: Kathak stage is designed for the performance by Chau
groups. West Bengal
Q2. Langvir Nritya is a folk dance from the state of
_____. Uttarakhand Q16. Which of the following pairs of state and folk
dance is correctly paired? Punjab – Bhangra dance
Q3. Which of the following dances developed in the
monasteries of Assam? Sattriya Q17. ‘Chhau’ is a popular dance of which of the
following state? Jharkhand
Q4. Mayadhar Raut is an exponent of the Indian
classical dance form __________. Odissi Q18. Sanjukta Panigrahi a legendary dancer is
associated with which of the following dance forms?
Q5. Who among the following is a famous classical Odissi
dancer? Sonal Mansingh
Q19. In which of the following states are the Pai
Q6. Gugga is the famous ritualistic dance of songs accompanied by the Saria dance sung during
________, which is performed in the procession the rain festivals? Madhya Pradesh
taken out in memory of Gugga Pir. Haryana
Q20. Of which of the following states/UTs is Rauf a
Q7. ________ was an Indian dancer and folk dance? Jammu and Kashmir
choreographer best known for creating a fusion style
of dance adapting European theatrical techniques to Q21. Terah taali dance belongs to which of the
Indian classical and folk-dance forms. Uday Shankar following states? Rajasthan

Q8. Which of the following Indian classical dances Q22. Bhavai is a dance form that belongs to which of
has originated from Andhra Pradesh? Kuchipudi the following states? Rajasthan

Q9. The Yakshagana is the dance-drama primarily Q23. What is known to be ‘ekaharya’, where one
associated with which of the following states? dancer takes on many roles in a single performance?
Karnataka Bharatanatyam

Q10. Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam is a famous Q24. Which of the following dances is listed in the
dancer of _______ dance form of India. Kuchipudi UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India
since 2010? Kalbelia
Q11. ‘Chang dance’ is popular in the state of:
Rajasthan Q25. Who is known as the Father of Modern Dance
in India? Uday Shankar
Q12. Giddha dance is a folk dance of which of the
following states? Punjab Q26. The Bhotia dance form is a folk-dance from
which of the following Indian states? Uttarakhand
Q13. Which classical dance was introduced by the
great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam? Q27. Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form of:
Sattriya Kerala

Q14. Jagoi and Cholom are two divisions in the Q28. Rouf is the traditional dance of __________,
Indian classical dance form of ________. Manipuri which is practiced on the festive occasions of Eid and
during Ramzan days. Jammu & Kashmir
Q15. The Chau dancers of ___________ organise a
festival named Chau-Jhumur Utsav, where an open Q29. Rukmini Devi Arundale is associated with which
are form? Dance
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Q30. Bharatanatyam dance form is associated with: Q34. With reference to 'Saila dance' consider the
Tamil Nadu following statements and select the correct option.

Q31. Kalbelia dance, also known as the 'Sapera a) A group comprising of male performers.
Dance', is the folk dance of ________. Rajasthan
b) The dance is performed with bamboo sticks.
Q32. Balasaraswati who was regarded as child
prodigy by Vidhwans and Pandits played an c) It is performed after the cutting of crops. a, b, c
important role in reviving the dance form
Q35. Which is the only surviving specimen of the
______________. Bharatanatyam
ancient Sanskrit theatre recognised by UNESCO as a
Q33. Match the dances in column A with their states Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of
in column B. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d Humanity? Kutiyattam

Q36. Who is the author of Natyashashtra?

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SSC GD 2024 All Dance Questions by Shubham Jain Sir

Q1. Pasumarthy Ramalinga Sastry is associated with which is conducted during the Bihu festival in Assam.
which of the following dance style? Kuchipudi Bihu Dance
Q2. Jawara dance is a popular folk dance of Q13. The legendary Kuchipudi dancer Dr. Raja Reddy
_________ . Madhya Pradesh referred to one of the following as a ‘Kaliyuga
Q3. __________ is the first Indian dancer, a Satyabhama’? Sobha Naidu
transgender, to be honoured with Padma Shri. Q14. This legendary Kathak dancer, known for his
Narthaki Nataraj innovative and modern approach to the dance form,
Q4. Ghoomar dance is associated with which of the is often referred to as the "Emperor of Kathak." Who
following states? Rajasthan is he? Birju Maharaj
Q5. Which of the following is the unique dance Q15. Which dance style does Geeta Mahlik have a
tradition of Himachal Pradesh? Nati reputation for? Odissi
Q6. Which of these artists is a Manipuri dance style Q16. Jatin Goswami received several awards for his
doyenne? Rajkumar Singhajit Singh contribution to which dance style? Sattriya
Q7. Which dance form from West Bengal combines Q17. Which dance style is incorporated with both the
elements of classical dance with martial arts, and its Tandava and Lasya? Manipuri
movements often depict stories from Indian Q18. Who of the following received Sangeet Natak
mythology? Chhau Akademi Award for his contribution to Sattriya
Q8. T. Balasaraswati is related to which of the dance? Tankeswar Hazarika Borbayan
following dance? Bharatnatyam Q19. Which Indian state is known for the traditional
Q9. Renowned for her Odissi dancing style, ________ dance form of Sattriya? Assam
is an eminent Indian Classical dancer. She founded Q20. The Government of Karnataka organizes the
the Centre for Indian Classical Dances in New Delhi ___________ festival every year, which features an
and was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 1992. scintillating performances of dance, drama and
Sonal Mansingh music, is organized amidst the rocks and ruins that
Q10. The Ashtapadis of jayadeva’s Geeta Govinda date back to hundreds of years, in the village
are sung and danced in which of the following dance situated near Vijaynagar. Hampi Dance Utsav
form? Manipuri Q21. Who among the following received Sangeet
Q11. Akham Lakshmi Devi receives the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his contribution to tribal
Natak Akademi Award for her contribution to dance Baiga? Avjun Singh Dhurwey
__________ Dance. Manipuri Q22. The actor’s performance in a ___________
Q12. ___________ is a famous Indian folk dance, plays is completely speechless, the story is enacted
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using a vocabulary of facial expressions and hand- Q39. What dancing style was M.K. Saroja, who
gestures. Kathakali passed away in June 2022, well known for?
Q23. Which of the following Indian Classical dancers Bharatanatyam
was the youngest to receive the Padma Bhushan? Q40. Which dancing form is classified as Ekaharya?
Sonal Mansingh Bharatnatyam
Q24. Which Indian dancer won the Sangeet Natak Q41. Of the following, which is Kumudini Lakhia
Akademi Award for Manipuri Dance in 2018? Akham most famous dancing style? Kathak
Lakshmi Devi Q42. Which of the following term used in Kathak for
Q25. Which of the following is a dance form of standing? That
Assam? Bihu Q43. Gopika Varma receives the Sangeet Natak
Q26.‘Kuchipudi’ classical dance form is associated Akademi Award 2018 for her contribution to
with which of the following states? Andhra Pradesh _________. Mohiniyattam
Q27. Which of the following folk dance is related to Q44. What is the meaning of term ‘Kathak’? Story-
state of Maharashtra? Lezim tellers
Q28. Kummi dance is related to state of: Tamil Nadu Q45. Who among the following was well — known
Q29. Rukmini Devi Arundale was associated with for their kathakali dancing? Madavoor Vasudevan
dance style? Bharatnatyam Nair
Q30. This famous classical dancer and choreographer Q46. ‘Tippani Nritya’ is associated with which of the
is known for popularizing the Odissi dance form and following states? Gujarat
founding the Nrityagram dance village. Who is she? Q47. Which of the following artists has won the
Protima Gauri Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for their contribution
Q31. Which of the following dance form is wedded to Mohiniyattam? Gopika Verma
with Hindustani music school? Kathak Q48. “Yakshagana’ is associated with which of the
Q32.Which folk dance is related with state of Uttar following states? Karnataka
Pradesh? Kajri Q49. Name the Indo-Persian Dance form from Uttar
Q33. Which of the following folk dance is associated Pradesh. Kathak
with Goa? Dekhni Q50. ____________ is a lively dance form of the
Q34. Which Kathak dancer was awarded with Bundelkhand region. Its performance begins with the
‘Padma Vibhushan’ in the year 1986? Pandit Birju beating of mridang and gradually gains momentum
Maharaj dotted with prose and poetic dialogues. Swang
Q35. The __________ is a tribal dance from the Bhil Q51. ‘Mundari’ dance is associated with which of the
community of Rajasthan. Ghoomar following state? Jharkhand
Q36. To which of the following states of India does Q52. To which of the following states does the dance
the dance form Mahasu belong? Himachal Pradesh form Lavani belong? Maharashtra
Q37. Who of the following popularize folk dances Q53. Which dance style is associated with the story
‘Rai’? Ram Sahay Pandey of lord Krishna and his queen Satyabhama
Q38. To which of the following states does the dance ‘Bhaamaakalaapam’? Kuchipudi
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the dance form Dandari belong? Telangana Q69. ___________ is a storytelling classical dance
Q55. Which of the following dances is performed by form from Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi
women on various occasions to the beating of a Q70. __________, Which belongs to Kerala in
drum in Madhya Pradesh? Matki dance southern India, takes its name from the mythic
Q56. Radha Sridhar is associated with which of the enchantress Mohini. Mohiniattam
following classical dance? Bharatnatyam Q70. Folk dance of 'Jatra' is originated from the state
Q57. Rukmini Devi is regarded as one of the most of: West Bengal
distinguished artists of __________. Bharatanatyam Q71. Which of the following state is associated with
Q58. Kathak dance is known as combination of Kathak? Uttar Pradesh
__________ . Music, dance and narrative Q72. Sonal Mansingh is mainly associated with which
Q59. Which dance form originated in Andhra dance style? Odissi and Bharatnatyam
Pradesh? Kuchipudi Q73. Which dance style was kept alive by the
Q60. Which dance form from Karnataka involves Devadasis? Bharatnatyam
large drums hung around the necks of men and is Q74. Which of the following text is a main source for
known for its religious and battle fervour? Dollu the study of the technique and grammar of body
Kunitha movement in Bharatnatyam dance? Abhinaya
Q61. Giddha dance is mainly related to: Punjab darpana
Q62. _________ dance form originates from the Q75. Which state is famous for Dandiya-ras dance?
southern Indian state of Kerala. Kathakali and Gujarat
Mohiniyattam Q76. Which classical dance-drama from Kerala is
Q63. Which one of the following dance form is renowned for its vibrant makeup, elaborate
performed by Kuruba men in Karnataka? Dollu costumes, and exaggerated facial expressions, often
kunitha depicting stories from the Ramayana? Kathakali
Q64. Which of the following classical dance form is Q77. The couple who won Padma Bhushan in 2009
associated with Kerala? Mohiniyattam for Bharatanatyam are ___________ . Vannadil
Q65. Which classical dancer was one of the youngest Pudiyaveettil Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan
recipient of Padma Bhushan (1992) for her Q78. Who of the following was one of the stalwarts
contributions to the field of classical dancing? Sonal of a renaissance in Koodiyattam? Ammannur
Mansingh Madhava Chakyar
Q66. To which of the following states does the dance Q79. Kuchipudi originated in a village named
form Chhau belong? West Bengal Kuchipudi in the Indian state of ___________ .
Q67. In classical dance, which Rasa represents Andhra Pradesh
"Anger"? Raudra Q80. Who is often referred to as the "Mother of
Q68. To which of the following states does the folk Modern Bharatanatyam"? Rukmini Devi Arundale
dance Khoria belong? Haryana

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