Jammu and Kashmir is home to fairs, dances, music, and folklore connected to many local traditions and occasions like marriage, agricultural harvesting, and baby births. Among the strategies said to be effective for breaking up the monotony of life are commemorated by putting on folk dances, which are an essential component of the rich cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
MCQs on Folk Dances of Jammu and Kashmir provide an engaging way to delve into these fascinating art forms. This quiz will not only enhance your understanding of the region’s traditional dances but also celebrate the vibrant spirit and artistic expression of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Folk dance is a type of traditional dance that is exclusive to a given area and is performed by a particular population group to highlight that area’s culture. The Jammu and Kashmiri folk dances are mostly performed on various occasions. Some are held during religious fairs, harvest festivals, and marriage festivities, among other occasions. Numerous well-known folk dances from Jammu and Kashmir help to preserve the local way of life.
MCQs on Folk Dances of Jammu and Kashmir provide an engaging way to delve into these fascinating art forms. This quiz will not only enhance your understanding of the region’s traditional dances but also celebrate the vibrant spirit and artistic expression of Jammu and Kashmir.
MCQs on Folk Dances of Jammu and Kashmir
Q1. This is an interesting and emotional song cum dance which reveals the frustration of a newly married bride groom has gone in the war
A. Letri dance
B. Phummanuyan
C. Surma dance
D. Gojri dance
Q2.Which of the following is a popular folk dance form of Kashmir?
a) Ghoomar
b) Bhangra
c) Rouf
d) Garba
Q3. The ‘Hafiz Nagma’ dance form is associated with which region of Jammu and Kashmir?
a) Ladakh
b) Jammu
c) Kashmir Valley
d) Kishtwar
Q4.This dance is performed by the people who are invited to cut the grass so it is termed as labour dance
A. Letri dance
B. Jagrana
C. Surma dance
D. Chowki Nach
Q5. The ‘Bhand Pather’ is a form of:
a) Classical dance
b) Folk theatre
c) Martial art
d) Musical performance
Q6. Which of the following dance forms is associated with the Gujjar and Bakarwal communities of Jammu and Kashmir?
a) Raas Leela
b) Hikat
c) Rouf
d) Chakri
Q7.Which dance is performed on the beat of Dholak and Chimta and is performed on the Paa’kh Music
A. Gwatri
B. Dogri dance
C. Dandaras Dance
D. Chowki Nach
Q8.This dance is performed mainly during the Lohri festival and is one of the most energetic dances of Jammu region.
A. Crow Dance
B. Dogri dance
C. Dandaras Dance
D. Chowki Nach
Q9.Which dance form is performed by men of the Wattal tribe using a drum called ‘Nagara’?
A. Kud
B. Dumhal
C. Bhand Pather
D. Rouff
Q10.This dance is performed to pay respect to the local folklore Devi- Devtas
A. Crow Dance
B. Jagrana
C. Surma dance
D. Chowki Nach
Q11. Which dance is associated with the Dogra community and is performed to appease the Lok Devtas?
A. Bacha Nagma
B. Kud
C. Dhamali
D. Rouff
Q12. This dance is performed only by the females of the bridegroom’s side when Baraat has left the home for the bride.
A. Crow Dance
B. Jagrana
C. Dandaras Dance
D. Chowki Nach
Q13. Which traditional dance is performed by young boys dressed as girls in colorful costumes?
A. Hafiza
B. Rouff
C. Bacha Nagma
D. Dumhal
Q14.Which dance involves dancers standing in a circle and singing as they perform?
A. Rouff
B. Bacha Nagma
C. Dumhal
D. Hafiza
Q15. In which folk dance form the two girls hold their hands in the form of a cross and swirl the partner girl round in a circle.
A. Dumhal Dance
B. Hikat Dance
C. Bacha Nagma
D. Wuegi Nachun
Q16. The theatre dance performed in Kashmir to show the normal lives, traditions and evils prevailing in the society. The men play the role of women in the drama
A. Dumhal Dance
B. Hikat Dance
C. Bhand pather
D. Bhand Jashan
Q17. What is the name of the dance that is a part of the Ladakhi culture?
A. Rouff
B. Jabro
C. Dumhal
D. Kud
Q18. In which dance form do performers wear conical caps called ‘Gagar’?
A. Rouff
B. Bacha Nagma
C. Kud
D. Dumhal
Q19. Which dance form includes elements of drama, music, and dance, and is a traditional theatre form of Kashmir?
A. Rouff
B. Bhand Pather
C. Kud
D. Dumhal
Q20. The dance that is performed in traditional style be ten to fifteen dancers and raise the issues of social evils in the society
A. Dumhal Dance
B. Hikat Dance
C. Bhand pather
D. Bhand Jashan
Q21.The dance is performed at weddings,a special instrument is used in this dance known as Santoor
A. Bacha Nagma
B. Wuegi Nachun
C. Rouf Dance
D. Hafiza Dance
Q22.Which of the following dances is performed after a marriage ceremony when the bride has left for her new home. Kashmiri Pandit females gather around the bridal and dance
A. Wuegi Nachun
B. Hikat Dance
C. Bacha Nagma
D. Dumhal Dance
Q23.This dance is very famous in Jammu and is performed by young children while singing Dogri songs and poems
A. Crow Dance
B. Lohri Chajja Dance
C. Kud Dance
D. Chowki Nach
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