Karnataka GK Quiz: Currents affairs General Knowledge Questions
Facts About Karnataka
Facts About Karnataka
The modern state of Karnataka was created on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Re-organisation Act. Earlier the state was known as State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The state is associated with a horde of historical activities since the ancient prehistoric civilization. The earliest of recorded history dates back more than two millenniums. The Satavahana dynasty ruled for around 300 years from 230 BCE till 3rd Century CE. This period led to the kingdom being given an independent stature and Kannada language given an administrative status.
After Independence, the Mysore State was created in 1953, wherein all the Kanada dominant areas under different dispensations were unified and the enlarged Mysore state carved in 1956 and was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The word “Karnataka” is derived from the Kannada words “Karu” and “Nadu” which means “Elevated Land”.
Karnataka is the place where the two main river systems of India flow out to the Bay of Bengal. These are river Krishna and Kaveri.
Government of Karnataka
Governor – Vajubhai Vala
Chief Minister – Siddaramaiah
High Court – Karnataka High Court
Chief Justice – Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee
Capital – Bengaluru
Number of Districts – 30
State Symbols
Emblem – Gandaberunda
Language – Kannada
Song – Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate
Dance – Yakshagana
Animal – Asian elephant
Bird – Indian Roller
Flower – Lotus
Tree – Sandalwood
Seats
Legislature – Bicameral (224 + 75 seats)
Lok Sabha – 28
Rajya Sabha – 12
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Adichunchunagiri WLS
Arabithittu WLS
Attiveri WLS
Bhadra WLS
Bhimgad WLS
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple WLS
Brahmagiri WLS
Cauvery WLS
Chincholi WLS
Dandeli WLS
Daroji Bear WLS
Ghataprabha Bird WLS
Gudavi WLS
Gudekote Sloth Bear WLS
Malai Mahadeshwara WLS
Melkote Temple WLS
Mookambika WLS
Nugu WLS
Pushpagiri WLS
Ranebennur Black Buck WLS
Ranganathittu Bird WLS
Ramadevara Betta Vulture WLS
Rangayyanadurga Four-horned antelope
Sharavathi Valley WLS
Shettihalli WLS
Someshwara WLS
Talakaveri WLS
National Parks
Anshi National Park
Bandipur National Park
Bannerghatta National Park
Kudremukh National Park
Nagarhole National Park
Thermal Power Plants
Raichur Thermal Power station
Bellary Thermal Power station
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Group of Monuments at Hampi
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Western Ghats (Shared Site)
Famous Temples
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha
The Marikamba Temple at Sirsi
The Sri Manjunatha Temple at Dharmasthala
Kukke Subramanya Temple and Sharadamba Temple at Shringeri
Shravanabelagola, Mudabidri and Karkala are famous for Jain history and monuments.
Kudalasangama and Basavana Bagewadi are holy sites of Lingayats.
Other Heritage Sites
The Amruteshwara Temple in Chikmagalur district
Vatapi (famous for cave temples) in Bagalkot district
Belur Temple in Hassan district
Halebidu Temple (Hoysala Temples) in Hassan district
Mysore Palace
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple in Nandi village
The Kempegowda Fort located in Magadi
The Golden Temple or Namdroling Monastery (Beautiful Buddhist Monastery) situated at Bylakuppe
Mirjan Fort in Uttara Kannada district
Sri Veera Narayana Temple in Belavadi village of Chikmaglur district.
Hill Stations
Nandi Hills
Kermana Gundi(Chikmagalur)
Gangamoola
Madikeri
Kudremukh
Biligiri Hills
Festivals
Ganesh Chaturthi, Basava Jayanthi, Deepavali, Ramzan, Ugadi, etc. are some of the important festivals celebrated in Karnataka.
Famous Dances
Veeragase
Kamsale
Kolata
Dollu Kunitha
Yakshagana – Classical Dance Drama
Ports
Karnataka has one major and ten minor ports in this coastal belt.
Major Port – New Mangalore Port
Some Famous Personalities
Shakuntala Devi – Famously known as Human Computer
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
RK Laxman – Cartoonist
Basavaraj Rajaguru – The King of Hindustani Music
H D Devegouda – Former Prime Minister of India
Bhimsen Joshi – Khayal Singer
KV Puttappa – Greatest poet of Kannada literature
Purandara Dasa (1484-1564) – Known as the “Father of Carnatic Music”, he was born near Tirthahalli in Shivamogga (Shimoga) district.
Tidbits about Karnataka
Kittur Rani Chennamma (1778-1829), Queen of the princely state of Kittur, was the first woman to lead an armed rebellion against British governance and kappa tax in 1824.
Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS) in Bengeri in Hubli, is the only unit in India that is authorized to manufacture and supply the Flag of India.
Karnataka hosts the maximum number of Jnanapith awardees. The state has won eight.
2011 Census
Population of Karnataka is 6.25 crores (50.9% are male and 49.1% are female).
Sex ratio is 973 females to 1000 males.
Literacy rate is 75.4%.
Child Sex Ratio is 948.
Karnataka General Knowledge Questions and Answers
When did Karnataka acquire its present name?
(A) 1 January 1951 (B) 15 June 1971 (C) 21 August 1991(D) 1 November 1973 (Ans : D)
Karnataka State Question Answer
Which is the capital of Karnataka?
(A) Hubli (B) Dharwad (C) Bangalore (D) Karwar (Ans : C)
What is the area of Karnataka?
(A) 41,284 sq. mi. (B) 74,051 sq. mi. (C) 52,622 sq. mi. (D) 12,482 sq. mi. (Ans : B)
Karnataka GK Quiz : Top 100 Questions & Answers 2017
Which is the official language of Karnataka?
(A) Tulu (B) Konkani (C) Kodava (D) Kannada (Ans : D)
5.Total Number of Districts in Karanataka ?
(A) 29 (B) 32 (C) 30 (D) 26 (Ans : C)
Which Festival celebrations are famous in Mysore ?
(A) Diwali (B) Dasara (C) Holi (D) Shivratri (Ans : B)
Karnataka GK Quiz: Currents affairs General Knowledge Questions
Which of the following states is to the north of Karnataka?
(A) Maharashtra (B) Kerala (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Odisha (Ans : A)
Which sea is to the west of Karnataka?
(A) Ionian (B) Adriatic (C) Arabian (D) Beaufort (Ans : C)
When did the British annex Kanara?
(A) 1757 (B) 1799 (C) 1780 (D) 1805 (Ans : B)
Which kingdom in Karnataka did the British annex in 1834?
(A) Coorg (B) Vijayanagara (C) Bidar (D) Gulbarga (Ans : A)
How was Karnataka formerly known?
(A) Bimaru (B) Mysore (C) Laccadive (D) Amindivi (Ans : B)
Karnataka General Knowledge (GK) Questions and Answers 2018
Which of the following dam is located in Karnataka state ?
(A) Dudhawa (B) Kaushalya dam (C) Nagarjuna sagar (D) Almatti dam (Ans : D)
Who is known as “Father of Karnataka music”?
(A) Kanaka Dasa (B) Purandara Dasa (C) Raghavanka (D) Sarvagna (Ans : B)
The “Bramhagiri” edict in Chitradurga belongs to which Emperor?
(A) Kadamba (B) Ashoka (C) Amoghavarsha (D) Pulikeshi (Ans : B)
Recently names of Cities in Karnataka changed New name of Belgaum city is ?
(A) Belagavi (B) Belagav (C) Belurgam (D) Bellaam (Ans : A)
Total number of Loksabha seats in Karnataka state ?
(A) 25 (B) 28 (C) 29 (D) 30 (Ans : B)
General Knowledge of Karnataka State
“Rakkasa Thangadi” or Thalikote war which ruined the glory of Vijayanagara dynasty was held in which year?
(A) 1545 (B) 1565 (C) 1550 (D) 1560 (Ans : B)
Who among the following had built beautiful temples at Pattadakallu and Aihole?
(A) Chalukya (B) Hoysala (C) Shatavahana (D) Rastrakuta (Ans : A)
Doddaballapura is famous for Which of the following industries ?
(A) Steel (B) Plastic (C) Fuir Juice (D) Silk (Ans : D)
The temples at “Halebidu and Belur” belong to which of the following dynasty?
(A) Kadamba dynasty (B) Hoysala dynasty (C) Rastrakuta dynasty (D) Badami Chalukya dynasty (Ans : B)
Total Number of Assembly Seats in Karnataka ?
(A) 198 (B) 209 (C) 224 (D) 213 (Ans : C)
Which ruler is credited for the spread of Jainism in Karnataka?
(A) Chandragupta Maurya (B) Bimbisara (C) Ashoka (D) Samparati (Ans : A)
Which among the following waterfall is created by the Sharavathi River in Shimoga district of Karnataka ?
(A) Gokak Falls (B) Kalhatti Falls (C) Lalguli Falls (D) Jog Fall (Ans : D)
Which among the following place in Karnataka is the present location of capital of Vijayanagar Empire?
(A) Hampi (B) Kulyadi (C) Kottigehara (D) Thokur (Ans : A)
Which Karnataka City is piligrimage detination in jainism ?
(A) Belur (B) Shravanabelagola (C) Shorapur (D) Tumkur (Ans : B)
Which of the Famous Temple is located at Belur ?
(A) Chenna Keshava Temple (B) Hanuman Temple (C) Ganesh temple (D) Vishnu Temple (Ans : A)
Karnataka Lokayukta Act was enacted in which among the following years?
(A) 1987 (B) 1984 (C) 1986 (D) 1990 (Ans : B)
In which of the following place Ashok’s minor rock edict has been discovered in Karnataka?
(A) Halmidi, Hasan (B) Maski, Raichur (C) Mulabagil, Kolar (D) Hoskote, Bengaluru (Ans : B)
29.Karnataka State formed in which year ?
(A) 1959 (B) 1956 (C) 1957 (D) 1960 (Ans : B)
Adi shankaracharya established his first of four 'mathas' at ?
(A) Tumkur (B) Belgaum (C) Mysore (D) Sringeri (Ans : D)
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Karnataka GK Quiz: Currents affairs General Knowledge Questions
Facts About Karnataka
Facts About Karnataka
The modern state of Karnataka was created on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Re-organisation Act. Earlier the state was known as State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The state is associated with a horde of historical activities since the ancient prehistoric civilization. The earliest of recorded history dates back more than two millenniums. The Satavahana dynasty ruled for around 300 years from 230 BCE till 3rd Century CE. This period led to the kingdom being given an independent stature and Kannada language given an administrative status.
After Independence, the Mysore State was created in 1953, wherein all the Kanada dominant areas under different dispensations were unified and the enlarged Mysore state carved in 1956 and was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The word “Karnataka” is derived from the Kannada words “Karu” and “Nadu” which means “Elevated Land”.
Karnataka is the place where the two main river systems of India flow out to the Bay of Bengal. These are river Krishna and Kaveri.
Government of Karnataka
Governor – Vajubhai Vala
Chief Minister – Siddaramaiah
High Court – Karnataka High Court
Chief Justice – Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee
Capital – Bengaluru
Number of Districts – 30
State Symbols
Emblem – Gandaberunda
Language – Kannada
Song – Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate
Dance – Yakshagana
Animal – Asian elephant
Bird – Indian Roller
Flower – Lotus
Tree – Sandalwood
Seats
Legislature – Bicameral (224 + 75 seats)
Lok Sabha – 28
Rajya Sabha – 12
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Adichunchunagiri WLS
Arabithittu WLS
Attiveri WLS
Bhadra WLS
Bhimgad WLS
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple WLS
Brahmagiri WLS
Cauvery WLS
Chincholi WLS
Dandeli WLS
Daroji Bear WLS
Ghataprabha Bird WLS
Gudavi WLS
Gudekote Sloth Bear WLS
Malai Mahadeshwara WLS
Melkote Temple WLS
Mookambika WLS
Nugu WLS
Pushpagiri WLS
Ranebennur Black Buck WLS
Ranganathittu Bird WLS
Ramadevara Betta Vulture WLS
Rangayyanadurga Four-horned antelope
Sharavathi Valley WLS
Shettihalli WLS
Someshwara WLS
Talakaveri WLS
National Parks
Anshi National Park
Bandipur National Park
Bannerghatta National Park
Kudremukh National Park
Nagarhole National Park
Thermal Power Plants
Raichur Thermal Power station
Bellary Thermal Power station
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Group of Monuments at Hampi
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Western Ghats (Shared Site)
Famous Temples
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha
The Marikamba Temple at Sirsi
The Sri Manjunatha Temple at Dharmasthala
Kukke Subramanya Temple and Sharadamba Temple at Shringeri
Shravanabelagola, Mudabidri and Karkala are famous for Jain history and monuments.
Kudalasangama and Basavana Bagewadi are holy sites of Lingayats.
Other Heritage Sites
The Amruteshwara Temple in Chikmagalur district
Vatapi (famous for cave temples) in Bagalkot district
Belur Temple in Hassan district
Halebidu Temple (Hoysala Temples) in Hassan district
Mysore Palace
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple in Nandi village
The Kempegowda Fort located in Magadi
The Golden Temple or Namdroling Monastery (Beautiful Buddhist Monastery) situated at Bylakuppe
Mirjan Fort in Uttara Kannada district
Sri Veera Narayana Temple in Belavadi village of Chikmaglur district.
Hill Stations
Nandi Hills
Kermana Gundi(Chikmagalur)
Gangamoola
Madikeri
Kudremukh
Biligiri Hills
Festivals
Ganesh Chaturthi, Basava Jayanthi, Deepavali, Ramzan, Ugadi, etc. are some of the important festivals celebrated in Karnataka.
Famous Dances
Veeragase
Kamsale
Kolata
Dollu Kunitha
Yakshagana – Classical Dance Drama
Ports
Karnataka has one major and ten minor ports in this coastal belt.
Major Port – New Mangalore Port
Some Famous Personalities
Shakuntala Devi – Famously known as Human Computer
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
RK Laxman – Cartoonist
Basavaraj Rajaguru – The King of Hindustani Music
H D Devegouda – Former Prime Minister of India
Bhimsen Joshi – Khayal Singer
KV Puttappa – Greatest poet of Kannada literature
Purandara Dasa (1484-1564) – Known as the “Father of Carnatic Music”, he was born near Tirthahalli in Shivamogga (Shimoga) district.
Tidbits about Karnataka
Kittur Rani Chennamma (1778-1829), Queen of the princely state of Kittur, was the first woman to lead an armed rebellion against British governance and kappa tax in 1824.
Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS) in Bengeri in Hubli, is the only unit in India that is authorized to manufacture and supply the Flag of India.
Karnataka hosts the maximum number of Jnanapith awardees. The state has won eight.
2011 Census
Population of Karnataka is 6.25 crores (50.9% are male and 49.1% are female).
Sex ratio is 973 females to 1000 males.
Literacy rate is 75.4%.
Child Sex Ratio is 948.
Karnataka General Knowledge Questions and Answers
When did Karnataka acquire its present name?
(A) 1 January 1951 (B) 15 June 1971 (C) 21 August 1991(D) 1 November 1973 (Ans : D)
Karnataka State Question Answer
Which is the capital of Karnataka?
(A) Hubli (B) Dharwad (C) Bangalore (D) Karwar (Ans : C)
What is the area of Karnataka?
(A) 41,284 sq. mi. (B) 74,051 sq. mi. (C) 52,622 sq. mi. (D) 12,482 sq. mi. (Ans : B)
Karnataka GK Quiz : Top 100 Questions & Answers 2017
Which is the official language of Karnataka?
(A) Tulu (B) Konkani (C) Kodava (D) Kannada (Ans : D)
5.Total Number of Districts in Karanataka ?
(A) 29 (B) 32 (C) 30 (D) 26 (Ans : C)
Which Festival celebrations are famous in Mysore ?
(A) Diwali (B) Dasara (C) Holi (D) Shivratri (Ans : B)
Karnataka GK Quiz: Currents affairs General Knowledge Questions
Which of the following states is to the north of Karnataka?
(A) Maharashtra (B) Kerala (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Odisha (Ans : A)
Which sea is to the west of Karnataka?
(A) Ionian (B) Adriatic (C) Arabian (D) Beaufort (Ans : C)
When did the British annex Kanara?
(A) 1757 (B) 1799 (C) 1780 (D) 1805 (Ans : B)
Which kingdom in Karnataka did the British annex in 1834?
(A) Coorg (B) Vijayanagara (C) Bidar (D) Gulbarga (Ans : A)
How was Karnataka formerly known?
(A) Bimaru (B) Mysore (C) Laccadive (D) Amindivi (Ans : B)
Karnataka General Knowledge (GK) Questions and Answers 2018
Which of the following dam is located in Karnataka state ?
(A) Dudhawa (B) Kaushalya dam (C) Nagarjuna sagar (D) Almatti dam (Ans : D)
Who is known as “Father of Karnataka music”?
(A) Kanaka Dasa (B) Purandara Dasa (C) Raghavanka (D) Sarvagna (Ans : B)
The “Bramhagiri” edict in Chitradurga belongs to which Emperor?
(A) Kadamba (B) Ashoka (C) Amoghavarsha (D) Pulikeshi (Ans : B)
Recently names of Cities in Karnataka changed New name of Belgaum city is ?
(A) Belagavi (B) Belagav (C) Belurgam (D) Bellaam (Ans : A)
Total number of Loksabha seats in Karnataka state ?
(A) 25 (B) 28 (C) 29 (D) 30 (Ans : B)
General Knowledge of Karnataka State
“Rakkasa Thangadi” or Thalikote war which ruined the glory of Vijayanagara dynasty was held in which year?
(A) 1545 (B) 1565 (C) 1550 (D) 1560 (Ans : B)
Who among the following had built beautiful temples at Pattadakallu and Aihole?
(A) Chalukya (B) Hoysala (C) Shatavahana (D) Rastrakuta (Ans : A)
Doddaballapura is famous for Which of the following industries ?
(A) Steel (B) Plastic (C) Fuir Juice (D) Silk (Ans : D)
The temples at “Halebidu and Belur” belong to which of the following dynasty?
(A) Kadamba dynasty (B) Hoysala dynasty (C) Rastrakuta dynasty (D) Badami Chalukya dynasty (Ans : B)
Total Number of Assembly Seats in Karnataka ?
(A) 198 (B) 209 (C) 224 (D) 213 (Ans : C)
Which ruler is credited for the spread of Jainism in Karnataka?
(A) Chandragupta Maurya (B) Bimbisara (C) Ashoka (D) Samparati (Ans : A)
Which among the following waterfall is created by the Sharavathi River in Shimoga district of Karnataka ?
(A) Gokak Falls (B) Kalhatti Falls (C) Lalguli Falls (D) Jog Fall (Ans : D)
Which among the following place in Karnataka is the present location of capital of Vijayanagar Empire?
(A) Hampi (B) Kulyadi (C) Kottigehara (D) Thokur (Ans : A)
Which Karnataka City is piligrimage detination in jainism ?
(A) Belur (B) Shravanabelagola (C) Shorapur (D) Tumkur (Ans : B)
Which of the Famous Temple is located at Belur ?
(A) Chenna Keshava Temple (B) Hanuman Temple (C) Ganesh temple (D) Vishnu Temple (Ans : A)
Karnataka Lokayukta Act was enacted in which among the following years?
(A) 1987 (B) 1984 (C) 1986 (D) 1990 (Ans : B)
In which of the following place Ashok’s minor rock edict has been discovered in Karnataka?
(A) Halmidi, Hasan (B) Maski, Raichur (C) Mulabagil, Kolar (D) Hoskote, Bengaluru (Ans : B)
29.Karnataka State formed in which year ?
(A) 1959 (B) 1956 (C) 1957 (D) 1960 (Ans : B)
Adi shankaracharya established his first of four 'mathas' at ?
(A) Tumkur (B) Belgaum (C) Mysore (D) Sringeri (Ans : D)
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List of Folk Dance Form in India - State Wise For Bank Exam
Different Dance forms of India with States PDF covers the list of States and their important dance forms of Classical, Folk and Tribal dances. Previously questions were asked on the Indian Classical & Folk Dances in IBPS Clerk exams.
As you know that questions from Folk dances of different states are usually asked in almost every competitive exam like SSC, Railways etc. So keeping the importance of topic in mind, below is the list of all important Famous Dances in India which will be helpful to cover 1-2 marks in Competitive Exams.
There are almost 24 types of Dance in India. India has a vast cultural heritage Every state has its own dance other thing such as bhangra dance is associated to Punjab state, Karma dance associated to Madhya Pradesh etc. Most Famous Traditional Folk Dances of Indian States. There are some gk quiz for Indian Dance which are very important for veracious Exams.
We can broadly classify the dances of India into three categories, viz. classical dances of India, folk dances of India and tribal dances of India. All these dance forms have their own style and cultural values associated with them. Here we present you Classical and Folk Dances of India that is practiced from different parts of India.
Current Affairs - List of Indian Folk Dances
Following is the list of dance forms in India:
State
Dance Form
Andhra Pradesh
Kuchipudi
Kottam
Assam
Ojapali
Bihu
Ankia Na
Arunachal Pradesh
Lion and Peacock dance
Chalo
Popir
Bardo Chham
Aji Lamu
Bihar
Jata Jatin
Faguna or Fag
Purbi,Bidesia
Chhatisgarh
Panthi
Raut Nacha
Gujarat
Dandya Ras
Garba Lasya Nritya
Bhavai
Garba
Rasila
Trippan
Goa
Fugdi
Dekhnni
Tarangamel
Dhalo
Haryana
Swang
Khoria
Gugga dance
Loor
Sang
Dhama
Himachal Pradesh
Luddi Dance
Munzra
Kanayala
Giddha Parhaun
Hikat
Jammu and Kashmir
Rouf
Chakri
Jharkhand
Karma
Karnataka
Yakshagana
Bayalata
Simha Nutrya
Dollu Kunitha
Veeragase
Kerala
Chakiarkoothu
Kathakali
Mohiniattam
Ottam Thullal
Chavittu Natakam
Kaikotti Kalai
Koodiyattam
Krishnavattam
Mudiyettu
Tappatri Kai
Tappatri Kai
Theyyam
Lakshadweep
Lava
Madhya Pradesh
Macha
Lota
Pandvan
Tertali
Charkula
Jawara
Matki dance
Phulpatti dance
Grida dance
Maanch
Gaur maria dance
Mizoram
Chiraw (Bamboo Dance)
Manipur
Thang ta
Dhol cholom
Manipuri
Maharashtra
Tamasha
Dahi Kala
Lavani
Lezim
Odisha
Odissi
Savari
Ghumara
Paik
Chhau
Gotipua
Sambalpur
Puducherry
Garadi
Punjab
Bhangra
Giddha
Daff
Dhaman
Malwai
Jhumar
Karthi
Kikli
Sammi
Dandass
Ludi
Jindua
Rajasthan
Ghumar
Chakri
Gangaur
Jhulan
Leela
Jhuma
Suisini
Ghapal
Kalbelia
Sikkim
Singhi chham
Yak Chaam
Maruni
Rechungma
Tamil Nadu
Bharatnatyam
Kumi
Kolattam
Kavadi
Karagattam
Theru koothu
Bommal attam
Puliyaattam
Oyilattam
Telangana
Perini Thandavam
Dappu
Lambadi
Tripura
Hojagiri
Goria
Lebang Boomani
Uttarakhand
Chholiya
Jagars
Thali-Jadda
Jhainta
Barada Nat
Uttar Pradesh
Nautanki
Raslila
Kajri
Jhora
Chhapeli
Jaita
West Bengal
Jatra
Chau
Kathi
Classical Dances in India :
Indian classical dance, or Shastriya Nritya, is an umbrella term for various performance arts rooted in religious Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory and practice can be traced to the Sanskrit text Natya Shastra.
Dance
State
Bharatanatyam
Tamil Nadu
Bihu
Assam
Bhangra
Punjab
Chhau
Bihar, Orissa, W. Bengal and Jharkhand
Garhwali
Uttaranchal
Garba
Gujarat
Hattari
Karnataka
Kathak
North India
Kathakali
Kerala
Kutchipudi
Andhra Pradesh
Khantumm
Mizoram
Karma
Madhya Pradesh
Laho
Meghalaya
Mohiniattam
Kerala
Mando
Goa
Manipuri
Manipur
Nati
Himachal Pradesh
Nat-Natin
Bihar
Odissi
Orissa
Rauf
Jammu &Kashmir
Yakshagan
Karnataka
Some Interesting Facts of Classical Dances:
International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Council (CID, Conseil International de la Danse), a UNESCO partner NGO, and is celebrated yearly, on April 29.
Bharatanatyam is unique to the Dravidian culture of South India. Devdasis or temple dancers who were dedicated in service to the presiding deities used to perform Bharatanatyam in temples.
Mridangam, Veena, Flute, Violin and Talam are some of the instruments used in Bharatanatyam performance.
Kathak is intermingled with the culture of North India. This classical dance form is associated with the recital art of storytelling. Kathak has been patronized in Banaras, Lucknow and Jaipur.
The story of Radha and Krishna is the predominant theme of Kathak. Such instruments as Tabla, Pakwaj, Harmonium, Sarengi and Talam are used in Kathak performances.
Heavy makeup and colourful costume are the most amazing facets of Kathakali. As it is a group performance, each dancer wears a different makeup as per the role or character.
The dancer playing a noble hero or god wears green makeup on the face, while the dance playing a demon smears his face in green with red marks on the cheeks. Chenda, Cymbals, and Maddalam are the instruments used in Kathakali shows.
Kuchipudi has evolved from the Bhagavatmela tradition and differed from other Indian classical dance forms by the use of speech. This classical dance of India owes its origin to the Telugu Brahmins in Kuchelapuram Village, who were known for their expertise in staging the mythological legends through dance, drama and music.
The Kuchipudi dance moves are faster than those of any other classical dance. It is performed to both the Carnatic music and the Hindustani Music.
The Sattriya dance form can be placed under 2 categories; Paurashik Bhangi, which is the masculine style and ‘Stri Bhangi’, which is the feminine style. Pat Silk saree is the most popular kind of saree used in this dance, which represents the locality through its various colourful motifs and designs.
There are various musical instruments used in this Sattriya dance, some of which include Khol (drum), Bahi (flute), Violin, Tanpura, Harmonium and Shankha (Conch Shell).
Odissi is the cultural pride of the state Orissa or Odisha. Nritya and Abhinaya are two most interesting highlights of Odissi. In Nritya, the dancers make delicate body movements to create ornamental moves. Get the list Of Different Types Of Dances In India PDF.
In Abhinaya, the dancers make myriad facial expressions to interpret a religious story or mythical legend. Odissi is performed in a multiple different styles including tribhangi.
Manipuri, a distinguished classical dance heritage of northeast India, since the time when the gods, as it is believed, dried a lake in the countryside of Manipur to make space for dance; this classical dance has been part of the socio-religious culture of the state.
Ras Leela and Sankirtana are the devotional themes of Manipuri dance. The Manipuri dancers wear colourfully embroidered skirts with transparent embellished veil.
The word “Mohiniyattam” literally means “dance of the enchantress“. There are two stories of the Lord Vishnu disguised as a Mohini. In one, he appears as Mohini to lure the asuras away from the amrita (nectar of immortality) obtained during the churning of the palazhi (ocean of milk and salt water).
In the second story Vishnu appears as Mohini to save Lord Shiva from the demon Bhasmasura. The costume includes white sari embroidered with bright golden brocade (known as kasavu) at the edges.
The Mohiniyattam dance follows the classical text of Hastha Lakshanadeepika, which has elaborate description of mudras (gestural expressions by the hand palm and fingers).
The vocal music of Mohiniyattam involves variations in rhythmic structure known as chollu. The lyrics are in Manipravalam, a mixture of Sanskrit and Malayalam.
GK Notes on Different States and their Folk Dances - Questions and Answers
Q: Changuis the dance of which state
(a) Uttarkahnd and Andhra Pradesh
(b) Punjab and Goa
(c) Odissa and Andhra Pradesh
(d) Mizoram and Tamil Nadu
Ans: Odissa and Andhra Pradesh
Q: Bharatnatyam is a famous dance form from:
(a) Goa
(b) Punjab
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Mizoram
Ans: Tamil Nadu
Q: Bhangra is a popular dance of:
(a) Uttarkhand
(b) Punjab
(c) Assam
(d) Manipur
Ans: Punjab
Q: Name the ancient theatre originated in Kerala?
(a) Sung
(b) Sattriya
(c) Kuttiyatam
(d) Cultural
Ans: Kuttiyatam
GK Quiz Related to Indian Folk Dance - Questions and Answers
Q: With which musical instrument is Pandit Ravi Shankar associated?
(a) Dhole
(b) Tabla
(c) Bansuri
(d) Sitar
Ans: Sitar
Q: Mando is a popular dance of Indian State
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Goa
(c) Manipur
(d) None of these
Ans: Goa
Q: Gair and Ghoomar are popular dance of Indian State
(a) jammu and kashmir
(b) Karnataka
(c) Rajasthan
(d) None of These
Ans: Rajasthan
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