Folk Dances of West Bengal

Author:Goutam Chakraborty & Madhumita Pattrea
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Important Questions on Folk Dances of West Bengal

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The dance Tusu Parab is the main attraction of which of the following festivals of West Bengal?

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The Raybenshe is a dance pattern same as the Lathi dance. It is performed in which district of West Bengal?

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The dance form of Rava community is known as:

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This type of dance expresses the meaning of the song through flexible and rhythmic body movements, this is known as:

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The different forms of puppet used in puppet dance in West Bengal are:

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The Lathi dance is performed by the youths who play with dangerous weapons like swords, bamboo sticks. The dance is performed on the occasion of:

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The Kirtan dance is unique and has the characteristic of being performed by the whole village. Who gave the dance its unique and proper form?

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The Kirtan dance is the most common dance pattern performed in West Bengal. It is devoted to which of the following epic characters?

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The Khemta dance is accompanied by musical instruments. Which of the following is/are those instruments?

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The dance performers of Khemta dance need expertise as the dance consists of:

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The Khemta dance is considered to be the oldest dance. It is performed depicting the characters of the epic. Which of the following are those characters?

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The Khemta dance is a dance, which is several decades old. The historic origin of the Khemta dance is considered to be:

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The Khemta dance is performed during famous festivals. Which of the following festivals is/are among those festivals?

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The Khemta dance pattern is the most popular dance pattern of West Bengal. It is performed since last 30 to 40 years. It is performed on the occasion of:

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In which dance form the leader is called Ustad and the others Dohar?

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The Jari dance is performed by _____ on the occasion of _____.

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The 'Gaudiya Nritya' is popular in West Bengal and is an ancient dance based on:

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The Gambhira dance depicts the relationship between grandfather and grandson. It is a representation of social-political and moral concerns. It is famous in the district of:

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Which dance is performed on the occasion of the death anniversary of Madar Pir?