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Flashcards on Indian Art and Culture: Folk Dances, Music, and Festivals
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What is a folk dance?
A traditional dance that is passed down from generation to generation.
Name a famous folk dance of India.
Bhangra
What is classical music?
Highly developed music that follows traditional rules.
Name a popular festival celebrated in India.
Diwali
What is the significance of Holi festival?
It celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
What is the famous music instrument of India?
Sitar
What is a carnival?
A festive season with music, dance, and colorful costumes.
Name a famous folk music form of India.
Rabindra Sangeet
What is the traditional dress worn during Navratri festival?
Chaniya choli
What is Ghoomar?
A Rajasthani folk dance performed by women in swirling costumes.
What is the name of the percussion instrument commonly used in Indian music?
Tabla
What is the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi festival?
It celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed God.
What is Kathak?
One of the major classical dance forms of India.
Which festival is known for the colorful throwing of powdered paint?
Holi
What is Dandiya Raas?
A traditional folk dance from Gujarat performed with sticks.
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What is the significance of Navratri festival?
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna
Marks the beginning of monsoon season
Celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over evil
Honors the harvest season
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Which instrument is used in Kathak dance?
Flute
Tabla
Violin
Guitar
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Which region of India is known for the Dandiya Raas dance?
Kerala
Assam
Gujarat
Rajasthan
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What is the main characteristic of a folk dance?
Performed by professional dancers
Passed down through generations
Influenced by Western styles
Performed only on special occasions
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Which festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
Diwali
Holi
Christmas
Eid
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What is the traditional dress worn during Bhangra dance?
Sari
Lehenga
Sherwani
Kurta and Pagri
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What is the main instrument used in Rabindra Sangeet?
Harmonium
Guitar
Sitar
Tabla
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Which festival marks the end of the harvest season?
Dussehra
Ganesh Chaturthi
Eid
Lohri
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Which dance form is associated with Lord Krishna?
Bhangra
Kathak
Ghoomar
Ras Leela
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What is the main percussion instrument used in Bhangra music?
Tabla
Dhol
Sitar
Mridangam
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