Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode
[#731] Karma is folk dance of -
Correct Answer
(C) Sonbhadra
[#732] Who among the following taught Hindustani classical music to Shambhu Maharaj?
Correct Answer
(B) Rahimuddin Khan
Explanation
Solution: Shambhu Maharajxa0was a Guru of the Lucknowxa0Gharanaxa0(school) of the Indian classical dance form,xa0Kathak. He learned Hindustani classical music from Ustad Rahimuddin Khan.
[#733] With reference to Thumri which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Thumri originated in U.P. 2. Thumri is light and attractive. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer
(C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Solution: The first mention of Thumri goes back to the 19 th century, with a link to the classical dance formxa0Kathak. A thumri singer goes straight to the emotional core of a composition and evokes each yarn of amorous feeling, each strand of sensuous sentiment, with great discretion. It is light and attractive singing style.
[#734] Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched in term of singer and their style of singing?
Correct Answer
(C) Badi Main - Thumari-Tappa
[#735] Which of the following folk dances is not a folk dance of Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer
(B) Dandia dance
Explanation
Solution: Raas or Dandiya Raas is the socio - religious folk dance originating from Indian state of Gujarat and popularly performed in the festival of Navaratri. The dance is performed in the Marwar region of Rajasthan too.