Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#1166] Which institute offers courses in Hindustani classical music (vocal) and Pakhawaj?
Correct Answer

(A) National Kathak Institute

Explanation

Solution: National Institute of Kathak Dance, also known as Kathak Kendra, is the premier dance institution for the Indian classical dance form of Kathak, and a unit of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama, situated in New Delhi Established in 1964, the institution is primarily dedicated to Kathak, though it also offers courses in Hindustani classical music (Vocal) and Pakhawaj and Tabla.

[#1167] Kartik dance is performed in
Correct Answer

(C) Bundelkhand region

[#1168] Dhobia dance is performed in
Correct Answer

(A) Purvanchal

Explanation

Solution: The Dhobia dance is performed on the occasion of birth, marriages and festivals like Dusshehra and Holi, The dance is popular among the dhobi (Washermen) community of eastern (Purvanchal) Uttar Pradesh in which only male dancers participate. The dance is basically in the form of a dance-drama.

[#1169] Which of the following dances belongs to Braj area of Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(C) Charkula

Explanation

Solution: Charkula dance is performed in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh. This dance is performed by women who balance large multi-tiered circular wooden pyramids on their heads.

[#1170] In which dance form dancers wear dress made of peacock wings?
Correct Answer

(C) Mayur

Explanation

Solution: Mayur dance portrays the beautiful dance performed by the peacock before rainfall. This dance, performed during the monsoon season to celebrate the greenery brought by the rain. The Mayur dance depicts the love between Lord Krishna and Radha. Dancers wear dress made of peacock wings.