Q10. The dance form of Kathakali is associated with which artist?
a) Kalamandalam Gopi
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
d) Uday Shankar
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Correct Answer: a) Kalamandalam Gopi
Explanation: Kalamandalam Gopi is an iconic figure in Kathakali, known for his powerful portrayal of virtuous pachcha (green) characters.
Q11. Which artist is known for their performance in Sattriya?
a) Indira PP Bora
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
d) Uday Shankar
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Correct Answer: a) Indira PP Bora
Explanation: Indira PP Bora is a prominent exponent of Sattriya, the classical dance form from Assam that has its origins in the Vaishnavite monasteries called Sattra.
Q12. The dance form of Odissi is associated with which artist?
a) Sanjukta Panigrahi
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Rukmini Devi Arundale
d) Uday Shankar
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Correct Answer: a) Sanjukta Panigrahi
Explanation: Sanjukta Panigrahi was a celebrated Odissi dancer known for her devotion to the dance form and for being a pioneering figure in its popularization.
Q13. Which artist is known for their contribution to the field of Bharatanatyam?
a) Alarmel Valli
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
d) Uday Shankar
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Correct Answer: a) Alarmel Valli
Explanation: Alarmel Valli is an acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer known for her deep understanding of the dance form and her expressive performances.
Q14. The dance form of Kuchipudi is associated with which artist?
a) Yamini Krishnamurthy
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
d) Uday Shankar
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Correct Answer: a) Yamini Krishnamurthy
Explanation: Yamini Krishnamurthy is an eminent dancer known for her performances in both Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, and she has been a major figure in Indian classical dance.
Q15. Which artist is known for their performance in Kathakali?
a) Kottakkal Sivaraman
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
d) Uday Shankar
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Correct Answer: a) Kottakkal Sivaraman
Explanation: Kottakkal Sivaraman was a renowned Kathakali artist known for his emotive performances and for playing female roles with finesse.
Q16. The dance form of Manipuri is associated with which artist?
a) Darshana Jhaveri
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
d) Uday Shankar
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Correct Answer: a) Darshana Jhaveri
Explanation: Darshana Jhaveri, one of the Jhaveri Sisters, has made significant contributions to the promotion and teaching of the Manipuri dance form.
Q17. Which artist is known for their contribution to the field of Mohiniyattam?
a) Bharati Shivaji
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
d) Uday Shankar
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Correct Answer: a) Bharati Shivaji
Explanation: Bharati Shivaji is a renowned Mohiniyattam dancer and choreographer who has played a significant role in popularizing and preserving this classical dance form.
Q18. The dance form of Odissi is associated with which artist?
a) Madhavi Mudgal
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Rukmini Devi Arundale
d) Uday Shankar
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Correct Answer: a) Madhavi Mudgal
Explanation: Madhavi Mudgal is an acclaimed Odissi dancer known for her technical purity, and she has been instrumental in bringing a contemporary sensibility to the dance form.
Q19. Which artist is known for their performance in Sattriya?
a) Jatin Goswami
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
d) Uday Shankar
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Correct Answer: a) Jatin Goswami
Explanation: Jatin Goswami is a prominent Sattriya dancer, choreographer, and guru. He has been a key figure in the recognition of Sattriya as a classical dance form.
Q20. The dance form of Bharatanatyam is associated with which artist?
a) T. Balasaraswati
b) Birju Maharaj
c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
d) Uday Shankar
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Correct Answer: a) T. Balasaraswati
Explanation: T. Balasaraswati was a celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer and a pivotal figure in the history of the dance form, known for her emotive and pure classical dance style.