The 'Pung Cholom' dance is also known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Pung Cholom' dance is also known as:
A. Mask dance
B. Drum dance
C. Lamp dance
D. Stick dance
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Pung Cholom is the Manipuri drum dance, performed with the pung (mridanga), combining rhythm and movement.

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Practice More Classical Dances of India Questions

Question #1 Report Error
The 'Tillana' in Bharatanatyam is set to which tempo?
A. Vilambit (slow)
B. Variable
C. Drut (fast)
D. Madhyam (medium)

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Tillana is a lively, pure dance piece set to a fast tempo, concluding a Bharatanatyam performance.

Question #2 Report Error
The 'Mudras' are categorized as Asamyuta and Samyuta in:
A. Only Kathak
B. Only Bharatanatyam
C. All classical dances
D. Only Odissi

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
This fundamental classification of hand mudras applies to all classical Indian dances.

Question #3 Report Error
Which of these is a classical dance from the state of Manipur?
A. Kathakali
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Manipuri
D. Odissi

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Manipuri is the classical dance form representing the state of Manipur.