List of Folk Dances of India
| State | Folk Dances |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo, Chham |
| Assam | Bihu, Bichhua Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel, Gopal, Tabal, Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura, Hobjanai |
| Bihar | Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama, Chakwa, Bidesia |
| Chhattisgarh | Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini |
| Goa | Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell |
| Gujarat | Garba, Dandiya, Ras, Tippani, Juriun, Bhavai |
| Haryana | Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor |
| Himachal Pradesh | Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu Nati, Dangi |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud, Dandi Nach, Damali |
| Jharkhand | Alkap, Karma, Munda Agni Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga Domkach, Ghora Naach |
| Karnataka | Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi Kunitha, Karga Lambi |
| Kerala | Kathakali (Classical), Ottam Thulal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali |
| Lakshadweep | Lava Kolkali, Parichakali |
| Madhya Pradesh | Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch |
| Maharashtra | Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala, Dasavtar or Bohada |
| Manipur | Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha |
| Meghalaya | Ka Shad Suk, Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho |
| Mizoram | Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam |
| Nagaland | Rangma Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee |
| Odisha | Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau |
| Punjab | Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual |
| Rajasthan | Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya |
| Sikkim | Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari Singhi, Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance |
| Tamil Nadu | Bharatanatyam, Kumi Kolattam, Kavadi |
| Tripura | Hojagiri |
| Uttar Pradesh | Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita |
| Uttarakhand | Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli |
| West Bengal | Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan |
List of Classical Dances in India
| Dance Form | State of Origin |
|---|---|
| Bharatnatyam | Tamil Nadu |
| Kathak | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh |
| Odissi | Odisha |
| Kathakali | Kerala |
| Sattriya | Assam |
| Manipuri | Manipur |
| Mohiniyattam | Kerala |
Dance Forms of India MCQs
Q1. Which of the following folk dance forms does NOT belong to the state of Gujarat? SSC CGL 2022
a) Garba
b) Dandiya
c) Bidesiya
d) Vinchhudo
[expand title=”View Answer”]Answer: c. Bidesiya[/expand]
Q2. ‘Nupa’ dance is associated with which Indian state? SSC CGL 2022
a) Assam
b) Manipur
c) Nagaland
d) Tripura
[expand title=”View Answer”]Answer: b. Manipur[/expand]
Q3. Which of the following dance forms is associated with the state of Arunachal Pradesh? SSC CGL 2022
a) Buiya
b) Garba
c) Panwariya
d) Dhaman
[expand title=”View Answer”]Answer: a. Buiya [/expand]
Q4. Which of the following Indian classical dance forms uses various colours on face to symbolise the characters?
a) Kathakali
b) Bharatanatyam
c) Odissi
d) Mohiniattam
[expand title=”View Answer”]Answer: c. Odissi[/expand]
Q5. The Kuchipudi classical dance is accompanied with which type of music? SSC CGL 2022
a) Kajri
b) Chaiti
c) Carnatic Music
d) Hindustani Music
[expand title=”View Answer”]Answer: c. Carnatic Music [/expand]
Q6. With which of the following states is the folk dance Tarangamel associated ?
a) Goa
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Kerala
[expand title=”View Answer”]Answer: a. Goa[/expand]
Q7. Mohiniyattam is associated with which Hindu God?
a) Ganapati
b) Vishnu
c) Brahma
d) Shiva
[expand title=”View Answer”]Answer: b. Vishnu[/expand]
Q8. Which of the following dance forms is NOT associated with the state ofJharkhand?
a) Dhimsa
b) Jamda
c) Karma
d) Paika
[expand title=”View Answer”]Answer: a. Dhimsa[/expand]
Q9. Which of the following is a traditional masked dance of West Bengal? SSC MTS 2022
a) Kavadi
b) Jawara
c) Gambhira
d) Gidda
[expand title=”View Answer”]Answer: C. Gambhira[/expand]
Q10. The traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram is called?
a) Cheraw
b) Yak Chaam
c) Thang Ta
d) Maanch
[expand title=”View Answer”]Answer: a. Cheraw[/expand]
