India is a country with a rich cultural heritage. It is known for its traditions, Language, Art and Culture. Among these, Indian Dance forms are one of the most important parts of Indian Culture. It is deeply rooted in India’s history and traditions. There are many Indian dance forms in different states.
In India, dance forms are classified into 2 broad categories – Classical dance forms and Folk dance forms.
Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam are examples of Classical Indian dance forms. and Bhangra, Bihu, Garba, Yakshagana, Jhumar are some most important examples of Folk Indian dance forms.
In this article, you will find a list of all Indian dance forms, including both Folk and Classical dances, along with PDFs. Additionally, you will find all the important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to Indian dance forms.
TOC of Indian Dance Forms
List of Folk Indian Dance Forms
| State | Folk Indian Dance Forms |
|---|---|
| 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 Indian Dance form
| Classical Indian Dance Form | State of Origin |
|---|---|
| Bharatnatyam | Tamil Nadu |
| Kathak | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh |
| Odissi | Odisha |
| Kathakali | Kerala |
| Sattriya | Assam |
| Manipuri | Manipur |
| Mohiniyattam | Kerala |
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Important Indian Dance Form 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
Q2. ‘Nupa’ dance is associated with which Indian state? SSC CGL 2022
a) Assam
b) Manipur
c) Nagaland
d) Tripura
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
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
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
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Q6. With which of the following states is the folk dance Tarangamel associated ?
a) Goa
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Kerala
Q7. Mohiniyattam is associated with which Hindu God?
a) Ganapati
b) Vishnu
c) Brahma
d) Shiva
Q8. Which of the following dance forms is NOT associated with the state ofJharkhand?
a) Dhimsa
b) Jamda
c) Karma
d) Paika
Q9. Which of the following is a traditional masked dance of West Bengal? SSC MTS 2022
a) Kavadi
b) Jawara
c) Gambhira
d) Gidda
Q10. The traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram is called?
a) Cheraw
b) Yak Chaam
c) Thang Ta
d) Maanch
Q11. ‘Rikhampada’ is a traditional dance of _
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Himachal Pradesh
d) Madhya Pradesh
Q12. ‘Leshalaptu’ is a folk dance of which Indian state?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Goa
d) Nagaland
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Q13. _ is the form of Martial Dance in Punjab?
a) Baga
b) Daga
c) Laga
d) Panga
Q14. Which of the following is a dance form from Karnataka?
a) Rouf
b) Karma
c) Lava
d) Bayalata
Q15. Which of the following art forms of Kerala is in UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
a) Theyyam
b) Chakyar Koothu
c) Koodiyattam (Kutiyattam)
d) Thiruvathirakali
Q16. The Karma dance is performed during the Karma Pooja. This festival is celebrated in _
a) Spring Season
b) Summer Season
c) Winter Season
d) Autumn Season
Q17. The Kathakali dance is a harmonious combination of _ forms of fine art.
a) four
b) six
c) five
d) seven
Q18. Lavani is a folk dance of which of the following states of India?
a) Rajasthan
b) Jharkhand
c) Gujarat
d) Maharashtra
Q19. Hallisaka is a group dance native to _?
a) Rajasthan
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) Goa
Q20. Ratval is a dance form associated with the _ tribes of India
a) Mewati
b) Khasi
c) Jatapus
d) Bhil
Q21. In which of the following cities is the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy located?
a) Guwahati
b) Imphal
c) Bengaluru
d) Hyderabad
Q22. ‘Maimata’ is a popular dance of the Kaloicommunity from the state of _?
a) Chattisgarh
b) Tripura
c) Odisha
d) Assam
Q23. Which of the following dance forms is derived from martial arts practices?
a) Chhau
b) Jhora
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Ghoomr
Q24. The ‘Veeragase’ dance, performed during the Dussehra festival holds a special place in the folk dances of the state of _?
a) Karnataka
b) Assam
c) Odisha
d) Sikkim
Q25. ‘Ummatt-aat’ is a folk dance form performed in _?
a) Kasauli
b) Coorg (Karnataka)
c) Itanagar
d) Gangtok
Q26. Which is the first of India’s traditional dance to be refashioned as a theatre art and to be exthibited widely both at home and abroad?
a) Kuchipudi
b) Manipuri
c) Kathakali
d) Bharatanatyam
Q27. Which of the following is a UNESCO recognised dance form?
a) Bhangra
b) Kalbelia
c) Giddha
d) Dalkhai
Q28. Vilasini Natyam and Veeranatyam are dances associated with which of the following states?
a) Kerala
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Q29. Which of the following folk dances does NOT belong to the state of Mizoram?
a) Mundari
b) Chailam
c) Cheraw
d) Zangtalam
Q30. Which of the following dance forms is influenced by Bihu dance?
a) Sattriya
b) Manipuri
c) Kathak
d) Kuchipudi
Q31. Which of the following is the main percussion instrument used in the performance of Mohiniyattam dance?
a) Sitar
b) Edakka
c) Dhumsa
d) Nagada
Q32. ‘Elelakkaradi’ is a tribal dance form of which Indian state?
a) Goa
b) Kerala
c) Rajasthan
d) Jharkhand
Q33. Which is one of the most famous dance forms of Assam performed by the “Kulis’ (people who work in the tea gardens) during autumn?
a) Jhumur dance
b) Lambadi dance
c) Mahasu dance
d) Karga dance
Q34. Gatka, a traditional fighting style of the Nihang Sikh warriors, used both for self-defense as well as a sport, has originated from which of the following states of India?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Bihar
d) Punjab
Q35. _ is a popular folk dance of Minicoy Island.
a) Leshalaptu
b) Aaluyattu
c) Lava
d) Moyashai
Q36. Which of the following dance types belong to northern India?
a) Kuchipudi
b) Odissi
c) Mohiniyattam
d) Kathak
Q37. Which of the following is a dance form in Mizoram participated exclusively by village guests?
a) Khuallam
b) Cheraw
c) Solakia
d) Chailam
Q38. ‘Dhangari Gaja’ is a dance form mainly related to:
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Jharkhand
c) Maharashtra
d) Chhattisgarh
Q39. Which of the following dances is dedicated to temples and was earlier known as Sadir?
a) Bharatanatyam
b) Kathakali
c) Kathak
d) Manipuri
Q40. ‘Waghya Murali’ dance, associated with Lord Khandoba, originated in which state of India?
a) Maharashtra
b) Bihar
c) Rajasthan
d) Gujarat
Q41. With which of the following classical dance forms was Vempati Chinna Satyam associated?
a) Kathakali
b) Kathak
c) Kuchipudi
d) Manipuri
Q42. Gaur Maria is an important ritualistic dance from which state?
a) Chhattisgarh
b) Punjab
c) Kerala
d) Karnataka
Q43. Bihu is folk dance from which of the following Indian state?
a) Manipur
b) Assam
c) Tripura
d) Nagaland
Q44. With which of the following states is the folk dance Tarangmel associated?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Goa
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Assam
Q45. Which of the following dance forms is mentioned in the ancient text of Vyavaharmala?
a) Mohiniyattam
b) Sattriya
c) Mohiniyattam
d) Odissi
Q46. Jagoi and cholom are the two main divisions in which Classical dance?
a) Bharatanatyam
b) Mohiniyattam
c) Odissi
d) Manipuri
Q47. The Tiger Dance or Bagh Nach of Odisha is done in which Hindu month ?
a) Falgun
b) Bhadra
c) Chaitra
d) Baishakh
Q48. With which of the following folk dances, India has made its entry in the Guinness Book of World Records in the year 2015?
a) Nati
b) Garba
c) Bihu
d) Bhangra
Q49. With which of the following folk dances, India has made its entry in the Guinness Book of World Records on 14 April 2023?
a) Nati
b) Garba
c) Bihu
d) Bhangra
Q50. Which of the following dance forms is also known as the ‘Royal Dance of Ladakh?
a) Yak dance
b) Jabro dance
c) Shondol dance
d) Koshan dance
Q51. Ekaharya is the solo artist in which Indian classical dance form?
a) Mohiniyattam
b) Kuchipudi
c) Bharatanatyam
d) Kathak
Q52. Which of the following dance forms is popular in Himachal Pradesh?
a) Laho
b) Nati
c) Ronf
d) Bhagra
Q53. Which is not a Classical dance recognised by Sangeet Natak Academy ?
a) Bharatnatyam
b) Kuchipudi
c) Mohiniattam
d) Chhau
Q54. What is meaning of Mohiniattam ?
a) Beautiful woman dance
b) Beautiful dance
c) Story Teller
d) None of the Above
Q55. Which of the following dances is/are in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list ?
a) Kathak
b) Nati
c) Chhau
d) Bhagra
Q56. Ankia Nat is a dance form of:
a) Assam
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Tripura
d) Meghalaya
Q57. In which State of India Luddi dance is performed?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Tripura
d) Meghalaya
d) Haryana
Q58. Name the popular folk song of Uttar Pradesh?
a) Maang
b) Kajri
c) Baul
d) Boli
Q59. Garba’ and ‘Tippani’ are related to which state?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Kerala
Q60. ‘Kavadi’ and ‘Karagam’ are related to which state?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Karnataka
Q61. ‘Dasavatar’ and ‘Tamasha’ are related to which state?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Maharashtra
d) Gujarat
Q62. ‘Gidda’ and ‘Bhangra’ dances are mainly related to which state?state.West Bengal
b) Punjab
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Assam
Q63. Which of the following dance is related to Kerala?
a) Kuchipudi
b) Bharathanatyam
c) Kathak
d) Kathakali
Q64. When was the origin of Kathak dance?
a) 15th Century
b) 18th Century
c) 17th Century
d) 29th Century
Q65. Which of these is an folk dance form of Odisha?
a) Bau
b) Savari
c) Tabal Chongli
d) Bichhua
Q66. Kud Dandi Nach folk dance is related to which of the following states?
a) Jammu and Kashmir
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Odisha
Q67. Which of the following states is associated with the folk dance, Pasi Kongki?
a) Manipur
b) Maharashtra
d) Odisha
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Q68. Damali is a popular folk dance of which state?
a) Karnatakawrong
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Manipur
d) Jammu and Kashmir
Q69. Which of the following is not a folk dance?
a) Baul
b) Mahar
c) Kartan
d) Morris
Q70. Mohiniattam is the dance form of which state?
a) Arunachala Pradesh
b) Jammu and Kashmir
b) Kerala
c) Maharashtra