Which dance form originate from tribal communities of Punjab?
A. Sammi
B. Julli
C. Dhamal
D. Jaago
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What does the word 'Jindua' simply mean?
A. Rhythm
B. Victory
C. Love of my life
D. None of these
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Name the folk drama(s) which is/are very popular in Punjab.
A. Ram Lila, Baba Balak Nath Lila
B. Guru Balmik Lila, Guru Ravi Das Lila
C. Prahlad Lila
D. All of the above
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Consider the following statements related to jhumar.
1. Jhumar dance, originally came from Sandalbar (now in Pakistan).
2. Jhumar is not so much popular dance as Giddha and Bhangra.
3. Jhumar is a dance performed only by women.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. All of the above
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Consider the following statements related to Dhamal.
1. It is a popular dance form which resembles Bhangra.
2. It is performed by Men.
3. It has failed to achieve the popularity.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 2
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Who are the traditional dancers, to dramatise the saga of Bhagat Prahlad?
A. Naqals
B. Rasdharis
C. Artists
D. Both (A) and (B)
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Which lila depicts the spiritual message of Guru Ravi Das's life and injustices done to him?
A. Naqals
B. Swang
C. Prahlad Lila
D. Guru Ravi Das Lila
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Which folk drama is an art form of imitation?
A. Naqals
B. Bhands
C. Swang
D. None of these
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Giddha dance performed in which ceremony is known as Viyahula Giddha?
A. Marriage ceremony
B. Birth of a son
C. Baisakhi
D. None of these
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The dancers cover their face with one hand and place the other on their back and dance with serpentine (Snake-like) movement. Name the dance form.
A. Luddi
B. Jhumar
C. Malwai Giddha
D. None of these
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Which among the following dance is a religious dance, associated with Pirs?
A. Julli
B. Giddha
C. Bhangra
D. Luddi
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Which of the following dances of Punjab is a victory dance where people do special movements of their heads?
A. Jhumar
B. Luddi
C. Dankara
D. Giddha
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Name the dance which is performed to welcome the bride to her husband's home.
A. Jaggo
B. Kikli
C. Sammi
D. None of these
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Identify the incorrect one
A. Guru Balmik Lila ? Rasdharis of Jalandhar doab
B. Bhagat Prahlad ? Truth wins over evil
C. Swang ? Puran Nath Jogi
D. Baba Balak Nath Lila ? Upper-Bari Doab region
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This lila is of recent origin and Rasdharis of Jalandhar Doab are renowned for dramatising it.
A. Guru Balmik Lila
B. Guru Ravi Das Lila
C. Baba Balak Nath Lila
D. Swang
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What is the other name of Malwai Giddha?
A. Giddha
B. Babeyan da Giddha
C. Kudi de Giddha
D. None of these
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In this dance form young girls hold each other's hands in crossed manner and twirl energetically while singing folk songs. This is known as
A. Giddha
B. Luddi
C. Kikli
D. Julli
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It is a male dance which resembles Bhangra. It is known as
A. Gatka
B. Julli
C. Giddha
D. Dhamal
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Name the dance of Punjab which has a similarity to dandiya dance of Gujarat and is performed with sticks.
A. Dhankara
B. Dhamal
C. Gatka
D. Julli
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The famous folk dance(s) of Punjab is/are
A. Bhangra, Jhumar
B. Julli, Luddi
C. Malwai Giddha
D. All of the above
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