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West Bengal GK MCQ Question and Answer | State Gk MCQ

West Bengal GK MCQ Question and Answer with easy explanations. West Bengal State GK MCQ section provides you all type of GK mcq questions with explanations. West BengalState GK MCQ is important for exams like State PCS, IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NEET etc. Page-2 section-7

Each section contains 100 MCQs on West Bengal .
11
This type of dance expresses the meaning of the song through flexible and rhythmic body movements this is known as
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Rabindra Nritya represents the meaning of the songs through body movements and these body movements must be flexible and rhythmic.
12
There is unique jumping and movement of shoulder and chest. This depicts the various expressions of anger, joy and courage. The unique movement is known in Chhau dance
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The unique movement of Chhau dance is known as ulfa. This is a war like dance in which dancers jump around, kneel and suddenly rush towards their opponents which represents a war like situation.
13
The Raybenshe is a dance pattern same like the Lathi dance. It is performed in which district of West Bengal?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Raybenshe dance is a war-like dance, similar to Lathi dance. It is mainly popular in Bardhaman, Birbhum and Murshidabad districts of West Bengal.
14
The original agamani songs were first composed by
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
The original Agamani songs were first composed by Ramprasad Sen and later by Kamalakanta Bhattacharya.
15
The one who holds a fairly large group of musicians and is a leader of Chhokra dance is known as
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Chhokra dance is directed by a sarkar who leads a fairly large team of singers, musicians and players.
16
The musical instrument Ektara is mainly used in
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The musical instrument Ektara, also known as the gopijanra, is mainly used in Baul music.
17
The Lathi dance is performed by the youths which play with dangerous weapons like swords, bamboo sticks. The dance is performed on the occasion of
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Lathi dance is performed by the youths which play with dangerous weapons like swords, bamboo sticks. The dance is performed on the occasion of Muharram. The Lathi dance is half dance and half sport.
18
The Kirtan dance is unique and has a characteristic of to be performed by whole village. Who gave the dance its unique and proper form?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Kirtan dance was given a proper and unique form by a very famous religious revivalist 'Chaitanya Deva'. The most important characteristic of this dance is that it is performed by the members of whole village without any distinction on the basis of caste, class and religion.
19
The Kirtan dance is the most common dance pattern performed in West Bengal. It is devoted to which of the following epic characters?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Kirtan dance is devoted to the worship of Lord Vishnu.
20
The Khemta dance pattern is a most popular dance pattern of West Bengal. It is performed since last 30 to 40 years. It is performed on the occasion of
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Khemta dance is a devotional type of dance which is performed by professional female dancers. This form of dance is popular and performed during celebrations of birthdays and marriages. It is alos performed during the popular festivals of Durga Puja and Dol Jatra.