1. Which Indian state is Kolattam traditionally associated with?

• a) Kerala

• b) Tamil Nadu

• c) Punjab

• d) Gujarat

2. What does the term "Kolattam" literally mean?

• a) Dance with pots

• b) Stick dance

• c) Colorful performance

• d) Rhythm play

3. Kolattam is generally performed during which festival?

• a) Holi

• b) Diwali

• c) Navaratri

• d) Pongal

4. What is used by dancers during a Kolattam performance?

• a) Lamps

• b) Ribbons

• c) Wooden sticks

5. Kolattam is usually performed by which group?

• a) Solo artists

• b) Mixed age groups

• c) Group of women

• d) Children only

6.What does "semi-classical" Bharatanatyam typically blend with traditional dance?

• a) Martial arts

• b) Folk or contemporary styles

• c) Classical music only

• d) Acrobatics

7.Which of the following is a key difference in semi-classical Bharatanatyam compared to traditional Bharatanatyam?

• a) Use of heavy jewelry

• b) Rigid structure of items

• c) More relaxed expressions and movements

• d) No use of hand gestures

8.Semi-classical Bharatanatyam often uses music from which genre?

• a) Only Carnatic classical

• b) Western classica

• c) Devotional or film music

• d) Jazz

9.Which of the following is still retained in semi-classical Bharatanatyam?

• a) Use of props like fans

• b) Facial expressions and mudras

• c) Acrobatics

• d) Whistling

10. Semi-classical Bharatanatyam is often performed in which settings?

• a) Only temples

• b) Strictly formal concerts

• c) Festivals, school events, and cultural programs

• d) Sports competitions