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Key Facts: Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Chhow Dance Exam

Chhow trade

CHSE Odisha +2 vocational Chhow Dance (Performing Arts area)

CHSE Part-1-3 Vocational Courses catalog

40 + 60

Theory Full Marks 40 and Practical Full Marks 60 per trade paper in the vocational scheme

CHSE Odisha Vocational Courses scheme of studies

Papers I–IV

First-year Papers I–II and second-year Papers III–IV cover applied/general theory plus practicals

Part-1-3 Chhow Dance syllabus pages

3 styles

Seraikella, Mayurbhanj, and Purulia are the principal Chhau style triad for awareness

Standard Chhau comparative theory

CHSE Odisha

Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha administers AHSE / vocational examinations

chseodisha.nic.in

MCQ adaptation

This bank trains theory knowledge only—not practical/performance replacement or certification

OpenExamPrep study adaptation disclosure

Part-1-3.pdf

Official Chhow Dance units published in CHSE Vocational Courses Part-III

https://chseodisha.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Part-1-3.pdf

UNESCO 2010

Chhau inscribed on UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

UNESCO ICH listing (general history awareness)

CHSE Odisha +2 vocational Chhow Dance: theory 40 + practical 60 per trade paper under Part-1-3 (confirm circular). Covers body construction, rituals, movement vocabulary, abhinaya, and Chhau style awareness. Free 2026 MCQ bank is a theory study adaptation—not a practical/performance replacement.

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1In CHSE Odisha Vocational Chhow Dance applied theory, how many categories of Danda (body-line/stance drills) are listed for basic dancer construction?
A.Two categories
B.Three categories
C.Five categories
D.Nine categories
Explanation: Paper–I Applied Theory Unit I lists Danda under five categories as part of basic knowledge of body construction for a Chhow dancer.
2Which pair correctly matches a first-year Danda type named in the CHSE Chhow practical scheme?
A.Sadhadanda and Chakra danda
B.Trital danda and Dadra danda
C.Seraikella danda and Purulia danda
D.Kathak danda and Odissi danda
Explanation: First-year practical Danda names include Sadhadanda, Pitadanda, Gala danda, Chakra danda, and Dehenkia danda.
3How many types of Baithaki (sitting/stance positions) does the CHSE Chhow Paper–I theory prescribe?
A.One type only
B.Two types
C.Four types
D.Six types
Explanation: Unit I lists Baithaki as two types; practical names include Sadha Baithaki and Jhula Baithaki.
4Nuana (bending) in CHSE Chhow first-year theory is taught in how many directional types?
A.One type
B.Two types
C.Three types
D.Five types
Explanation: Nuana or bending is listed with three types; practical names include Aga Nuana (front), Pachha Nuana (back), and Parshwa Nuana (side).
5Aga Nuana in Chhow body-construction practice primarily means bending toward which direction?
A.The rear / back
B.The front / forward
C.Only the ceiling with no torso bend
D.Only the left diagonal while spinning
Explanation: Aga Nuana is the front/forward bend among the three Nuana directions (Aga, Pachha, Parshwa).
6Pachha Nuana refers to which bending direction?
A.Forward only
B.Backward / rear
C.Upward jump only
D.Wrist flex only
Explanation: Pachha Nuana is the rear/backward bend in the three-type Nuana set.
7Parshwa Nuana in Chhow training denotes bending toward which plane?
A.Only the vertical jump plane
B.The lateral / side plane
C.Only a seated meditation pose
D.Only mask-carving direction
Explanation: Parshwa Nuana is the side bend (lateral plane) among Aga, Pachha, and Parshwa Nuana.
8Which two basic stances of Chhow Dance are named in Paper–I Applied Theory Unit IV?
A.Chauka and Dharana
B.Tribhanga and Chouka of Odissi only
C.Araimandi and Muzhumandi only
D.Samapada and Alidha of Bharatanatyam only
Explanation: CHSE Chhow Paper–I Unit IV lists basic stances as Chauka and Dharana.
9Chauka as a Chhow basic stance is best described for theory study as:
A.A wide, grounded square-like open stance foundational to Chhow body geometry
B.A pure vocal raga name with no physical stance meaning
C.A Western ballet fifth position synonym only
D.A written exam seating arrangement code
Explanation: Chauka is a foundational open/square-like stance in Chhow training, paired with Dharana in the CHSE basic-stance unit.
10Dharana in CHSE Chhow basic-stance theory most nearly concerns:
A.Only the name of a tabla theka
B.Holding / sustaining a controlled Chhow stance or body set
C.Only painting the stage backdrop
D.Only counting 16 matras of Trital
Explanation: Dharana is listed with Chauka as a basic Chhow stance concept—holding/sustaining controlled body set, not a music theka name.

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