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DANCE MCQs
1. Which is not an ornament of the ankle?
(A) Nupura
(B) Angada
(C) Kinkini
(D) Kataka
Ans: B
2. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Kudiyattam, Krishnattam, Ramanattam, Kathakali.
(B) Krishnattam, Kudiyattam, Ramanattam, Kathakali.
(C) Kudiyattam, Ramanattam, Krishnattam, Kathakali.
(D) Ramanattam, Kudiyattam, Krishnattam, Kathakali.
Ans: A
3. Which pair is not correctly matched?
(A) Urnanabha – Hasta
(B) Vartita – Karana
(C) Mandala – Mukhaja Bhinaya
(D) Agratalasañcara – Pada Bheda
Ans: C
4. Assertion (A): Today’s dancers lack problems in pursuit of their art.
Reason (R): The problems result from changes in patrons and audiences.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is false.
Ans: C
5. Match items in List-I with List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Lasyanga (i) Unit of movement
(b) Karana (ii) Vaksha movement
(c) Abhugna (iii) Dance and music
(d) Aavritta (iv) Wrist movement
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(B) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(C) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(D) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Ans: D
6. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Abhilasha
(B) Anusmruti
(C) Lila
(D) Unmada
Ans: C
7. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Bhaya, Adbhuta, Hasya, Bibhatsa.
(B) Bibhatsa, Hasya, Adbhuta, Bhaya.
(C) Hasya, Adbhuta, Bibhatsa, Bhaya.
(D) Hasya, Bhaya, Bibhatsa, Adbhuta.
Ans: D
8. The Chitrasabha of Nataraja is in
(A) Tiruvalangadu
(B) Kuttralam
(C) Chidambaram
(D) Madurai
Ans: C
9. Choose the odd one:
(A) Vicchitti
(B) Bibboka
(C) Kanta
(D) Vilasa
Ans: C
10. Which pair is not properly matched?
(A) Manipuri – Sankeertan
(B) Kummatikali – Mask
(C) Vilasini Natyam– Swapnasundari
(D) Kathak – Chaali
Ans: D
11. Assertion (A): Raslila of Manipur has some common aspects with Raslila of Braj.
Reason (R): Both are understood as acts of devotion and not mere entertainment.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: A
12. Sarfoji Maharaja wrote
(A) Sangeeta Parijat
(B) Tristhali Yatrechi Lavani
(C) Prahlada Charitram
(D) Sita Svayamvara
Ans: B
13. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Chakkar
(B) Bhramari
(C) Utplavana
(D) Shuttral
Ans: C
14. Pick the correct sequence from Abhinayadarpana:
(A) Mandala, Sthanaka, Utplavana, Chari, Bhramari.
(B) Sthanaka, Chari, Utplavana, Mandala, Bhramari.
(C) Chari, Mandala, Bhramari, Utplavana, Sthanaka.
(D) Mandala, Sthanaka, Utplavana, Bhramari, Chari.
Ans: D
15. Saing is the musical orchestra for dances of
(A) Thailand
(B) Burma
(C) Cambodia
(D) Indonesia
Ans: B
16. Match items in List-I with List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Hastamuktavali (i) Tamil
(b) Kalitogai (ii) Malayalam
(c) Powada (iii) Assamese
(d) Kalyanasaugandhikam (iv) Marathi
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(B) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(C) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(D) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: D
17. Penchak is a dance form from
(A) Balli
(B) Cambodia
(C) Laos
(D) Kerala
Ans: A
18. Which does not have sanchari elaborations?
(A) Oddissi
(B) Jatisvaram
(C) Ashtapadi
(D) Thumri
Ans: B
19. Assertion (A): Kaishiki Vritti is beautiful costumes worn by women.
Reason (R): Only women can perform Kaishiki Vritti.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: C
20. Which pair is not properly matched?
(A) Kumudini Lakhia– Dhabkar
(B) Kanak Rele – Kalyani
(C) Asha Coorlawala– Asana
(D) Chandralekha – Chakravyuha
Ans: D
51. This year “Padmabhushan” is awarded to
(A) Dr. Sudharani Raghupati
(B) Dr. Kanak Rele
(C) Pt. Birju Maharaj
(D) Smt. Darshana Zaveri
Ans: B
52. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) Pallavi (i) Tamasik
(b) Parikhanda (ii) Chaturanga
(c) Tillana (iii) Nritta
(d) Tā i (iv) Chhau
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(C) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(D) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: D
53. Gammelan is the musical orchestra in dances of
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) Cambodia
(C) Indonesia
(D) Burma
Ans: C
54. Match items in List-I with List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) U.S. Krishna Rao (i) Ritha Devi
(b) Tagore Samman 2012 (ii) Vasantha Lakshmi
(c) M.V. Narasimhachari (iii) Kapila Vatsyayana
(d) Bharata Muni Samman 2012 (iv) Chandra Bhaga Devi
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(C) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(D) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Ans: D
55. Pick the odd one out.
(A) Sthanaka
(B) Prenkhana
(C) Svastika
(D) Samapada
Ans: D
56. Which is not correctly matched?
(A) Teermanam – Tihai
(B) Bol – Shollu
(C) Odissi – Jagoi
(D) Guru – Ashan
Ans: C
57. Assertion (A): The Indian Classical Dances are living Dance traditions.
Reason (R): Practices and perceptions of what is correct in the style are in a constant flux.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: A
58. Mach items in List-I with List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Saing (i) Thailand
(b) Khon (ii) Indonesia
(c) Wayang Kulit (iii) Laos
(d) Lao Phene (iv) Burma
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(B) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Ans: B
59. Assertion (A): Ashtapadis are danced in all classical dance styles.
Reason (R): These Ashtapadis are represented in sculpture.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: C
60. This is performed during Narasimha Jayanti festival.
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Yakshagana
(C) Kudiyattam
(D) Bhagavata Mela Nataka
Ans: D
31. Assertion (A): Trishla is used in Kathakali.
Reason (R): It is used for changing a scene.
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is true.
Ans: A
32. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Ileana Chitaristi i. Bharatanatyam
b. AditiMangaldas ii. Odissi
c. RamaVaidyanathan iii. Manipuri
d. Prity Patel iv. Kathak
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) ii iv iii i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv ii i iii
Ans: A
33. Identify the correct sequence, starting from North to South:
(A) Karathi, Duhmal, Mataki, Kummi
(B) Duhmal, Kummi, Karathi, Mataki
(C) Duhmal, Mataki, Karathi, Kummi
(D) Duhmal, Karathi, Mataki, Kummi
Ans: D
34. Choose the odd one: The Gharana’s of Kathak are
(A) Lucknow
(B) Banaras
(C) Raigadh
(D) Delhi
Ans: D
35. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Minakku i. Hanuman
b. Paccha ii. Ravana
c. Katti iii. Rama
d. Tadi iv. Sage
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i iv ii
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) i ii iv iii
Ans: C
36. Assertion (A): ‘Masak’ is used in Kathak for showing that.
Reason (R): It helps in breath control.
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is true.
Ans: D
37. Assertion (A): The play of Kalidas has many descriptions of dances.
Reason (R): Chhalika was one of the styles of that time.
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is true.
Ans: A
38. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Krishnattam i. Kathak
b. Dasiattam ii. Odissi
c. Mahari iii. Kathakali
d. Kathavachan iv. Bharatanatyam
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) iv ii iii i
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: B
39. Identify the correct sequence in ascending order of Matra
(A) Rupak, Dhamar, Zaptala, Tritala
(B) Zaptala, Rupak, Dhamar, Tritala
(C) Rupak, Zaptala, Dhamar, Tritala
(D) Tritala, Rupak, Zaptala, Dhamar
Ans: C
40. The dress of female Manipuri dancer is called
(A) Kamandi
(B) Kumin
(C) Kummi
(D) Kikli
Ans: B
41. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Bharata i. Shurparnakha
b. Lakshamana ii. Shikhandi
c. Arjun iii. Manthara
d. Bhima iv. Hidimba
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) i ii iv iii
Ans: C
42. The feet and wrist movements of some of the SEA dancers are similar to those seen in
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Jatra
(C) Manipuri
(D) Odissi
Ans: C
43. The text written by Raigadh King Shri Chakradhar Singh is
(A) Nritya Ratna Kosha
(B) Nartan Sarwaswam
(C) Nartan Nirnaya
(D) Abhinaya Navanita
Ans: B
44. The last Karana according to the Natyashastra is
(A) Shakatasya
(B) Gangavataran
(C) Vishnukranta
(D) Lolita
Ans: B
45. Jathiswaram is the combination of
(A) Swara and Jaati
(B) Mridangabols and Adavus
(C) Musical notes and Adavubols
(D) Swara and Hasta
Ans: C
46. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Hasita, Smita, Uphasita, Atihasita
(B) Smita, Uphasita, Hasita, Atihasita
(C) Smita, Hasita, Atihasita, Uphasita
(D) Smita, Hasita, Uphasita, Atihasita
Ans: D
47. The Lambada dance of Karnataka is performed during
(A) Sharad
(B) Vasant
(C) Navaratri
(D) Chaitra
Ans: B
48. ‘Nadir dir dir dir Tom dir dir dir Dhim ta Dhim Tanan’ …… can be words of
(A) Kirtanam
(B) Tillana
(C) Varnam
(D) Korvai
Ans: B
49. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Matsya, Varaha, Parashurama, Balarama
(B) Varaha, Matsya, Parashurama, Balarama
(C) Matsya, Varaha, Balarama, Parashurama
(D) Matsya, Parashurama, Balarama, Varaha
Ans: A
50. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Shanta Rao, Maya Rao, Ram Gopal, Malavika Surukai
(B) Ram Gopal, Shanta Rao, Maya Rao, Malavika Surukai
(C) Shanta Rao, Ram Gopal, Maya Rao, Malavika Surukai
(D) Ram Gopal, Maya Rao, ShantaRao, MalavikaSurukai
Ans: C
(A) Nupura
(B) Angada
(C) Kinkini
(D) Kataka
Ans: B
2. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Kudiyattam, Krishnattam, Ramanattam, Kathakali.
(B) Krishnattam, Kudiyattam, Ramanattam, Kathakali.
(C) Kudiyattam, Ramanattam, Krishnattam, Kathakali.
(D) Ramanattam, Kudiyattam, Krishnattam, Kathakali.
Ans: A
3. Which pair is not correctly matched?
(A) Urnanabha – Hasta
(B) Vartita – Karana
(C) Mandala – Mukhaja Bhinaya
(D) Agratalasañcara – Pada Bheda
Ans: C
4. Assertion (A): Today’s dancers lack problems in pursuit of their art.
Reason (R): The problems result from changes in patrons and audiences.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is false.
Ans: C
5. Match items in List-I with List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Lasyanga (i) Unit of movement
(b) Karana (ii) Vaksha movement
(c) Abhugna (iii) Dance and music
(d) Aavritta (iv) Wrist movement
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(B) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(C) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(D) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Ans: D
6. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Abhilasha
(B) Anusmruti
(C) Lila
(D) Unmada
Ans: C
7. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Bhaya, Adbhuta, Hasya, Bibhatsa.
(B) Bibhatsa, Hasya, Adbhuta, Bhaya.
(C) Hasya, Adbhuta, Bibhatsa, Bhaya.
(D) Hasya, Bhaya, Bibhatsa, Adbhuta.
Ans: D
8. The Chitrasabha of Nataraja is in
(A) Tiruvalangadu
(B) Kuttralam
(C) Chidambaram
(D) Madurai
Ans: C
9. Choose the odd one:
(A) Vicchitti
(B) Bibboka
(C) Kanta
(D) Vilasa
Ans: C
10. Which pair is not properly matched?
(A) Manipuri – Sankeertan
(B) Kummatikali – Mask
(C) Vilasini Natyam– Swapnasundari
(D) Kathak – Chaali
Ans: D
11. Assertion (A): Raslila of Manipur has some common aspects with Raslila of Braj.
Reason (R): Both are understood as acts of devotion and not mere entertainment.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: A
12. Sarfoji Maharaja wrote
(A) Sangeeta Parijat
(B) Tristhali Yatrechi Lavani
(C) Prahlada Charitram
(D) Sita Svayamvara
Ans: B
13. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Chakkar
(B) Bhramari
(C) Utplavana
(D) Shuttral
Ans: C
14. Pick the correct sequence from Abhinayadarpana:
(A) Mandala, Sthanaka, Utplavana, Chari, Bhramari.
(B) Sthanaka, Chari, Utplavana, Mandala, Bhramari.
(C) Chari, Mandala, Bhramari, Utplavana, Sthanaka.
(D) Mandala, Sthanaka, Utplavana, Bhramari, Chari.
Ans: D
15. Saing is the musical orchestra for dances of
(A) Thailand
(B) Burma
(C) Cambodia
(D) Indonesia
Ans: B
16. Match items in List-I with List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Hastamuktavali (i) Tamil
(b) Kalitogai (ii) Malayalam
(c) Powada (iii) Assamese
(d) Kalyanasaugandhikam (iv) Marathi
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(B) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(C) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(D) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: D
17. Penchak is a dance form from
(A) Balli
(B) Cambodia
(C) Laos
(D) Kerala
Ans: A
18. Which does not have sanchari elaborations?
(A) Oddissi
(B) Jatisvaram
(C) Ashtapadi
(D) Thumri
Ans: B
19. Assertion (A): Kaishiki Vritti is beautiful costumes worn by women.
Reason (R): Only women can perform Kaishiki Vritti.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: C
20. Which pair is not properly matched?
(A) Kumudini Lakhia– Dhabkar
(B) Kanak Rele – Kalyani
(C) Asha Coorlawala– Asana
(D) Chandralekha – Chakravyuha
Ans: D
51. This year “Padmabhushan” is awarded to
(A) Dr. Sudharani Raghupati
(B) Dr. Kanak Rele
(C) Pt. Birju Maharaj
(D) Smt. Darshana Zaveri
Ans: B
52. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) Pallavi (i) Tamasik
(b) Parikhanda (ii) Chaturanga
(c) Tillana (iii) Nritta
(d) Tā i (iv) Chhau
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(C) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(D) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: D
53. Gammelan is the musical orchestra in dances of
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) Cambodia
(C) Indonesia
(D) Burma
Ans: C
54. Match items in List-I with List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) U.S. Krishna Rao (i) Ritha Devi
(b) Tagore Samman 2012 (ii) Vasantha Lakshmi
(c) M.V. Narasimhachari (iii) Kapila Vatsyayana
(d) Bharata Muni Samman 2012 (iv) Chandra Bhaga Devi
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(C) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(D) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Ans: D
55. Pick the odd one out.
(A) Sthanaka
(B) Prenkhana
(C) Svastika
(D) Samapada
Ans: D
56. Which is not correctly matched?
(A) Teermanam – Tihai
(B) Bol – Shollu
(C) Odissi – Jagoi
(D) Guru – Ashan
Ans: C
57. Assertion (A): The Indian Classical Dances are living Dance traditions.
Reason (R): Practices and perceptions of what is correct in the style are in a constant flux.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: A
58. Mach items in List-I with List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Saing (i) Thailand
(b) Khon (ii) Indonesia
(c) Wayang Kulit (iii) Laos
(d) Lao Phene (iv) Burma
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(B) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Ans: B
59. Assertion (A): Ashtapadis are danced in all classical dance styles.
Reason (R): These Ashtapadis are represented in sculpture.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: C
60. This is performed during Narasimha Jayanti festival.
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Yakshagana
(C) Kudiyattam
(D) Bhagavata Mela Nataka
Ans: D
31. Assertion (A): Trishla is used in Kathakali.
Reason (R): It is used for changing a scene.
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is true.
Ans: A
32. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Ileana Chitaristi i. Bharatanatyam
b. AditiMangaldas ii. Odissi
c. RamaVaidyanathan iii. Manipuri
d. Prity Patel iv. Kathak
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) ii iv iii i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv ii i iii
Ans: A
33. Identify the correct sequence, starting from North to South:
(A) Karathi, Duhmal, Mataki, Kummi
(B) Duhmal, Kummi, Karathi, Mataki
(C) Duhmal, Mataki, Karathi, Kummi
(D) Duhmal, Karathi, Mataki, Kummi
Ans: D
34. Choose the odd one: The Gharana’s of Kathak are
(A) Lucknow
(B) Banaras
(C) Raigadh
(D) Delhi
Ans: D
35. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Minakku i. Hanuman
b. Paccha ii. Ravana
c. Katti iii. Rama
d. Tadi iv. Sage
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i iv ii
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) i ii iv iii
Ans: C
36. Assertion (A): ‘Masak’ is used in Kathak for showing that.
Reason (R): It helps in breath control.
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is true.
Ans: D
37. Assertion (A): The play of Kalidas has many descriptions of dances.
Reason (R): Chhalika was one of the styles of that time.
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is true.
Ans: A
38. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Krishnattam i. Kathak
b. Dasiattam ii. Odissi
c. Mahari iii. Kathakali
d. Kathavachan iv. Bharatanatyam
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) iv ii iii i
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: B
39. Identify the correct sequence in ascending order of Matra
(A) Rupak, Dhamar, Zaptala, Tritala
(B) Zaptala, Rupak, Dhamar, Tritala
(C) Rupak, Zaptala, Dhamar, Tritala
(D) Tritala, Rupak, Zaptala, Dhamar
Ans: C
40. The dress of female Manipuri dancer is called
(A) Kamandi
(B) Kumin
(C) Kummi
(D) Kikli
Ans: B
41. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Bharata i. Shurparnakha
b. Lakshamana ii. Shikhandi
c. Arjun iii. Manthara
d. Bhima iv. Hidimba
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) i ii iv iii
Ans: C
42. The feet and wrist movements of some of the SEA dancers are similar to those seen in
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Jatra
(C) Manipuri
(D) Odissi
Ans: C
43. The text written by Raigadh King Shri Chakradhar Singh is
(A) Nritya Ratna Kosha
(B) Nartan Sarwaswam
(C) Nartan Nirnaya
(D) Abhinaya Navanita
Ans: B
44. The last Karana according to the Natyashastra is
(A) Shakatasya
(B) Gangavataran
(C) Vishnukranta
(D) Lolita
Ans: B
45. Jathiswaram is the combination of
(A) Swara and Jaati
(B) Mridangabols and Adavus
(C) Musical notes and Adavubols
(D) Swara and Hasta
Ans: C
46. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Hasita, Smita, Uphasita, Atihasita
(B) Smita, Uphasita, Hasita, Atihasita
(C) Smita, Hasita, Atihasita, Uphasita
(D) Smita, Hasita, Uphasita, Atihasita
Ans: D
47. The Lambada dance of Karnataka is performed during
(A) Sharad
(B) Vasant
(C) Navaratri
(D) Chaitra
Ans: B
48. ‘Nadir dir dir dir Tom dir dir dir Dhim ta Dhim Tanan’ …… can be words of
(A) Kirtanam
(B) Tillana
(C) Varnam
(D) Korvai
Ans: B
49. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Matsya, Varaha, Parashurama, Balarama
(B) Varaha, Matsya, Parashurama, Balarama
(C) Matsya, Varaha, Balarama, Parashurama
(D) Matsya, Parashurama, Balarama, Varaha
Ans: A
50. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Shanta Rao, Maya Rao, Ram Gopal, Malavika Surukai
(B) Ram Gopal, Shanta Rao, Maya Rao, Malavika Surukai
(C) Shanta Rao, Ram Gopal, Maya Rao, Malavika Surukai
(D) Ram Gopal, Maya Rao, ShantaRao, MalavikaSurukai
Ans: C
51. Prabandha in dance today is similar to
(A) Gotipua Nrutya
(B) Kathakali Vesha
(C) Sankirtan
(D) Margam
Ans: D
52. Match items in List – I with List – II.
List – I List – II
(a) Marg (i) ICCR
(b) Shruti (ii) SNA
(c) Sangana (iii) Arts magazine
(d) Horizons (iv) Chennai
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(B) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(C) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(D) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: D
53. How many Matras are for Sankirna Jati Dhruva Tala?
(A) 29
(B) 14
(C) 10
(D) 27
Ans: A
54. Pick the odd one out: The Chapu Tala is
(A) Of 5, 7 matras
(B) Of unequal division
(C) Used both in dance and music
(D) Used in Ravindra Sangit
Ans: B
55. Match items in List – I with List – II
List – I List – II
(a) Chenda (i) Kathak
(b) Pakhavaj (ii) Kathakali
(c) Maddalam (iii) Manipuri
(d) Sitar (iv) Mohiniattam
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Ans: B
56. Identify the correct orde:
(A) Bihu, Lambadi, Jatra, Kolattam
(B) Bihu, Jatra, Lambadi, Kolattam
(C) Jatra, Bihu, Lambadi, Kolattam
(D) Jatra, Bihu, Kolattam, Lambadi
Ans: B
57. Kshetrigya Padam is sung in the speed
(A) Very slow
(B) Slow
(C) Medium
(D) Dhrut
Ans: A
58. Assertion (A): Vishnuddharmottara Purana is in praise of Vishnu.
Reason (R): It shows the interrelationship of all arts.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false (R) is true.
(B) (A) is false (R) is false.
(C) (A) is true (R) is true.
(D) (A) is true (R) is false.
Ans: A
59. ‘The Traditions of Indian Folk Theatre’ is written by
(A) Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan
(B) Dr. G. Venu
(C) Jivan Pani
(D) Keshav Kothari
Ans: A
60. Which one is not correctly matched?
(A) ICCR – Dr. Suresh Goyal
(B) SNA – R. N. Mirdha
(C) Kalakshetra – Leela Sampson
(D) Kathak Kendra – Rajendra Gangani
Ans: B
61. Match items in List – I with List – II.
List – I List – II
(a) Jakkadi (i) Tribal
(b) Mallari (ii) Folk
(c) Patua (iii) Bharatanatyam
(d) Powada (iv) Odissi
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(B) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(C) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Ans: D
62. Assertion (A): Tillana is same as the Tarana.
Reason (R): Tillana is performed in fast speed at the end of a recital, is rhythmic and exciting.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true (R) is true.
Ans: B
63. Yakshagana is practiced by
(A) Jakkula
(B) Nangiar
(C) Alwars
(D) Bauls
Ans: A
64. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Nataraj Ramakrishna-Kuchipudi
(B) G. Venu- Nangiar Kuthu
(C) Menaka Thakkar- Odissi
(D) Kalavati Devi- Kshatriya
Ans: D
65. Mandakranta Bose is widely known for her
(A) Odissi dance
(B) Scholarly work
(C) Creative choreography
(D) Dance school
Ans: B
66. The often used Hasta-s in Bharatanatyam Nritya is
(A) Mayura
(B) Shikhara
(C) Kartarimukha
(D) None of above
Ans: D
67. Sehanai is similar to
(A) Tur
(B) Nadaswaram
(C) Pavo
(D) Clarinet
Ans: B
68. Match items in List – I with List – II.
List – I List – II
(a) Prayoga (i) Classical
(b) Paramapara (ii) Practice
(c) Shastra (iii) Treatise
(d) Margi (iv) Tradition
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(D) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
Ans: C
69. The Act of banning the temple dancing was first passed in?
(A) 1927
(B) 1947
(C) 1950
(D) 1934
Ans: A
70. Assertion (A): In order to comprehend the specificites of a regional dance form, we have to depend on several regional dance texts.
Reason (R): The texts such as Natyashastra, Abhinayadarpana, Natya Manorama, Abhinaya Navanita may be looked at.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false (R) is true.
(B) (A) is false (R) is false.
(C) (A) is true (R) is true.
(D) (A) is true (R) is false.
Ans: D
71. Identify the correct order
(A) Alidha, Prenkhana, Prerita, Pratyalidha,
(B) Alidha, Pratyalidha, Prenkhana, Prerita
(C) Alidha, Pratyalidha, Prerita, Prenkhana
(D) Pratyalidha, Alidha, Prenkhana, Prerita
Ans: B
72. Pick the odd one out
(A) Pankaj Charan Das
(B) Raghunath Panigrahi
(C) Sundar Prasad
(D) Kitappa Pillai
Ans: B
73. The most popular music used today in creative Kathak is
(A) Thumari
(B) Fussion
(C) Flemenco
(D) Sufi
Ans: D
74. Match items in List – I with List – II.
List – I List – II
(a) Chinnaya (i) Pandannalur
(b) Dandayudhapani Pillai (ii) Margam
(c) Bindadin Maharaj (iii) Odissi
(d) Kelucharan Mahapatra (iv) Kathak
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(B) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(C) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(D) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: C
75. The terms Thani, Sthanak, Mandi, Parija etc. refer to
(A) Nartana
(B) Nrutya
(C) Abhinaya
(D) Nritta
Ans: D
76. The dance performed by men and women together is
(A) Lambadi
(B) Kolattam
(C) Dangi Nrutya
(D) Rouf
Ans: C
77. Nritta is
(A) Without story
(B) Without expression
(C) Without tala
(D) Without laya
Ans: B
78. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Kashimali i. Kathak
b. Patasilk ii. Manipuri
c. Ghaghra iii. Bharatnatyam
d. Patloi iv. Satriya
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) i iii ii iv
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) ii i iv iii
Ans: A
79. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Violin
(B) Pena
(C) Ektara
(D) Pung
Ans: D
80. The director of Kalakshetra foundation is
(A) Leela Sampson
(B) Priyadarshini Govind
(C) Gitanjali Lal
(D) Anita Ratnam
Ans: B
81. Match the items in List – I and List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Timir Baran i. The sleeping Beauty
b. Chaikovsky ii. Java-Bali
c. Gamelan iii. China
d. Opera iv. Udayshankar
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv i ii iii
(B) iv ii iii i
(C) iv i iii ii
(D) i ii iii iv
Ans: A
82. Assertion (A): The classical dances of India depict Navarasa
Reason (R): Natyashastra describes all the Navarasa.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: A
83. Identify the ascending order of Hasta
(A) Kapot, Kartari, Swastika, Varah, Dola
(B) Varah, Kapot, Dala Hasta, Kartari Swastika
(C) Dala Hast, Kartari, Swastika, Kapot, Varah
(D) Kapot, Dola Hasta, Kartari Swastika, Varah
Ans: D
85. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Saayujya – T.M. Krishnan
(B) Kalakshetra – Priyadarshini Govind
(C) Geeta Chandran– Gandhi
(D) Aditi Mangaldas– Anubhuti
Ans: D
86. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Shruti Bandopadhyay
(B) Parul Shah
(C) Saroja Vaidyanathan
(D) Ranjana Shrivastav
Ans: C
87. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Ranjana Gauhar
(B) Maharis
(C) Ramkrishna Talukdar
(D) The Jaganath Temple
Ans: C
77. Assertion (A): Many temples of India still hold dance as ritualistic practice.
Reason (R): All temples were built to nurture dances in India.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong.
(B) (R) is correct, (A) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: A
78. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Saskia Kersenboom– Tiruttani Dancers
(B) Hari Krishna– Text and Devadasi repertoire
(C) King Tulaja – Sangit Saramrita
(D) Anne-Marie Gaston– Dance and Hindu women
Ans: B
79. Which Indian folk dance is the most performed in the world?
(A) Lavni
(B) Garba
(C) Bhangada
(D) Kummi
Ans: B
80. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Odissi i. Sinuousness
b. Kandyandance ii. Ritual play
c. Sattriya iii. Thumpingvigour
d. Bhagavat Mela Natakam iv. Gracefully Lyrical
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) i iv ii iii
(C) i iii iv ii
(D) iii ii i iv
Ans: C
81. Phillip Zarilli researched on
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Chhaw
(C) Dasiattam
(D) Kalaripayatu
Ans: D
82. Researches on Dance requires
(A) Yogic concentration
(B) Excellence in performance
(C) Dedication to the Guru
(D) None of the above
Ans: D
83. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Jatayu Moksham, Shankarscope, Tomari Matir Kanya, A million Sitas
(B) Shankarscope, A million Sitas, Tomari Matir Kanya, Jatayu Moksham,
(C) A million Sitas, Tomari Matir Kanya, Jatayu Moksham, Shankarscope
(D) Shankarscope, Jatayu Moksham, Tomari Matir Kanya, A million Sitas
Ans: A
44. Assertion (A): The dance education at university level can replace our Guru-Shishya Parampara.
Reason (R): All university teachers are Gurus.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: C
45. Recently the most popular, Bollywood dance number “Lungi Dance” was choreographed by
(A) Prabhudeva
(B) Saroj Khan
(C) Chinni Prakash
(D) Vaibhavi Merchant
Ans: C
46. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Ravi Varma i. Editor
b. Swati Thirunal ii. Painter
c. N. Pattabhi Raman iii. Critic
d. Shanta Sarbjeet Singh iv. Musiccomposer
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) iv i ii iii
(C) iii ii iv i
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: A
47. The Karanas of Natyashastra are sculpted in the inner walls of
(A) Chidambaram temple
(B) Thanjavur Brihadeswaratemple
(C) Kumbhakanam temple
(D) Sarangapani temple
Ans: B
48. Jathiswaram is the combination of
(A) Musical notes and hand gestures
(B) Musical notes and rhythmic syllables
(C) Melody and rhythm
(D) Stamping of feet in rhythmic fashion
Ans: B
49. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Mandali Sajan i. Mohiniattam
b. Attakatha ii. Manipuri
c. Javali iii. Kathakali
d. Chalkuttu iv. Bharatnatyam
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: D
50. What does NCPA stand for?
(A) National Congress Party of Amethy
(B) National Centre for Propagation of Arts
(C) National Centre for Painting Arts
(D) National Centre for Performing Arts
Ans: D
(A) Gotipua Nrutya
(B) Kathakali Vesha
(C) Sankirtan
(D) Margam
Ans: D
52. Match items in List – I with List – II.
List – I List – II
(a) Marg (i) ICCR
(b) Shruti (ii) SNA
(c) Sangana (iii) Arts magazine
(d) Horizons (iv) Chennai
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(B) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(C) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(D) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: D
53. How many Matras are for Sankirna Jati Dhruva Tala?
(A) 29
(B) 14
(C) 10
(D) 27
Ans: A
54. Pick the odd one out: The Chapu Tala is
(A) Of 5, 7 matras
(B) Of unequal division
(C) Used both in dance and music
(D) Used in Ravindra Sangit
Ans: B
55. Match items in List – I with List – II
List – I List – II
(a) Chenda (i) Kathak
(b) Pakhavaj (ii) Kathakali
(c) Maddalam (iii) Manipuri
(d) Sitar (iv) Mohiniattam
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Ans: B
56. Identify the correct orde:
(A) Bihu, Lambadi, Jatra, Kolattam
(B) Bihu, Jatra, Lambadi, Kolattam
(C) Jatra, Bihu, Lambadi, Kolattam
(D) Jatra, Bihu, Kolattam, Lambadi
Ans: B
57. Kshetrigya Padam is sung in the speed
(A) Very slow
(B) Slow
(C) Medium
(D) Dhrut
Ans: A
58. Assertion (A): Vishnuddharmottara Purana is in praise of Vishnu.
Reason (R): It shows the interrelationship of all arts.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false (R) is true.
(B) (A) is false (R) is false.
(C) (A) is true (R) is true.
(D) (A) is true (R) is false.
Ans: A
59. ‘The Traditions of Indian Folk Theatre’ is written by
(A) Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan
(B) Dr. G. Venu
(C) Jivan Pani
(D) Keshav Kothari
Ans: A
60. Which one is not correctly matched?
(A) ICCR – Dr. Suresh Goyal
(B) SNA – R. N. Mirdha
(C) Kalakshetra – Leela Sampson
(D) Kathak Kendra – Rajendra Gangani
Ans: B
61. Match items in List – I with List – II.
List – I List – II
(a) Jakkadi (i) Tribal
(b) Mallari (ii) Folk
(c) Patua (iii) Bharatanatyam
(d) Powada (iv) Odissi
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(B) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(C) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Ans: D
62. Assertion (A): Tillana is same as the Tarana.
Reason (R): Tillana is performed in fast speed at the end of a recital, is rhythmic and exciting.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true (R) is true.
Ans: B
63. Yakshagana is practiced by
(A) Jakkula
(B) Nangiar
(C) Alwars
(D) Bauls
Ans: A
64. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Nataraj Ramakrishna-Kuchipudi
(B) G. Venu- Nangiar Kuthu
(C) Menaka Thakkar- Odissi
(D) Kalavati Devi- Kshatriya
Ans: D
65. Mandakranta Bose is widely known for her
(A) Odissi dance
(B) Scholarly work
(C) Creative choreography
(D) Dance school
Ans: B
66. The often used Hasta-s in Bharatanatyam Nritya is
(A) Mayura
(B) Shikhara
(C) Kartarimukha
(D) None of above
Ans: D
67. Sehanai is similar to
(A) Tur
(B) Nadaswaram
(C) Pavo
(D) Clarinet
Ans: B
68. Match items in List – I with List – II.
List – I List – II
(a) Prayoga (i) Classical
(b) Paramapara (ii) Practice
(c) Shastra (iii) Treatise
(d) Margi (iv) Tradition
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(D) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
Ans: C
69. The Act of banning the temple dancing was first passed in?
(A) 1927
(B) 1947
(C) 1950
(D) 1934
Ans: A
70. Assertion (A): In order to comprehend the specificites of a regional dance form, we have to depend on several regional dance texts.
Reason (R): The texts such as Natyashastra, Abhinayadarpana, Natya Manorama, Abhinaya Navanita may be looked at.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false (R) is true.
(B) (A) is false (R) is false.
(C) (A) is true (R) is true.
(D) (A) is true (R) is false.
Ans: D
71. Identify the correct order
(A) Alidha, Prenkhana, Prerita, Pratyalidha,
(B) Alidha, Pratyalidha, Prenkhana, Prerita
(C) Alidha, Pratyalidha, Prerita, Prenkhana
(D) Pratyalidha, Alidha, Prenkhana, Prerita
Ans: B
72. Pick the odd one out
(A) Pankaj Charan Das
(B) Raghunath Panigrahi
(C) Sundar Prasad
(D) Kitappa Pillai
Ans: B
73. The most popular music used today in creative Kathak is
(A) Thumari
(B) Fussion
(C) Flemenco
(D) Sufi
Ans: D
74. Match items in List – I with List – II.
List – I List – II
(a) Chinnaya (i) Pandannalur
(b) Dandayudhapani Pillai (ii) Margam
(c) Bindadin Maharaj (iii) Odissi
(d) Kelucharan Mahapatra (iv) Kathak
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(B) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(C) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(D) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
Ans: C
75. The terms Thani, Sthanak, Mandi, Parija etc. refer to
(A) Nartana
(B) Nrutya
(C) Abhinaya
(D) Nritta
Ans: D
76. The dance performed by men and women together is
(A) Lambadi
(B) Kolattam
(C) Dangi Nrutya
(D) Rouf
Ans: C
77. Nritta is
(A) Without story
(B) Without expression
(C) Without tala
(D) Without laya
Ans: B
78. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Kashimali i. Kathak
b. Patasilk ii. Manipuri
c. Ghaghra iii. Bharatnatyam
d. Patloi iv. Satriya
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) i iii ii iv
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) ii i iv iii
Ans: A
79. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Violin
(B) Pena
(C) Ektara
(D) Pung
Ans: D
80. The director of Kalakshetra foundation is
(A) Leela Sampson
(B) Priyadarshini Govind
(C) Gitanjali Lal
(D) Anita Ratnam
Ans: B
81. Match the items in List – I and List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Timir Baran i. The sleeping Beauty
b. Chaikovsky ii. Java-Bali
c. Gamelan iii. China
d. Opera iv. Udayshankar
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv i ii iii
(B) iv ii iii i
(C) iv i iii ii
(D) i ii iii iv
Ans: A
82. Assertion (A): The classical dances of India depict Navarasa
Reason (R): Natyashastra describes all the Navarasa.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: A
83. Identify the ascending order of Hasta
(A) Kapot, Kartari, Swastika, Varah, Dola
(B) Varah, Kapot, Dala Hasta, Kartari Swastika
(C) Dala Hast, Kartari, Swastika, Kapot, Varah
(D) Kapot, Dola Hasta, Kartari Swastika, Varah
Ans: D
85. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Saayujya – T.M. Krishnan
(B) Kalakshetra – Priyadarshini Govind
(C) Geeta Chandran– Gandhi
(D) Aditi Mangaldas– Anubhuti
Ans: D
86. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Shruti Bandopadhyay
(B) Parul Shah
(C) Saroja Vaidyanathan
(D) Ranjana Shrivastav
Ans: C
87. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Ranjana Gauhar
(B) Maharis
(C) Ramkrishna Talukdar
(D) The Jaganath Temple
Ans: C
77. Assertion (A): Many temples of India still hold dance as ritualistic practice.
Reason (R): All temples were built to nurture dances in India.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong.
(B) (R) is correct, (A) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: A
78. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Saskia Kersenboom– Tiruttani Dancers
(B) Hari Krishna– Text and Devadasi repertoire
(C) King Tulaja – Sangit Saramrita
(D) Anne-Marie Gaston– Dance and Hindu women
Ans: B
79. Which Indian folk dance is the most performed in the world?
(A) Lavni
(B) Garba
(C) Bhangada
(D) Kummi
Ans: B
80. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Odissi i. Sinuousness
b. Kandyandance ii. Ritual play
c. Sattriya iii. Thumpingvigour
d. Bhagavat Mela Natakam iv. Gracefully Lyrical
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) i iv ii iii
(C) i iii iv ii
(D) iii ii i iv
Ans: C
81. Phillip Zarilli researched on
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Chhaw
(C) Dasiattam
(D) Kalaripayatu
Ans: D
82. Researches on Dance requires
(A) Yogic concentration
(B) Excellence in performance
(C) Dedication to the Guru
(D) None of the above
Ans: D
83. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Jatayu Moksham, Shankarscope, Tomari Matir Kanya, A million Sitas
(B) Shankarscope, A million Sitas, Tomari Matir Kanya, Jatayu Moksham,
(C) A million Sitas, Tomari Matir Kanya, Jatayu Moksham, Shankarscope
(D) Shankarscope, Jatayu Moksham, Tomari Matir Kanya, A million Sitas
Ans: A
44. Assertion (A): The dance education at university level can replace our Guru-Shishya Parampara.
Reason (R): All university teachers are Gurus.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct, (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: C
45. Recently the most popular, Bollywood dance number “Lungi Dance” was choreographed by
(A) Prabhudeva
(B) Saroj Khan
(C) Chinni Prakash
(D) Vaibhavi Merchant
Ans: C
46. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Ravi Varma i. Editor
b. Swati Thirunal ii. Painter
c. N. Pattabhi Raman iii. Critic
d. Shanta Sarbjeet Singh iv. Musiccomposer
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) iv i ii iii
(C) iii ii iv i
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: A
47. The Karanas of Natyashastra are sculpted in the inner walls of
(A) Chidambaram temple
(B) Thanjavur Brihadeswaratemple
(C) Kumbhakanam temple
(D) Sarangapani temple
Ans: B
48. Jathiswaram is the combination of
(A) Musical notes and hand gestures
(B) Musical notes and rhythmic syllables
(C) Melody and rhythm
(D) Stamping of feet in rhythmic fashion
Ans: B
49. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Mandali Sajan i. Mohiniattam
b. Attakatha ii. Manipuri
c. Javali iii. Kathakali
d. Chalkuttu iv. Bharatnatyam
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: D
50. What does NCPA stand for?
(A) National Congress Party of Amethy
(B) National Centre for Propagation of Arts
(C) National Centre for Painting Arts
(D) National Centre for Performing Arts
Ans: D