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DANCE MCQs
1. Assertion (A): King of Kottarakkara gave a new interpretation to Ramanattam and considerably modified it.
Reason (R): Thus Kathakali retained the vigour of a folkdance and gained the grace of a classical art.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) (R) is true, but (A) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: C
2. Odd one out:
(A) Tillana
(B) Alolit
(C) Paran
(D) Pallavi
Ans: B
3. Match the items of List – I with that of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Parmelu i. Odissi
b. Topka ii. Kathakali
c. Gotipua iii. Chhau
d. Pachcha iv. Kathak
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii ii i iv
(B) i ii iv iii
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: C
4. The senior most living legend of Kathak dancer today is
(A) Pt. Biraju Maharaj
(B) Smt. Kumudini Lakhia
(C) Smt. Sitara Devi
(D) Sushri Uma Sharma
Ans: C
5. Which one is the correct sequence?
(A) Sama, Alokit, Sanchi, Pralokit
(B) Pralokit, Sanchi, Alokit, Sama
(C) Sanchi, Pralokit, Alokit, Sama
(D) Alokit, Sama, Sanchi, Pralokit
Ans: A
6. Assertion (A): Gatbhava of Kathak Dance is a Pantomime act.
Reason (R): Bhava in all dance forms are based on lyrics.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: A
7. Odd one out:
(A) Tabla
(B) Sarangi
(C) Pakhawaj
(D) Chenda
Ans: D
8. Match the items in List – I that of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Angarakha i. Manipuri
b. Kaattalon ii. Odissi
c. Potlei iii. Kathakali
d. Nibibandho iv. Kathak
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) i iv ii iii
Ans: A
9. Who is not a dancer?
(A) Ravikant Mahapatra
(B) Geetanjali Lal
(C) Sadhana Shidasani
(D) Rama Vaidyanathan
Ans: C
10. Which one is the correct order according to Shloka?
(A) Strotogata, Pipilika, Gopuchchha, Sama
(B) Pipilika, Gopuchchha, Sama, Strotogata
(C) Gopuchchha, Sama, Strotogata, Pipilika
(D) Sama, Strotogata, Pipilika, Gopuchchha
Ans: D
11. Assertion (A): Fans are so important for Japanese that they cannot dance without fans.
Reason (R): Fans play an important part to express from the classical things to a state of mind of human being.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: C
12. Match List – I with that List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Temple Drama i. Paika
b. Bharatnatyam ii. Bhagawat Mela
c. Kuchipudi iii. Sadir
d. Chhau iv. Bhagwatulu
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) ii iv iii i
Ans: B
13. Odd one out:
(A) Ilena Chitrasti
(B) Isadora Duncan
(C) Anna Pavlova
(D) Uday Shankar
Ans: A
14. Devdasis in the temple of Orissa were known as
(A) Dev Nartaki
(B) Dasi
(C) Mahari
(D) Devdichi
Ans: C
15. Arrange the sequence of folk dances from east to west:
(A) Santhali, Patanjagai, Mataki, Garaba
(B) Mataki, Garaba, Patanjagai, Santhali
(C) Garaba, Patanjagai, Santhali, Mataki
(D) Patanjagai, Santhali, Mataki, Garaba
Ans: D
16. Assertion (A): Nritt hastas are not used to express meaning.
Reason (R): Nritt hastas are used in harmony with hand gestures leg and body movement to attain a balance.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
17. Match the items in List – I with that List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Srikandi i. Sri Lanka
b. Kandyan ii. Burma
c. Yean Pwo iii. Japan
d. Okinawa iv. Java
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv i ii iii
(B) i iii iv ii
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: A
18. Braj Poetry is used in
(A) Kathak
(B) Kathakali
(C) Mohiniattam
(D) Manipuri
Ans: A
19. Odd one out:
(A) Nrityadhyay
(B) Nartan Nirnay
(C) Abhinaya Navneet
(D) Nartan Sarwasam
Ans: D
20. Arrange the sequence according to seniority:
(A) Sundar Prasadji, Narayan Prasadji, Charan Girdhar, Rajendra Gangani
(B) Narayan Prasadji, Sundar Prasadji, Rajendra Gangani, Charan Girdhar
(C) Sundar Prasadji, Rajendra Gangani, Charan Girdhar, Narayan Prasadji
(D) Charan Girdhar, Narayan Prasadji, Sundar Prasadji, Rajendra Gangani
Ans: A
21. Assertion (A): The dance and the dancer form the theme of one of the Kalidas’s play.
Reason (R): A dancer is the heroine of the great Tamil Classic Shillapadikaram.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true.
Ans: A
22. Odd one out:
(A) Naati
(B) Kabaadi
(C) Gidda
(D) Damboli
Ans: B
23. Kandyan Dance is thought to have been influenced by
(A) Khon Dance
(B) Lakhon Dance
(C) Kathakali Dance
(D) A Sword Dance
Ans: C
24. Which is in correct order?
(A) Marg, Ang, Grah, Laya
(B) Ang, Grah, Marg, Laya
(C) Grah, Laya, Marg, Ang
(D) Laya, Grah, Ang, Marg
Ans: A
25. Match List – I with that of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Saraikela i. Odissa
b. Mayurbhanj ii. Bihar
c. Purulia iii. Manipuri
d. Ranglam Jou iv. West Bengal
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) i iii iv ii
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: A
26. What is the Varnam of Bharatanatyam?
(A) A combination of steps and facial expressions
(B) A combination of Bhava, Raga, Abhinaya
(C) A combination of Nritta and Natya
(D) A combination of Nritta and Nrutya
Ans: D
27. Match items in List-I with List-II
List – I List – II
(a) Parakiya (i) Human Nature
(b) Pragalbha (ii) Social Status
(c) Shankhini (iii) State of being
(d) Vipralabdha (iv) Age
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(C) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(D) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
Ans: A
28. Which item of Kathak came from the Mughals?
(A) Paran
(B) Aamada
(C) Toda
(D) Tattakar
Ans: B
29. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Mangalacharan, Moksh, Batu, Pallavi
(B) Mangalacharan, Batu, Moksh, Pallavi
(C) Mangalacharan, Pallavi, Batu, Moksh
(D) Mangalacharan, Batu, Pallavi, Moksh
Ans: D
30. Assertion (A): Rigveda compares Usha-s to Apsara-s, Nartaki-s, Nayika-s.
Reason (R): All of them are beautiful
(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
31. Pindibandhas are
(A) Circular formations
(B) Linear formations
(C) Choreographic patterns
(D) Duet dancing
Ans: C
32. Assertion (A): Tradition should be the axis of all innovation.
Reason (R): Classical dance can be convincing when it rests on the firm foundation of only tradition.
Codes:
(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
33. Match items in List-I with List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Chaunfla (i) Bihar
(b) Jhumar (ii) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Jadur (iii) Garhwal
(d) Saila (iv) Punjab
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
Ans: B
34. Masked play of Thailand is
(A) Wayang
(B) Khon
(C) Anyein Pwe
(D) Penchak
Ans: B
35. Choose the odd one:
(A) Kamsanaatakam
(B) Chavittunatakam
(C) Kaikottikali
(D) Kuravanji
Ans: D
36. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Goshtalila – Manipuri
(B) Ojapali – Assam
(C) Atabhagavatam – Kuchipudi
(D) Gollakalaapam – Kerala
Ans: D
37. The dance of Telugu temple-court dancers is
(A) Sadir Attam
(B) Vilasini Natyam
(C) Mohini Attam
(D) Kuravanji Natakam
Ans: B
38. Match items in List-I with List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Kaksar (i) Tamil Nadu
(b) Poykkaalkudirai (ii) Maharashtra
(c) Tipri (iii) Uttarakhand
(d) Chapeli (iv) Madhya Pradesh
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(B) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(C) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(D) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Ans: A
39. The dancers hold sticks in their hands
(A) Karagāttam
(B) Athango
(C) Chirmi
(D) Dangi
Ans: B
40. Pick the odd one out:
Music is used in
(A) Adavu
(B) Gat Bhaav
(C) Alarippu
(D) Tarangam
Ans: B
41. Assertion (A): A study of the colours and their psychology is important for a Kathakaliartiste.
Reason (R): The colours make a Kathakali artiste look majestic and grand.
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
42. Match items in List-I with List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Rani Karna (i) Nrityang
(b) Rajendra Gangani (ii) Jeevan Dhvani
(c) Krishna Mohan Mishra (iii) Anadi Anant
(d) Vasvati Mishra (iv) Satrang
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: B
43. Assertion (A): A classical dancer of 21st Century lacks cultural and political dilemmas.
Reason (R): The choreography must not move beyond geographical interpretations.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is false.
Ans: D
44. Select the correct sequence according to age:
(A) Parvati Kumar, Birju Maharaj, Singajit Sinha, Rati Kanta Mahapatra.
(B)Birju Maharaj, Singajit Sinha, Parvati Kumar, Rati Kanta Mahapatra.
(C) Rati Kanta Mahapatra, Birju Maharaj, Parvati Kumar, Singajit Sinha.
(D)Singajit Sinha, Parvati Kumar, Birju Maharaj, Rati Kanta Mahapatra.
Ans: A
45. Assertion (A): Indian Modern Contemporary dance is an imitation of the west.
Reason (R): Indian dancers include choreography based on Indian classical styles sometimes.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is false.
Ans: A
46. Which pair is not matched correctly?
(A) Darshana Jhaveri – Sukha Saari Dvandva
(B) Kanak Rele – Shilappadi Karam
(C) Vyjantimala – Sant Sakku
(D) Kelucharan Mahapatra – Discovery of India
Ans: D
47. Select the correct sequence.
(A) Rupaka Tala, Jampa Tala, Mattiya Tala, Ata Tala.
(B) Mattiya Tala, Rupaka Tala, Jampa Tala, Ata Tala.
(C) Ata Tala, Rupaka Tala, Mattiya Tala, Jampa Tala.
(D)Mattiya Tala, Rupaka Tala, Ata Tala, Jampa Tala.
Ans: C
48. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Maakhan char
(B) Kevatprasang
(C) Bakasennavadha
(D) Kuvalayapidha
Ans: B
49. Kummin is worn by a dancer of
(A) Sattriya
(B) Odissi
(C) Manipuri
(D) None of the above
Ans: C
50. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Pragalbha
(B) Adheera
(C) Para kiya
(D) Padmini
Ans: D
Reason (R): Thus Kathakali retained the vigour of a folkdance and gained the grace of a classical art.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) (R) is true, but (A) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: C
2. Odd one out:
(A) Tillana
(B) Alolit
(C) Paran
(D) Pallavi
Ans: B
3. Match the items of List – I with that of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Parmelu i. Odissi
b. Topka ii. Kathakali
c. Gotipua iii. Chhau
d. Pachcha iv. Kathak
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii ii i iv
(B) i ii iv iii
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: C
4. The senior most living legend of Kathak dancer today is
(A) Pt. Biraju Maharaj
(B) Smt. Kumudini Lakhia
(C) Smt. Sitara Devi
(D) Sushri Uma Sharma
Ans: C
5. Which one is the correct sequence?
(A) Sama, Alokit, Sanchi, Pralokit
(B) Pralokit, Sanchi, Alokit, Sama
(C) Sanchi, Pralokit, Alokit, Sama
(D) Alokit, Sama, Sanchi, Pralokit
Ans: A
6. Assertion (A): Gatbhava of Kathak Dance is a Pantomime act.
Reason (R): Bhava in all dance forms are based on lyrics.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: A
7. Odd one out:
(A) Tabla
(B) Sarangi
(C) Pakhawaj
(D) Chenda
Ans: D
8. Match the items in List – I that of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Angarakha i. Manipuri
b. Kaattalon ii. Odissi
c. Potlei iii. Kathakali
d. Nibibandho iv. Kathak
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) i iv ii iii
Ans: A
9. Who is not a dancer?
(A) Ravikant Mahapatra
(B) Geetanjali Lal
(C) Sadhana Shidasani
(D) Rama Vaidyanathan
Ans: C
10. Which one is the correct order according to Shloka?
(A) Strotogata, Pipilika, Gopuchchha, Sama
(B) Pipilika, Gopuchchha, Sama, Strotogata
(C) Gopuchchha, Sama, Strotogata, Pipilika
(D) Sama, Strotogata, Pipilika, Gopuchchha
Ans: D
11. Assertion (A): Fans are so important for Japanese that they cannot dance without fans.
Reason (R): Fans play an important part to express from the classical things to a state of mind of human being.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: C
12. Match List – I with that List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Temple Drama i. Paika
b. Bharatnatyam ii. Bhagawat Mela
c. Kuchipudi iii. Sadir
d. Chhau iv. Bhagwatulu
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) ii iv iii i
Ans: B
13. Odd one out:
(A) Ilena Chitrasti
(B) Isadora Duncan
(C) Anna Pavlova
(D) Uday Shankar
Ans: A
14. Devdasis in the temple of Orissa were known as
(A) Dev Nartaki
(B) Dasi
(C) Mahari
(D) Devdichi
Ans: C
15. Arrange the sequence of folk dances from east to west:
(A) Santhali, Patanjagai, Mataki, Garaba
(B) Mataki, Garaba, Patanjagai, Santhali
(C) Garaba, Patanjagai, Santhali, Mataki
(D) Patanjagai, Santhali, Mataki, Garaba
Ans: D
16. Assertion (A): Nritt hastas are not used to express meaning.
Reason (R): Nritt hastas are used in harmony with hand gestures leg and body movement to attain a balance.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A
17. Match the items in List – I with that List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Srikandi i. Sri Lanka
b. Kandyan ii. Burma
c. Yean Pwo iii. Japan
d. Okinawa iv. Java
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv i ii iii
(B) i iii iv ii
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: A
18. Braj Poetry is used in
(A) Kathak
(B) Kathakali
(C) Mohiniattam
(D) Manipuri
Ans: A
19. Odd one out:
(A) Nrityadhyay
(B) Nartan Nirnay
(C) Abhinaya Navneet
(D) Nartan Sarwasam
Ans: D
20. Arrange the sequence according to seniority:
(A) Sundar Prasadji, Narayan Prasadji, Charan Girdhar, Rajendra Gangani
(B) Narayan Prasadji, Sundar Prasadji, Rajendra Gangani, Charan Girdhar
(C) Sundar Prasadji, Rajendra Gangani, Charan Girdhar, Narayan Prasadji
(D) Charan Girdhar, Narayan Prasadji, Sundar Prasadji, Rajendra Gangani
Ans: A
21. Assertion (A): The dance and the dancer form the theme of one of the Kalidas’s play.
Reason (R): A dancer is the heroine of the great Tamil Classic Shillapadikaram.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true.
Ans: A
22. Odd one out:
(A) Naati
(B) Kabaadi
(C) Gidda
(D) Damboli
Ans: B
23. Kandyan Dance is thought to have been influenced by
(A) Khon Dance
(B) Lakhon Dance
(C) Kathakali Dance
(D) A Sword Dance
Ans: C
24. Which is in correct order?
(A) Marg, Ang, Grah, Laya
(B) Ang, Grah, Marg, Laya
(C) Grah, Laya, Marg, Ang
(D) Laya, Grah, Ang, Marg
Ans: A
25. Match List – I with that of List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Saraikela i. Odissa
b. Mayurbhanj ii. Bihar
c. Purulia iii. Manipuri
d. Ranglam Jou iv. West Bengal
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) i iii iv ii
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: A
26. What is the Varnam of Bharatanatyam?
(A) A combination of steps and facial expressions
(B) A combination of Bhava, Raga, Abhinaya
(C) A combination of Nritta and Natya
(D) A combination of Nritta and Nrutya
Ans: D
27. Match items in List-I with List-II
List – I List – II
(a) Parakiya (i) Human Nature
(b) Pragalbha (ii) Social Status
(c) Shankhini (iii) State of being
(d) Vipralabdha (iv) Age
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(C) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(D) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
Ans: A
28. Which item of Kathak came from the Mughals?
(A) Paran
(B) Aamada
(C) Toda
(D) Tattakar
Ans: B
29. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Mangalacharan, Moksh, Batu, Pallavi
(B) Mangalacharan, Batu, Moksh, Pallavi
(C) Mangalacharan, Pallavi, Batu, Moksh
(D) Mangalacharan, Batu, Pallavi, Moksh
Ans: D
30. Assertion (A): Rigveda compares Usha-s to Apsara-s, Nartaki-s, Nayika-s.
Reason (R): All of them are beautiful
(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
31. Pindibandhas are
(A) Circular formations
(B) Linear formations
(C) Choreographic patterns
(D) Duet dancing
Ans: C
32. Assertion (A): Tradition should be the axis of all innovation.
Reason (R): Classical dance can be convincing when it rests on the firm foundation of only tradition.
Codes:
(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
33. Match items in List-I with List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Chaunfla (i) Bihar
(b) Jhumar (ii) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Jadur (iii) Garhwal
(d) Saila (iv) Punjab
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
Ans: B
34. Masked play of Thailand is
(A) Wayang
(B) Khon
(C) Anyein Pwe
(D) Penchak
Ans: B
35. Choose the odd one:
(A) Kamsanaatakam
(B) Chavittunatakam
(C) Kaikottikali
(D) Kuravanji
Ans: D
36. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Goshtalila – Manipuri
(B) Ojapali – Assam
(C) Atabhagavatam – Kuchipudi
(D) Gollakalaapam – Kerala
Ans: D
37. The dance of Telugu temple-court dancers is
(A) Sadir Attam
(B) Vilasini Natyam
(C) Mohini Attam
(D) Kuravanji Natakam
Ans: B
38. Match items in List-I with List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Kaksar (i) Tamil Nadu
(b) Poykkaalkudirai (ii) Maharashtra
(c) Tipri (iii) Uttarakhand
(d) Chapeli (iv) Madhya Pradesh
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(B) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(C) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(D) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Ans: A
39. The dancers hold sticks in their hands
(A) Karagāttam
(B) Athango
(C) Chirmi
(D) Dangi
Ans: B
40. Pick the odd one out:
Music is used in
(A) Adavu
(B) Gat Bhaav
(C) Alarippu
(D) Tarangam
Ans: B
41. Assertion (A): A study of the colours and their psychology is important for a Kathakaliartiste.
Reason (R): The colours make a Kathakali artiste look majestic and grand.
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
42. Match items in List-I with List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Rani Karna (i) Nrityang
(b) Rajendra Gangani (ii) Jeevan Dhvani
(c) Krishna Mohan Mishra (iii) Anadi Anant
(d) Vasvati Mishra (iv) Satrang
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: B
43. Assertion (A): A classical dancer of 21st Century lacks cultural and political dilemmas.
Reason (R): The choreography must not move beyond geographical interpretations.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is false.
Ans: D
44. Select the correct sequence according to age:
(A) Parvati Kumar, Birju Maharaj, Singajit Sinha, Rati Kanta Mahapatra.
(B)Birju Maharaj, Singajit Sinha, Parvati Kumar, Rati Kanta Mahapatra.
(C) Rati Kanta Mahapatra, Birju Maharaj, Parvati Kumar, Singajit Sinha.
(D)Singajit Sinha, Parvati Kumar, Birju Maharaj, Rati Kanta Mahapatra.
Ans: A
45. Assertion (A): Indian Modern Contemporary dance is an imitation of the west.
Reason (R): Indian dancers include choreography based on Indian classical styles sometimes.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is false.
Ans: A
46. Which pair is not matched correctly?
(A) Darshana Jhaveri – Sukha Saari Dvandva
(B) Kanak Rele – Shilappadi Karam
(C) Vyjantimala – Sant Sakku
(D) Kelucharan Mahapatra – Discovery of India
Ans: D
47. Select the correct sequence.
(A) Rupaka Tala, Jampa Tala, Mattiya Tala, Ata Tala.
(B) Mattiya Tala, Rupaka Tala, Jampa Tala, Ata Tala.
(C) Ata Tala, Rupaka Tala, Mattiya Tala, Jampa Tala.
(D)Mattiya Tala, Rupaka Tala, Ata Tala, Jampa Tala.
Ans: C
48. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Maakhan char
(B) Kevatprasang
(C) Bakasennavadha
(D) Kuvalayapidha
Ans: B
49. Kummin is worn by a dancer of
(A) Sattriya
(B) Odissi
(C) Manipuri
(D) None of the above
Ans: C
50. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Pragalbha
(B) Adheera
(C) Para kiya
(D) Padmini
Ans: D
51:-Which of the following is a Sarva Swara Moorchanakaraka Ragam ?
A) Mayamalavagowla
B) Mohanam
C) Rasikapriya
D) Ranjini
Ans: B
52:-Name of the tenth Chakra.
A) Ritu Chakra
B) Vasu Chakra
C) Disi Chakra
D) Rudra Chakra
Ans: C
53:-The Aksharakaalam of Druta Viramam
A) 2
B) 4
C) 1
D) 3
Ans: D
54:-The place of the starting of music in the Tala Avartam is known as
A) Graham
B) Nyaasam
C) Sama Yati
D) Padagarbham
Ans: A
55:-The repetition of the second letter in the padams of the sections of a musical composition is
A) Yamakam
B) Antya Prasam
C) Anu Prasam
D) Dwityakshara Prasam
Ans: D
56:-The other name of Taanam is
A) Druta kalam
B) Makarani
C) Ghanam
D) Vartani
Ans: C
57:-The meettu thol of Mriddangam is made of
A) Sheep skin
B) Calf skin
C) Buffalo skin
D) None of these
Ans: B
58:-_____________ is the predominant note of a raga.
A) Vaadi
B) Samvadi
C) Vivadi
D) Anuvadi
Ans: A
59:-Who is known as "Dakshina Bhoja" ?
A) Sarabhoji Maharaja
B) Swathi Thirunal
C) Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar
D) Tulajaji
Ans: B
60:-The 22nd raga in the Asampoorna Mela Paddathi
A) Rathipathi Priya
B) Kharaharapriya
C) Sree Ragam
D) Kiranavali
Ans: C
61:-Which among the following kritis is an example for Chitratara Margam ?
A) Vatapi Ganapathim (Hamsadwani)
B) Sri Maha Ganapathi (Gowla)
C) Manasa Etu (Malayamarutam)
D) Sarojadalanethri (Sankarabharanam)
Ans: D
62:-'The Indian Song of Songs' is the English translation of which musical work ?
A) Thirupugazh
B) Krishnalila Tharangini
C) Nottuswaras
D) Gita Govindam
Ans: D
63:-How many Chapters are there in Natyasastram ?
A) 28
B) 7
C) 36
D) 10
Ans: C
64:-How many Sthayis are there in Indian Music ?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 6
D) 6
Ans: B
65:-How many Anya Swaras are there in Raga Kaapi ?
A) 3
B) 2
C) 1
D) No Anya Swaras
Ans: A
66:-Who is known as the pioneer Architect of Sangatis ?
A) Tyagaraja
B) Purandara Dasa
C) Muthuswami Dikshitar
D) Bhadrachalam Ramadas
Ans: A
67:-A musical sound which is produced by the conscious effort of human being is
A) Sphotam
B) Ahatha Nadam
C) Anahatha Nadam
D) Ragam
Ans: B
68:-The mnemonical name 'Netra-Sri' refers to which raga ?
A) Mayamalava Gowla
B) Dhenuka
C) Hanuma Thodi
D) Kharaharapriya
Ans: C
69:-Narada Pancharatnam is composed by
A) Uthukkadu Venkata Kavi
B) Swathi Thirunal
C) Vina Kuppayyer
D) Tyagaraja
Ans: D
70:-Which of the following ragas is not the janya of Sankarabharanam ?
A) Bilahari
B) Hamsadwani
C) Devagandhari
D) Mohanam
Ans: D
71:-Identify Janya Sampoorna Ragam from the following.
A) Arabhi
B) Lalitha
C) Bhairavi
D) Bilahari
Ans: C
72:-How many sympathetic strings are there in Gottuvadyam ?
A) 3
B) 7
C) 5
D) 10
Ans: B
73:-Raga Malkauns in Hindustani music is the equivalent of
A) Hindolam
B) Mohanam
C) Hamswadwani
D) Kalyani
Ans: A
74:-Which of the following instrument is not included in the celebrated Vadya Traya of Indian Music ?
A) Veena
B) Venu
C) Violin
D) Mridangam
Ans: C
75:-The Chapters of which Lakshana Grantha is known as 'Prakaranas' ?
A) Chathurdandi Prakashika
B) Sangitha Rathnakara
C) Brihaddessi
D) Natyasastra
Ans: A
76:-Which of the following Group Kritis is not composed by Muthuswami Dikshitar ?
A) Navagraha Kritis
B) Navaratnamaalika
C) Navavarana Kritis
D) Panchalinga Sthala Kritis
Ans: B
77:-Varnams with Cholkettus are known as
A) Tana Varnam
B) Prabandhas
C) Daru Varnam
D) Pada Varnas
Ans: C
78:-Who is known as Geya Nataka Margadarshi ?
A) Gopalakrishna Bharati
B) Pachimiriyam Aadiyappa
C) Narayana Theerthar
D) Thyagaraja
Ans: D
79:-Which of the following musical form is known as 'Swara Pallavi' ?
A) Swarajathi
B) Jathiswaram
C) Geetham
D) Alankaras
Ans: B
80:-Identify the ragam which uses Chyutha Shadja Nishadam.
A) Bhairavi
B) Nilambari
C) Dhanyasi
D) Poornashadjam
Ans: B
81:-Who composed the Swarajathi 'Rave Himagiri' in the raga Thodi ?
A) Shyamasastry
B) Purandara Dasar
C) Swathi Thirunal
D) Kanaka Dasa
Ans: A
82:-How many Swarasthanas are there in Indian Music ?
A) 7
B) 12
C) 16
D) 22
Ans: B
83:-The Anya swara figures in the raga Bilahari
A) Kakali Nishadam
B) Chathu Sruti Dhaivatham
C) Kaishiki Nishadam
D) Sudha Dhaivatam
Ans: C
84:-Which of the following Pancharatna Kriti is in Sanskrit language ?
A) Sadhimchane
B) Kana Kana Ruchi
C) Entharo Mahanubhavu
D) Jagadananthakaraka
Ans: D
85:-The North Indian name of Kathakaalakshepam
A) Keerthan
B) Harikatha
C) Khyaal
D) Tumri
Ans: A
86:-The ancient name of Gamaka
A) Grama
B) Alankara
C) Moorchana
D) Jaathi
Ans: B
87:-The repetitions of a part of Sahityam either to bring out the meaning of the Sahityam more effectively or to bring out the various aspects of ragam is known as
A) Prasam
B) Gamakam
C) Sangathi
D) Svarasahithyam
Ans: C
88:-The dividing point in a Pallavi is known as
A) Visranthi
B) Prathamangam
C) Dvitiyangam
D) Padagarbham
Ans: D
89:-Which musical instrument is known as Nayanam ?
A) Flute
B) Veena
C) Magudi
D) Nagaswaram
Ans: D
90:-Tivra Prathimadhyamam is used in which of the following raga ?
A) Varali
B) Kalyani
C) Begada
D) Saveri
Ans: A
91:-How many basic talas are there in Carnatic Music ?
A) 35
B) 7
C) 175
D) 6
Ans: B
92:-The tala with 14 askashara
A) Misra Ata
B) Sankeerna Jhamba
C) Chathurasra Dhruvam
D) Misra Ekam
Ans: C
93:-Chowdiah Memorial Hall is situated at
A) Bangalore
B) Mysore
C) Chennai
D) Hubli
Ans: A
94:-In sargam notation, thara sthayi is denoted by
A) Putting one dot above the swara
B) Putting one dot below the swara
C) Putting two dots above the swara
D) Putting two dots below the swara
Ans: A
95:-Great Vocalist Bidaram Krishnappa adorned the court of
A) Mysore
B) Travancore
C) Tanjore
D) Vijayanagara
Ans: A
96:-___________ is a combination of Gopucha Yati and Srotovaha Yati.
A) Damaru Yati
B) Mridanga Yati
C) Sama Yati
D) Vishama Yati
Ans: A
97:-Raga Saranga is the derivative of
A) Chitrambari
B) Sankarabharanam
C) Kalyani
D) Kharaharapriya
Ans: C
98:-How many Srutis are there in an octave ?
A) 22
B) 7
C) 16
D) 12
Ans: A
99:-Who among the following is a great composer of Geethams ?
A) Tyagaraja
B) Subharama Dikshitar
C) Paidala Gurumurti Sastri
D) Madurai N. Krishnan
Ans: C
100:-Which of the following raga is considered as a mangala raga to conclude a musical concert ?
A) Hamsadwani
B) Natta
C) Varali
D) Madhyamavathi
Ans: D
A) Mayamalavagowla
B) Mohanam
C) Rasikapriya
D) Ranjini
Ans: B
52:-Name of the tenth Chakra.
A) Ritu Chakra
B) Vasu Chakra
C) Disi Chakra
D) Rudra Chakra
Ans: C
53:-The Aksharakaalam of Druta Viramam
A) 2
B) 4
C) 1
D) 3
Ans: D
54:-The place of the starting of music in the Tala Avartam is known as
A) Graham
B) Nyaasam
C) Sama Yati
D) Padagarbham
Ans: A
55:-The repetition of the second letter in the padams of the sections of a musical composition is
A) Yamakam
B) Antya Prasam
C) Anu Prasam
D) Dwityakshara Prasam
Ans: D
56:-The other name of Taanam is
A) Druta kalam
B) Makarani
C) Ghanam
D) Vartani
Ans: C
57:-The meettu thol of Mriddangam is made of
A) Sheep skin
B) Calf skin
C) Buffalo skin
D) None of these
Ans: B
58:-_____________ is the predominant note of a raga.
A) Vaadi
B) Samvadi
C) Vivadi
D) Anuvadi
Ans: A
59:-Who is known as "Dakshina Bhoja" ?
A) Sarabhoji Maharaja
B) Swathi Thirunal
C) Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar
D) Tulajaji
Ans: B
60:-The 22nd raga in the Asampoorna Mela Paddathi
A) Rathipathi Priya
B) Kharaharapriya
C) Sree Ragam
D) Kiranavali
Ans: C
61:-Which among the following kritis is an example for Chitratara Margam ?
A) Vatapi Ganapathim (Hamsadwani)
B) Sri Maha Ganapathi (Gowla)
C) Manasa Etu (Malayamarutam)
D) Sarojadalanethri (Sankarabharanam)
Ans: D
62:-'The Indian Song of Songs' is the English translation of which musical work ?
A) Thirupugazh
B) Krishnalila Tharangini
C) Nottuswaras
D) Gita Govindam
Ans: D
63:-How many Chapters are there in Natyasastram ?
A) 28
B) 7
C) 36
D) 10
Ans: C
64:-How many Sthayis are there in Indian Music ?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 6
D) 6
Ans: B
65:-How many Anya Swaras are there in Raga Kaapi ?
A) 3
B) 2
C) 1
D) No Anya Swaras
Ans: A
66:-Who is known as the pioneer Architect of Sangatis ?
A) Tyagaraja
B) Purandara Dasa
C) Muthuswami Dikshitar
D) Bhadrachalam Ramadas
Ans: A
67:-A musical sound which is produced by the conscious effort of human being is
A) Sphotam
B) Ahatha Nadam
C) Anahatha Nadam
D) Ragam
Ans: B
68:-The mnemonical name 'Netra-Sri' refers to which raga ?
A) Mayamalava Gowla
B) Dhenuka
C) Hanuma Thodi
D) Kharaharapriya
Ans: C
69:-Narada Pancharatnam is composed by
A) Uthukkadu Venkata Kavi
B) Swathi Thirunal
C) Vina Kuppayyer
D) Tyagaraja
Ans: D
70:-Which of the following ragas is not the janya of Sankarabharanam ?
A) Bilahari
B) Hamsadwani
C) Devagandhari
D) Mohanam
Ans: D
71:-Identify Janya Sampoorna Ragam from the following.
A) Arabhi
B) Lalitha
C) Bhairavi
D) Bilahari
Ans: C
72:-How many sympathetic strings are there in Gottuvadyam ?
A) 3
B) 7
C) 5
D) 10
Ans: B
73:-Raga Malkauns in Hindustani music is the equivalent of
A) Hindolam
B) Mohanam
C) Hamswadwani
D) Kalyani
Ans: A
74:-Which of the following instrument is not included in the celebrated Vadya Traya of Indian Music ?
A) Veena
B) Venu
C) Violin
D) Mridangam
Ans: C
75:-The Chapters of which Lakshana Grantha is known as 'Prakaranas' ?
A) Chathurdandi Prakashika
B) Sangitha Rathnakara
C) Brihaddessi
D) Natyasastra
Ans: A
76:-Which of the following Group Kritis is not composed by Muthuswami Dikshitar ?
A) Navagraha Kritis
B) Navaratnamaalika
C) Navavarana Kritis
D) Panchalinga Sthala Kritis
Ans: B
77:-Varnams with Cholkettus are known as
A) Tana Varnam
B) Prabandhas
C) Daru Varnam
D) Pada Varnas
Ans: C
78:-Who is known as Geya Nataka Margadarshi ?
A) Gopalakrishna Bharati
B) Pachimiriyam Aadiyappa
C) Narayana Theerthar
D) Thyagaraja
Ans: D
79:-Which of the following musical form is known as 'Swara Pallavi' ?
A) Swarajathi
B) Jathiswaram
C) Geetham
D) Alankaras
Ans: B
80:-Identify the ragam which uses Chyutha Shadja Nishadam.
A) Bhairavi
B) Nilambari
C) Dhanyasi
D) Poornashadjam
Ans: B
81:-Who composed the Swarajathi 'Rave Himagiri' in the raga Thodi ?
A) Shyamasastry
B) Purandara Dasar
C) Swathi Thirunal
D) Kanaka Dasa
Ans: A
82:-How many Swarasthanas are there in Indian Music ?
A) 7
B) 12
C) 16
D) 22
Ans: B
83:-The Anya swara figures in the raga Bilahari
A) Kakali Nishadam
B) Chathu Sruti Dhaivatham
C) Kaishiki Nishadam
D) Sudha Dhaivatam
Ans: C
84:-Which of the following Pancharatna Kriti is in Sanskrit language ?
A) Sadhimchane
B) Kana Kana Ruchi
C) Entharo Mahanubhavu
D) Jagadananthakaraka
Ans: D
85:-The North Indian name of Kathakaalakshepam
A) Keerthan
B) Harikatha
C) Khyaal
D) Tumri
Ans: A
86:-The ancient name of Gamaka
A) Grama
B) Alankara
C) Moorchana
D) Jaathi
Ans: B
87:-The repetitions of a part of Sahityam either to bring out the meaning of the Sahityam more effectively or to bring out the various aspects of ragam is known as
A) Prasam
B) Gamakam
C) Sangathi
D) Svarasahithyam
Ans: C
88:-The dividing point in a Pallavi is known as
A) Visranthi
B) Prathamangam
C) Dvitiyangam
D) Padagarbham
Ans: D
89:-Which musical instrument is known as Nayanam ?
A) Flute
B) Veena
C) Magudi
D) Nagaswaram
Ans: D
90:-Tivra Prathimadhyamam is used in which of the following raga ?
A) Varali
B) Kalyani
C) Begada
D) Saveri
Ans: A
91:-How many basic talas are there in Carnatic Music ?
A) 35
B) 7
C) 175
D) 6
Ans: B
92:-The tala with 14 askashara
A) Misra Ata
B) Sankeerna Jhamba
C) Chathurasra Dhruvam
D) Misra Ekam
Ans: C
93:-Chowdiah Memorial Hall is situated at
A) Bangalore
B) Mysore
C) Chennai
D) Hubli
Ans: A
94:-In sargam notation, thara sthayi is denoted by
A) Putting one dot above the swara
B) Putting one dot below the swara
C) Putting two dots above the swara
D) Putting two dots below the swara
Ans: A
95:-Great Vocalist Bidaram Krishnappa adorned the court of
A) Mysore
B) Travancore
C) Tanjore
D) Vijayanagara
Ans: A
96:-___________ is a combination of Gopucha Yati and Srotovaha Yati.
A) Damaru Yati
B) Mridanga Yati
C) Sama Yati
D) Vishama Yati
Ans: A
97:-Raga Saranga is the derivative of
A) Chitrambari
B) Sankarabharanam
C) Kalyani
D) Kharaharapriya
Ans: C
98:-How many Srutis are there in an octave ?
A) 22
B) 7
C) 16
D) 12
Ans: A
99:-Who among the following is a great composer of Geethams ?
A) Tyagaraja
B) Subharama Dikshitar
C) Paidala Gurumurti Sastri
D) Madurai N. Krishnan
Ans: C
100:-Which of the following raga is considered as a mangala raga to conclude a musical concert ?
A) Hamsadwani
B) Natta
C) Varali
D) Madhyamavathi
Ans: D