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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