PERFORMING ARTS- DANCE/DRAMA/THEATRE- PAGE 2
PERFORMING ARTS- DANCE/DRAMA/THEATRE- PAGE 2
1. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Akhyan i. Telugu
b. Krittivas ii. Gujarati
c. MadhavKandali iii. Bengali
d. Ranganath iv. Assamese
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) iii ii i iv
Ans: B
2. Pick the odd one out Ramayana has been reinterpreted and re-written in many traditions.
(A) Valmiki Ramayana
(B) Kamban Ramayana
(C) Adhyatma Ramayana
(D) Bhama Kalapam
Ans: D
3. Assertion (A): The group of professional singers, dancers, musicians and actors are perhaps a class apart from society at large.
Reason (R): They move from place to place and they are responsible for the mobility of ideas.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true (R) is true.
(D) (A) is false (R) is false.
Ans: C
4. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Shilapadikaram i. Nikumbha
b. Ramayana ii. Uttara
c. Mahabharata iii. Gouindi Adiggal
d. Harivamsha Purana iv. Narada
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i ii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iii i ii iv
Ans: D
5. Select the correct sequence:
(A) Oral tradition, literary tradition, Pictorial tradition, performing tradition
(B) Performing tradition, Oral tradition, literary tradition, Pictorial tradition
(C) Pictorial tradition, Oral tradition, Performing tradition, literary tradition
(D) Performing tradition, Oral tradition, Pictorial tradition, literary tradition
Ans: D
6. Match items in List – I with items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Rig Veda i. Abhinaya
b. Swama Veda ii. Rasa
c. Yajur Veda iii. Speech
d. Atharva Veda iv. Music
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: A
7. Assertion (A): Brahma created twenty four ‘Apsara-s’ on the entreaty of Bharata for the performances according to Natya Sastra.
Reason (R): Bharata thought that Apsara-s can portray their characters very well and moreover they are dancers.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (R) is right and (A) is wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: D
8. Sriharsha, the dramatist and commentator crisply stated four prerequisites for the success of play production. Put them in order according to him.
(A) Sympathetic audience, competent actors and actresses, an expert author, an attractive theme
(B) Competent actors and actresses, an attractive theme, expert author, sympathetic audience
(C) An expert author, an attractive theme, competent actors and actresses, sympathetic audience
(D) An attractive theme, an expert author, sympathetic audience, competent actors and actresses
Ans: C
9. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Misrama
(B) Utpadya
(C) Kalpitha
(D) Prakhyatha
Ans: A
10. According to Natyasastra, when music and dance predominate in ‘Natya’ it is called as
(A) Rupa
(B) Uparoopaka
(C) Rupaka
(D) DrisyaRoopaka
Ans: B
11. Match items in List – I with items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Aarbhati i. Emotional expression
b. Swatvati ii. Vocal expression
c. Bharati iii. Physical expression
d. Koisiki iv. Delicate expression
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iv iii
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: C
12. Assertion (A): Only the superior characters are qualified to figure as heroes in a play. Lord Rama is considered as the principal hero and not Sugreeva in Ramayan.
Reason (R): Sugreeva character is not to be considered as a principal hero because he is not ‘Kshatriya’.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) (R) is right and (A) is false.
(D) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
Ans: A
13. Identify the correct order:
(A) Dhira Prasantha, Dhira Lalitha, Dhirodatta, Dhiroddhatha
(B) Dhiroddhatha, Dhira Lalitha, Dhirodatta, Dhira Prasantha
(C) Dhira Prasantha, Dhiroddhatha, Dhirodatta, Dhira Lalitha
(D) Dhira Lalitha, Dhira Prasantha, Dhiroddhatha, Dhirodatta
Ans: B
14. Which is not correct among these?
(A) Uttamabhinaya
(B) Unnatabhinaya
(C) Madhyamaabhinaya
(D) Adhamaabhinaya
Ans: B
15. Pick up the ‘Rupaka’ which has predominance of ‘Lok Dharmi’
(A) Echamriga
(B) Vyayoga
(C) Natika
(D) Prakarana
Ans: D
16. Match the colours mentioned in List – I with the Rasa-s mentioned in List – II
List – I List – II
a. Green i. Bhayanaka
b. White ii. Beebhatsa
c. Black iii. Haasya
d. Blue iv. Srinagara
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii i ii iv
Ans: A
17. Assertion (A): The sages asked Bharat “how is it that an actor is able to present the pleasures and pains of a character in a natural way without himself having experienced the exact emotions of the character?”
Reason (R): Bharata replied that it is possible on account of Sattva or innate emotional response.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) (R) is correct and (A) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
Ans: C
18. We have now four types of ‘Pravritti-s’ identify the correct sequence
(A) Aavanthi, Paanchalamadhyama, Daakshinatya, Oodhramagadhi
(B) Daakshinatya, Aavanthi, Oodhramaagadhi, Paanchalamadhyama
(C) Oodhramagadhi, Paanchalamadhyama, Daakshinatya, Aavanthi
(D) Paanchalamadhyama, Oodhramagadhi, Aavanthi, Daakshinatya
Ans: B
19. Identify the odd one:
(A) Divya
(B) Kulasati
(C) Nripapatni
(D) Vipralabdha
Ans: D
20. Saradatanaya work on ‘Rasa’ and ‘Natya’
(A) Ashtadhyayi
(B) Kaavyalankara
(C) Abhinava Bharati
(D) Bhavaprakasana
Ans: D
21. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II
List – I List – II
a. Sāhityadarpaa i. Singa Bh–upala
b. Nātyadarpaa ii. Śārdātanaya
c. Bhāvprakaśana iii. Viśvanātha
d. Rasāravsudhakar iv. Rāmachandra
Guachandra
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii i iii
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) ii i iii iv
(D) i iii iv ii
Ans: B
22. Assertion (A): Dhānanjay classified various Rupakas on the basis of Vastu, Neta and Rasa.
Reason (R): He wanted to differ from Bharata’s concept of Daśrupaka who believed that Vritti determines the types of dramatic composition.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (R) is true, (A) is false.
Ans: A
23. Which is the correct sequence?
(A) Vi nudharmottara-purā a, Agnipura a, Bhāvprakāśana, Sangitratnākar
(B) Agnipura a, VI nudharmottarapurā a, Sangitratnākar, Bhāvprakāśana
(C) Sangitratnākar, Agnipurana, Bhāvprakāśana, VI nudharmottara-pura a,
(D) Bhāvprakāśana, Sangitratnākar, VI nudharmottara-pura a, Agnipura a
Ans: A
24. Who propagated the idea of ‘Sukh Dukhatmaka’ Rasa?
(A) Sāgarnandin
(B) Sārangadeva
(C) Rāmchandra-Guachandra
(D) Sārdātanaya
Ans: C
25. Which pair of the following is not matched correctly?
(A) Sringarprakaśa – Bhoja
(B) Abhinaya Darpana– Nandikeshwar
(C) Nātak-Lakshan- Ratnakosa– Vidyānātha
(D) Nātakachandrika – Rupa Goswamin
Ans: C
26. Pick the odd one out:
India’s major thinkers in the field of performing arts are
(A) S.K. Saxena
(B) Karl Khandalawala
(C) Aurobindo Ghosh
(D) Anand Coomaraswamy
Ans: C
27. Who performed Bindadin Maharaj Thumari in films?
(A) Rekha
(B) Madhuri Dikshit
(C) Mina Kumari
(D) Waheeda Rehman
Ans: B
28. Put in the correct sequence geographically:
(A) Laiharoba, Chhau, Dhadhilila, Bhutan
(B) Chhau, Laiharoba, Bhutan, Dhadhilila
(C) Laiharoba, Dhadhilila, Chhau, Bhutan
(D) Chhau, Bhutan, Laiharoba, Dhadhilila
Answer: (Wrong question)
29. Which are the dance reality programs on TV?
(A) Dance India Dance
(B) Zalak Dikhalaji
(C) Taka Dhimi Ta
(D) All of above
Ans: D
30. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. WDA i. India International Centre
b. IIC ii. World Dance Alliance
c. CID iii. National Centre of Performing Arts
d. NCPA iv. Centre International de Dance
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii ii i iv
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) iii iv ii i
Ans: C
31. Assertion (A): The half-curtain used in several forms like Kathakali, Yakshagan plays an important role in realising the performance text.
Reason (R): It solves the problem of time and space in a nonrealistic metaphysical way.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is false.
Ans: B
32. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Ranga Pith i. Zonal Division
b. Mattawarini ii. Up stage
c. Kaksyavibhag iii. Four pillared construction
d. Rang Shirsh iv. Down stage
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv ii i
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) i ii iv iii
Ans: C
33. Give the correct sequence in respect of the State it belongs to
(A) Ravan Chhaya, Toalpava Kuthu, Gombeyatta, Kathputli
(B) Gombeyatta, Kathputli, Toalpava Kuthu, Ravan Chhaya
(C) Kathputli, Ravan Chhaya, Gombeyatta, Toalpava Kuthu
(D) Toalpava Kuthu, Gombeyatta, Ravan Chhaya, Kathputli
Ans: C
34. Kundhei-nach is a tradition of glove puppets prevalent in
(A) Bengal
(B) Manipur
(C) Orissa
(D) Rajasthan
Ans: C
35. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Āvanu
(B) Pravesh-Gita
(C) Cendā
(D) Dāru
Ans: C
36. Assertion (A): Examining the texts of extent Sanskrit plays it is impossible to determine how music and dance were integrated into a performance.
Reason (R): Sanskrit Drama was dialogue drama without the benefit of music and dance.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: D
37. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Akashbhāsit i. Uprupaka
b. Srigadita ii. Sandhi
c. Pratimukha iii. Mask
d. Pratishirsh iv. Bhā a
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv i ii iii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: A
38. Give the correct sequence of the items of Purva Ranga:
(A) Pratyāhār, Nāndi, Trigata, Rangdwar, Prarochna
(B) Prarochna, Trigata, Nāndi, Rangdwar, Pratyāhār
(C) Nāndi, Rangdwar, Trigata, Pratyāhār, Prarochna
(D) Pratyāhār, Nāndi, Rangdwar, Trigata, Prarochna
Ans: D
39. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Rāsak
(B) Preksanaka
(C) Dima
(D) Hallisaka
Ans: C
40. The device of play within a play in Sanskrit Drama is known as
(A) Anka
(B) Garbhānka
(C) Utsrustikanka
(D) Ankāvatāra
Ans: B
41. Which one is the famous film or TV serial on Ramayana made in late 1980?
(A) Jai Hanuman
(B) Ramayana
(C) Sampurna Ramayan
(D) Uttar Ramayana
Ans: B
42. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Sita i. Chitrakut
b. Ram-Sita ii. Mithila
c. Vali iii. Ashok Vatika
d. Janak iv. Kishkindha
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii ii iv
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: D
43. Assertion (A): The characters of Ramayan and Mahabharata reflect the humanness of the society.
Reason (R): These epics are open to re-interpretation by directors and choreographers.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) are both false.
(B) (A) and (R) are both true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is false.
Ans: B
44. The Kathakali Vesha “Kalyan Saugandhikam” is the story of
(A) Nakul
(B) Vali
(C) Bhima
(D) Angad
Ans: C
45. Pick the odd pair:
(A) Arjuna – Gandiv
(B) Trijata – Duti
(C) Marich – Mruga
(D) Manthara – Kubja
Ans: B
46. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Rāsa i. Future
b. Shabari ii. Stone
c. Sahadev iii. Vrindavan
d. Ahalya iv. Fruit
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) ii iv i iii
Ans: A
47. The mask of one of the ancient Indian scholars is very revered in Thailand. Which one is it?
(A) Panini
(B) Valmiki
(C) Ved Vyas
(D) Bharat
Ans: D
48. Assertion (A): Peter Brook’s “Sita’s Daughter” looks at the story of Sita in Ramayana.
Reason (R): Sita is so graceful, beautiful and virtuous.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) (A) and (R) are both false.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) and (R) are both true.
Ans: A
49. Which couple is from epic literature?
(A) Malavika and Agnimitra
(B) Shakuntala and Dushyanta
(C) Malati and Madhava
(D) Vasantasena and Charudatta
Ans: B
50. Assertion (A): The abstraction of “life” into primary moods, sentiments, primary emotive states, is basic and universal to the human.
Reason (R): All those practicing the Nine Rasa-s professionally become spiritually better humans.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) & (R) are both true.
(C) (A) false is (R) is true.
(D) (A) and (R) are both false.
Ans: A
List – I List – II
a. Akhyan i. Telugu
b. Krittivas ii. Gujarati
c. MadhavKandali iii. Bengali
d. Ranganath iv. Assamese
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) iii ii i iv
Ans: B
2. Pick the odd one out Ramayana has been reinterpreted and re-written in many traditions.
(A) Valmiki Ramayana
(B) Kamban Ramayana
(C) Adhyatma Ramayana
(D) Bhama Kalapam
Ans: D
3. Assertion (A): The group of professional singers, dancers, musicians and actors are perhaps a class apart from society at large.
Reason (R): They move from place to place and they are responsible for the mobility of ideas.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true (R) is true.
(D) (A) is false (R) is false.
Ans: C
4. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Shilapadikaram i. Nikumbha
b. Ramayana ii. Uttara
c. Mahabharata iii. Gouindi Adiggal
d. Harivamsha Purana iv. Narada
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i ii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iii i ii iv
Ans: D
5. Select the correct sequence:
(A) Oral tradition, literary tradition, Pictorial tradition, performing tradition
(B) Performing tradition, Oral tradition, literary tradition, Pictorial tradition
(C) Pictorial tradition, Oral tradition, Performing tradition, literary tradition
(D) Performing tradition, Oral tradition, Pictorial tradition, literary tradition
Ans: D
6. Match items in List – I with items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Rig Veda i. Abhinaya
b. Swama Veda ii. Rasa
c. Yajur Veda iii. Speech
d. Atharva Veda iv. Music
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: A
7. Assertion (A): Brahma created twenty four ‘Apsara-s’ on the entreaty of Bharata for the performances according to Natya Sastra.
Reason (R): Bharata thought that Apsara-s can portray their characters very well and moreover they are dancers.
Codes:
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (R) is right and (A) is wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: D
8. Sriharsha, the dramatist and commentator crisply stated four prerequisites for the success of play production. Put them in order according to him.
(A) Sympathetic audience, competent actors and actresses, an expert author, an attractive theme
(B) Competent actors and actresses, an attractive theme, expert author, sympathetic audience
(C) An expert author, an attractive theme, competent actors and actresses, sympathetic audience
(D) An attractive theme, an expert author, sympathetic audience, competent actors and actresses
Ans: C
9. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Misrama
(B) Utpadya
(C) Kalpitha
(D) Prakhyatha
Ans: A
10. According to Natyasastra, when music and dance predominate in ‘Natya’ it is called as
(A) Rupa
(B) Uparoopaka
(C) Rupaka
(D) DrisyaRoopaka
Ans: B
11. Match items in List – I with items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Aarbhati i. Emotional expression
b. Swatvati ii. Vocal expression
c. Bharati iii. Physical expression
d. Koisiki iv. Delicate expression
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iv iii
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: C
12. Assertion (A): Only the superior characters are qualified to figure as heroes in a play. Lord Rama is considered as the principal hero and not Sugreeva in Ramayan.
Reason (R): Sugreeva character is not to be considered as a principal hero because he is not ‘Kshatriya’.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) (R) is right and (A) is false.
(D) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
Ans: A
13. Identify the correct order:
(A) Dhira Prasantha, Dhira Lalitha, Dhirodatta, Dhiroddhatha
(B) Dhiroddhatha, Dhira Lalitha, Dhirodatta, Dhira Prasantha
(C) Dhira Prasantha, Dhiroddhatha, Dhirodatta, Dhira Lalitha
(D) Dhira Lalitha, Dhira Prasantha, Dhiroddhatha, Dhirodatta
Ans: B
14. Which is not correct among these?
(A) Uttamabhinaya
(B) Unnatabhinaya
(C) Madhyamaabhinaya
(D) Adhamaabhinaya
Ans: B
15. Pick up the ‘Rupaka’ which has predominance of ‘Lok Dharmi’
(A) Echamriga
(B) Vyayoga
(C) Natika
(D) Prakarana
Ans: D
16. Match the colours mentioned in List – I with the Rasa-s mentioned in List – II
List – I List – II
a. Green i. Bhayanaka
b. White ii. Beebhatsa
c. Black iii. Haasya
d. Blue iv. Srinagara
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii i ii iv
Ans: A
17. Assertion (A): The sages asked Bharat “how is it that an actor is able to present the pleasures and pains of a character in a natural way without himself having experienced the exact emotions of the character?”
Reason (R): Bharata replied that it is possible on account of Sattva or innate emotional response.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) (R) is correct and (A) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
Ans: C
18. We have now four types of ‘Pravritti-s’ identify the correct sequence
(A) Aavanthi, Paanchalamadhyama, Daakshinatya, Oodhramagadhi
(B) Daakshinatya, Aavanthi, Oodhramaagadhi, Paanchalamadhyama
(C) Oodhramagadhi, Paanchalamadhyama, Daakshinatya, Aavanthi
(D) Paanchalamadhyama, Oodhramagadhi, Aavanthi, Daakshinatya
Ans: B
19. Identify the odd one:
(A) Divya
(B) Kulasati
(C) Nripapatni
(D) Vipralabdha
Ans: D
20. Saradatanaya work on ‘Rasa’ and ‘Natya’
(A) Ashtadhyayi
(B) Kaavyalankara
(C) Abhinava Bharati
(D) Bhavaprakasana
Ans: D
21. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II
List – I List – II
a. Sāhityadarpaa i. Singa Bh–upala
b. Nātyadarpaa ii. Śārdātanaya
c. Bhāvprakaśana iii. Viśvanātha
d. Rasāravsudhakar iv. Rāmachandra
Guachandra
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii i iii
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) ii i iii iv
(D) i iii iv ii
Ans: B
22. Assertion (A): Dhānanjay classified various Rupakas on the basis of Vastu, Neta and Rasa.
Reason (R): He wanted to differ from Bharata’s concept of Daśrupaka who believed that Vritti determines the types of dramatic composition.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (R) is true, (A) is false.
Ans: A
23. Which is the correct sequence?
(A) Vi nudharmottara-purā a, Agnipura a, Bhāvprakāśana, Sangitratnākar
(B) Agnipura a, VI nudharmottarapurā a, Sangitratnākar, Bhāvprakāśana
(C) Sangitratnākar, Agnipurana, Bhāvprakāśana, VI nudharmottara-pura a,
(D) Bhāvprakāśana, Sangitratnākar, VI nudharmottara-pura a, Agnipura a
Ans: A
24. Who propagated the idea of ‘Sukh Dukhatmaka’ Rasa?
(A) Sāgarnandin
(B) Sārangadeva
(C) Rāmchandra-Guachandra
(D) Sārdātanaya
Ans: C
25. Which pair of the following is not matched correctly?
(A) Sringarprakaśa – Bhoja
(B) Abhinaya Darpana– Nandikeshwar
(C) Nātak-Lakshan- Ratnakosa– Vidyānātha
(D) Nātakachandrika – Rupa Goswamin
Ans: C
26. Pick the odd one out:
India’s major thinkers in the field of performing arts are
(A) S.K. Saxena
(B) Karl Khandalawala
(C) Aurobindo Ghosh
(D) Anand Coomaraswamy
Ans: C
27. Who performed Bindadin Maharaj Thumari in films?
(A) Rekha
(B) Madhuri Dikshit
(C) Mina Kumari
(D) Waheeda Rehman
Ans: B
28. Put in the correct sequence geographically:
(A) Laiharoba, Chhau, Dhadhilila, Bhutan
(B) Chhau, Laiharoba, Bhutan, Dhadhilila
(C) Laiharoba, Dhadhilila, Chhau, Bhutan
(D) Chhau, Bhutan, Laiharoba, Dhadhilila
Answer: (Wrong question)
29. Which are the dance reality programs on TV?
(A) Dance India Dance
(B) Zalak Dikhalaji
(C) Taka Dhimi Ta
(D) All of above
Ans: D
30. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. WDA i. India International Centre
b. IIC ii. World Dance Alliance
c. CID iii. National Centre of Performing Arts
d. NCPA iv. Centre International de Dance
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii ii i iv
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) iii iv ii i
Ans: C
31. Assertion (A): The half-curtain used in several forms like Kathakali, Yakshagan plays an important role in realising the performance text.
Reason (R): It solves the problem of time and space in a nonrealistic metaphysical way.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is false.
Ans: B
32. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Ranga Pith i. Zonal Division
b. Mattawarini ii. Up stage
c. Kaksyavibhag iii. Four pillared construction
d. Rang Shirsh iv. Down stage
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv ii i
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) i ii iv iii
Ans: C
33. Give the correct sequence in respect of the State it belongs to
(A) Ravan Chhaya, Toalpava Kuthu, Gombeyatta, Kathputli
(B) Gombeyatta, Kathputli, Toalpava Kuthu, Ravan Chhaya
(C) Kathputli, Ravan Chhaya, Gombeyatta, Toalpava Kuthu
(D) Toalpava Kuthu, Gombeyatta, Ravan Chhaya, Kathputli
Ans: C
34. Kundhei-nach is a tradition of glove puppets prevalent in
(A) Bengal
(B) Manipur
(C) Orissa
(D) Rajasthan
Ans: C
35. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Āvanu
(B) Pravesh-Gita
(C) Cendā
(D) Dāru
Ans: C
36. Assertion (A): Examining the texts of extent Sanskrit plays it is impossible to determine how music and dance were integrated into a performance.
Reason (R): Sanskrit Drama was dialogue drama without the benefit of music and dance.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: D
37. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Akashbhāsit i. Uprupaka
b. Srigadita ii. Sandhi
c. Pratimukha iii. Mask
d. Pratishirsh iv. Bhā a
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv i ii iii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: A
38. Give the correct sequence of the items of Purva Ranga:
(A) Pratyāhār, Nāndi, Trigata, Rangdwar, Prarochna
(B) Prarochna, Trigata, Nāndi, Rangdwar, Pratyāhār
(C) Nāndi, Rangdwar, Trigata, Pratyāhār, Prarochna
(D) Pratyāhār, Nāndi, Rangdwar, Trigata, Prarochna
Ans: D
39. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Rāsak
(B) Preksanaka
(C) Dima
(D) Hallisaka
Ans: C
40. The device of play within a play in Sanskrit Drama is known as
(A) Anka
(B) Garbhānka
(C) Utsrustikanka
(D) Ankāvatāra
Ans: B
41. Which one is the famous film or TV serial on Ramayana made in late 1980?
(A) Jai Hanuman
(B) Ramayana
(C) Sampurna Ramayan
(D) Uttar Ramayana
Ans: B
42. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Sita i. Chitrakut
b. Ram-Sita ii. Mithila
c. Vali iii. Ashok Vatika
d. Janak iv. Kishkindha
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii ii iv
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: D
43. Assertion (A): The characters of Ramayan and Mahabharata reflect the humanness of the society.
Reason (R): These epics are open to re-interpretation by directors and choreographers.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) are both false.
(B) (A) and (R) are both true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is false.
Ans: B
44. The Kathakali Vesha “Kalyan Saugandhikam” is the story of
(A) Nakul
(B) Vali
(C) Bhima
(D) Angad
Ans: C
45. Pick the odd pair:
(A) Arjuna – Gandiv
(B) Trijata – Duti
(C) Marich – Mruga
(D) Manthara – Kubja
Ans: B
46. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Rāsa i. Future
b. Shabari ii. Stone
c. Sahadev iii. Vrindavan
d. Ahalya iv. Fruit
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) ii iv i iii
Ans: A
47. The mask of one of the ancient Indian scholars is very revered in Thailand. Which one is it?
(A) Panini
(B) Valmiki
(C) Ved Vyas
(D) Bharat
Ans: D
48. Assertion (A): Peter Brook’s “Sita’s Daughter” looks at the story of Sita in Ramayana.
Reason (R): Sita is so graceful, beautiful and virtuous.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) (A) and (R) are both false.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) and (R) are both true.
Ans: A
49. Which couple is from epic literature?
(A) Malavika and Agnimitra
(B) Shakuntala and Dushyanta
(C) Malati and Madhava
(D) Vasantasena and Charudatta
Ans: B
50. Assertion (A): The abstraction of “life” into primary moods, sentiments, primary emotive states, is basic and universal to the human.
Reason (R): All those practicing the Nine Rasa-s professionally become spiritually better humans.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) & (R) are both true.
(C) (A) false is (R) is true.
(D) (A) and (R) are both false.
Ans: A
51. Match the following List-I with List –II
List – I List – II
(a) Ram (i) Dhiroddhata
(b) Krishna (ii) Dhirodatta
(c) Buddha (iii) Dheeralalit
(d) Duryodhan (iv) Dheeraprasant
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(C) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(D) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
Ans: A
52. Pick the odd one out
(A) Subrahmanya Bharati – Paanchalisapath
(B) Dharmavir Bharati– Andhayug
(C) Ratan Thiyyam– Chakravyuh
(D) Aadya Rangachaarya– Pasu Gayatri
Ans: D
53. Who help ‘Sita’ in Ashok Vaatika?
(A) Trizata
(B) Soorpanakha
(C) Mandodari
(D) Manthara
Ans: A
54. Match List – I with List – II
List – I List – II
(a) RavanaChaaya (i) Andhra Pradesh
(b) WayangKulit (ii) Kerala
(c) TholpavaKuthu (iii) Odisha
(d) Burra Katha (iv) Indonesia
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(B) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(C) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(D) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
Ans: B
55. What is the name of character which turns as deer?
(A) Hanuman
(B) Maaricha
(C) Ravana
(D) Vibhishana
Ans: B
56. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) Abhinava Bharati (i) Panini
(b) Abhinava Darpana (ii) Krisaaswaand Silaali
(c) Ashtaadhyayi (iii) Abhinavagupta
(d) Natya Sutra (iv) Nandi Keswara
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Ans: B
57. Assertion (A): One who constructs a theatre disregarding the principles laid down in Natya Sastra will lose everything and will be reborn in the lower order of animals.
Reason (R): If the worship is either totally neglected or offered carelessly, the result would be worse.
Codes:
(A) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(B) (R) is not correct but (A) is correct.
(C) (A) and (R) both are correct.
(D) Both (R) and (A) are not correct.
Ans: C
58. The technical word used by Natyasastra for the ‘Down stage’ is
(A) Rangasirsa
(B) Rangapith
(C) Nepathya
(D) Mattavarani
Ans: B
59. Here we have four important personalities mentioned in chapter II of Natyasastra.
Choose the ‘different’ personality among these:
(A) Narada
(B) Bharata
(C) Nahusha
(D) Brahma
Ans: C
60. A raised platform measuring 12"× 12" is centered in the rear half stated in Natyasastra called as
(A) Mattavaarani
(B) Ranga Seersha
(C) Ranga Peetha
(D) Shad daruka
Ans: B
61. Match the following:
List – I List –II
(a) Types of Heroines in Love (i) 8
(b) Categories in Abhinaya (ii) 5
(c) Number of Arthaprakritis (iii) 6
(d) Varieties of Aasya (iv) 3
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(C) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(D) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Ans: C
62. Assertion (A): According to Abhinav Gupta, if ‘Looka Dharmi’ is the canvas, the painting thereon may be stated as ‘Natya Dharmi’, so that a complete picture is produced.
Reason (R): If there is no canvas, no painting. Similarity, no need to have painting, canvas is not required. Canvas is different and painting is different.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) (A) is right and (R) is wrong.
(C) (R) is correct and (A) is wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: B
63. The language used in Drama is divided into four categories. Put them into order
(A) Atibhasha, Aaryabhasha, Jaatibhasha, Yoonyantribhasha
(B) Aaaryabhasha, Yoonyantribhasha, Atibhasha, Jaatibhasha
(C) Jaatibhasha, Atibhasha, Aaryabhasha, yoonyantaribhasha
(D) Aaaryabhasha, Jaatibhasha, Atibhasha, yooyantaribhasha
Ans: A
64. Pick the odd one out from the given ‘emotions’.
(A) Rati / Love
(B) Krodha / Anger
(C) Bhaya / Fear
(D) Asru / Tears
Ans: D
65. To bring into being the pleasures and pains experienced by others, making them an individual’s own is called
(A) Abhyasa
(B) Sattva
(C) Aakaarya
(D) Vibhrama
Ans: B
66. Pick up the odd man out:
(A) Udbhata
(B) Bhattanayaka
(C) Utpala
(D) Bharata
Ans: D
67. Here, we have some of the aspects of Naatya Ved Sangraha or the essence of Naatya Sastra. Put them in order.
(A) Bhava, Abhinaya, Vritti, Siddhi, Ranga, Rasa
(B) Ranga, Vritti, Bhava, Siddhi, Rasa, Abhinaya
(C) Rasa, Bhava, Abhinaya, Vritti, Siddhi, Ranga
(D)Abhinaya, Bhava, Rasa, Siddhi, Ranga, Vritti
Ans: C
68. “The History of Sanskrit Poetics” book written by
(A) S. N. Shastri
(B) Pingali Lakshmi Kantam
(C) K. M. Varma
(D) P. V. Kane
Ans: D
69. Inner Knowledge or personal experience mentioned in Naatya Sastraas
(A) Nirved
(B) Adhyatma
(C) Anubhav
(D) Swed
Ans: B
70. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) Bhava Prakasan (i) Adhyay
(b) Naatya Darpan (ii) Adhikar
(c) Naatya Sastra (iii) Prakash
(d) Dasa Rupak (iv) Vivek
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(D) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
Ans: A
71. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Srinagarprakasa (i) Sagarnandin
(b) Abhinaya Darpana (ii) Bhoja
(c) Nrityadhyay (iii) Nandikeshwar
(d) Natak-Lakshan- Ratnakos.a (iv) Ashok malla
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(B) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(D) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Ans: C
72. Assertion (A): Bharata has elaborated four aspects of Abhinaya Viz. Angik Vachik, Satvik and Aharya.
Reason (R): He has composed the famous shloka ‘Angika Bhuvanam Yasya’…..
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) (A) is true (R) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) (A) is false (R) is true.
Ans: B
73. Which is correct sequence?
(A) Dhananjay, Bhoja, Sagarnandin, Shardatanaya, Vishvanath
(B) Bhoja, Sagarnandin, Vishvdatanath, Dhananjay, Shardatanaya
(C) Sagarnandin, Shardatanaya, Dhananjay, Vishvanath, Bhoja
(D) Vishvanath, Bhoja, Sagarnandin, Shardatanaya, Sagarandin
Ans: A
74. The famous post-Natyasastric text which does not believe that each and every Rasa gives blissful experience.
(A) Sahitya Darpan.a
(B) Natya Darpan.a
(C) Bhav Prakasan
(D) Sangit Ratnakar
Ans: B
75. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Rupaka – Dhananjay
(B) Sandhi – Matrugupta
(C) Garbhanka – Sahitya Darpana
(D) Natyokti – Nandikeshwar
Ans: D
76. Select the correct sequence from the following as per Natyashastra
(A) Rasa, Tandava Lakshana, Nandi, Nayaka Bheda
(B) Tandav Lakshana, Rasa, Nandi, Nayaka Bheda
(C) Nandi, Tandav Lakshana, Rasa, Nayaka Bheda
(D) Nandi, Rasa, Nayaka Bheda, Tandava Lakshana
Ans: C
77. The “Nandi” of Natyashastra can be called
(A) “Avanu” of Bhavai
(B) Preliminary of a Play
(C) Purvaranga of Dance
(D) All of above
Ans: D
78. Assertion (A): The nature and degree of transformation from martial trait to stylised and aesthetic has great range.
Reason (R): Indian theatrical styles favour martial arts.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) false.
(C) (A) true (R) false.
(D) (A) false (R) true.
Ans: C
79. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Gangavataran
(B) Talapushpaputa
(C) Udhvahita
(D) Bhujangatrasit
Ans: C
80. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Vasistha i. Ashok Vatika
b. Vishwamitra ii. Barn of Apasara
c. Tadaka iii. Menaka
d. Trijata iv. The tall one
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv iii i
(B) i iii ii iv
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: D
81. Put in the correct sequence of time
(A) Madhavi, Vasavadutta, Malavika, Vasantasena
(B) Vasavadutta, Madhavi, Vasantasena, Malavika,
(C) Vasantasena, Vasavadutta, Madhavi, Malavika
(D) Vasavadutta, Madhavi, Malavika, Vasantasena
Ans: A
82. Who is the most political character of Mahabharata?
(A) Shakuni
(B) Krishna
(C) Bhishma
(D) Draupadi
Ans: B
83. Assertion (A): Like Natyashastra, Shilapadikaram is religio-cultural treaties
Reason (R): It gives a mine of information on the classical and folk dances of South India.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) false.
(C) (A) true (R) false.
(D) (A) false (R) true.
Ans: D
84. Pick the odd one out
(A) Mukuta
(B) Kirita
(C) Shirovestana
(D) Karnabhar
Ans: D
85. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Sakhi- Kundhei i. Maharashtra
b. Bommalattam ii. Karnataka
c. Gombeatta iii. Orissa
d. Kalasutri Bahulye iv. Tamil Nadu
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
86. Assertion (A): Vaishnavism had greatly stimulated the growth of temple drama.
Reason (R): It developed elaborate code of religious rites and rituals in its sectarian practice.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: A
87. Select the correct sequence of the following as per the geographical origin from North to South:
(A) Bhagat, Bhavai, Bommalattam, Bhanda Jashna
(B) Bhanda Jashna, Bhagat, Bhavai, Bommalattam,
(C) Bhavai, Bhanda Jashna, Bommalattam, Bhagat
(D) Bommalattam, Bhavai, Bhagat, Bhanda Jashna
Ans: B
88. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Cavittu- Natakam – Christians of Kerala
(B) Cācar – Arena theatre for Bhavai
(C) Jarjara – Pole used in Preliminaries
(D) Edakka – Name of the character
Ans: D
89. Veethi Nātakam is one kind of
(A) Temple theatre
(B) Street theatre
(C) Cycle play
(D) Puppet theatre
Ans: B
90. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Ārabhai i. Arthaprak ti
b. Phalayoga ii. V tti
c. Bindu iii. Sandhi
d. Nirvaha a iv. Avasthā
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) ii iv i iii
Ans: D
91. ‘Janantika’ as described by Bharata is one kind of a
(A) Dramatic Plot
(B) Dramatic Speech
(C) Dramatic Irony
(D) Dramatic Action
Ans: B
92. Select the correct sequence of the following Sandhis:
(A) Vimarsa, Mukha, Nirvahana, Pratimukha, Garbha
(B) Mukha, Pratimukha, Garbha, Vimarsa, Nirvahana,
(C) Garbha, Nirvahana, Pratimukha, Vimarsa, Mukha,
(D) Nirvahana, Garbha, Mukha, Vimarsa, Pratimukha,
Ans: B
93. Assertion (A): Bharata’s nāndi verses make a reference to the victory of Soma or Moon.
Reason (R): Moon is the basis of Rasa, according to Bharata.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: C
94. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Chulika
(B) Ankamukha
(C) Ankavatāra
(D) Anka
Ans: D
95. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Angika i. Singing
b. Satvika ii. Mudras
c. Vachika iii. Design
d. Aharya iv. Balanced state
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) iii i ii iv
(C) i iii iv ii
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: A
96. Assertion (A): Oriental theatre do not use any form of set.
Reason (R): Set is a device which represents realistic way.
Codes:
(A) (A) false (R) true.
(B) (A) and (R) true.
(C) (A) and (R) false.
(D) (A) true (R) false.
Ans: A
97. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Hayvadan – Girish Karnad
(B) Ghashiram Kotwal – G.P. Deshpande
(C) Chakraviyuha – Ratan Thiyam
(D) Karnabharam – Bhasa
Ans: B
98. Which of the following is correctly matched?
(A) Mani Madhav Chakiyar – Kudiattam
(B) Ponnaiya Pillai – Kathak
(C) Ratan Thaiyam – Kalaripayatu
(D) Bhagavat Mela Natakam – King Sarfoji
Ans: A
99. “Nangiars” are associated with
(A) Ramleela
(B) Jatra
(C) Kudiattam
(D) Bhagawat Mela Natakam
Ans: C
100. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Rangapitha
(B) Mattavarani
(C) Kakrya-Vibhaga
(D) Manchaparikrama
Ans: D
List – I List – II
(a) Ram (i) Dhiroddhata
(b) Krishna (ii) Dhirodatta
(c) Buddha (iii) Dheeralalit
(d) Duryodhan (iv) Dheeraprasant
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(C) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(D) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
Ans: A
52. Pick the odd one out
(A) Subrahmanya Bharati – Paanchalisapath
(B) Dharmavir Bharati– Andhayug
(C) Ratan Thiyyam– Chakravyuh
(D) Aadya Rangachaarya– Pasu Gayatri
Ans: D
53. Who help ‘Sita’ in Ashok Vaatika?
(A) Trizata
(B) Soorpanakha
(C) Mandodari
(D) Manthara
Ans: A
54. Match List – I with List – II
List – I List – II
(a) RavanaChaaya (i) Andhra Pradesh
(b) WayangKulit (ii) Kerala
(c) TholpavaKuthu (iii) Odisha
(d) Burra Katha (iv) Indonesia
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(B) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(C) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(D) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
Ans: B
55. What is the name of character which turns as deer?
(A) Hanuman
(B) Maaricha
(C) Ravana
(D) Vibhishana
Ans: B
56. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) Abhinava Bharati (i) Panini
(b) Abhinava Darpana (ii) Krisaaswaand Silaali
(c) Ashtaadhyayi (iii) Abhinavagupta
(d) Natya Sutra (iv) Nandi Keswara
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Ans: B
57. Assertion (A): One who constructs a theatre disregarding the principles laid down in Natya Sastra will lose everything and will be reborn in the lower order of animals.
Reason (R): If the worship is either totally neglected or offered carelessly, the result would be worse.
Codes:
(A) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(B) (R) is not correct but (A) is correct.
(C) (A) and (R) both are correct.
(D) Both (R) and (A) are not correct.
Ans: C
58. The technical word used by Natyasastra for the ‘Down stage’ is
(A) Rangasirsa
(B) Rangapith
(C) Nepathya
(D) Mattavarani
Ans: B
59. Here we have four important personalities mentioned in chapter II of Natyasastra.
Choose the ‘different’ personality among these:
(A) Narada
(B) Bharata
(C) Nahusha
(D) Brahma
Ans: C
60. A raised platform measuring 12"× 12" is centered in the rear half stated in Natyasastra called as
(A) Mattavaarani
(B) Ranga Seersha
(C) Ranga Peetha
(D) Shad daruka
Ans: B
61. Match the following:
List – I List –II
(a) Types of Heroines in Love (i) 8
(b) Categories in Abhinaya (ii) 5
(c) Number of Arthaprakritis (iii) 6
(d) Varieties of Aasya (iv) 3
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(C) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
(D) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Ans: C
62. Assertion (A): According to Abhinav Gupta, if ‘Looka Dharmi’ is the canvas, the painting thereon may be stated as ‘Natya Dharmi’, so that a complete picture is produced.
Reason (R): If there is no canvas, no painting. Similarity, no need to have painting, canvas is not required. Canvas is different and painting is different.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) (A) is right and (R) is wrong.
(C) (R) is correct and (A) is wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Ans: B
63. The language used in Drama is divided into four categories. Put them into order
(A) Atibhasha, Aaryabhasha, Jaatibhasha, Yoonyantribhasha
(B) Aaaryabhasha, Yoonyantribhasha, Atibhasha, Jaatibhasha
(C) Jaatibhasha, Atibhasha, Aaryabhasha, yoonyantaribhasha
(D) Aaaryabhasha, Jaatibhasha, Atibhasha, yooyantaribhasha
Ans: A
64. Pick the odd one out from the given ‘emotions’.
(A) Rati / Love
(B) Krodha / Anger
(C) Bhaya / Fear
(D) Asru / Tears
Ans: D
65. To bring into being the pleasures and pains experienced by others, making them an individual’s own is called
(A) Abhyasa
(B) Sattva
(C) Aakaarya
(D) Vibhrama
Ans: B
66. Pick up the odd man out:
(A) Udbhata
(B) Bhattanayaka
(C) Utpala
(D) Bharata
Ans: D
67. Here, we have some of the aspects of Naatya Ved Sangraha or the essence of Naatya Sastra. Put them in order.
(A) Bhava, Abhinaya, Vritti, Siddhi, Ranga, Rasa
(B) Ranga, Vritti, Bhava, Siddhi, Rasa, Abhinaya
(C) Rasa, Bhava, Abhinaya, Vritti, Siddhi, Ranga
(D)Abhinaya, Bhava, Rasa, Siddhi, Ranga, Vritti
Ans: C
68. “The History of Sanskrit Poetics” book written by
(A) S. N. Shastri
(B) Pingali Lakshmi Kantam
(C) K. M. Varma
(D) P. V. Kane
Ans: D
69. Inner Knowledge or personal experience mentioned in Naatya Sastraas
(A) Nirved
(B) Adhyatma
(C) Anubhav
(D) Swed
Ans: B
70. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) Bhava Prakasan (i) Adhyay
(b) Naatya Darpan (ii) Adhikar
(c) Naatya Sastra (iii) Prakash
(d) Dasa Rupak (iv) Vivek
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(D) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
Ans: A
71. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Srinagarprakasa (i) Sagarnandin
(b) Abhinaya Darpana (ii) Bhoja
(c) Nrityadhyay (iii) Nandikeshwar
(d) Natak-Lakshan- Ratnakos.a (iv) Ashok malla
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(B) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(D) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Ans: C
72. Assertion (A): Bharata has elaborated four aspects of Abhinaya Viz. Angik Vachik, Satvik and Aharya.
Reason (R): He has composed the famous shloka ‘Angika Bhuvanam Yasya’…..
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) (A) is true (R) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) (A) is false (R) is true.
Ans: B
73. Which is correct sequence?
(A) Dhananjay, Bhoja, Sagarnandin, Shardatanaya, Vishvanath
(B) Bhoja, Sagarnandin, Vishvdatanath, Dhananjay, Shardatanaya
(C) Sagarnandin, Shardatanaya, Dhananjay, Vishvanath, Bhoja
(D) Vishvanath, Bhoja, Sagarnandin, Shardatanaya, Sagarandin
Ans: A
74. The famous post-Natyasastric text which does not believe that each and every Rasa gives blissful experience.
(A) Sahitya Darpan.a
(B) Natya Darpan.a
(C) Bhav Prakasan
(D) Sangit Ratnakar
Ans: B
75. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Rupaka – Dhananjay
(B) Sandhi – Matrugupta
(C) Garbhanka – Sahitya Darpana
(D) Natyokti – Nandikeshwar
Ans: D
76. Select the correct sequence from the following as per Natyashastra
(A) Rasa, Tandava Lakshana, Nandi, Nayaka Bheda
(B) Tandav Lakshana, Rasa, Nandi, Nayaka Bheda
(C) Nandi, Tandav Lakshana, Rasa, Nayaka Bheda
(D) Nandi, Rasa, Nayaka Bheda, Tandava Lakshana
Ans: C
77. The “Nandi” of Natyashastra can be called
(A) “Avanu” of Bhavai
(B) Preliminary of a Play
(C) Purvaranga of Dance
(D) All of above
Ans: D
78. Assertion (A): The nature and degree of transformation from martial trait to stylised and aesthetic has great range.
Reason (R): Indian theatrical styles favour martial arts.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) false.
(C) (A) true (R) false.
(D) (A) false (R) true.
Ans: C
79. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Gangavataran
(B) Talapushpaputa
(C) Udhvahita
(D) Bhujangatrasit
Ans: C
80. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Vasistha i. Ashok Vatika
b. Vishwamitra ii. Barn of Apasara
c. Tadaka iii. Menaka
d. Trijata iv. The tall one
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv iii i
(B) i iii ii iv
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: D
81. Put in the correct sequence of time
(A) Madhavi, Vasavadutta, Malavika, Vasantasena
(B) Vasavadutta, Madhavi, Vasantasena, Malavika,
(C) Vasantasena, Vasavadutta, Madhavi, Malavika
(D) Vasavadutta, Madhavi, Malavika, Vasantasena
Ans: A
82. Who is the most political character of Mahabharata?
(A) Shakuni
(B) Krishna
(C) Bhishma
(D) Draupadi
Ans: B
83. Assertion (A): Like Natyashastra, Shilapadikaram is religio-cultural treaties
Reason (R): It gives a mine of information on the classical and folk dances of South India.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) false.
(C) (A) true (R) false.
(D) (A) false (R) true.
Ans: D
84. Pick the odd one out
(A) Mukuta
(B) Kirita
(C) Shirovestana
(D) Karnabhar
Ans: D
85. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Sakhi- Kundhei i. Maharashtra
b. Bommalattam ii. Karnataka
c. Gombeatta iii. Orissa
d. Kalasutri Bahulye iv. Tamil Nadu
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
86. Assertion (A): Vaishnavism had greatly stimulated the growth of temple drama.
Reason (R): It developed elaborate code of religious rites and rituals in its sectarian practice.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Ans: A
87. Select the correct sequence of the following as per the geographical origin from North to South:
(A) Bhagat, Bhavai, Bommalattam, Bhanda Jashna
(B) Bhanda Jashna, Bhagat, Bhavai, Bommalattam,
(C) Bhavai, Bhanda Jashna, Bommalattam, Bhagat
(D) Bommalattam, Bhavai, Bhagat, Bhanda Jashna
Ans: B
88. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Cavittu- Natakam – Christians of Kerala
(B) Cācar – Arena theatre for Bhavai
(C) Jarjara – Pole used in Preliminaries
(D) Edakka – Name of the character
Ans: D
89. Veethi Nātakam is one kind of
(A) Temple theatre
(B) Street theatre
(C) Cycle play
(D) Puppet theatre
Ans: B
90. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Ārabhai i. Arthaprak ti
b. Phalayoga ii. V tti
c. Bindu iii. Sandhi
d. Nirvaha a iv. Avasthā
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) ii iv i iii
Ans: D
91. ‘Janantika’ as described by Bharata is one kind of a
(A) Dramatic Plot
(B) Dramatic Speech
(C) Dramatic Irony
(D) Dramatic Action
Ans: B
92. Select the correct sequence of the following Sandhis:
(A) Vimarsa, Mukha, Nirvahana, Pratimukha, Garbha
(B) Mukha, Pratimukha, Garbha, Vimarsa, Nirvahana,
(C) Garbha, Nirvahana, Pratimukha, Vimarsa, Mukha,
(D) Nirvahana, Garbha, Mukha, Vimarsa, Pratimukha,
Ans: B
93. Assertion (A): Bharata’s nāndi verses make a reference to the victory of Soma or Moon.
Reason (R): Moon is the basis of Rasa, according to Bharata.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: C
94. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Chulika
(B) Ankamukha
(C) Ankavatāra
(D) Anka
Ans: D
95. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Angika i. Singing
b. Satvika ii. Mudras
c. Vachika iii. Design
d. Aharya iv. Balanced state
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) iii i ii iv
(C) i iii iv ii
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: A
96. Assertion (A): Oriental theatre do not use any form of set.
Reason (R): Set is a device which represents realistic way.
Codes:
(A) (A) false (R) true.
(B) (A) and (R) true.
(C) (A) and (R) false.
(D) (A) true (R) false.
Ans: A
97. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Hayvadan – Girish Karnad
(B) Ghashiram Kotwal – G.P. Deshpande
(C) Chakraviyuha – Ratan Thiyam
(D) Karnabharam – Bhasa
Ans: B
98. Which of the following is correctly matched?
(A) Mani Madhav Chakiyar – Kudiattam
(B) Ponnaiya Pillai – Kathak
(C) Ratan Thaiyam – Kalaripayatu
(D) Bhagavat Mela Natakam – King Sarfoji
Ans: A
99. “Nangiars” are associated with
(A) Ramleela
(B) Jatra
(C) Kudiattam
(D) Bhagawat Mela Natakam
Ans: C
100. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Rangapitha
(B) Mattavarani
(C) Kakrya-Vibhaga
(D) Manchaparikrama
Ans: D