PERFORMING ARTS- DANCE/DRAMA/THEATRE- PAGE 3
PERFORMING ARTS- DANCE/DRAMA/THEATRE- PAGE 3
1. Assertion (A): Swapna Vasavdattam’ is classified as the ‘Prakara ’type of Rupaka.
Reason (R): It’s plot is based on the folk tale.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: B
2. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Avimaraka (i) Rajshekhar
(b) Bāl Rāmāya (ii) Murāri
(c) Mahaveer Charit (iii) Bhāsa
(d) Anargh Raghav (iv) Bhavbhuti
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(B) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(C) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(D) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
Ans: B
3. Give the correct sequence on the basis of their play wrights:
(A) Shakuntalam, Urubhangam, Mrichhakatikam, Uttar Rāmcharitam.
(B) Mrichhakatikam, Uttar Rāmcharitam, Urubhangam, Shakuntalam.
(C) Urubhangam, Shakuntalam, Mrichhakatikam, Uttar Rāmcharitam.
(D) Uttar Rāmcharitam, Mrichhakatikam, Shakuntalam, Urubhangam.
Ans: C
4. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Karnabharam
(B) Madhyama Vyayoga
(C) Veisanharam
(D) Balcharitam
Ans: C
5. ‘Ascharya Chudamani’ – a famous Ramayana play in Sanskrit is written by
(A) Jaydev
(B) Kulsekhar
(C) Murari
(D) Shaktibhadra
Ans: D
6. Assertion (A): Most of India’s rural theatre forms were created by Hindus for Hindus.
Reason (R): Bhand Jashna the rural theatre form of Kashmir is an exception to it.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: A
7. Match items in List-I with the items in List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Bidesia (i) Punjab
(b) Maach (ii) Bihar
(c) Nakal (iii) Goa/Konkana
(d) Dashāvatar (iv) Madhya Pradesh
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
Ans: D
8. Give the correct sequence in respect of the state it belongs to
(A) Sakhi Kundhei, Putul Nautch, Pavai Kuthu, Gombeyatta.
(B) Putul Nautch, Sakhi Kundhei, Gombeyatta, Pavai Kuthu.
(C) Gombeyatta, Pavai Kuthu, Sakhi Kundhei, Putul Nautch.
(D) Pavai Kuthu, Putul Nautch, Gombeyatta, Sakhi Kundhei.
Ans: B
9. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Nautanki
(B) Svanga
(C) Bhavai
(D) Ramlila
Ans: D
10. The ‘Bharatlila’ of Orissa stresses episodes concerning
(A) Rama and Bharata
(B) Arjuna and Subhadra
(C) Bharata and Kaikeyi
(D) Dashrath and Kaushalya
Ans: B
11. Assertion (A): Dance and drama cannot be learnt in an academic institution.
Reason (R): Both Art forms are valued as spontaneous creations.
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: B
12. Match the following List-I with List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Mattavilasa (i) Sri Harsha
(b) Subhadra Dhananjayam (ii) Shakti Bhadra
(c) Ascharya Chudamani (iii) Mahendra Vikrama Pallava
(d) Nagananda (iv) Kulashekhara Varman
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
(B) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(C) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(D) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Ans: C
13. Kalasutribahuliya is a form of
(A) Mask dance
(B) Puppet theatre
(C) Sword dance
(D) Stick dance
Ans: B
14. Assertion (A): The Psychological states which are proper to a superior character should not be applied to a middling one.
Reason (R): Psychological states are common to middling and inferior character.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is true.
Ans: B
15. Identify the correct sequence.
(A) Ahalyauddharanam, Jatayu Moksham, Valivadham, Setubandhanam.
(B) Ahalyauddharanam, Setubandhanam, Jatayu Moksham, Valivadham.
(C) Setubandhanam, Ahalyauddharanam, Jatayu Moksham, Valivadham.
(D) Ahalyauddharanam, Jatayu Moksham, Setubandhanam,Valivadham.
Ans: A
16. Assertion (A): Tamasha developed from Sanskrit and Prakrittradition.
Reason (R): Tamasha has much in common with gondhal.
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: A
17. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) MallinathaPurana (i) Jayasenapati
(b) SangitaDarpana (ii) Nagachandra
(c)NrittaRatnavali (iii) Damodara
(d) KavyaPrakasha (iv) Mammata
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(D) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
Ans: D
18. Assertion (A): Modern Indian Theatre has characteristics similar to Western Theatre.
Reason (R): Modern Indian Theatre does not have a national character.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: A
19. Haasyagaru is a buffoon in
(A) Kuravanji Natakam
(B) Yakshagana
(C) Kathakali
(D) Teru Koothu
Ans: B
20. Pick the odd one out:
An Indian folk orchestra does not include
(A) Mardala
(B) Khanjira
(C) Clarionet
(D) Morsing
Ans: C
21. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Bhima’s oath, Karna’s oath, Bhishma’s oath, Paanchali’s oath.
(B) Karna’s oath, Paanchali’s oath, Bhishma’s oath, Bhima’s oath.
(C) Bhisma’s oath, Paanchali’s oath, Bhima’s oath, Karna’s oath.
(D) Bhishma’s oath, Paanchali’s oath, Karna’s oath, Bhima’s oath.
Ans: C
22. A dance presentation is
(A) Descriptive
(B) Narrative
(C) Narrative and Interpretative
(D) Interpretative
Ans: C
23. Indian architectural sites are maintained by
(A) UNESCO
(B) A.S.I.
(C) A.I.U.
(D) A.I.R.
Ans: B
24. The body attitude of a dancer/actor should indicate
(A) Psychological perspective
(B) Sociological perspective
(C) Aesthetic perspective
(D) All of the above
Ans: D
25. Select the correct sequence:
(A) Bharatmilap, Pattabhishekam, Shabarimoksham, Tatakavadham.
(B) Tatakavadham, Bharatmilap, Shabarimoksham, Pattabhishekam,
(C) Tatakavadham, Bharatmilap, Pattabhishekam, Shabarimoksham.
(D) Shabarimoksham, Tatakavadham, Bharatmilap, Pattabhishekam.
Ans: B
26. Assertion (A): No Sthayi Bhav, No Rasa.
Reason (R): The famous Rasasutra mentions Sthayi Bhāv also.
(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
27. Match items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Vimarsha i. Rupak
b. Patāka ii. Aside
c. Samvakāra iii. Sandhi
d. Janantika iv. Arthaprakruti
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iv iii
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iv i ii iii
Ans: B
28. Which is the correct sequence?
(A) Phalayoga, Niyata Phalaprapti, Praptisambhava, Prārambha, Prayatna
(B) Prayatna, Praptisambhava, Phalayoga, Prārambha, Niyata Phalaprapti
(C) Niyata Phalaprapti, Phalayoga, Prarambha, Praptisambhav, Prayatna
(D) Prārambha, Prayatna, Praptisambhava, Niyata Phalaprapti, Phalayoga
Ans: D
29. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Vithi
(B) Bhā a
(C) Prakari
(D) Vyāyoga
Ans: C
30. He is the hero of Bhāna type of drama
(A) Pi hamarda
(B) Vidu aka
(C) Via
(D) Ce a
Ans: C
31. Assertion (A): There is a distinct carry-over of the structures and conventions of Sanskrit Theatre in the Traditional Theatre Forms.
Reason (R): The Traditional Theatre Forms have discarded the preliminaries of purva-ranga.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: B
32. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Cycle plays i. Veethi Nātakam
b. Temple Courtyard Theatre ii. Rāmlila, Rāslila
c. Street Theatre iii. Yakshagana
d. Mask Forms iv. Seraikala, Purulia Chhau
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) i iv ii iii
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: B
33. Which is the correct sequence in the context of their geographical origin from West to East?
(A) Bhavai, Nautanki, Chhau, Jatra, Ankia Nāt
(B) Chhau, Nautanki, Jatra, Bhavai, Ankia Nāt
(C) Ankia Nāt, Chhau, Nautanki, Jatra, Bhavai
(D) Nautanki, Jatra, Chhau, Bhavai, Ankia Nāt
Ans: A
34. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Gombeyatta
(B) Bhāgavatamela
(C) Bommalattam
(D) Rava a Chāya
Ans: B
35. Section of Kathakali and Kutiyattam where the actor is free to improvise
(A) Lokdharmi
(B) Manodharma
(C) Natyadharmi
(D) Natyabhangi
Ans: B
36. The living legend recognised as heritage by UNESCO is
(A) Ravi Shankar
(B) Mani Madhav Chakiyar
(C) Kapila Vatsyayan
(D) Balmurali Krishnan
Ans: B
37. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Sangana i. Kuchipudi Kala Kendra
b. Horizon ii. SNA
c. Nartanam iii. NSD
d. Rang Prasang iv. ICCR
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv iii i
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) iv ii iii i
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
38. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Bhasa i. Billahabba
b. Vasudeva Prabhu ii. Shudra Tapaswi
c. Venkatrama Shastri iii. Abhisheka Natakam
d. Rashtra Kavi Kuvempu iv. Prahlada Charitram
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv i ii iii
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: D
39. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Attakalari Centre for Movement i. Ahmedabad
b. Bruhan Natyanjali Festival ii. Chennai
c. Saptak Festival iii. Bangaluru
d. The Music Akademy iv. Thanjavur
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iv ii
(B) ii iv iii i
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: D
40. Mavshi is a character in
(A) Rasalila
(B) Tamasha
(C) Nautanki
(D) Ankia Nat
Ans: B
41. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Natuvanar i. Git Govinda
b. Tereshila ii. Conductor
c. Gangavataran iii. Kathakali
d. Jay Deva iv. Karana
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) i iii iv ii
(C) ii iv i iii
(D) i iv ii iii
Ans: A
42. This year India is celebrating the 150 years of
(A) Satyadev Dube
(B) Ravindranath Tagore
(C) Shrimant Sayajirao Gaekwad III
(D) Swami Vivekananda
Ans: D
43. One of the most prominent actors who impersonated female character is
(A) Kalamandalam Gopi
(B) Afzal Khan
(C) Bal Gandharva
(D) Zohra Saigal
Ans: C
44. The director of Kalakshetra in Chennai is
(A) Girish Karnad
(B) Adyar Lakshman
(C) Leela Samson
(D) Anita Ratnam
Ans: C
45. Assertion (A): The World Theatre Day and the World Dance Day are both declared by UNESCO.
Reason (R): The cultures of the world are indebted to the performing arts.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(D) (A) and (R) both false.
Ans: A
46. Assertion (A): To be a contemporary creative dancer or actor, one has to be brilliant and something of a rebel.
Reason (R): The dancer or actor has to venture into uncharted terrain to be creative.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) and (R) both true.
(D) (A) and (R) both false.
Ans: C
47. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Bolshoi Ballet – Moscow
(B) Broadway – New York
(C) Bharat Bhavan – Bhopal
(D) Sanmukhanand Sabha – Chennai
Ans: D
48. Pick the correct sequence (going from South to North)
(A) Kudiattam, Vithi Natakam, Karmā, Rauf
(B) Vithinatakam, Karmā, Kudiattam, Rauf
(C) Kudiattam, Vithinatakam, Rauf, Karmā
(D) Rauf, Vithinatakam, Karmā, Kudiattam
Ans: A
49. The Noh and Wayang Dance theatres are respectively from
(A) Japan – Indonesia
(B) China – Indonesia
(C) Java – Bali
(D) Japan – China
Ans: A
50. For Grammy Awards, the life time achievement award conferred on the Indian artist this year is
(A) A.R. Rehman
(B) Pt. Ravi Shankar
(C) Nora Johns
(D) Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Ans: B
Reason (R): It’s plot is based on the folk tale.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: B
2. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Avimaraka (i) Rajshekhar
(b) Bāl Rāmāya (ii) Murāri
(c) Mahaveer Charit (iii) Bhāsa
(d) Anargh Raghav (iv) Bhavbhuti
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(B) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(C) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(D) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
Ans: B
3. Give the correct sequence on the basis of their play wrights:
(A) Shakuntalam, Urubhangam, Mrichhakatikam, Uttar Rāmcharitam.
(B) Mrichhakatikam, Uttar Rāmcharitam, Urubhangam, Shakuntalam.
(C) Urubhangam, Shakuntalam, Mrichhakatikam, Uttar Rāmcharitam.
(D) Uttar Rāmcharitam, Mrichhakatikam, Shakuntalam, Urubhangam.
Ans: C
4. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Karnabharam
(B) Madhyama Vyayoga
(C) Veisanharam
(D) Balcharitam
Ans: C
5. ‘Ascharya Chudamani’ – a famous Ramayana play in Sanskrit is written by
(A) Jaydev
(B) Kulsekhar
(C) Murari
(D) Shaktibhadra
Ans: D
6. Assertion (A): Most of India’s rural theatre forms were created by Hindus for Hindus.
Reason (R): Bhand Jashna the rural theatre form of Kashmir is an exception to it.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: A
7. Match items in List-I with the items in List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Bidesia (i) Punjab
(b) Maach (ii) Bihar
(c) Nakal (iii) Goa/Konkana
(d) Dashāvatar (iv) Madhya Pradesh
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
Ans: D
8. Give the correct sequence in respect of the state it belongs to
(A) Sakhi Kundhei, Putul Nautch, Pavai Kuthu, Gombeyatta.
(B) Putul Nautch, Sakhi Kundhei, Gombeyatta, Pavai Kuthu.
(C) Gombeyatta, Pavai Kuthu, Sakhi Kundhei, Putul Nautch.
(D) Pavai Kuthu, Putul Nautch, Gombeyatta, Sakhi Kundhei.
Ans: B
9. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Nautanki
(B) Svanga
(C) Bhavai
(D) Ramlila
Ans: D
10. The ‘Bharatlila’ of Orissa stresses episodes concerning
(A) Rama and Bharata
(B) Arjuna and Subhadra
(C) Bharata and Kaikeyi
(D) Dashrath and Kaushalya
Ans: B
11. Assertion (A): Dance and drama cannot be learnt in an academic institution.
Reason (R): Both Art forms are valued as spontaneous creations.
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: B
12. Match the following List-I with List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Mattavilasa (i) Sri Harsha
(b) Subhadra Dhananjayam (ii) Shakti Bhadra
(c) Ascharya Chudamani (iii) Mahendra Vikrama Pallava
(d) Nagananda (iv) Kulashekhara Varman
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
(B) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(C) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(D) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Ans: C
13. Kalasutribahuliya is a form of
(A) Mask dance
(B) Puppet theatre
(C) Sword dance
(D) Stick dance
Ans: B
14. Assertion (A): The Psychological states which are proper to a superior character should not be applied to a middling one.
Reason (R): Psychological states are common to middling and inferior character.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is true.
Ans: B
15. Identify the correct sequence.
(A) Ahalyauddharanam, Jatayu Moksham, Valivadham, Setubandhanam.
(B) Ahalyauddharanam, Setubandhanam, Jatayu Moksham, Valivadham.
(C) Setubandhanam, Ahalyauddharanam, Jatayu Moksham, Valivadham.
(D) Ahalyauddharanam, Jatayu Moksham, Setubandhanam,Valivadham.
Ans: A
16. Assertion (A): Tamasha developed from Sanskrit and Prakrittradition.
Reason (R): Tamasha has much in common with gondhal.
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: A
17. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) MallinathaPurana (i) Jayasenapati
(b) SangitaDarpana (ii) Nagachandra
(c)NrittaRatnavali (iii) Damodara
(d) KavyaPrakasha (iv) Mammata
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(D) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
Ans: D
18. Assertion (A): Modern Indian Theatre has characteristics similar to Western Theatre.
Reason (R): Modern Indian Theatre does not have a national character.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: A
19. Haasyagaru is a buffoon in
(A) Kuravanji Natakam
(B) Yakshagana
(C) Kathakali
(D) Teru Koothu
Ans: B
20. Pick the odd one out:
An Indian folk orchestra does not include
(A) Mardala
(B) Khanjira
(C) Clarionet
(D) Morsing
Ans: C
21. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Bhima’s oath, Karna’s oath, Bhishma’s oath, Paanchali’s oath.
(B) Karna’s oath, Paanchali’s oath, Bhishma’s oath, Bhima’s oath.
(C) Bhisma’s oath, Paanchali’s oath, Bhima’s oath, Karna’s oath.
(D) Bhishma’s oath, Paanchali’s oath, Karna’s oath, Bhima’s oath.
Ans: C
22. A dance presentation is
(A) Descriptive
(B) Narrative
(C) Narrative and Interpretative
(D) Interpretative
Ans: C
23. Indian architectural sites are maintained by
(A) UNESCO
(B) A.S.I.
(C) A.I.U.
(D) A.I.R.
Ans: B
24. The body attitude of a dancer/actor should indicate
(A) Psychological perspective
(B) Sociological perspective
(C) Aesthetic perspective
(D) All of the above
Ans: D
25. Select the correct sequence:
(A) Bharatmilap, Pattabhishekam, Shabarimoksham, Tatakavadham.
(B) Tatakavadham, Bharatmilap, Shabarimoksham, Pattabhishekam,
(C) Tatakavadham, Bharatmilap, Pattabhishekam, Shabarimoksham.
(D) Shabarimoksham, Tatakavadham, Bharatmilap, Pattabhishekam.
Ans: B
26. Assertion (A): No Sthayi Bhav, No Rasa.
Reason (R): The famous Rasasutra mentions Sthayi Bhāv also.
(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
27. Match items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Vimarsha i. Rupak
b. Patāka ii. Aside
c. Samvakāra iii. Sandhi
d. Janantika iv. Arthaprakruti
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iv iii
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iv i ii iii
Ans: B
28. Which is the correct sequence?
(A) Phalayoga, Niyata Phalaprapti, Praptisambhava, Prārambha, Prayatna
(B) Prayatna, Praptisambhava, Phalayoga, Prārambha, Niyata Phalaprapti
(C) Niyata Phalaprapti, Phalayoga, Prarambha, Praptisambhav, Prayatna
(D) Prārambha, Prayatna, Praptisambhava, Niyata Phalaprapti, Phalayoga
Ans: D
29. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Vithi
(B) Bhā a
(C) Prakari
(D) Vyāyoga
Ans: C
30. He is the hero of Bhāna type of drama
(A) Pi hamarda
(B) Vidu aka
(C) Via
(D) Ce a
Ans: C
31. Assertion (A): There is a distinct carry-over of the structures and conventions of Sanskrit Theatre in the Traditional Theatre Forms.
Reason (R): The Traditional Theatre Forms have discarded the preliminaries of purva-ranga.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: B
32. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Cycle plays i. Veethi Nātakam
b. Temple Courtyard Theatre ii. Rāmlila, Rāslila
c. Street Theatre iii. Yakshagana
d. Mask Forms iv. Seraikala, Purulia Chhau
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) i iv ii iii
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: B
33. Which is the correct sequence in the context of their geographical origin from West to East?
(A) Bhavai, Nautanki, Chhau, Jatra, Ankia Nāt
(B) Chhau, Nautanki, Jatra, Bhavai, Ankia Nāt
(C) Ankia Nāt, Chhau, Nautanki, Jatra, Bhavai
(D) Nautanki, Jatra, Chhau, Bhavai, Ankia Nāt
Ans: A
34. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Gombeyatta
(B) Bhāgavatamela
(C) Bommalattam
(D) Rava a Chāya
Ans: B
35. Section of Kathakali and Kutiyattam where the actor is free to improvise
(A) Lokdharmi
(B) Manodharma
(C) Natyadharmi
(D) Natyabhangi
Ans: B
36. The living legend recognised as heritage by UNESCO is
(A) Ravi Shankar
(B) Mani Madhav Chakiyar
(C) Kapila Vatsyayan
(D) Balmurali Krishnan
Ans: B
37. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Sangana i. Kuchipudi Kala Kendra
b. Horizon ii. SNA
c. Nartanam iii. NSD
d. Rang Prasang iv. ICCR
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv iii i
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) iv ii iii i
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
38. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Bhasa i. Billahabba
b. Vasudeva Prabhu ii. Shudra Tapaswi
c. Venkatrama Shastri iii. Abhisheka Natakam
d. Rashtra Kavi Kuvempu iv. Prahlada Charitram
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv i ii iii
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: D
39. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Attakalari Centre for Movement i. Ahmedabad
b. Bruhan Natyanjali Festival ii. Chennai
c. Saptak Festival iii. Bangaluru
d. The Music Akademy iv. Thanjavur
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iv ii
(B) ii iv iii i
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: D
40. Mavshi is a character in
(A) Rasalila
(B) Tamasha
(C) Nautanki
(D) Ankia Nat
Ans: B
41. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Natuvanar i. Git Govinda
b. Tereshila ii. Conductor
c. Gangavataran iii. Kathakali
d. Jay Deva iv. Karana
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) i iii iv ii
(C) ii iv i iii
(D) i iv ii iii
Ans: A
42. This year India is celebrating the 150 years of
(A) Satyadev Dube
(B) Ravindranath Tagore
(C) Shrimant Sayajirao Gaekwad III
(D) Swami Vivekananda
Ans: D
43. One of the most prominent actors who impersonated female character is
(A) Kalamandalam Gopi
(B) Afzal Khan
(C) Bal Gandharva
(D) Zohra Saigal
Ans: C
44. The director of Kalakshetra in Chennai is
(A) Girish Karnad
(B) Adyar Lakshman
(C) Leela Samson
(D) Anita Ratnam
Ans: C
45. Assertion (A): The World Theatre Day and the World Dance Day are both declared by UNESCO.
Reason (R): The cultures of the world are indebted to the performing arts.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(D) (A) and (R) both false.
Ans: A
46. Assertion (A): To be a contemporary creative dancer or actor, one has to be brilliant and something of a rebel.
Reason (R): The dancer or actor has to venture into uncharted terrain to be creative.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) and (R) both true.
(D) (A) and (R) both false.
Ans: C
47. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Bolshoi Ballet – Moscow
(B) Broadway – New York
(C) Bharat Bhavan – Bhopal
(D) Sanmukhanand Sabha – Chennai
Ans: D
48. Pick the correct sequence (going from South to North)
(A) Kudiattam, Vithi Natakam, Karmā, Rauf
(B) Vithinatakam, Karmā, Kudiattam, Rauf
(C) Kudiattam, Vithinatakam, Rauf, Karmā
(D) Rauf, Vithinatakam, Karmā, Kudiattam
Ans: A
49. The Noh and Wayang Dance theatres are respectively from
(A) Japan – Indonesia
(B) China – Indonesia
(C) Java – Bali
(D) Japan – China
Ans: A
50. For Grammy Awards, the life time achievement award conferred on the Indian artist this year is
(A) A.R. Rehman
(B) Pt. Ravi Shankar
(C) Nora Johns
(D) Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Ans: B
51. Assertion (A): The tripataka hasta is used in Janāntika.
Reason (R): It is one type of a classical dance.
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: D
52. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Verbal mode of dramatic presentation i. Lokdharmi
b. Stylised mode of dramatic presentation ii. Bhārati
c. Graceful mode of dramatic presentation iii. Nātyadharmi
d. Natural mode of dramatic presentation iv. Kaishiki
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: A
53. Which is the correct sequence?
(A) Prekshaka-Niveshana, Ranga Pith, Ranga Shirsh, Nepathya Gruh
(B) Ranga Shirsh, Ranga Pith, Nepathya Gruh, Prekshaka- Niveshana
(C) Nepathya Gruh, Prekshaka- Niveshana, Ranga Pith, Ranga Shirsh
(D) Ranga Pith, Nepathya Gruh, Ranga Shirsh, Prekshaka- Niveshana
Ans: A
54. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Ārabhati
(B) Sātvati
(C) Kaishiki
(D) Āvanti
Ans: D
55. ‘Tiraskarini’ is a Sanskrit word which denotes
(A) Mask
(B) Movement
(C) Screen
(D) Ornament
Ans: C
56. Assertion (A): Ankiā Nāt is a form of religious theatre originated in Assam.
Reason (R): It was created by Sankardeva, an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: A
57. Match items in List – I with items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Martial art i. Lavani
b. Theatre Building ii. Bhungal
c. Style of Song iii. Kalarippaya u
d. Copper Wind Instrument iv. Kuttampalam
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii ii i iv
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: D
58. Give the correct sequence in respect of Geographical origin from east to West:
(A) Bhavai, Nautanki, Seraikella Chhau, Jatra, Ankia Nat
(B) Ankia Nat, Jatra, Nautanki, Seraikella Chhau, Bhavai
(C) Ankia Nat, Jatra, Seraikella- Chhau, Nautanki, Bhavai
(D) Bhavai, Seraikella Chhau, Nautanki, Jatra, Ankia Nat
Ans: C
59. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Sutradhar
(B) Songadya
(C) Nāyaka
(D) Adhikari
Ans: B
60. Cavittu Natakam is a form of theatre which is centred around
(A) Muslim subject matter
(B) Christian subject matter
(C) Jain subject matter
(D) Hindu subject matter
Ans: B
61. Which is the folk dance of Bihar?
(A) Santhal Nrutya
(B) Lambadi Nrutya
(C) Nacha
(D) Sarhul
Ans: D
62. The “Ability Unlimited Group” comprises of dancers who are
(A) Physically challenged
(B) Mentally challenged
(C) Deaf
(D) Dumb
Ans: A
63. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Mallika Sarabhai i. Chhau
b. Gopal Dubey ii. Peter Brook
c. Yamunabai Waikar iii. Odissi
d. Minati Mishra iv. Lavni
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) i iii iv i
Ans: C
64. Who was conferred the 2012 Padma Vibhushan?
(A) Buddhadev Dasgupta
(B) Prof. C.V. Chandrasekhar
(C) Pt. Birju Maharaj
(D) Dr. Bhupen Hajarika
Ans: D
65. The most common Tala with 8 or multiple of 8 “Matra” is known as
(A) Dadra
(B) Zaptal
(C) Adi Tala
(D) Rupak
Ans: C
66. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Pallavi
(B) Thumari
(C) Gazal
(D) Astapadi
Ans: C
67. Put in correct sequence (of time):
(A) Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Dasiattam, Satriya
(B) Dasiattam, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Satriya
(C) Odissi, Satriya, Bharatanatyam, Dasiattam
(D) Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Dasiattam, Satriya
Ans: B
68. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Attendance i. Dance dress
b. Natarani ii. Journal
c. Natyakala iii. Theatre
d. Dawani iv. Conference
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) ii iv i iii
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: A
69. Pick the correct one out:
In recent years, some of the Indian choreographers have extensively used.
(A) African drums
(B) Bollywood music
(C) Sounds of sea
(D) Sufi music
Ans: D
70. Assertion (A): The content and form are non-complimentary to each other in the performing Arts.
Reason (R): The content and form emerges from an integral vision which flowers as a many branched tree of all Indian Arts.
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
71. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Dialogue in Dance i. Viswa Kalabharati
b. Shambhu Hegde ii. The Dhananjayans
c. Surupa Sen iii. Yakshagana
d. Malvika Surakai iv. Nritya Choodamani
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv iii i
(B) i iv iii ii
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: D
72. Pick the odd one out:
The classical dancers who have choreographed in TV and films.
(A) Kumudini Lakhia
(B) Birju Maharaj
(C) Vaibhavi Merchant
(D) Parul Shah
Ans: C
73. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Tandava – Lasya
(B) Talam – Rhythm
(C) Flute – Bamboo
(D) Nadaswaram – Sitar
Ans: D
Reason (R): It is one type of a classical dance.
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: D
52. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Verbal mode of dramatic presentation i. Lokdharmi
b. Stylised mode of dramatic presentation ii. Bhārati
c. Graceful mode of dramatic presentation iii. Nātyadharmi
d. Natural mode of dramatic presentation iv. Kaishiki
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: A
53. Which is the correct sequence?
(A) Prekshaka-Niveshana, Ranga Pith, Ranga Shirsh, Nepathya Gruh
(B) Ranga Shirsh, Ranga Pith, Nepathya Gruh, Prekshaka- Niveshana
(C) Nepathya Gruh, Prekshaka- Niveshana, Ranga Pith, Ranga Shirsh
(D) Ranga Pith, Nepathya Gruh, Ranga Shirsh, Prekshaka- Niveshana
Ans: A
54. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Ārabhati
(B) Sātvati
(C) Kaishiki
(D) Āvanti
Ans: D
55. ‘Tiraskarini’ is a Sanskrit word which denotes
(A) Mask
(B) Movement
(C) Screen
(D) Ornament
Ans: C
56. Assertion (A): Ankiā Nāt is a form of religious theatre originated in Assam.
Reason (R): It was created by Sankardeva, an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Ans: A
57. Match items in List – I with items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Martial art i. Lavani
b. Theatre Building ii. Bhungal
c. Style of Song iii. Kalarippaya u
d. Copper Wind Instrument iv. Kuttampalam
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii ii i iv
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: D
58. Give the correct sequence in respect of Geographical origin from east to West:
(A) Bhavai, Nautanki, Seraikella Chhau, Jatra, Ankia Nat
(B) Ankia Nat, Jatra, Nautanki, Seraikella Chhau, Bhavai
(C) Ankia Nat, Jatra, Seraikella- Chhau, Nautanki, Bhavai
(D) Bhavai, Seraikella Chhau, Nautanki, Jatra, Ankia Nat
Ans: C
59. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Sutradhar
(B) Songadya
(C) Nāyaka
(D) Adhikari
Ans: B
60. Cavittu Natakam is a form of theatre which is centred around
(A) Muslim subject matter
(B) Christian subject matter
(C) Jain subject matter
(D) Hindu subject matter
Ans: B
61. Which is the folk dance of Bihar?
(A) Santhal Nrutya
(B) Lambadi Nrutya
(C) Nacha
(D) Sarhul
Ans: D
62. The “Ability Unlimited Group” comprises of dancers who are
(A) Physically challenged
(B) Mentally challenged
(C) Deaf
(D) Dumb
Ans: A
63. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Mallika Sarabhai i. Chhau
b. Gopal Dubey ii. Peter Brook
c. Yamunabai Waikar iii. Odissi
d. Minati Mishra iv. Lavni
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) i iii iv i
Ans: C
64. Who was conferred the 2012 Padma Vibhushan?
(A) Buddhadev Dasgupta
(B) Prof. C.V. Chandrasekhar
(C) Pt. Birju Maharaj
(D) Dr. Bhupen Hajarika
Ans: D
65. The most common Tala with 8 or multiple of 8 “Matra” is known as
(A) Dadra
(B) Zaptal
(C) Adi Tala
(D) Rupak
Ans: C
66. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Pallavi
(B) Thumari
(C) Gazal
(D) Astapadi
Ans: C
67. Put in correct sequence (of time):
(A) Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Dasiattam, Satriya
(B) Dasiattam, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Satriya
(C) Odissi, Satriya, Bharatanatyam, Dasiattam
(D) Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Dasiattam, Satriya
Ans: B
68. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Attendance i. Dance dress
b. Natarani ii. Journal
c. Natyakala iii. Theatre
d. Dawani iv. Conference
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) ii iv i iii
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: A
69. Pick the correct one out:
In recent years, some of the Indian choreographers have extensively used.
(A) African drums
(B) Bollywood music
(C) Sounds of sea
(D) Sufi music
Ans: D
70. Assertion (A): The content and form are non-complimentary to each other in the performing Arts.
Reason (R): The content and form emerges from an integral vision which flowers as a many branched tree of all Indian Arts.
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
71. Match the following:
List – I List – II
a. Dialogue in Dance i. Viswa Kalabharati
b. Shambhu Hegde ii. The Dhananjayans
c. Surupa Sen iii. Yakshagana
d. Malvika Surakai iv. Nritya Choodamani
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv iii i
(B) i iv iii ii
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: D
72. Pick the odd one out:
The classical dancers who have choreographed in TV and films.
(A) Kumudini Lakhia
(B) Birju Maharaj
(C) Vaibhavi Merchant
(D) Parul Shah
Ans: C
73. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Tandava – Lasya
(B) Talam – Rhythm
(C) Flute – Bamboo
(D) Nadaswaram – Sitar
Ans: D