1. Candidates are required to answer all the 25 questions in Part-I, which are compulsory. They should also select any one from Part-II and Part-III and answer all the 25 questions of that Part only. Each question carries two marks.
2. Candidates are required to mark clearly on the OMR Answer Sheet, the Part Number which they have selected.
PART – I
Common to Dance / Drama / Theatre
1. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Nartan Nirnaya i. Bhoja
b. Shringar Prakash ii. Sarangdeva
c. Bhava Prakash iii. Pundarika Vitthal
d. Sangit Ratnakar iv. Sharada Tanaya
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii i iv ii
(D) iii ii i iv
Answer: (C)
2. The most prominent writer scholar of dance and its philosophy is
(A) Dr. V. Raghavan
(B) Dr. P.S.R. Appa Rao
(C) Dr. Arudra
(D) Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan
Answer: (D)
3. World Dance Day is celebrated on
(A) 29th April
(B) 27th July
(C) 6th June
(D) 10th February
Answer: (A)
4. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Devilal Samar i. Yakshagana
b. Balwant Gargi ii. Rajasthan
c. Shambhu Hegade iii. Bhavai
d. Mansukh Joshi I v. Folk Theatre
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i ii
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) iii iv i iii
(D) iii ii i iv
Answer: (A)
5. The world celebrates Theatre Day as announce by UNESCO on
(A) 14th November
(B) 27th March
(C) 23rd March
(D) 31st October
Answer: (B)
6. Pick the odd one out
(A) Girija Devi
(B) M.S. Subbalakshmi
(C) Aban Mistry
(D) Siddheshwari Devi
Answer: (C)
7. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Shabana Azmi i. Bindadin Maharaj
b. A.R. Raheman ii. Padmabhushan
c. Devadas iii. Dada Saheb Phalke Award
d. Bhupen Hazarika iv. Oscar
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i ii
(B) ii iv i iii
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iii ii i iv
Answer: (B)
8. From the Epics, which character is often used in Dance and Drama to portray woman centric issues?www.netugc.com
(A) Draupadi
(B) Sita
(C) Gandhari
(D) Kaikeyi
Answer: (A)
9. Assertion (A): Madhyamakar theatre is the best according to Bharata.
Reason (R): It has sufficient capacity for audiences.
(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.
Answer: (A)
10. Dr. Karan Singh is the Director General of
(A) IGNCA
(B) ICCR
(C) CCRT
(D) SNA
Answer: (B)
11. Assertion (A): Pratyahar is one part of Purvaranga.
Reason (R): Instruments are put in a proper place in Pratyahar.
Code:
(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.
Answer: (D)
12. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Bhatta Lolata, Shankuka, Abhinavagupta, Bhatta Nayaka
(B) Bhatta Lolata, Bhatta Nayaka, Shankuka, Abhinavagupta
(C) Bhatta Lolata, Shankuka, Bhatta Nayaka, Abhinavagupta
(D) Abhinavagupta, Bhatta Nayaka, Bhatta Lolata, Shankuka
Answer: (C)
13. Assertion (A): The Karana-s and Angahara-s are part of Purvaranga of Natyashastra.
Reason (R): Both provide decorative embellishment to Natya.
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is false.
Answer: (D)
14. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Light of Asia, Charandas Chor, Tugluque, Krishnay Tubhyam Namh
(B) Krishnay Tubhyam Namh, Light of Asia, Charandas Chor, Tugluque
(C) Light of Asia, Charandas Chor, Krishnay Tubhyam Namh, Tugluque
(D) Light of Asia, Krishnay Tubhyam Namh, Tugluque, Charandas Chor
Answer: (A)
15. Assertion (A): Aharya Abhinaya is predominant in Kathakali.
Reason (R): Noh and Wayanga Wong have extensive make up.
(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.
Answer: (A)
16. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Minaxi Sheshdri
(B) Madhuri Dikshit
(C) Vaijayantimala Bali
(D) Vidya Balan
Answer: (D)
17. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Sri Lanka-Kendyan dance
(B) Thailand-Khon
(C) China-Peking Opera
(D) Bali-Royal Ballet
Answer: (D)
18. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Zakir Hussain i. Sitar
b. Vikku Vinayak Rao ii. Mohan Veena
c. Shahid Parvez iii. Ghatam
d. Vishva Mohan Bhatt iv. Tabla
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii i ii
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iii ii i iv
Answer: (A)
19. In context of Natasutra, the word Nata is first used in
(A) Astadhyayi of Panini
(B) Nrutyadhyaya of Ashokmalla
(C) Bharata’s Natyashastra
(D) Natya Darpana of Ramachandra Gunachandra
Answer: (A)
20. Assertion (A): The Devil dances of Sri Lanka are similar to the Bhutan of Tamil Nadu.
Reason (R): Both are part of Tamil culture.
(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.
Answer: (C)
21. Assertion (A): The Tritala and Aditala are much used in Dance.
Reason (R): Dance is a simple art form.
(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.
Answer: (A)
22. The status and facilities given to Dancers and Actors is given in
(A) Arthashastra
(B) Kamasutra
(C) ShukranitiSar
(D) Natya Lakshan Ratna Kosha
Answer: (A)
23. The most important Theatrical light device is
(A) Spot light
(B) Fresnel
(C) Flood light
(D) Strobe light
Answer: (A)
24. The technical instrument a must for sound on stage is
(A) Amplifier
(B) Speakers
(C) Mixer
(D) Microphone
Answer: (A)
25. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Rasalila i. Gujarat
b. Dashavtar ii. Mathura
c. Giddad iii. Maharashtra
d. Padhar iv. Rajasthan
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv iii ii i
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iii ii i iv
Answer: (B)
PART – II
DANCE
26. The form of dance which uses extensive Angika Abhinaya is
(A) Mayurbhanja Chhau
(B) Saraikela Chhau
(C) Kshatriya
(D) Purulia Chhau
Answer: (A)
27. Which dance form uses the special walk called ‘Goyedi’?
(A) Odissi
(B) Kolyachanach
(C) Mohiniattam
(D) Kuravanji
Answer: (A)
28. Assertion (A): The Nayika-s is used extensively in all Indian classical dance styles.
Reason (R): According to Bharata, Khandita and Vipralabdha may not be performed on the stage.
(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.
Answer: (A)
29. Rimli Ibrahim was awarded the best male dancer for 2011 by
(A) ICCR
(B) Natyakala
(C) SNA
(D) Attendance
Answer: (D)
30. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Nalanda i. PratimaGauri
b. Kadamba ii. KanakRele
c. Darpana iii. KumudiniLakhia
d. Nrityagram iv. Mrunalini
Sarabhai
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) iii ii iv i
(D) ii iii iv i
Answer: (D)
31. Assertion (A): Trishla is used in Kathakali.
Reason (R): It is used for changing a scene.
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
32. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Ileana Chitaristi i. Bharatanatyam
b. AditiMangaldas ii. Odissi
c. RamaVaidyanathan iii. Manipuri
d. Prity Patel iv. Kathak
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) ii iv iii i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv ii i iii
Answer: (A)
33. Identify the correct sequence, starting from North to South:
(A) Karathi, Duhmal, Mataki, Kummi
(B) Duhmal, Kummi, Karathi, Mataki
(C) Duhmal, Mataki, Karathi, Kummi
(D) Duhmal, Karathi, Mataki, Kummi
Answer: (D)
34. Choose the odd one: The Gharana’s of Kathak are
(A) Lucknow
(B) Banaras
(C) Raigadh
(D) Delhi
Answer: (D)
35. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Minakku i. Hanuman
b. Paccha ii. Ravana
c. Katti iii. Rama
d. Tadi iv. Sage
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i iv ii
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) i ii iv iii
Answer: (C)
36. Assertion (A): ‘Masak’ is used in Kathak for showing that.
Reason (R): It helps in breath control.
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is true.
Answer: (D)
37. Assertion (A): The play of Kalidas has many descriptions of dances.
Reason (R): Chhalika was one of the styles of that time.
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
38. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – IIwww.netugc.com
a. Krishnattam i. Kathak
b. Dasiattam ii. Odissi
c. Mahari iii. Kathakali
d. Kathavachan iv. Bharatanatyam
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii iv i ii
(B) iii iv ii i
(C) iv ii iii i
(D) iii i iv ii
Answer: (B)
39. Identify the correct sequence in ascending order of Matra
(A) Rupak, Dhamar, Zaptala, Tritala
(B) Zaptala, Rupak, Dhamar, Tritala
(C) Rupak, Zaptala, Dhamar, Tritala
(D) Tritala, Rupak, Zaptala, Dhamar
Answer: (C)
40. The dress of female Manipuri dancer is called
(A) Kamandi
(B) Kumin
(C) Kummi
(D) Kikli
Answer: (B)
41. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Bharata i. Shurparnakha
b. Lakshamana ii. Shikhandi
c. Arjun iii. Manthara
d. Bhima iv. Hidimba
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) i ii iv iii
Answer: (C)
42. The feet and wrist movements of some of the SEA dancers are similar to those seen in
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Jatra
(C) Manipuri
(D) Odissi
Answer: (C)
43. The text written by Raigadh King Shri Chakradhar Singh is
(A) Nritya Ratna Kosha
(B) Nartan Sarwaswam
(C) Nartan Nirnaya
(D) Abhinaya Navanita
Answer: (B)
44. The last Karana according to the Natyashastra is
(A) Shakatasya
(B) Gangavataran
(C) Vishnukranta
(D) Lolita
Answer: (B)
45. Jathiswaram is the combination of
(A) Swara and Jaati
(B) Mridangabols and Adavus
(C) Musical notes and Adavubols
(D) Swara and Hasta
Answer: (C)
46. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Hasita, Smita, Uphasita, Atihasita
(B) Smita, Uphasita, Hasita, Atihasita
(C) Smita, Hasita, Atihasita, Uphasita
(D) Smita, Hasita, Uphasita, Atihasita
Answer: (D)
47. The Lambada dance of Karnataka is performed during
(A) Sharad
(B) Vasant
(C) Navaratri
(D) Chaitra
Answer: (B)
48. ‘Nadir dir dir dir Tom dir dir dir Dhim ta Dhim Tanan’ …… can be words of
(A) Kirtanam
(B) Tillana
(C) Varnam
(D) Korvai
Answer: (B)
49. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Matsya, Varaha, Parashurama, Balarama
(B) Varaha, Matsya, Parashurama, Balarama
(C) Matsya, Varaha, Balarama, Parashurama
(D) Matsya, Parashurama, Balarama, Varaha
Answer: (A)
50. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Shanta Rao, Maya Rao, Ram Gopal, Malavika Surukai
(B) Ram Gopal, Shanta Rao, Maya Rao, Malavika Surukai
(C) Shanta Rao, Ram Gopal, Maya Rao, Malavika Surukai
(D) Ram Gopal, Maya Rao, ShantaRao, MalavikaSurukai
Answer: (C)
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