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.
Answer: (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)
Answer: (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.
Answer: (C)
4. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Karnabharam
(B) Madhyama Vyayoga
(C) Veisanharam
(D) Balcharitam
Answer: (C)
5. ‘Ascharya Chudamani’ – a famous Ramayana play in Sanskrit is written by
(A) Jaydev
(B) Kulsekhar
(C) Murari
(D) Shaktibhadra
Answer: (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.
Answer: (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)
Answer: (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.
Answer: (B)
9. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Nautanki
(B) Svanga
(C) Bhavai
(D) Ramlila
Answer: (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
Answer: (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.
Answer: (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)
Answer: (C)
13. Kalasutribahuliya is a form of
(A) Mask dance
(B) Puppet theatre
(C) Sword dance
(D) Stick dance
Answer: (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.
Answer: (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.
Answer: (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.
Answer: (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)
Answer: (D)
18. Assertion (A): Modern Indian Theatre has characteristics similar to Western Theatre.www.netugc.com
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.
Answer: (A)
19. Haasyagaru is a buffoon in
(A) Kuravanji Natakam
(B) Yakshagana
(C) Kathakali
(D) Teru Koothu
Answer: (B)
20. Pick the odd one out:
An Indian folk orchestra does not include
(A) Mardala
(B) Khanjira
(C) Clarionet
(D) Morsing
Answer: (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.
Answer: (C)
22. A dance presentation is
(A) Descriptive
(B) Narrative
(C) Narrative and Interpretative
(D) Interpretative
Answer: (C)
23. Indian architectural sites are maintained by
(A) UNESCO
(B) A.S.I.
(C) A.I.U.
(D) A.I.R.
Answer: (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
Answer: (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.
Answer: (B)
26. Pick the odd one out:
Indian Art historians and scholars
(A) Leela Venkatraman
(B) Shanta Sarabjeet Singh
(C) Mohan Gokhale
(D) Choodamani Nandagopal
Answer: (C)
27. Assertion (A): Shiva danced the Gajasamhara Nritta.
Reason (R): After subduing Muyalaka Shiva performed this Nritta.
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.
Answer: (A)
28. Which pair is not matched properly?
(A) Kavandi – Shilappadi Karam.
(B) Shahir Amar Shaikh– Tamasha
(C) Chutti – Ahaarya
(D) Mask – Silambuattam
Answer: (D)
29. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) Vipralabdha (i) Heroine disappointed in separation.
(b) Khandita (ii) Heroine deceived by hero.
(c) Virahotkanthita (iii) Heroine depressed in jealous anger.
(d) Proshitabhartruka (iv) Heroine depressed with so-journing husband.
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(C) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
(D) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
Answer: (B)
30. Select the correct sequence:
(A) Noh, Bharatanatyam, Ballet, Modern Dance.
(B) Ballet, Noh, Bharatanatyam, Modern Dance.
(C) Modern Dance, Noh, Ballet, Bharatanatyam.
(D) Noh, Ballet, Modern Dance, Bharatanatyam.
Answer: (A)
31. Assertion (A): In Bharata’s concept of nātya, dance and drama are not distinct entities.
Reason (R): Both are knit together by the common element of Abhinaya.
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.
Answer: (B)
32. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Uttar Ramacharita (i) Vishakhdatta
(b) Ve i Sanhar (ii) Bhavbhuti
(c) Mudra Rakshas (iii) Harsha
(d) Ratnavali (iv) Bhatt Nārāya a
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(D) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Answer: (B)
33. Which is the correct sequence in Purvaranga?
(A) Pratyāhār, Nāndi, Rang Dwār, Trigata, Prarochanā.
(B) Nāndi, Rang Dwār, Prarochanā, Pratyāhār, Trigata.
(C) Rang Dwār, Trigata, Prarochanā, Pratyāhār, Nāndi.
(D) Prarochanā, Nāndi, Rang Dwār, Trigata, Pratyāhār.
Answer: (A)
34. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Rāsaka
(B) Hallisaka
(C) Bhānika
(D) Īhāmruga
Answer: (D)
35. A type of Rupaka which is a monologue in one act?
(A) Vyayoga
(B) Vithi
(C) Bhā a
(D) Utsrustikānka
Answer: (C)
36. Assertion (A): The Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana had powerful hold on some Traditional Theatre Forms.
Reason (R): They leaned heavily upon these for their heroic themes.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) and (R) are false.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Answer: (A)
37. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) Entry songs in Bhavai (i) Pharikhanda
(b) Shield and Sword used for exercises in Chhau (ii) Jarjara
(c) Carved wooden stool used in Kutiyattam (iii) Āva u
(d) Pole used during the preliminaries (iv) Pitham
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(B) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(C) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(D) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
Answer: (B)
38. Which is the correct sequence in respect of the Geographical origin from North to South?
(A) Khyal, Tamasha, Yakshagan, Kaliyattam, Bhanda Jashna.
(B) Thamasha, Yakshagana, Kaliyattam, Bhanda Jashna, Khyal.
(C) Bhand Jashna, Khyal, Tamasha, Yakshagan, Kaliyattam.
(D) Kaliyattam, Yakshagan, Khyal, Bhand Jashna, Tamasha.
Answer: (C)
39. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Mizhavu
(B) Eddaka
(C) Dholak
(D) Kadali
Answer: (D)
40. This is an Indian dramatic form confined to AGRA, the home of Taj Mahal
(A) Bhagvat Mela
(B) Bhagat
(C) Bharatlila
(D) Bhamakalapam
Answer: (B)
41. Assertion (A): There is a great deal to learn about Indian Civilisation from Sanskrit plays.
Reason (R): Sanskrit plays give a perspective of pervading views of philosophy and religion.
Codes:
(A) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is false.
Answer: (A)
42. Putabheda is movement of
(A) Eyebrows
(B) Eyelids
(C) Eyelash
(D) Eyeballs
Answer: (B)
43. Assertion (A): Indian drama avoided realism and gave scope to imagination.
Reason (R): Angikabhinaya was the basis of Indian drama.
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.
Answer: (C)
44. Silappadikaram explains the
(A) 10 Rupakas
(B) 9 Rasas
(C) 8 Nayikas
(D) 11 Kuttus
Answer: (D)
45. The spirit dance of Burma is called
(A) Nat Pue
(B) Yokthe Pue
(C) Wayang Kulit
(D) Lakon
Answer: (A)
46. Which pair is not properly matched?
(A) Sutra – Mana
(B) Shalabhanjika – Vrikshikha
(C) Surasundari – Gandharva
(D) Lokeswara – Buddha
Answer: (C)
47. Which pair is not properly matched?
(A) Vyaghrapada – Patanjali
(B) Kubhakarna – Vibheeshana
(C) Karna – Shakuni
(D) Urmila – Sita
Answer: (C)
48. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) Faithful nayaka (i) Dharma-vira
(b) Righteous nayaka (ii) Dhiroddhata
(c) Arrogantnayaka (iii) Shatha
(d) Shameless nayaka (iv) Anukula
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(B) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(D) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
Answer: (B)
49. Which pair is not properly matched?
(A) Tara – Vali
(B) Madhavi – Mahabharata
(C) Kunti – Surya
(D) Duryodhana – Bhanumati
Answer: (B)
50. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) Mandodari (i) Bhalu
(b) Mareecha (ii) Pakshi
(c) Jambavan (iii) Manduka
(d) Jatayu (iv) Mruga
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(B) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(C) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(D) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Answer: (D)
Part – II: Dance
51. This year “Padmabhushan” is awarded to
(A) Dr. Sudharani Raghupati
(B) Dr. Kanak Rele
(C) Pt. Birju Maharaj
(D) Smt. Darshana Zaveri
Answer: (B)
52. Match the following:
List – I List – II
(a) Pallavi (i) Tamasik
(b) Parikhanda (ii) Chaturanga
(c) Tillana (iii) Nritta
(d) Tā i (iv) Chhau
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(C) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(D) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Answer: (D)
53. Gammelan is the musical orchestra in dances of
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) Cambodia
(C) Indonesia
(D) Burma
Answer: (C)www.netugc.com
54. Match items in List-I with List-II.
List – I List – II
(a) U.S. Krishna Rao (i) Ritha Devi
(b) Tagore Samman 2012 (ii) Vasantha Lakshmi
(c) M.V. Narasimhachari (iii) Kapila Vatsyayana
(d) Bharata Muni Samman 2012 (iv) Chandra Bhaga Devi
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(B) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(C) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(D) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Answer: (D)
55. Pick the odd one out.
(A) Sthanaka
(B) Prenkhana
(C) Svastika
(D) Samapada
Answer: (D)
56. Which is not correctly matched?
(A) Teermanam – Tihai
(B) Bol – Shollu
(C) Odissi – Jagoi
(D) Guru – Ashan
Answer: (C)
57. Assertion (A): The Indian Classical Dances are living Dance traditions.
Reason (R): Practices and perceptions of what is correct in the style are in a constant flux.
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.
Answer: (A)
58. Mach items in List-I with List-II:
List – I List – II
(a) Saing (i) Thailand
(b) Khon (ii) Indonesia
(c) Wayang Kulit (iii) Laos
(d) Lao Phene (iv) Burma
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(B) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(D) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Answer: (B)
59. Assertion (A): Ashtapadis are danced in all classical dance styles.
Reason (R): These Ashtapadis are represented in sculpture.
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.
Answer: (C)
60. This is performed during Narasimha Jayanti festival.
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Yakshagana
(C) Kudiyattam
(D) Bhagavata Mela Nataka
Answer: (D)
61. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Goshtalila – Manipuri
(B) Ojapali – Assam
(C) Atabhagavatam – Kuchipudi
(D) Gollakalaapam – Kerala
Answer: (D)
62. The dance of Telugu temple-court dancers is
(A) Sadir Attam
(B) Vilasini Natyam
(C) Mohini Attam
(D) Kuravanji Natakam
Answer: (B)
63. 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)
Answer: (A)
64. The dancers hold sticks in their hands
(A) Karagāttam
(B) Athango
(C) Chirmi
(D) Dangi
Answer: (B)
65. Pick the odd one out:
Music is used in
(A) Adavu
(B) Gat Bhaav
(C) Alarippu
(D) Tarangam
Answer: (B)
66. 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.
Answer: (C)
67. 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)
Answer: (B)
68. 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.
Answer: (D)
69. 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.
Answer: (A)
70. 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.
Answer: (A)
71. 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
Answer: (D)
72. 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.
Answer: (C)
73. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Maakhan char
(B) Kevatprasang
(C) Bakasennavadha
(D) Kuvalayapidha
Answer: (B)
74. Kummin is worn by a dancer of
(A) Sattriya
(B) Odissi
(C) Manipuri
(D) None of the above
Answer: (C)
75. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Pragalbha
(B) Adheera
(C) Para kiya
(D) Padmini
Answer: (D)
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