1. 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.
Answer: (C)
2. 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
Answer: (B)
3. 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
Answer: (D)
4. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Vithi
(B) Bhā a
(C) Prakari
(D) Vyāyoga
Answer: (C)
5. He is the hero of Bhāna type of drama
(A) Pi hamarda
(B) Vidu aka
(C) Via
(D) Ce a
Answer: (C)
6. 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.
Answer: (B)
7. 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
Answer: (B)
8. 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
Answer: (A)
9. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Gombeyatta
(B) Bhāgavatamela
(C) Bommalattam
(D) Rava a Chāya
Answer: (B)
10. Section of Kathakali and Kutiyattam where the actor is free to improvise
(A) Lokdharmi
(B) Manodharma
(C) Natyadharmi
(D) Natyabhangi
Answer: (B)www.netugc.com
11. The living legend recognised as heritage by UNESCO is
(A) Ravi Shankar
(B) Mani Madhav Chakiyar
(C) Kapila Vatsyayan
(D) Balmurali Krishnan
Answer: (B)
12. 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
Answer: (B)
13. 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
Answer: (D)
14. Which of these is not a Uttama character?
(A) Damayanti
(B) Draupadi
(C) Rukmini
(D) Yashodhara
Answer: (Wrong question)
15. Mavshi is a character in
(A) Rasalila
(B) Tamasha
(C) Nautanki
(D) Ankia Nat
Answer: (B)
16. 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
Answer: (A)
17. This year India is celebrating the 150 years of
(A) Satyadev Dube
(B) Ravindranath Tagore
(C) Shrimant Sayajirao Gaekwad III
(D) Swami Vivekananda
Answer: (D)
18. One of the most prominent actors who impersonated female character is
(A) Kalamandalam Gopi
(B) Afzal Khan
(C) Bal Gandharva
(D) Zohra Saigal
Answer: (C)
19. The director of Kalakshetra in Chennai is
(A) Girish Karnad
(B) Adyar Lakshman
(C) Leela Samson
(D) Anita Ratnam
Answer: (C)
20. 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.
Answer: (A)
21. 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.
Answer: (C)
22. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Bolshoi Ballet – Moscow
(B) Broadway – New York
(C) Bharat Bhavan – Bhopal
(D) Sanmukhanand Sabha – Chennai
Answer: (D)
23. 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
Answer: (A)
24. The Noh and Wayang Dance theatres are respectively from
(A) Japan – Indonesia
(B) China – Indonesia
(C) Java – Bali
(D) Japan – China
Answer: (A)
25. 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
Answer: (B)
Part – II: Dance
26. Assertion (A): The ‘Padmabhushan” award is only given to a traditional Guru.
Reason (R): Nobody has more knowledge than Guru.
(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)
27. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Sama, Avalokita, Aalokita, Nimilite
(B) Sama, Aalokita, Nimilite, Avalokita
(C) Sama, Nimilite, Aalokita, Avalokita
(D) Aalokita, Nimilite, Sama, Avalokita
Answer: (B)
28. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Nadai i. Mohiniattam
b. Vaiyam ii. Chhau
c. Ufli iii. Bharatnatyam
d. Purapaad iv. Kathakali
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iii iv ii
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) iii i ii iv
Answer: (D)
29. Pick the odd one out: Bharatnatyam was known as Dassiattam earlier as
(A) It was performed by Dasis who worked in the temples.
(B) As it belonged to the families of Dasis.
(C) As Natuvanars only taught the Dasis.
(D) As Dasis were the servants of God.
Answer: (C)
30. Pt. Shambhu Maharaj was famous for his portrayal of
(A) Kahe Roket Dagaria
(B) Bhavayami Raghurama
(C) Kahe Chedo Chedo
(D) Kauna Gali Gaye Shyam
Answer: (D)
31. The “Queen of Abhinaya” is always remembered for her portrayal of
(A) Krishna ni begane baro
(B) Sadayuda ne Satat
(C) Ra ra sita
(D) Jatayu Vadham
Answer: (A)
32. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Khajuraho i. Marble Sculptures
b. Konark ii. Shore temple
c. Mahabalipuram iii. Sun Temple
d. Delwara iv. Dance Festival
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii i iii
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iv iii i ii
Answer: (B)
33. Assertion (A): The modern creative dancers in India must learn Chhau and Kalaripayattu.
Reason (R): Both the styles are very physical.
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: (A)
34. Which is the most prominent archival private dance collection in India?
(A) IGNCA Dance Collectionwww.netugc.com
(B) Marg Dance Collection
(C) Mohan Khokar Dance Collection
(D) Anand Kumar Swami Collection
Answer: (C)
35. Which temple has all 108 Karana’s in order?
(A) Charangapani
(B) Kumbhakonam
(C) Chidambaram
(D) Brihadiswara
Answer: (C)
36. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Rasa, Bhava, Anubhava, Vyabhichari Bhava
(B) Bhava, Anubhava, Vyabhichari Bhava, Rasa
(C) Bhava, Rasa, Anubhava, Vyabhichari Bhava
(D) Rasa, Bhava, Vyabhichari Bhava, Anubhava
Answer: (B)
37. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Aditi Mangaldas
(B) Daksha Sheth
(C) Rani Khanam
(D) Prerana Shrimali
Answer: (D)
38. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Rukmini Devi Arundel i. Minaxi
b. Navtej Johar ii. Kreeda
c. Sonal Mansih iii. Ramayana
d. C.V. Chandrasekhar iv. Kavyagatha
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) i iv iii ii
Answer: (B)
39. The Sanskrit treatise, which establishes the inter-relationship of arts is
(A) Sangita Ratnakar
(B) Vishnudharmottara Purana
(C) Natya Darpana
(D) Sangita Saramruta
Answer: (B)
40. Pick the odd pair out:
(A) Ratan Thaiyam – Manipuri
(B) Leela Sampson – Administration
(C) Astad Daboo – Modern Dance
(D) Pasha Saiyad – Ability Unlimited
Answer: (A)
41. Assertion (A): Mohiniattam, Shatriya, Chhau are Neo-classical dance styles.
Reason (R): They have come to limelight recently.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) (A) and (R) both true.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(D) (A) and (R) are both false.
Answer: (B)
42. From where did the dancers come to the court of Maharaja of Baroda as Dowry?
(A) Pudhucherry
(B) Selam
(C) Pandanallur
(D) Thanjavur
Answer: (D)
43. Match items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Katherin de Medici i. Swan lake
b. Marius Petipa ii. Ballet
c. Dia Ghileff iii. Ballerina
d. Anna Pavlova iv. Impressario
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) ii iv i iii
(D) iii i ii iv
Answer: (A)
44. Pick the odd one out:
The commonalities of Carnatic and North Indian Tala system is
(A) The Gati Bheda
(B) The Jati Bheda
(C) The style of counting
(D) The number of matras
Answer: (C)
45. Pick the odd one out:
(A) Garba
(B) Kummi
(C) Ghumar
(D) Bhangada
Answer: (D)
46. Assertion (A): There is no demarcation between classical and creative dance in India today.
Reason (R): Both are performed by same artists.
Codes:
(A) (A) is false, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
Answer: (D)
47. The “New Directions in Indian Dance” is edited by
(A) Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan
(B) Dr. Padma Subrabmaniam
(C) Dr. Nandini Ramani
(D) Dr. Sunil Kothari
Answer: (D)
48. Which is the most important website for the information of Dance in India?
(A) Kutcheri Buzz
(B) Wikipedia
(C) Narthaki
(D) SNA
Answer: (C)
49. Nritya Parva 2013 and Natyakala Conference were organized respectively at
(A) Chennai – Bangaluru
(B) Mumbai – Chennai
(C) Baroda – Chennai
(D) Chennai – Bhopal
Answer: (C)
50. The “Māna”, “Pramana” and “Parimana” are the measures of
(A) Body
(B) Rhythm
(C) Cycles
(D) Melody
Answer: (A)
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