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Part – I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre
- Assertion (A) : The Kutiyattam performance departs radically from the text of a play.
- Reason (R) : Kutiyattam structure lays stress on the introduction of characters and elaboration of the story not found in the act of the written play.
- A is false, R is true.
- A is true, R is true.
- A is false, R is false.
- A is true, R is false.
- Answer: b
- Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II:
Table Supporting: Part – I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre List-I List-II - Rāslila
- Teyyam
- Tamasha
- Kutiyattam
- The Ritual Tradition
- The Folk Popular Tradition
- The Classical Tradition
- The Devotional Tradition
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 2
- Answer: b
- Give the correct sequence in respect of their Geographical Origin from South to North:
- Bhand Jashna, Nautanki, Veethi Natakam, Krshnattam.
- Veethi Natakam, Krshnattam, Bhand Jashna, Nautanki.
- Krshnattam, Veethi Natakam, Nautanki, Bhand Jashna.
- Nautanki, Bhand Jashna, Krshnattam, Veethi Natakam.
- Answer: c
- Pick the odd one out:
- Bhavai
- Nautanki
- Teyyam
- Tamasha
- Answer: c
- Mānch is a folk popular tradition which is prevalent in
- Uttar Pradesh
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Answer: d
- Assertion (A) : The concepts of nātya, n tya and n tta seem to have one thng in common, namely gātravikshepa or movement of limbs.
- Reason (R) : All these forms lack the Satvik Abhinaya.
- A is true, R is true.
- A is false, R is true.
- A is false, R is false.
- A is true, R is false.
- Answer: d
- Match items in List-I with the items in List-II:
Table Supporting: Part – I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre List-I List-II - Kakshya
- Kāku
- Kaishiki
- Karyavastha
- Voice Modulation in delivery of speeches.
- Graceful mode of dramatic presentation
- Zonal division of stage
- Stages of Plot
- Development
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 1
- Answer: b
- Which is the correct sequence?
- Bhāsa, Kālidasa, Ashwaghosha, Bhavbhuti, Shudraka.
- Kalidasa, Bhavbhuti, Bhāsa, Shudraka, Ashwaghosha.
- Ashwaghosh, Bhāsa, Kālidāsa, Shudraka, Bhavbhuti.
- Shudraka, Bhāsa, Ashwaghosha, Bhavbhuti, Kalidasa.
- Answer: c
- Pick the odd one out:
- Mattavar 1
- Brahmamandala
- Ragapitha
- Pataka
- Answer: d
- The word ‘Pusta’ is described in the context of
- Angika Abhinaya
- Vachika Abhinaya
- āharya Abhinaya
- Sattvika Abhinaya
- Answer: c
- Assertion (A) : Experiment kills the tradition.
- Reason (R) : Art depicts the contemporary requirement and interest of the society.
- A is true and R is false.
- Both A and R are true.
- A is false, R is true.
- Both A and R are false.
- Answer: c
- Arrange the correct sequence:
- Mishra, Khand, Tisra, Sankirn
- Tisra, Khand, Mishra, Sankirn
- Khand, Tisra, Mishra, Sankirn
- Khand, Mishra, Tisra, Sankirn
- Answer: b
- Pick the Odd one out:
- Shruti
- Nartanam
- Chhayanat
- Kadambini
- Answer: d
- Match items in List-I with items in List-II.
Table Supporting: Part – I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre List-I List-II - NupiLan
- Shravan
- Malem
- Ghost
- Priti Patel
- Sachin Shankar
- Charu Sija
- Kumudini Lakhia
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 3
- Answer: b
- Pick the Odd one out:
- Hallisak
- Chhalikya
- Lasya
- Rechaka
- Answer: d
- Which university does not have department of Dance?
- Maharaja Seyajirao University
- Indira Kala Sangeet University
- Ravindra Bharati University
- Amity University
- Answer: d
- Select the choreography which Uday Shankar did for Anna Pavlova:
- Labour and Machine
- Radha Krishna
- Panchtantra
- Indra
- Answer: b
- Assertion (A) : The traditional system of Guru Shishyaparampara of teaching requires a very long period apprenticeship.
- Reason (R) : All institution has considered introducing specialised training in the many professional areas.
- A is false and R is true.
- A is true and R is false.
- Both A and R are true.
- Both A and R are false.
- Answer: c
- In which play a competition is held to prove the ability of dance teacher?
- Abhigyanshakuntalam
- Karpoormanjiri
- Malvikagnimitram
- Ramcharitam
- Answer: c
- Match items in List-I with items in List-II
Table Supporting: Part – I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre List-I List-II - Banaras
- Uppu
- Pandanalloor
- Gidda
- Name of Dance
- Name of Gharana
- Name of Instrument
- Name of Bani
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 3
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 4
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 1
- Answer: b
- Pick the Odd one out:
- BalaSaraswati
- Yamini Krishnamurthy
- Johra Sahgal
- Sanyukta Panigrahi
- Answer: c
- Arrange the correct sequence:
- Learning, Perfection, Practice, Perform.
- Practice, Learning, Perfection, Perform.
- Perfection, Perform, Practice, Learning.
- Learning, Practice, Perfection, Perform.
- Answer: d
- Assertion (A) : Yoga is in the complete oneness of soul and body.
- Reason (R) : This oneness can be attaining through dance.
- A is true and R is false.
- R is true and A is false.
- Both A and R are true.
- Both A and R are false.
- Answer: c
- Match items in List-I with List-II:
Table Supporting: Part – I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre List-I List-II - Assam
- Bihar
- Gujarat
- Manpur
- Jhanjh
- Pung
- Dhol
- Kohili
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 4
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 1
- 3
- ‘Baithakibhava’ is a speciality of
- Kathakali
- Saraikela
- Kathak
- Sattariya
- Answer: c
Part – II: Dance
- Pindibandhas are
- Circular formations
- Linear formations
- Choreographic patterns
- Duet dancing
- Answer: c
- Assertion (A) : Tradition should be the axis of all innovation.
- Reason (R) : Classical dance can be convincing when it rests on the firm foundation of only tradition.
- A is true, R is false.
- A is false, R is true.
- A is false, R is false.
- A is true, R is true.
- Answer: a
- Match items in List-I with List-II.
Table Supporting: Part – II: Dance List-I List-II - Chaunfla
- Jhumar
- Jadur
- Saila
- Bihar
- Madhya Pradesh
- Garhwal
- Punjab
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 4
- Answer: b
- Masked play of Thailand is
- Wayang
- Khon
- Anyein Pwe
- Penchak
- Answer: b
- Choose the odd one:
- Kamsanaatakam
- Chavittunatakam
- Kaikottikali
- Kuravanji
- Answer: d
- Which is not an ornament of the ankle?
- Nupura
- Angada
- Kinkini
- Kataka
- Answer: b
- Identify the correct sequence:
- Kudiyattam, Krishnattam, Ramanattam, Kathakali.
- Krishnattam, Kudiyattam, Ramanattam, Kathakali.
- Kudiyattam, Ramanattam, Krishnattam, Kathakali.
- Ramanattam, Kudiyattam, Krishnattam, Kathakali.
- Answer: a
- Which pair is not correctly matched?
- Match Item 1: Urnanabha
- Match Item 2: Hasta
- Match Item 1: Vartita
- Match Item 2: Karana
- Match Item 1: Mandala
- Match Item 2: Mukhaja Bhinaya
- Match Item 1: Agratalasañcara
- Match Item 2: Pada Bheda
- Answer: c
- Assertion (A) : Today՚s dancers lack problems in pursuit of their art.
- Reason (R) : The problems result from changes in patrons and audiences.
- A is true, R is true.
- A is false, R is true.
- A is true, R is false.
- A is false, R is false.
- Answer: c
- Match items in List-I with List-II:
Table Supporting: Part – II: Dance List-I List-II - Lasyanga
- Karana
- Abhugna
- Aavritta
- Unit of movement
- Vaksha movement
- Dance and music
- Wrist movement
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 4
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 4
- Answer: d
- Pick the odd one out:
- Abhilasha
- Anusmruti
- Lila
- Unmada
- Answer: c
- Identify the correct sequence:
- Bhaya, Adbhuta, Hasya, Bibhatsa.
- Bibhatsa, Hasya, Adbhuta, Bhaya.
- Hasya, Adbhuta, Bibhatsa, Bhaya.
- Hasya, Bhaya, Bibhatsa, Adbhuta.
- Answer: d
- The Chitrasabha of Nataraja is in
- Tiruvalangadu
- Kuttralam
- Chidambaram
- Madurai
- Answer: c
- Choose the odd one:
- Vicchitti
- Bibboka
- Kanta
- Vilasa
- Answer: c
- Which pair is not properly matched?
- Manipuri – Sankeertan
- Kummatikali – Mask
- Vilasini Natyam – Swapnasundari
- Kathak – Chaali
- Answer: d
- Assertion (A) : Raslila of Manipur has some common aspects with Raslila of Braj.
- Reason (R) : Both are understood as acts of devotion and not mere entertainment.
- A is true, R is true.
- A is true, R is false.
- A is false, R is false.
- A is false, R is true.
- Answer: a
- Sarfoji Maharaja wrote
- Sangeeta Parijat
- Tristhali Yatrechi Lavani
- Prahlada Charitram
- Sita Svayamvara
- Answer: b
- Pick the odd one out:
- Chakkar
- Bhramari
- Utplavana
- Shuttral
- Answer: c
- Pick the correct sequence from Abhinayadarpana:
- Mandala, Sthanaka, Utplavana, Chari, Bhramari.
- Sthanaka, Chari, Utplavana, Mandala, Bhramari.
- Chari, Mandala, Bhramari, Utplavana, Sthanaka.
- Mandala, Sthanaka, Utplavana, Bhramari, Chari.
- Answer: d
- Saing is the musical orchestra for dances of
- Thailand
- Burma
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Answer: b
- Match items in List-I with List-II.
Table Supporting: Part – II: Dance List-I List-II - Hastamuktavali
- Kalitogai
- Powada
- Kalyanasaugandhikam
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- Assamese
- Marathi
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 1
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 2
- Answer: d
- Penchak is a dance form from
- Balli
- Cambodia
- Laos
- Kerala
- Answer: a
- Which does not have sanchari elaborations?
- Oddissi
- Jatisvaram
- Ashtapadi
- Thumri
- Answer: b
- Assertion (A) : Kaishiki Vritti is beautiful costumes worn by women.
- Reason (R) : Only women can perform Kaishiki Vritti.
- A is true, R is false.
- A is true, R is true.
- A is false, R is false.
- A is false, R is true.
- Answer: c
- Which pair is not properly matched?
- Kumudini Lakhia – Dhabkar
- Kanak Rele – Kalyani
- Asha Coorlawala – Asana
- Chandralekha – Chakravyuha
- Answer: d
Part – III: Drama, Theatre
- The plays of Jaishankar Prasad was presented for the first time by
- E. Alkazi
- Shambhu Mitra
- Habib Tanveer
- B. V. Karanth
- Answer: d
- Match List-I with List-II:
Table Supporting: Part – III: Drama, Theatre List-I List-II - Selectivity
- Lines
- Emphasis
- Shape
- Principle of Design
- Two dimension
- Objectives of Art
- Elements of Design
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 2
- 4
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 2
- Answer: d
- Presentation of a play follows the order, as below:
- Costume, Set, Light, Makeup.
- Set, Costume, Makeup, Light.
- Costume, Light, Makeup, Set.
- Light, Costume, Makeup, Set.
- Answer: b
- Assertion (A) : Theatre is always contemporary.
- Reason (R) : Classical plays can also be performed as contemporary.
- A is True, R is True.
- A is False, R is True.
- A is True, R is False.
- A is False, R is False.
- Answer: a
- Pick the odd one:
- Habib Tanveer – Political Theatre
- Badal Sircar – Psycophysical Theatre
- Safdar Hashmi – Realistic Theatre
- B. V. Karanth – Theatre Music
- Answer: c
- The famous Light Designer who designed the light and sound programme of Sabaramati Ashram and Purna Quila in Delhi
- V. Ramamurthi
- Tapas Sen
- Prof. GN Dasgupta
- KanishkaSen
- Answer: b
- Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II.
Table Supporting: Part – III: Drama, Theatre List-I List-II - BadalSircar
- Rām Nagar Ki Rāmlila
- Surabhi Theatre
- Jatra of Bengal and Orissa
- Painted curtains
- Thrust stage
- Arena theatre
- Environmental theatre
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 2
- Answer: d
- Give the correct sequence:
- Commedia dellarte, Roman Theatre, Elizabeathan Theatre, Church Drama.
- Elizabeathan Theatre, Roman Theatre, Commedia dellarte, Church Drama.
- Church Drama, Elizabeathan Theatre, Roman Theatre, Commedia dellarte.
- Roman Theatre, Church Drama, Commedia dellarte, Elizabeathan Theatre.
- Answer: d
- Assertion (A) : Art cannot be taught, it can be learned.
- Reason (R) : All artistes are born as talented artistes.
- A is false, R is false.
- A is true, R is false.
- A is false, R is true.
- A is true, R is true.
- Answer: b
- The light which is used to remove patches on the state is called
- Par Light
- Fresnel Spot Light
- Plano-Convex Spot Light
- Profile Spot Light
- Answer: b
- Match the items in Column-I with the items in the Column-II.
Table Supporting: Part – III: Drama, Theatre List-I List-II - Kimono
- Chiton
- Robe
- Angavastra
- Elizabeathan Theatre
- Indian Theatre
- Nōh Theatre
- Greek Theatre
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 4
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 3
- Answer: b
- Give correct sequence according to their appearance:
- Surrealism, Realism, Naturalism, Expressionism.
- Realism, Naturalism, Expressionism, Surrealism.
- Naturalism, Realism, Surrealism, Expressionism.
- Expressionism, Surrealism, Realism, Naturalism.
- Answer: c
- Assertion (A) : Brecht has written plays by following certain Political Ideology.
- Reason (R) : Brecht was a politician in theatre.
- A is false, R is false.
- A is true, R is false.
- A is false, R is true.
- A is true, R is true.
- Answer: b
- Pick the odd one out:
- AnjuMallige
- Tale Dand
- Kanyashulkam
- Yayati
- Answer: c
- ‘Theatre of Independence’ is written by
- Vasudha Dalmia
- Anuradha Kapur
- Rustom Bharucha
- Aparna Dharwadkar
- Answer: d
- ‘Kisi Ek Phoolka Nām Lo’ is a play written by
- Chandrashekhar Kambar
- Baddal Sircar
- Satish Alekar
- Madhu Rye
- Answer: d
- Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II:
Table Supporting: Part – III: Drama, Theatre List-I List-II - Garcia Lorca
- Samuel Beckett
- Bertolt Brecht
- Luigi Pirandello
- Italian
- German
- Irish
- Spanish
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 1
- 3
- Answer: b
- Assertion (A) : Drama is not considered to be the pure form of literature.
- Reason (R) : It is a composite Art.
- A is true, R is false.
- A is true, R is true.
- A is false, R is false.
- A is false, R is true.
- Answer: b
- Give the correct sequence:
- Stage, Audience, Text, Performance, Catharsis.
- Catharsis, Audience, Text, Stage, Performance.
- Performance, Catharsis, Stage, Audience, Text.
- Text, Stage, Performance, Audience, Catharsis.
- Answer: d
- Pick the odd one out:
- AshadhkaEk Din
- Surya ki Antim Kiran se Surya ki Antim Kiran Tak
- Laheronka Rajhans
- Adhe Adhure
- Answer: b
- ‘Nora’ is a famous character of Isben՚s
- An Enemy of the People.
- The Ghosts
- The Wild Duck
- A Doll՚s House
- Answer: d
- Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II.
Table Supporting: Part – III: Drama, Theatre List-I List-II - Ghasiram Kotwal
- Andha Yug
- Evam Indrajeet
- ādhe Adhure
- Om Shivpuri
- Mohan Maharshi
- E Alkazi
- Jabbar Patel
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 1
- 2
- Answer: a
- Assertion (A) : Girish Karnad is a modern playwright who has written plays based Myth.
- Reason (R) : All the plays of Girish Karnard are mythological.
- A is true, R is true.
- A is false, R is false.
- A is true, R is false.
- A is false, R is true.
- Answer: c
- Give the correct sequence of the performances of the plays by Habib Tanveer:
- Agra Bazzar, Charandas Chor, Ponga Pandit, Basantrutuka Sapna, Hirma Ki Amar Kahani.
- Charandas Chor, Agra Bazzar, Hirma Ki Amar Kahani, Basantrutu KaS apna, Ponga Pandit.
- Basantrutuka Sapna, Hirma Ki Amar Kahani, Ponga Pandit, Charandas Chor, Agra Bazzar.
- Ponga Pandit, Agra Bazzar, Charandas Chor, Hirma Ki Amar Kahani, Basantrutuka Sapna.
- Answer: b
- Pick the odd one out:
- King Oedipus
- Antigone
- Electra
- Trojan Women
- Answer: d