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NTA NET Performing-Art June-2013 Solved Paper III

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Part ā€“ I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre

    • Assertion (A) : Swapna VasavdattaM ā€² is classified as the ā€² Prakara ā€² type of Rupaka.
    • Reason (R) : it՚s plot is based on the folk tale.
      1. Both A and R are true.
      2. Both A and R are false.
      3. A is true, R is false.
      4. A is false, R is true.
    • Answer: b
  1. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II:
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Avimaraka
    2. Bāl Rāmāya
    3. Mahaveer Charit
    4. Anargh Raghav
    1. Rajshekhar
    2. Murāri
    3. Bhāsa
    4. Bhavbhuti
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 4
        • 2
        • 3
        • 1
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 2
        • 2
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 1
        • 4
        • 2
        • 3
    • Answer: b
  2. Give the correct sequence on the basis of their play wrights:
    1. Shakuntalam, Urubhangam, Mrichhakatikam, Uttar Rāmcharitam.
    2. Mrichhakatikam, Uttar Rāmcharitam, Urubhangam, Shakuntalam.
    3. Urubhangam, Shakuntalam, Mrichhakatikam, Uttar Rāmcharitam.
    4. Uttar Rāmcharitam, Mrichhakatikam, Shakuntalam, Urubhangam.
    • Answer: c
  3. Pick the odd one out:
    1. Karnabharam
    2. Madhyama Vyayoga
    3. Veisanharam
    4. Balcharitam
    • Answer: c
  4. ā€˜Ascharya Chudamaniā€™ ā€“ a famous Ramayana play in Sanskrit is written by
    1. Jaydev
    2. Kulsekhar
    3. Murari
    4. Shaktibhadra
    • Answer: d
    • 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.
      1. Both A and R are true.
      2. A is true, R is false.
      3. Both A and R are false.
      4. A is false, R is true.
    • Answer: a
  5. Match items in List-I with the items in List-II:
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Bidesia
    2. Maach
    3. Nakal
    4. Dashāvatar
    1. Punjab
    2. Bihar
    3. Goa/Konkana
    4. Madhya Pradesh
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 2
        • 4
        • 3
        • 2
        • 1
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
        • 3
    • Answer: d
  6. Gve the correct sequence in respect of the state it belongs to
    1. Sakhi Kundhei, Putul Nautch, Pavai Kuthu, Gombeyatta.
    2. Putul Nautch, Sakhi Kundhei, Gombeyatta, Pavai Kuthu.
    3. Gombeyatta, Pavai Kuthu, Sakhi Kundhei, Putul Nautch.
    4. Pavai Kuthu, Putul Nautch, Gombeyatta, Sakhi Kundhei.
    • Answer: b
  7. Pick the odd one out:
    1. Nautanki
    2. Svanga
    3. Bhavai
    4. Ramlila
    • Answer: d
  8. The ā€˜Bharatlilaā€™ of Orissa stresses episodes concerning
    1. Rama and Bharata
    2. Arjuna and Subhadra
    3. Bharata and Kaikeyi
    4. Dashrath and Kaushalya
    • Answer: b
    • Assertion (A) : Dance and drama cannot be learnt in an academic institution.
    • Reason (R) : Both Art forms are valued as spontaneous creations.
      1. A is true, R is false.
      2. A is false, R is true.
      3. A is true, R is true.
      4. A is false, R is false.
    • Answer: b
  9. Match the following List-I with List-II:
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Mattavilasa
    2. Subhadra Dhananjayam
    3. Ascharya Chudamani
    4. Nagananda
    1. Sri Harsha
    2. Shakti Bhadra
    3. Mahendra Vikrama Pallava
    4. Kulashekhara Varman
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 1
        • 4
        • 3
        • 2
        • 2
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 3
        • 4
        • 2
        • 1
        • 3
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
    • Answer: c
  10. Kalasutribahuliya is a form of
    1. Mask dance
    2. Puppet theatre
    3. Sword dance
    4. Stick dance
    • Answer: b
    • 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.
      1. A is false, R is true.
      2. A is true, R is false.
      3. A is false, R is false.
      4. A is true, R is true.
    • Answer: b
  11. Identify the correct sequence.
    1. Ahalyauddharanam, Jatayu Moksham, Valivadham, Setubandhanam.
    2. Ahalyauddharanam, Setubandhanam, Jatayu Moksham, Valivadham.
    3. Setubandhanam, Ahalyauddharanam, Jatayu Moksham, Valivadham.
    4. Ahalyauddharanam, Jatayu Moksham, Setubandhanam, Valivadham.
    • Answer: a
    • Assertion (A) : Tamasha developed from Sanskrit and Prakrittradition.
    • Reason (R) : Tamasha has much in common with gondhal.
      1. A is true, R is false.
      2. A is false, R is true.
      3. A is true, R is true.
      4. A is false, R is false.
    • Answer: a
  12. Match the following:
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. MallinathaPurana
    2. SangitaDarpana
    3. NrittaRatnavali
    4. KavyaPrakasha
    1. Jayasenapati
    2. Nagachandra
    3. Damodara
    4. Mammata
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
        • 1
        • 3
        • 4
        • 2
        • 1
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
        • 2
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
    • Answer: d
    • Assertion (A) : Modern Indian Theatre has characteristics similar to Western Theatre.
    • Reason (R) : Modern Indian Theatre does not have a national character.
      1. A is true, R is false.
      2. A is true, R is true.
      3. A is false, R is false.
      4. A is false, R is true.
    • Answer: a
  13. Haasyagaru is a buffoon in
    1. Kuravanji Natakam
    2. Yakshagana
    3. Kathakali
    4. Teru Koothu
    • Answer: b
  14. Pick the odd one out: An Indian folk orchestra does not include
    1. Mardala
    2. Khanjira
    3. Clarionet
    4. Morsing
    • Answer: c
  15. Identify the correct sequence:
    1. Bhima՚s oath, Karna՚s oath, Bhishma՚s oath, Paanchali՚s oath.
    2. Karna՚s oath, Paanchali՚s oath, Bhishma՚s oath, Bhima՚s oath.
    3. Bhisma՚s oath, Paanchali՚s oath, Bhima՚s oath, Karna՚s oath.
    4. Bhishma՚s oath, Paanchali՚s oath, Karna՚s oath, Bhima՚s oath.
    • Answer: c
  16. A dance presentation is
    1. Descriptive
    2. Narrative
    3. Narrative and Interpretative
    4. Interpretative
    • Answer: c
  17. Indian architectural sites are maintained by
    1. UNESCO
    2. A. S. I.
    3. A. I. U.
    4. A. I. R.
    • Answer: b
  18. The body attitude of a dancer/actor should indicate
    1. Psychological perspective
    2. Sociological perspective
    3. Aesthetic perspective
    4. All of the above
    • Answer: d
  19. Select the correct sequence:
    1. Bharatmilap, Pattabhishekam, Shabarimoksham, Tatakavadham.
    2. Tatakavadham, Bharatmilap, Shabarimoksham, Pattabhishekam
    3. Tatakavadham, Bharatmilap, Pattabhishekam, Shabarimoksham.
    4. Shabarimoksham, Tatakavadham, Bharatmilap, Pattabhishekam.
    • Answer: b
  20. Pick the odd one out: Indian Art historians and scholars
    1. Leela Venkatraman
    2. Shanta Sarabjeet Singh
    3. Mohan Gokhale
    4. Choodamani Nandagopal
    • Answer: c
    • Assertion (A) : Shiva danced the Gajasamhara Nritta.
    • Reason (R) : After subduing Muyalaka Shiva performed this Nritta.
      1. A is true, R is false.
      2. A is true, R is true.
      3. A is false, R is false.
      4. A is false, R is true.
    • Answer: a
  21. Which pair is not matched properly?
    1. Kavandi ā€“ Shilappadi Karam.
    2. Shahir Amar Shakh ā€“ Tamasha
    3. Chutti ā€“ Ahaarya
    4. Mask ā€“ Silambuattam
    • Answer: d
  22. Match the following:
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Vipralabdha
    2. Khandita
    3. Virahotkanthita
    4. Proshitabhartruka
    1. Heroine disappointed in separation.
    2. Heroine deceived by hero.
    3. Heroine depressed in jealous anger.
    4. Heroine depressed with so-journing husband.
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 4
        • 1
        • 3
        • 2
        • 1
        • 4
        • 2
        • 3
    • Answer: b
  23. Select the correct sequence:
    1. Noh, Bharatanatyam, Ballet, Modern Dance.
    2. Ballet, Noh, Bharatanatyam, Modern Dance.
    3. Modern Dance, Noh, Ballet, Bharatanatyam.
    4. Noh, Ballet, Modern Dance, Bharatanatyam.
    • Answer: a
    • 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.
      1. A is false, R is false.
      2. A is true, R is true.
      3. A is false, R is true.
      4. A is true, R is false.
    • Answer: b
  24. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II.
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Uttar Ramacharita
    2. Ve i Sanhar
    3. Mudra Rakshas
    4. Ratnavali
    1. Vishakhdatta
    2. Bhavbhuti
    3. Harsha
    4. Bhatt Nārāya a
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
        • 3
        • 3
        • 1
        • 2
        • 4
        • 4
        • 3
        • 2
        • 1
    • Answer: b
  25. Which is the correct sequence in Purvaranga?
    1. Pratyāhār, Nāndi, Rang Dwār, Trigata, Prarochanā
    2. Nāndi, Rang Dwār, Prarochanā Pratyāhār, Trigata.
    3. Rang Dwār, Trigata, Prarochanā Pratyāhār, Nāndi.
    4. Prarochanā Nāndi, Rang Dwār, Trigata, Pratyāhār.
    • Answer: a
  26. Pick the odd one out:
    1. Rāsaka
    2. Hallisaka
    3. Bhānika
    4. īhāmruga
    • Answer: d
  27. A type of Rupaka which is a monologue in one act?
    1. Vyayoga
    2. Vithi
    3. Bhā a
    4. Utsrustikānka
    • Answer: c
    • 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.
      1. A and R are true.
      2. A and R are false.
      3. A is true, R is false.
      4. A is false, R is true.
    • Answer: a
  28. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II.
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Entry songs in Bhavai
    2. Shield and Sword used for exercises in Chhau
    3. Carved wooden stool used in Kutiyattam
    4. Pole used during the preliminaries
    1. Pharikhanda
    2. Jarjara
    3. āva u
    4. Pitham
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 4
        • 3
        • 2
        • 1
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 2
        • 2
        • 4
        • 3
        • 1
        • 1
        • 2
        • 4
        • 3
    • Answer: b
  29. Which is the correct sequence in respect of the Geographical origin from North to South?
    1. Khyal, Tamasha, Yakshagan, Kaliyattam, Bhanda Jashna.
    2. Thamasha, Yakshagana, Kaliyattam, Bhanda Jashna, Khyal.
    3. Bhand Jashna, Khyal, Tamasha, Yakshagan, Kaliyattam.
    4. Kaliyattam, Yakshagan, Khyal, Bhand Jashna, Tamasha.
    • Answer: c
  30. Pick the odd one out:
    1. Mizhavu
    2. Eddaka
    3. Dholak
    4. Kadali
    • Answer: d
  31. This is an Indian dramatic form confined to AGRA, the home of Taj Mahal
    1. Bhagvat Mela
    2. Bhagat
    3. Bharatlila
    4. Bhamakalapam
    • Answer: b
    • 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.
      1. A is true, R is true.
      2. A is false, R is true.
      3. A is true, R is false.
      4. A is false, R is false.
    • Answer: a
  32. Putabheda is movement of
    1. Eyebrows
    2. Eyelids
    3. Eyelash
    4. Eyeballs
    • Answer: b
    • Assertion (A) : Indian drama avoided realism and gave scope to imagination.
    • Reason (R) : Angikabhinaya was the basis of Indian drama.
      1. A is false, R is true.
      2. A is true, R is true.
      3. A is true, R is false.
      4. A is false, R is false.
    • Answer: c
  33. Silappadikaram explains the
    1. 10 Rupakas
    2. 9 Rasas
    3. 8 Nayikas
    4. 11 Kuttus
    • Answer: d
  34. The spirit dance of Burma is called
    1. Nat Pue
    2. Yokthe Pue
    3. Wayang Kulit
    4. Lakon
    • Answer: a
  35. Which pair is not properly matched?
    1. Sutra ā€“ Mana
    2. Shalabhanjika ā€“ Vrikshikha
    3. Surasundari ā€“ Gandharva
    4. Lokeswara ā€“ Buddha
    • Answer: c
  36. Which pair is not properly matched?
    1. Vyaghrapada ā€“ Patanjali
    2. Kubhakarna ā€“ Vibheeshana
    3. Karna ā€“ Shakuni
    4. Urmila ā€“ Sita
    • Answer: c
  37. Match the following:
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Faithful nayaka
    2. Righteous nayaka
    3. Arrogantnayaka
    4. Shameless nayaka
    1. Dharma-vira
    2. Dhiroddhata
    3. Shatha
    4. Anukula
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 1
        • 3
        • 2
        • 4
        • 2
        • 4
        • 3
        • 1
    • Answer: b
  38. Which par is not properly matched?
    1. Tara ā€“ Vali
    2. Madhavi ā€“ Mahabharata
    3. Kunti ā€“ Surya
    4. Duryodhana ā€“ Bhanumati
    • Answer: b
  39. Match the following:
Table Supporting: Part ā€“ I: Common to Dance, Drama, Theatre
List-IList-II
  1. Mandodari
  2. Mareecha
  3. Jambavan
  4. Jatayu
  1. Bhalu
  2. Pakshi
  3. Manduka
  4. Mruga
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
      • 4
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • 2
      • 4
      • 1
      • 3
      • 3
      • 4
      • 2
      • 1
      • 3
      • 4
      • 1
      • 2
  • Answer: d

Part ā€“ II: Dance

  1. This year ā€œPadmabhushanā€ is awarded to
    1. Dr. Sudharani Raghupati
    2. Dr. Kanak Rele
    3. Pt. Birju Maharaj
    4. Smt. Darshana Zaveri
    • Answer: b
  2. Match the following:
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ II: Dance
    List-IList-II
    1. Pallavi
    2. Parikhanda
    3. Tillana
    4. Tā i
    1. Tamasik
    2. Chaturanga
    3. Nritta
    4. Chhau
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
        • 3
        • 2
        • 1
        • 4
        • 3
        • 1
        • 3
        • 4
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
        • 2
        • 1
    • Answer: d
  3. Gammelan is the musical orchestra in dances of
    1. Sri Lanka
    2. Cambodia
    3. Indonesia
    4. Burma
    • Answer: c
  4. Match items in List-I with List-II.
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ II: Dance
    List-IList-II
    1. US Krishna Rao
    2. Tagore Samman 2012
    3. MV Narasimhachari
    4. Bharata Muni Samman 2012
    1. Ritha Devi
    2. Vasantha Lakshmi
    3. Kapila Vatsyayana
    4. Chandra Bhaga Devi
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
        • 1
        • 4
        • 2
        • 1
        • 3
        • 1
        • 2
        • 4
        • 3
        • 4
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
    • Answer: d
  5. Pick the odd one out:
    1. Sthanaka
    2. Prenkhana
    3. Svastika
    4. Samapada
    • Answer: d
  6. Which is not correctly matched?
      • Match Item 1: Teermanam
      • Match Item 2: Tihai
      • Match Item 1: Bol
      • Match Item 2: Shollu
      • Match Item 1: Odissi
      • Match Item 2: Jagoi
      • Match Item 1: Guru
      • Match Item 2: Ashan
    • Answer: c
    • 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.
      1. A is true, R is true.
      2. A is true, R is false.
      3. A is false, R is false.
      4. A is false, R is true.
    • Answer: a
  7. Mach items in List-I with List-II:
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ II: Dance
    List-IList-II
    1. Saing
    2. Khon
    3. Wayang Kulit
    4. Lao Phene
    1. Thailand
    2. Indonesia
    3. Laos
    4. Burma
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 3
        • 2
        • 1
        • 4
        • 4
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 2
        • 4
        • 3
        • 1
        • 1
        • 3
        • 4
        • 2
    • Answer: b
    • Assertion (A) : Ashtapadis are danced in all classical dance styles.
    • Reason (R) : These Ashtapadis are represented in sculpture.
      1. A is true, R is true.
      2. A is false, R is false.
      3. A is true, R is false.
      4. A is false, R is true.
    • Answer: c
  8. This is performed during Narasimha Jayanti festival.
    1. Kuchipudi
    2. Yakshagana
    3. Kudiyattam
    4. Bhagavata Mela Nataka
    • Answer: d
  9. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
      • Match Item 1: Goshtalila
      • Match Item 2: Manipuri
      • Match Item 1: Ojapali
      • Match Item 2: Assam
      • Match Item 1: Atabhagavatam
      • Match Item 2: Kuchipudi
      • Match Item 1: Gollakalaapam
      • Match Item 2: Kerala
    • Answer: d
  10. The dance of Telugu temple-court dancers is
    1. Sadir Attam
    2. Vilasini Natyam
    3. Mohini Attam
    4. Kuravanji Natakam
    • Answer: b
  11. Match items in List-I with List-II.
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ II: Dance
    List-IList-II
    1. Kaksar
    2. Poykkaalkudirai
    3. Tipri
    4. Chapeli
    1. Tamil Nadu
    2. Maharashtra
    3. Uttarakhand
    4. Madhya Pradesh
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 4
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 2
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
        • 3
        • 2
    • Answer: a
  12. The dancers hold sticks in their hands
    1. Karagāttam
    2. Athango
    3. Chirmi
    4. Dangi
    • Answer: b
  13. Pick the odd one out: Music is used in
    1. Adavu
    2. Gat Bhaav
    3. Alarippu
    4. Tarangam
    • Answer: b
    • 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.
      1. A is true, R is true.
      2. A is false, R is false.
      3. A is true, R is false.
      4. A is false, R is true.
    • Answer: c
  14. Match items in List-I with List-II.
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ II: Dance
    List-IList-II
    1. Rani Karna
    2. Rajendra Gangani
    3. Krishna Mohan Mishra
    4. Vasvati Mishra
    1. Nrityang
    2. Jeevan Dhvani
    3. Anadi Anant
    4. Satrang
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 2
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
        • 4
        • 3
        • 1
        • 2
        • 4
        • 3
        • 2
        • 1
        • 3
        • 4
        • 2
        • 1
    • Answer: b
    • Assertion (A) : A classical dancer of 21st Century lacks cultural and political dilemmas.
    • Reason (R) : The choreography must not move beyond geographical interpretations.
      1. A is false, R is true.
      2. A is true, R is true.
      3. A is true, R is false.
      4. A is false, R is false.
    • Answer: d
  15. Select the correct sequence according to age:
    1. Parvati Kumar, Birju Maharaj, Singajit Sinha, Rati Kanta Mahapatra.
    2. Birju Maharaj, Singajit Sinha, Parvati Kumar, Rati Kanta Mahapatra.
    3. Rati Kanta Mahapatra, Birju Maharaj, Parvati Kumar, Singajit Sinha.
    4. Singajit Sinha, Parvati Kumar, Birju Maharaj, Rati Kanta Mahapatra.
    • Answer: a
    • Assertion (A) : Indian Modern Contemporary dance is an imitation of the west.
    • Reason (R) : Indian dancers include choreography based on Indian classical styles sometimes.
      1. A is false, R is true.
      2. A is true, R is true.
      3. A is true, R is false.
      4. A is false, R is false.
    • Answer: a
  16. Which pair is not matched correctly?
    1. Darshana Jhaveri ā€“ Sukha Saari Dvandva
    2. Kanak Rele ā€“ Shilappadi Karam
    3. Vyjantimala ā€“ Sant Sakku
    4. Kelucharan Mahapatra ā€“ Discovery of India
    • Answer: d
  17. Select the correct sequence.
    1. Rupaka Tala, Jampa Tala, Mattiya Tala, Ata Tala.
    2. Mattiya Tala, Rupaka Tala, Jampa Tala, Ata Tala.
    3. Ata Tala, Rupaka Tala, Mattiya Tala, Jampa Tala.
    4. Mattiya Tala, Rupaka Tala, Ata Tala, Jampa Tala.
    • Answer: c
  18. Pick the odd one out:
    1. Maakhan char
    2. Kevatprasang
    3. Bakasennavadha
    4. Kuvalayapidha
    • Answer: b
  19. Kummin is worn by a dancer of
    1. Sattriya
    2. Odissi
    3. Manipuri
    4. None of the above
    • Answer: c
  20. Pick the odd one out:
    1. Pragalbha
    2. Adheera
    3. Para kiya
    4. Padmini
  • Answer: d

Part ā€“ III: Drama, Theatre

  1. The recently published book ā€˜Indian Method in Actingā€™ is written by
    1. Kumar Verma
    2. Prasanna
    3. M. L. Varadpande
    4. H. V. Sharma
    • Answer: b
  2. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II.
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ III: Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Irish system in light
    2. DMX system
    3. LED PAR
    4. Moving Head
    1. Auto Colour changer
    2. Controlling Factor
    3. Intelligent light
    4. Dimmer
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 3
        • 4
        • 2
        • 1
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
        • 3
        • 4
        • 1
        • 3
        • 2
        • 1
        • 3
        • 2
        • 4
    • Answer: b
    • Assertion (A) : Scenography bridges the gap between the Designer and Director.
    • Reason (R) : All Designers are Directors.
      1. Both A and R are true.
      2. A is true, R is false.
      3. Both A and R are false.
      4. A is false, R is true.
    • Answer: b
  3. Give the correct sequence according to their corresponding value:
    1. Down Right, Down Left, Down Centre, Up Right.
    2. Down Centre, Down Right, Down Left, Up Right.
    3. Down Left, Down Centre, Down Right, Up Right.
    4. UP Right, Down Left, Down Right, Down Centre.
    • Answer: b
  4. Pick the odd one out:
    1. Mohan Maharshi
    2. Amal Allana
    3. Bhanu Bharti
    4. Manohar Singh
    • Answer: d
  5. The production of ā€˜Andha Yugā€™ at Purna Quila by E. Alkazi opened the doors for a kind of theatre in India which is known as
    1. Dance Theatre
    2. Visual Theatre
    3. Realistic Theatre
    4. Applied Theatre
    • Answer: b
  6. Match the items in the List-I with the items in List-II.
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ III: Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Beijing Opera
    2. Indian Classical Theatre
    3. Pandvani
    4. Ancient Greek Thatre
    1. Rangpatti
    2. Tragic Mask
    3. Stylized Make up
    4. Tambura
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 2
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 1
        • 4
        • 2
        • 3
        • 3
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 2
    • Answer: d
    • Assertion (A) : It is not essential for a theatre academician to be a practitioner.
    • Reason (R) : Practice never expands the dimension of theatre academics.
      1. Both A and R are true.
      2. A is true, R is false.
      3. A is false, R is true.
      4. Both A and R are false.
    • Answer: b
  7. Give the correct sequence in respect of the five fundamentals of Play-Direction.
    1. Movement, Pantomimic Dramatization, Rhythm, Composition, Picturization.
    2. Picturization, Rhythm, Movement, Composition, Pantomimic Dramatization.
    3. Composition, Picturization, Movement, Rhythm, Pantomimic Dramatization.
    4. Pantomimic Dramatization, Rhythm, Movement, Picturization, Composition.
    • Answer: c
  8. Pick the odd one out
    1. Niranjan Goswami ā€“ Mime
    2. Dadi Padmjee ā€“ Make up
    3. Kanishka Sen ā€“ Lights
    4. Roshan Alkazi ā€“ Costumes
    • Answer: b
  9. The Visual design of the production of Ratan Thiyam՚s ā€˜When we dead awakenā€™ has borrowed the elements of
    1. Realism
    2. Surrealism
    3. Expressionism
    4. Impressionism
    • Answer: b
  10. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II.
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ III: Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Peter Brook
    2. Eugeno Barba
    3. Rchard Schechner
    4. Jerzi Grotowski
    1. Performance theory
    2. towards a poor theatre
    3. The Mahabharata
    4. Theatre Anthropology
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
        • 3
        • 4
        • 1
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
        • 1
    • Answer: b
    • Assertion (A) : In theatre, the director composes his actors in relation with the space.
    • Reason (R) : The actor-space relationship brings meaning to the production.
      1. A is true, R is true.
      2. A is false, R is true.
      3. A is false, R is false.
      4. A is true, R is false.
    • Answer: a
  11. Give the correct sequence in respect of making of the sets.
    1. Idea, Sketch, Drawing, Model, Fabrication.
    2. Sketch, Idea, Drawing, Fabrication, Model.
    3. Model, Sketch, Idea, Drawing, Fabrication.
    4. Idea, Model, Sketch, Drawing, Fabrication.
    • Answer: a
  12. Pick the odd one out:
    1. Contrast
    2. Domination
    3. Isolation
    4. Interpretation
    • Answer: d
  13. The prime element that plays a vital role in Girish Karnārd՚s Nāg Mandal is
    1. The Diction
    2. The Design
    3. Contradiction of Day and Night
    4. Realistic Approach
    • Answer: c
  14. Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II.
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ III: Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Seagull
    2. Dr. Faustus
    3. Caretaker
    4. Zoostory
    1. Christopher Marlowe
    2. Herold Pinter
    3. Edward Albee
    4. Anton Chekhov
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 4
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 3
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
        • 2
        • 4
        • 1
        • 3
    • Answer: a
    • Assertion (A) : Peter Brook has directed Shakespeare՚s A Midsummer Nights ā€˜Dreamā€™
    • Reason (R) : Peter Brook has directed only Shakespearean plays.
      1. Both A and R are false.
      2. A is true, R is false.
      3. A is false, R is true.
      4. Both A and R are true.
    • Answer: b
  15. Give the correct sequence in respect of their first entry in the play ā€˜Evam Indrajeetā€™
    1. Mousi, Mansi, Kamal, Bimal, Amal, Indrajeet, Writer.
    2. Amal, Bimal, Kamal, Indrajeet, Mansi, Mausi, Writer.
    3. Indrajeet, Mausi, Writer, Mansi, Kamal, Bimal, Amal.
    4. Writer, Mausi, Mansi, Amal, Bimal, Kamal, Indrajeet.
    • Answer: d
  16. Pick the odd one out:
    1. Albert Camus
    2. Bernard Shaw
    3. Ionesco
    4. Jean-Paul Sartre
    • Answer: b
  17. The distinctive style of English, Comedy of Humours was popularized by
    1. William Congreve
    2. John Dryden
    3. Ben Johnson
    4. John Arden
    • Answer: c
  18. Match the items in List-I with items in List-II.
    Table Supporting: Part ā€“ III: Drama, Theatre
    List-IList-II
    1. Kalidās
    2. Bhaurao
    3. Savitri
    4. Padmini
    1. Ramāa
    2. Devdutta
    3. Mallika
    4. Mahendranath
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
        • 1
        • 2
        • 3
        • 4
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 2
        • 2
        • 3
        • 1
        • 4
        • 4
        • 3
        • 2
        • 1
    • Answer: b
    • Assertion (A) : The modern play ā€˜Death of a Salesmanā€™ reflects the shattering dream of American Society.
    • Reason (R) : Any play is a product of its own culture.
      1. Both A and R are false.
      2. A is true, R is false.
      3. A is false, R is true.
      4. Both A and R are true.
    • Answer: d
  19. Pick the odd one out:
    1. Vijay Tendulkar
    2. Mahesh Dattani
    3. Mohan Rakesh
    4. Dharmaveer Bharti
    • Answer: b
  20. Given the correct sequence of the following Brechtian plays:
    1. Caucasian chalk circle, Drums in the Night, Mother Courage, Three Penny Opera.
    2. Drums in the Night, Three Penny Opera, Mother Courage Caucasian Chalk Circle.
    3. Three Penny Opera, Mother Courage, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Drums in the Night.
    4. Mother Courage, Caucasian Chalk Circle, Drums in the Night, Three Penny Opera.
  • Answer: b