PERFORMING ARTS – DANCE / DRAMA / THEATRE
Paper – II
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
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.
PART – I
Common to Dance / Drama / Theatre
1. Match the following :
2. Assertion (A) : The word Sthayi Bhav is not mentioned in Bharat’s Rasa sutra.
Reason (R) : Rasa can exist without Sthayi Bhav.
Codes :
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is false.
3. Select the correct sequence of the following Rasa theorists :
(A) Bhatt Lolla.ta, Sri Shankuka, Bhatt Nayaka, Abhinavgupta
(B) Sri Shankuka, Bha.t.t Nayaka, Abhinavgupta, Bhatt Lollata
(C) Bhatt Nayaka, Abhinavgupta, Bhatt Lolla.ta, Sri Shankuka
(D) Abhinavgupta, Bhatt Lollata, Sri Shankuka, Bhatt Nayaka
4. Pick the odd one out :
(A) Shama
(B) Krodh
(C) Bhaya
(D) Dukh
5. The concept of “Sadharanikarna” was evolved by
(A) Bhatt Lollata
(B) Bhatt Narayana
(C) Bhatt Nayaka
(D) Bhatt Totta
6. Select the correct sequence going from top to bottom :
(A) Nasika, Chibuk, Bhro, Kapol
(B) Kapol, Nasika, Bhro, Chibuk
(C) Bhro, Nasika, Kapol, Chibuk
(D) Kapol, Bhro, Nasika, Chibuk
7. “Bhavaprakashana” of Sharadatanaya is special for its treatment of
(A) Rupaka
(B) Dasha-Rupaka
(C) Karana
(D) Upa-Rupaka
8. Assertion (A) : The role of a creative artist is that of a reporter, narrator, historian and philosopher.
Reason (R) : Artists try to evoke the emotional response from an art presentation.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(C) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false and (R) is true.
9. Pick the odd one out :
(A) Kalidas
(B) Rajshekhar
(C) Someshwara
(D) Gunadatta
10. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II :
11. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II :
12. Assertion (A) : It is necessary to have performing arts in all Indian Universities.
Reason (R) : India has a strong cultural heritage of Performing Arts.
Codes :
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) (A) is true, and (R) is true.
(D) (A) is false, and (R) is false.
13. Pick the odd one out :
(A) Navtejsing Johar
(B) Prerna Shrimali
(C) Madhu Natarajan
(D) Shaoli Mitra
14. Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
(A) Koothambalam – Koodiyattam
(B) Vikristha Madhyama – Natyashastra
(C) Kabuki – Japan
(D) Bhavai – Maharashtra
15. Which is not matching from the following ?
(A) Govardhan Panchal – Koothambalam
(B) Mrilanini Sarabhai – Folk tradition
(C) Dharmaveer Bharti – Andhayug
(D) Dr. V. Raghavan – Art Critic
16. Match items in List – I with in List – II :
17. Assertion (A) : Bharat talked about four Vritti and four Pravritti.
Reason (R) : Indian Dance and Drama are two dharmis.
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.
18. Identify the correct sequence of following Nayikas :
(A) Abhisarika, Vipralabdha, Proshitabhartruka, Khandita
(B) Vipralabdha, Proshitabhartruka, Abhisarika, Khandita
(C) Proshitabhartruka, Vipralabdha, Khandita, Abhisarika,
(D) Khandita, Vipralabdha, Proshitabhartruka, Abhisarika
19. Pick the odd one out :
(A) Sthambha
(B) Sveda
(C) Shruti
(D) Svarabheda
20. From the mythology, which characteristic often used in dance and drama ?
(A) Narada
(B) Parvati
(C) Krishna
(D) Parashuram
21. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II :
22. Assertion (A) : Indian folk and traditional theatre are the extension of classical Sanskrit Drama.
Reason (R) : Folk theatre borrows elements from Natyashastra.
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.
23. Arrange the plays in correct sequence according to their time of writing.
(A) Malavikagnimitram, Bhagavatajjukam, Mrichhakatikam, Swapnavasavaduttam
(B) Bhagavatajjukam, Mrichhakatikam, Swapnavasavaduttam, Malavikagnimitram
(C) Mrichhakatikam, Swapnavasavaduttam, Malavikagnimitram, Bhagavatajjukam,
(D) Swapnavasavaduttam, Malavikagnimitram, Mrichhakatikam, Bhagavatajjukam
24. Pick the odd one out :
(A) Nataka
(B) Itivritta
(C) Deema
(D) Veethi
25. Banaras is famous for
(A) Jatra
(B) Bhavai
(C) Ramalila
(D) Khayal
PART – II
DANCE
26. The oldest dance festival is held at
(A) Chidambaram
(B) Khajuraho
(C) Ellora
(D) Konarka
27. Ms. Gouri Ramnarayan is
(A) Performer
(B) Director
(C) Writer
(D) All of the above
28. Assertion (A) : Russian Ballet had a strong influence of the French people.
Reason (R) : Louis XIV expelled the dancers from France.
Codes :
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
29. Match the items in List – I with the items in List – II :
30. The SNA awardee for last year was
(A) Arsia Sethi
(B) Pratibha Prahlad
(C) Alekhya Punjala
(D) Priti Patel
31. Match List – I with List – II :
32. Identify the sequence from North to South :
(A) Lambadi, Kummi, Lavni, Tippani
(B) Lavni, Tippani, Kummi, Lambadi
(C) Lavni, Lambadi, Kummi, Tippani.
(D) Tippani, Lavni, Lambadi, Kummi
33. Identify the odd one out :
(A) Mary Wigman
(B) Rudolf Laban
(C) Sasha Waltz
(D) John Cage
34. Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
(A) Talaisaman – Head ornament
(B) Mukut – Head gear
(C) Ghungaru – Feet ornament
(D) Zapa – Back ornament
35. Assertion (A) : It was a complex historical by which localized devadasi traditions were transfigured into pan-Indian form of “Classical” dance.
Reason (R) : The world and specially the Britishers were looking forward to coming of an Indian classical dance.
Codes :
(A) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true.
36. Match List – I with List – II :
37. Which is correctly matched ?
(A) Incense and Isadora Duncan
(B) Radium Dance and Louis Fuller
(C) Noh and Chinese Opera
(D) None of the above
38. The American institution which often gives grants to Indian classical dance is
(A) The Ketty Foundation
(B) The Kri Foundation
(C) The Onassis Trust
(D) The Ford Foundation
39. Who was the famous partner of Uday Shankar ?
(A) Johara Sahgal
(B) Simki
(C) Gulbardhan
(D) Ruth St. Denis
40. Assertion (A) : The classical forms in dance is seeing a metamorphosis in terms of newer collaborations.
Reason (R) : It is the innovative way of involving the younger generation.
Codes :
(A) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(D) (A) is true, (R) is false.
41. Identify the correct sequence :
(A) Kapitha, Katakamukh, Tripataka, Ardhachandra
(B) Tripataka, Kapitha, Katakamukh, Ardhachandra
(C) Tripataka, Ardhachandra, Kapitha, Katakamukh
(D) Katakamukh, Ardhachandra, Kapitha, Tripataka
42. Identify the odd one out :
(A) Pachha
(B) Varnam
(C) Bhangi Pareng
(D) Batu
43. “Kalyani” is the name of
(A) a Dance production
(B) a Raga
(C) a Goddess
(D) All of above
44. Match the following :
45. The famous folk-fair known for beauty and its dance & music is held at
(A) Pushkar
(B) Tarnetar
(C) Pandharpur
(D) Mammalapuram
46. Which of the following is a Classic Ballet ?
(A) Fire bird
(B) La Sulphide
(C) The Nutcracker
(D) Gisselle
47. Assertion (A) : Gita Govinda has a profound influence in all the arts of India.
Reason (R) : Vaishnavism was adapted by the people in general.
Codes :
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
48. Match List – I with List – II :
49. Identify the sequence from top to bottom :
(A) Udiyanam, Mattal, Vanki, Surya-Chandra
(B) Surya-Chandra, Vanki, Mattal, Udiyanam
(C) Mattal, Vanki, Udiyanam, Surya-Chandra
(D) Surya-Chandra, Mattal, Vanki, Udiyanam
50. Identify the odd one out :
(A) Anna Pavlova
(B) Tamara Karsivana
(C) Diaghilev
(D) Michael Fokine
PART – III
DRAMA/THEATRE
26. Match the following :
27. Assertion (A) : In the play ‘Sakharam Binder’ Vijay Tendular has depicted Champa as merely a sex symbol.
Reason (R) : Champa is the victim of a society which has treated her like merchandise.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
28. Give the correct sequence of the following Indian playwrights :
(A) Rabindranath Tagore, Aagha Hashra Kashmiri, Bhartendu Harishchandra, Jaishankar Prasad
(B) Bhartendu Harishchandra, Rabindranath Tagore, Aagha Hashra Kashmiri, Jaishankar Prasad
(C) Jaishankar Prasad, Bhartendu Harishchandra, Rabindranath Tagore, Aagha Hashra Kashmiri
(D) Aagha Hashra Kashmiri, Rabindranath Tagore, Jaishankar Prasad, Bhartendu Harishchandra
29. Pick the odd one out :
(A) Adya Rangacharya – Agni Sakshi
(B) Dharmavir Bharti – Nadi Pyasi Thi
(C) Habib Tanvir – Doodh ka glass
(D) C.C. Mehta – Mena Gurjari
30. The most important Urban Japanese Theatre Form between its beginnings C. 1600 and the early 20th century
(A) Noh
(B) Kabuki
(C) Kyogen
(D) Bunraku
31. Match the items in List – I with List – II :
32. Assertion (A) : Hanamichi is a ramp like narrow path which passes across the auditorium to join to the main stage in Kabuki Theatre
Reason (R) : Use of Hanamichi is a common practice in the contemporary theatre of the world.
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.
33. Arrange the following actresses in Chronological order :
(A) Vinodini Dasi, Tripti Mitza, Shulbha Deshpande, Seema Biswas
(B) Tripti Mitza, Vinodini Dasi, Seema Biswas, Shulbha Desh- Pande
(C) Seema Biswas, Vinodini Dasi, Shulbha Deshpande, Tripti Mitza
(D) Shulbha, Deshpande, Seema Biswas, Tripti Mitza, Vinodini Dasi
34. Pick the odd one out :
(A) Bunraku
(B) Sarugaku
(C) Noh Theatre
(D) Kabuki
35. The master of visual theatre in India is
(A) Rajendranath
(B) Usha Ganguli
(C) H. Kanhailal
(D) Ratan Thiyam
36. Match the items in List – I with List – II :
37. Assertion (A) : For us the Portrayal of man on the stage is a significant social function.
Reason (R) : Whenever man appears, his class or social stratum appears along with him.
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.
38. Which is the correct sequence of following Modern Indian Plays ?
(A) Iggappa Hegde Vivaha Prahasana, Sita Swayamvar, Suhaag, Andher Nagari
(B) Andher Nagari, Suhaag, Sita Swayamvar, Iggappa Hegde Vivaha Prahasana
(C) Iggappa Hegde Vivaha Prahasana, Sita Swayamvar, Andher Nagari, Suhaag
(D) Sita Swayamvar, Andher Nagari, Iggappa Hegde Vivaha Prahasana, Suhaag
39. The South East Asian Theatre from ‘Wangkulit’ is a
(A) Leather puppet theatre
(B) Street theatre
(C) Dance theatre
(D) Absurd theatre
40. Pick the odd one out :
(A) Neelam Mansing Chowdhury
(B) Usha Ganguly
(C) Hari Singh
(D) Ratan Thiyam
41. Match the items in List – I with List – II :
42. Assertion (A) : Social use of our body is a product of a culture.
Reason (R) : The performers have to discover their own life, their own independence and their own physical eloquence.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(B) (A) is true, (R) is false.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(D) (A) is false, (R) is true.
43. Write in correct order :
(A) B.M. Shah, Ratan Thiyam, E. Alkazi, B.V. Karanth
(B) B.V. Karanth, E. Alkazi, B.M. Shah, Ratan Thiyam
(C) Ratan Thiyam, E. Alkazi, B.M. Shah, B.V. Karanth
(D) E. Alkazi, B.V. Karanth, B.M. Shah, Ratan Thiyam
44. Which one of the following pair is not correctly matched ?
(A) Henrik Ibsen – Ghost
(B) Moliere – Miser
(C) Samuel Becket – Death of a Salesman
(D) Shakespeare – Macbeth
45. Shakespeare’s plays were performed in
(A) Hellenistic Theatre
(B) Theatre Olimpico
(C) Globe Theatre
(D) Roman Theatre
46. Give the correct sequence of the following plays of Girish Karnad :
(A) Tughlaq, Nagamandala, Yayati, Sword of Tipu Sultan, Hayvadana
(B) Hayvadana, Tughlaq, Yayati, Nagamandala, Sword of Tipu Sultan
(C) Nagamandala, Sword of Tipu Sultan, Hayvadana, Tughlaq, Yayati
(D) Yayati, Tughlaq, Hayvadana, Nagamandala, Sord of Tipu Sultan
47. Pick the odd one out :
(A) Laurence Olivier
(B) Gordon Craig
(C) David Garrick
(D) Marlon Brando
48. Which is the correct sequence ?
(A) The Three Penny Opera, Tartuffe, Berenice, Surena
(B) Surena, Tartuffe, The Three Penny Opera, Berenice
(C) Tartuffe, Berenice, Surena, the Three Penny Opera
(D) Berenice, Tartuffe, Surena, The Three Penny Opera
49. Put them in correct order :
(A) Roman theatre, Greeco-Roman theatre, Hellenistic theatre, Greek theatre
(B) Greek theatre, Hellenistic theatre, Greeco-Roman theatre, Roman theatre
(C) Roman theatre, Hellenistic theatre, Greeco-Roman theatre, Greek Theatre
(D) Hellenistic theatre, Greeco- Roman theatre, Roman theatre, Greek theatre
50. Huaju-Spoken Drama, Geju-Song Drama and Wuju-Dance Drama are the main forms of drama in
(A) Japan
(B) Indonesia
(C) Korea
(D) China
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