DANCE
PAPER – III
Note : This paper contains seventy five (75) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
1. Assertion (A) : Hoza Giri from Tripura, Lausha warrior from Manipur, Wah Buddhist from Tripura, Veer Bhushri from Assam all are spectacular dance forms of North-East.
Reason (R) : The people of North-East are warriors.
Code :
(1) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) (A) is false and (R) is true.
2. Subbudu was :
(1) Guru
(2) Vocalist
(3) Choreographer
(4) Critic
3. Identify the correct Chronological order.
(a) Dasha Roopak
(b) Natya Darpana
(c) Bharat Kosha
(d) Nritya Ratna Kosha
Code :
(1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(2) (b), (c), (a), (d)
(3) (c), (a), (b), (d)
(4) (d), (c), (b), (a)
4. Match List – I with List – II :
5. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Konark
(2) Brihadiswara
(3) Chidambaram
(4) Kedarnath
6. Assertion (A) : As per Abhinaya Darpana, theatre was a model of the cosmos where the directions were demarked and the centre was called “Brahma Mandala”.
Reason (R) : The actors and directions of traditional dance followed the Sanskrit texts.
Code :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(4) (A) is false (R) is true.
7. ‘Dalang’ is :
(1) a shadow puppet
(2) a character of Ram Kein
(3) a puppeteer
(4) a flute player
8. Put in the correct sequence with respect to age :
(1) Uday Shankar, Astad Debu, Chandralekha, Daksha Sheth
(2) Chandralekha, Uday Shankar, Astad Debu, Daksha Sheth
(3) Uday Shankar, Daksha Sheth, Chandralekha, Astad Debu
(4) Uday Shankar, Chandralekha, Astad Debu, Daksha Sheth
9. Match List – I with List – II :
10. Pick the odd one out :
The dance styles of Andhra Pradesh are :
(1) Kuchipudi
(2) Vilasini Natyam
(3) Bhama Kalapam
(4) Bharata Natyam
11. Assertion (A) : “Rati” the nature of pleasure exists in all.
Reason (R) : The behaviour of young generates Erotic sentiment.
Code :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false and (R) is true.
12. The cholom of Manipur is :
(1) A stance in dance
(2) A gait in dance
(3) A drum and cymbal dance
(4) A space for dance
13. As per Natyashastra Shloka, put in the correct sequence.
(1) Kaisiki, Arabhati, Bharati, Sattavati
(2) Bharati, Sattavati, Kaisiki, Arabhati
(3) Arabhati, Kaisiki, Bharati, Sattavati
(4) Bharati, Kaisiki, Sattavati, Arabhati
14. Match List – I with List – II :
15. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Tom-Karam
(2) Vaittari
(3) Melakku
(4) Kalaasam
16. Assertion (A) : Kathak has evolved over the years out of the narratives traditions of North India like Akhyan, Ballads, Pandavani-s, Harikatha, Kathakalakshepam and such.
Reason (R) : Kathak has history of both temple and court connections with male and female performers.
Code :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(3) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false and (R) is true.
17. The ‘Oja’ in Ojapali is :
(1) A Flag
(2) A Leader
(3) A Villian
(4) A song
18. Put it in the correct sequence of Ornaments from head to toe.
(1) Talaisaman, Mukkuti, Udiyanam, Gajje
(2) Talaisaman, Udiyanam, Mukkuti, Gajje
(3) Gajje, Mukkuti, Udiyanam, Talaisaman
(4) Udiyanam, Gajje, Talaisaman, Mukkuti
19. Match List – I with List – II :
20. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Anita Ratnam – Seven Graces
(2) Astad Deboo – Circle of Feelings
(3) Madhu Nataraj – Sharira
(4) Aditi Mangaldas – Timeless
21. Assertion (A) : Astad Deboo was awarded by SNA in 1995 for Modern dance in India.
Reason (R) : Astad has worked with classical dance and theatre mainly Bharatanatyam and Kathakali for his creative works.
Code :
(1) (A) is true and (R) false.
(2) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true.
22. Kangra Paintings are from :
(1) Himachal Pradesh
(2) Jammu
(3) Rajasthan
(4) Nathdwara
23. Identify the correct sequence of folk ornaments from Top to Bottom.
(1) Hamel, Bor, Nagmori, Kardhoni
(2) Bor, Hamel, Nagmori, Kardhoni
(3) Nagmori, Hamel, Bor, Kardhoni
(4) Hamel, Kardhoni, Nagmori,Bor
24. Match List – I with List – II :
25. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Thumri
(2) Dadra
(3) Gazal
(4) Jhaptal
26. Assertion (A) : The criteria, the parameters, the references, the directions for what constitutes “new” and “contemporary ”in the realm of classical dance is a sensitive area and there can be no easy formulae and solution.
Reason (R) : Despite the lack of scholarship and theoretical discourse, a dialogue has begun among the practitioners and those who observe the dance scene, which has helped new direction in Indian dance grow.
Code :
(1) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(2) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true.
27. The Jakkini dance was performed in the Court of :
(1) Chola Kings
(2) Nayaka Kings
(3) Kakatiya Kings
(4) Mourya Kings
28. Identify the correct sequence of folk ornaments from Bottom to Top.
(1) Bajuband, Pata, Karnaphul, Pairi
(2) Pata, Bajuband, Karnaphul, Pairi
(3) Pairi, Pata, Bajuband, Karnaphul
(4) Karnaphul, Pata, Pairi, Bajuband
29. Match List – I with List – II :
30. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Nat Pwe
(2) Nibhat Kin
(3) Marionette
(4) Hat-boi
31. Assertion (A) : The dance referred to as modern dance is comparative new comer but their short history is an extraordinarily eventful one.
Reason (R) : Sociopolitical concerns, major historical events and the development of other art forms contributed to the continued development of modern dance.
Code :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(3) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false and (R) is true.
32. The Curse of Durvasa was Choreographed by :
(1) Mallika Sarabhai
(2) Chandralekha
(3) Mrinalini Sarabhai
(4) Daksha Seth
33. Identify the correct sequence of University establishment.
(a) Rabindra Bharati University
(b) Visva Bharati
(c) M.S. University Baroda
(d) Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya
Code :
(1) (a), (c), (b), (d)
(2) (d), (b), (a), (c)
(3) (b), (a), (c), (d)
(4) (b), (c), (d), (a)
34. Match the items in List – I with List – II :
35. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Nautanki – Uttar Pradesh
(2) Gondhala – Maharashtra
(3) Bhavai – Gujarat
(4) Sankirtan – Karnataka
36. Assertion (A) : It is possible to identify an extensive circuit of the music, dance, painting and sculpture inspired by the Krishna or Shiva myth, the myth of archetypal snake and the mothergoddess.
Reason (R) : Tribal music and dance are an integral part of collective life and reflects their mundane and sacred worlds.
Code :
(1) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true.
37. Which folk Dance from North India is similar to Gotipua ?
(1) Kinnouri
(2) Shrikhand
(3) Bachanagama
(4) Nati
38. Identify the correct sequence.
(a) Smaranam
(b) Padasevanam
(c) Sakhyam
(d) Archanam
Code :
(1) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(2) (a), (b), (d), (c)
(3) (b), (d), (a), (c)
(4) (d), (a), (c), (b)
39. Match List – I with List – II :
40. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Adhomukha
(2) Alolita
(3) Parivahita
(4) Pralokita
41. Assertion (A) : A tribal or folk dance can have an effective transition into a classical dance.
Reason (R) : The urban contemporary cultures have rejected the folk and classical frameworks as rigid.
Code :
(1) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
42. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Mukhantar – Narendra Sharma
(2) Ghost – Sachin Shankar
(3) Nupi Lan – Charu Sija
(4) Antim Adhyay – Uttara Asha Coorlawala
43. Identify the correct chronological sequence.
(a) Govindaraja Pillai
(b) Mahalingam Pillai
(c) Panchapakesha Nattuvanar
(d) Kuppiah Pillai
Code :
(1) (b), (d), (c), (a)
(2) (a), (c), (d), (b)
(3) (d), (b), (c), (a)
(4) (c), (d), (a), (b)
44. Match the List – I with List – II :
45. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Kuncha
(2) Kachuli
(3) Khaon
(4) Vanki
46. Assertion (A) : The miniature painting illustrate stories from puranas and folk tales.
Reason (R) : Only stories from the Bhagavata Purana are to be given a visual form in miniature painting.
Code :
(1) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
47. Avinash Pasricha is a :
(1) Choreographer
(2) Dancer
(3) Light Designer
(4) Photographer
48. Identify the correct sequence of the dance works.
(1) The Three Cornered Hat, Radha, Agon, Appalachian Spring
(2) Radha, The Three Cornered Hat, Appalachian Spring, Agon
(3) Appalachian Spring, Agon, Radha, The Three Cornered Hat
(4) Agon, Appalachian Spring, Radha, The Three Cornered Hat
49. Match List – I with List – II :
50. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Bhagawat Mela
(2) Gollakalapam
(3) Kuravanji
(4) Ramleela
51. Assertion (A) : The four pravrittis as explained in the Natyashastra are very rigid and restrictive and do not encompass the geographical panorama of India.
Reason (R) : The practitioners and choreographers do not consider the Pravrittis as important.
Code :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(4) (A) is false and (R) is true.
52. The Chario’t Festival matches with :
(1) Chandanyatra
(2) Jhulanyatra
(3) Rathayatra
(4) Krishnayatra
53. Identify the correct sequence of costume worn in Manipuri Raslila from top to bottom.
(1) Kumin, Poshwan, Thabakyeth, Koktumbi
(2) Poshwan, Thabakyeth, Koktumbi, Kumin
(3) Thabakyeth, Koktumbi, Kumin, Poshwan
(4) Koktumbi, Thabakyeth, Poshwan, Kumin
54. Match List – I with List – II :
55. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Upli
(2) Utplawan
(3) Palta
(4) Eddakka
56. Assertion (A) : Vaishnavism spread in Kumaon and left a deep impression on the folk dances of the region.
Reason (R) : The ‘Pandava Nrittya’ is most popular and well known, performed from Dussehra to Diwali at Garhwal.
Code :
(1) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(2) (R) is true and (A) is false.
(3) (R) is true and (A) is also true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) is false.
57. ‘Singhchham’ is famous folk form of __________.
(1) Kashmir
(2) Punjab
(3) Sikkim
(4) Chattisgarh
58. Identify the correct sequence of the Purvaranga of the Natyashastra.
(1) Ashrita, Ashravana, Arambha, Avatarana
(2) Ashravana, Avatarana, Ashrita, Arambha
(3) Arambha, Ashrita, Avatarana, Ashravana
(4) Avatarana, Arambha, Ashravana, Ashrita
59. Match List – I with List – II :
60. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Tirwat
(2) Tarana
(3) Tatkar
(4) Tillana
61. Assertion (A) : The ever-enduring cycle of creation, continuance, and dissolution stems from the Dance of Shiva and survives because of it.
Reason (R) : Interpreted metaphysically, the Dance of Shiva is not a random or an occasional affair; it is an eternal phenomenon.
Code :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false and (R) is true.
62. Theyyam is also known as :
(1) Kaliyattam
(2) Mudiyettu
(3) Tottam
(4) Tiyattiattam
63. Select the correct sequence according to order : (from up to down)
(1) Nasika, Kapol, Bhro, Chibuka
(2) Bhro, Chibuka, Nasika, Kapol
(3) Kapol, Chibuka, Bhro, Nasika
(4) Kapol, Bhro, Nasika, Chibuka
64. Match List – I with List – II :
65. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Sambalpuri
(2) Prahlad Nataka
(3) Daal Khai
(4) Odissi
66. Assertion (A) : Each Bani of Bharata Natyam has its distinct style and beauty indigenous to it.
Reason (R) : In the structure of Bharata Natyam the individual styles of a guru add no valid growth to the development of the style.
Code :
(1) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(2) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
67. ‘Kalashram’ is established by :
(1) Pdt. Biraju Maharaj
(2) Sitara Devi
(3) Pratima Bedi
(4) Rohini Bhate
68. Select the correct sequence of appearance of the following Characters :
(1) Jatayu, Marich, Shravan, Shurpanakha
(2) Shravan, Marich, Jatayu, Shurpanakha
(3) Shurpanakha, Jatayu, Marich, Shravan
(4) Shravan, Shurpanakha, Marich, Jatayu
69. Match List – I with List – II :
70. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Sachin Sankar
(2) Daksha Seth
(3) Navtej Singh
(4) Trinath Maharana
71. Assertion (A) : All types of dances and dramas, whether ancient or modern, use the concepts of vritti and dharmi in their productions.
Reason (R) : The Natyashastra and other ancient texts are followed by all dramatists and dancers, all over the World.
Code :
(1) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true.
72. ‘Kolattam’ is an Art form of :
(1) Kerala
(2) Tamil Nadu
(3) Andhra Pradesh
(4) Uttar Pradesh
73. Which one of the following is in correct sequence ?
(1) Koormavatar, Varahavatar, Narsimhavatar, Matsyavatar
(2) Matsyavatar, Varahavatar, Narsimhavatar, Koormavatar
(3) Matsyavatar, Koormavatar, Varahavatar, Narsimhavatar
(4) Narsimhavatar, Koormavatar, Matsyavatar, Varahavatar
74. Match List – I with List – II :
75. Pick the odd one out :
(1) Dheer Lalit
(2) Dheer Prashant
(3) Dheerodatta
(4) Dheer Kishore
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