1.
How do you distinguish between kuchipudi and
Bhartantyam Dances?
1.
Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found
in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam
2.
Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet
on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but kuchipudi dance does not have
such a form of movements
What of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a)
Only 1
(b)
Only 2
(c)
Both 1
and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
2.
The famous rock cut temples of Elephanta are
ascribed to the
(a)
Chalukyas
(b)
Cholas
(c)
Pallavas
(d)
Rashtrakutas
3.
Consider the following statements about ‘Jataka
stories’.
1.
The Jatakas include the legends or stories of
various incarnation of Lord Buddha before he attained enlightenment.
2.
These intrusive stories have various beasts and brides
as characters.
Select the correct answer using the codes
(a)
Only 1
(b)
Only2
(c)
Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
4.
Arrange the following monuments in a
chronological order.
1.
Brihadeshwara temple, tanjavur
2.
Draupadi Rath, Mamallapuram
3.
Kailasa temple, Ellora
4.
Minakshi temple, Madurai
Codes
(a)
1 4 2 3
(b)
2 3 1
4
(c)
3 1 4 2
(d)
4 2 3 1
5.
Consider the following historical places
1.
Ajanta Caves
2.
Lepakshi temple
3.
Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is/ are also known for mural paintings?
(a)
Only 1
(b)
1 and 2
(c)
All of these
(d)
None of these
6.
Match the following
List I
|
List II
|
A. Tabla
B. Sitar
C. Shehnai
D. Flute
|
1. Latif
khan
2. Kartik
kumar
3. Ali
hussain
4. Pannalal
Ghosh
|
Codes
(a)
2 3 1 4
(b)
4 3 1 2
(c)
1 2 3 4
(d)
3 2 1 4
7.
In the context of cultural history of India a
pose in dance and dramatics called ‘tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian
artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements
best describes this pose?
(a)
One leg is bent and the body is slightly but
oppositely curved at waist and neck
(b)
Facial expression, hand gestures and make-up are
combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
(c)
Movements of body, face and hands are used to
express oneself or to tell a story
(d)
A little smile, slightly curved waist and
certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or
eroticism
8.
One of the observatories established by sawai jai Singh at
(a)
Agra
(b)
Indore
(c)
Jodhpur
(d)
Ujjain
9.
Consider the following statements
1.
‘Khayal’ came into prominence due to the efforts
of Sultan Mohammad Sharqi (15th century).
2.
The Kirana Gharana of Khayal is considered as
the modern school of khayal singing
Which of the statement
(s) given above is/ are correct?
(a)
Only 1
(b)
Only 2
(c)
Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
10.
The Sangam text tolkappiyam is a work on
(a)
Music
(b)
Medicine
(c)
Grammar
(d)
Astronomy
Answer:
1.
A
2.
D
3.
C
4.
B
5.
C
6.
C
7.
A
8.
D
9.
C
10.
C
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