INDIAN ART & CULTURE MCQS PART 17

  INDIAN ART & CULTURE MCQS PART 17

 

 

1. “Sattriya Nritya” recognised as a classical dance form of India by the Sangeet Natak Akademi only in 2000, originated from (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC)

(1) Assam 

(2) Karnataka

(3) Gujarat 

(4) Tripura

Explan:

Sattriya Nritya of Assam received recognition as one of the eight classical dance forms of India in 2000.

Srimanta Sankardeva, the founder of Vaishnavism in Assam, founded this dance in the 15th century.

 

2. In which one of the following films did Fran act as a character artist and not in the role of a villain ? (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC)

(1) Ram aur Shyam

(2) Zanjeer

 (3) Madhumati

(4) Himalaya Ki Godh Mein

Explan:

Pran played a vast range of roles - from a hero to a villain to a character artist. 

His role of Sher Khan in Zanjeer was that of a character artist. 

The film, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri, changed the trend from romantic films to action films

 

3. Which one of the following films was not directed by Satyajit Ray? (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC)

(1) Aparajita

(2) Charulata

(3) Pather Panchali

(4) Salaam Bombay

Explan:

Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 Hindi film directed by Mira Nair.

The film chronicles the day-to-day life of children living on the streets of Mumbai. 

It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.

 

4. The dance Kathakali is associated with the State of (SSC CISF Constable (GD))

(1) Andhra Pradesh

(2) Kerala

 (3) Tamil Nadu

(4) Orissa

Explan:

Kathakali is the traditional dance drama of Kerala.

It is noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion.

 

5. Who of the following is a famous Tabla player?  (SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D')

(1) Zakir Hussain

 (2) Vikku Vinayakram

(3) Pt. V.G. Jog

(4) Palghat Mani Iyer

Explan:

Zakir Hussain, is an Indian tabla player, musical producer, film actor and composer. 

He was born to the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha.

 

6. ‘Giddha’ is a form of dance associated with the state of : (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LCD)

(1) Punjab

 (2) Himachal Pradesh

(3) Haryana

(4) Rajasthan

Explan:

Giddha is a popular folk dance of women in Punjab region of India and Pakistan. 

The dance is often considered derived from the ancient dance known as the ring dance.

 

7. Bihu is a festival that is observed in : (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LCD)

(1) West Bengal 

(2)Maharashtra

(3) Assam 

(4) Tamil Nadu

Explan:

Bihu denotes a set of three different cultural festivals of Assam and celebrated by the Assamese diaspora around the world. 

The Bihus are the national festivals of Assam. 

The most important festivals of Assam are the Bihus, celebrated with fun and abundance by all Assamese people irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith and belief.

 

8. Match the following: (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LCD)

a. Bharatanatyam        1. Orissa
b. Kuchipudi                2. Kerala
c. Kathakali                 3. Andhra Pradesh
d. Odissi                     4. Tamil Nadu

(1) 4, 3, 2, 1

(2) 3, 4, 1, 2

(3) 2, 3, 4, 1

(4) 1, 2, 3, 4

Explan:

a. Bharatanatyam     4. Tamil Nadu 

b. Kuchipudi             3. Andhra Pradesh

c. Kathakali              2. Kerala

d. Odissi                  1. Orissa

The correct option is 4, 3, 2, 1

 

9. What is the name of the famous folk drama of Bhils? (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff)

(1) Gavari 

(2) Swang

(3) Tamasha 

(4) Rammat

Explan:

The Gavari dance-drama of Bhils has its origin in the story of Shiva and Bhasmasur.

 

10. Shiv Kumar Sharma is famous for playing : (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff)

(1) Santoor 

(2) Sitar

(3) Sarod 

(4) Flute

Explan:

Shiv Kumar Sharma is famous for playing Santoor.

Tarun Bhattacharya is also a famous santoor player.