INDIAN ART & CULTURE MCQS PART 18

 INDIAN ART & CULTURE MCQS PART 18

 

 

 

1. Which one among the following is least like the others?   (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))

(1) Kathakali 

(2) Bhangra

(3) Kuchipudi

(4) Bharat Natyam

Explan: 

Bharatnatyam is considered to be a fire-dance — the mystic manifestation of the metaphysical element of fire in the human body. 

It is one of the five major styles (one for each element) that include Odissi (element of water), Kuchipudi (element of earth), Mohiniattam (element of air) and Kathakali (element of sky or aether). 

The movements of an authentic Bharatanatyam dancer resemble the movements of a dancing flame. 

Bharatnatyam: Tamil Nadu;
Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh;
Kathakali: Kerala. 

Bhangra is a north Indian dance.

 

2. Pt. Shivkumar Sharma is an exponent of?   (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))

(1) Tabla 

(2) Sarod

(3) Violin 

(4) Santoor

Explan: 

Shivkumar Sharma is an Indian Santoor player.

The Santoor is a folk instrument from Kashmir and Jammu. 

He is credited with making the Santoor a popular Classical Instrument.

 

3. Where do the striptease artists work ? (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))

(1) Cabarets 

(2) Films

(3) Circus 

(4) Plays

Explan: 

Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring music, comedy, song, dance, recitation or drama.

It is mainly disting-uished by the performance venue (also called a cabaret), such as in a restaurant, pub or nightclub with a stage for performances. 

It involves striptease which is an erotic or exotic dance in which the performer gradually undresses, either partly or completely, in a seductive and sexually suggestive manner.

 

4. Which from the following is a “Classical dance form ?” (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))

(1) Bhangra 

(2) Bharatanatyam

(3) Chhau 

(4) Wangla

Explan: 

Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form originating in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

It has its inspirations from the sculptures of the ancient temple of Chidambaram.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian dance styles: 

Bharatanatyam: Tamil Nadu;
Kathak: Uttar Pradesh;
Kathakali: Kerala;
Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh;
Manipuri: Manipur;
Mohiniyattam: Kerala;
Odissi: Odisha;  
Sattriya: Assam.

 

5. What is the creative art in which Sonal Mansingh distinguished? (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))

(1) Dance

(2) Vocal music (Hindustani)

(3) Painting

(4) Instrumental music

Explan: 

Sonal Mansingh is an eminent Indian classical dancer and choreographer of Odissi dancing style;

who is also proficient in other Indian classical dancing styles including Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and Chhau.

 

6. Which from the following is a ‘classical dance’ form ? (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))

(1) Kalaripayattu 

(2) Chhobia

(3) Bhawai 

(4) Kathakali

Explan: 

Indian classical dance is a relatively new umbrella term for various codified art forms rooted in Natya, the sacred Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory can be traced back to the Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni (400 BC). 

The Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian dance styles:

Bharatanatyam: Tamil Nadu;
Kathak: Uttar Pradesh;
Kathakali: Kerala;
Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh;
Manipuri: Manipur;
Mohiniyattam: Kerala;
Odissi: Odisha; 
Sattriya: Assam.

 

7. Which one of the following is not a form of Carnatic music ? (SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE))

(1) Kriti 

(2) Thillana

(3) Slokam 

(4) Tappa

Explan: 

Tappa is a form of Indian semi-classical vocal music.

Its specialty is its rolling pace based on fast, subtle and knotty construction. 

Its tunes are melodious, sweet and depict the emotional outbursts of a lover. 

appa originated from the folk songs of the camel riders of Punjab. 

The Tappa style of music was refined and introduced to the imperial court of the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah.

 

8. The first talkie film in India was?  (SSC Data Entry Operator)

(1) Raja Harishchandra

(2) Alam Ara

(3) Chandidas

(4) Jhansi Ki Rani

Explan: 

Alam Ara is a 1931 film directed by Ardeshir Irani.

It was the first Indian sound film. 

It debuted at the Majestic Cinema in Mumbai (then Bombay) on 14 March 1931.

The first Indian talkie was so popular that police aid had to be summoned to control the crowds.

 

9. Odissi classical dance originated in : (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff)

(1) Orissa 

(2) Andhra Pradesh

(3) Rajasthan 

(4) Gujarat

Explan: 

Odissi, one of the eight classical dance forms of India, originates from the state of Odisha, in eastern India. 

It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidences.

 

10. With which of the following was Satyajit Ray associated? (FCI Assistant Grade-III)

(1) Classical dance

(2) Journalism

(3) Classical music

(4) Direction of films

Explan:

Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker who is regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of 20th century cinema. 

Ray’s first film, Pather Panchali (1955), won eleven international prizes, including Best Human Documentary at the Cannes film festival. 

This film, Aparajito (1956) and Apur Sansar (1959) form The Apu Trilogy. 

Ray did the scripting, casting, scoring, and editing, and designed his own credit titles and publicity material. 

Ray received many major awards in his career, including 32 Indian National Film Awards, a number of awards at international film festivals and award ceremonies, and an Academy Honorary Award in 1992.