Performing Arts, Their Types, and Examples

Q. Classical music in India is divided into two main branches known as the ‘Hindustani music’ and ‘Carnatic music’.

1. True
2. False

Q. Natya Shastra written by Bharata Muni is considered to be the earliest text that talks about music and theatre.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which among the following statement(s) is/are true about Carnatic music?

1. It is a system of music commonly associated with southern India.
2. The greatest concentration of Carnatic musicians is to be found in the city of Delhi.
3. It is usually taught and learned through compositions and performed by a small ensemble of musicians.
4. It has been evolved from ancient Hindu traditions.

Q. This traditional dance form is primarily associated with the spring harvest festival of Baisakhi. It is associated with the beats of a double-headed drum called dhol. Farmers perform this dance to celebrate their harvest. Identify this dance form?

1. Bihu
2. Lavani
3. Bhangra
4. Garba

Q. Which among the following is not a regional dance of India?

1. Bhangra
2. Onam
3. Bihu
4. Dandiya

Q.

Mohiniattam dance from developed originally in which state?

Q. This dance form is among the eight major Indian classical dance forms. It revolves around the concept of storytelling. This dance form involves extensive hand movements, mesmerising footwork, and graceful facial expressions. Identify this dance form?

1. Kathak
2. Odissi
3. Manipuri
4. Kuchipudi

Q. This classical dance form is the oldest classical dance tradition in India. It expresses different South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas. This dance form was nurtured in the temples and courts of Southern India since ancient times. Identify this dance form?

1. Mohaniyattam
2. Bharatnatyam
3. Kochipudi
4. Kathakali

Q. Which among the following statement(s) is/are true about Hindustani music?

1. It is mainly associated with North India.
2. It remained unaffected from Persian and Islamic practices.
3. Instrumental music is less prominent in Hindustani music relative to Carnatic music.
4. The main instruments used in Hindustani music are sitar, sarod, sarangi, shehnai, tabla, and tambura.

Q. Which among the following is an example of a classical dance form in India?

1. Bharatnatiyam
2. Lavni
3. Bhangra
4. Bihu

Q. Nataraja is a famous step from a classical dance known as Kathakali.

1. True
2. False

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Nataraja is a famous step from a classical dance known as _______________.

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Kathakali
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Kathak
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Bharatanatyam
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Odissi

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Kathakali is the classical dance form of which part of India?

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Lucknow
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Tamil Nadu
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Odisha
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Kerala

Q. Which among the following is not an example of a regional dance form in India?

1. Bhangra
2. Powada
3. Mohiniyattam
4. Keertan

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Savai Gandharv' festival in Pune is famous for _______________.

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Lavani
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Indian classical music
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Gudi Padwa
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Ganesh Chaturthi

Q. Identify the word from the images given below.

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Q. Which among the following is not a mood that is fundamental in the presentation of Indian performing arts?

1. Karuna
2. Drishya
3. Hasya
4. Raudra

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Carnatic Music is a branch of ____________.

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Indian folk music
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Indian classical music
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Indian fusion music
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> European opera music

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Who amongst these is prominently known for creating a fusion of Indian classical dance and European opera?

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Pandit Ravi Shankar
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Pandit Uday Shankar
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Pandit Jasraj
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma

Q. Which among the following is not an example of the folk dances of Maharashtra?

1. Koli
2. Tarpa
3. Bharatanatyam
4. Powada

Q. Match the following moods of the Navarasa with their respective emotions.

1. Love
2. Repulsion
3. Adbhut
4. Raudra
5. Terrible
6. Wondrous
7. Beebhatsa
8. Shringar

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of these are the examples of applied art?

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Calligraphy
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Interior Designing
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Research in arts
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Watching an Opera

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The ruler of Bijapur, Ibrahim Adilshah II, wrote a text in Urdu language named ‘Kitab-e-Navras’.
What was this text about?

1. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Indian folk music
2. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Indian folk dance
3. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Indian classical music
4. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Indian classical dance