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Question : 1 [UPPCS (Mains) 2010]
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I | List II |
A. Shiv Kumar Sharma | 1. Flute |
B. Hari Prasad Chaurasia | 2. Santoor |
C. Asad Ali Khan | 3. Sundari |
D. Pramod Gaekwad | 4. Rudra Veena |
a) 2 1 4 3
b) 1 3 4 2
c) 1 3 2 4
d) 3 4 2 1
Answer »Answer: (a)
Question : 2
Who is known as ‘Raffale of East’?
a) Raja Keshav Varma
b) Raja Martanda
c) Raja Uday Rao
d) Raja Ravi Verma
Answer »Answer: (d)
Raja Ravi Verma was known as ‘Raffale of East’. His paintings are considered to be among the best examples of the fusion of Indian traditions with the techniques of European academic art.
Question : 3
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
List I | List II |
A. Dhamar | 1. Krishna theme/ Holi theme |
B. Thumri | 2. Only rhythm is important |
C. Tarana | 3. Words are important |
D. Tappa | 4. Extinct |
a) 4 2 3 1
b) 1 3 2 4
c) 1 2 3 4
d) 4 3 2 1
Answer »Answer: (b)
Dhamar — Krishna theme. Dhamar is one of the talas used in Hindustani classical music. It is associated with the dhrupad style and typically played on the pakhawaj. Dhamar tala has 14 beats grouped asymmetrically into a 5 - 2 - 3 - 4 pattern.
Thumri — Words are important. ThumrI is a common genre of semi-classical Indian music. The text is romantic or devotional in nature and usually revolves around a girl’s love for Krishna. The lyrics are usually in Uttar Pradesh dialects of Hindi called Awadhi and Brij Bhasha. Thumri is characterized by its sensuality, and by a greater flexibility with the raga.
Tarana — Rhythm is important. The structure consists of the main melody, usually short, repeated many times, with variation and elaboration at the performer’s discretion. There is a second, contrasting melody, usually with higher notes, which is introduced once before returning to the main melody.
Tappa — Extinct. Tappa is a form of Indian semiclassical vocal music. Its speciality is its rolling pace based on fast, subtle and knotty construction. Its tunes are melodious, sweet and depict the emotional outbursts of a lover.
Question : 5
Which of the following statements is correct with regard to classical dancer Mallika Sarabhai?
a) She is a leading exponent and torch-bearer of the Kalka-Bindadin Gharana of Lucknow.
b) She is a Kathak maestro.
c) She is a noted Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dancer.
d) It is believed that she had declined the chair of the President of India, once offered by Morarji Desai, the then Prime Minister of India.
Answer »Answer: (c)
Mallika Sarabhai has immensely contributed to the fields of acting, writing and publishing.
She is a social activist and has participated in many socio-developmental projects initiated by the United Nations. Mallika Sarabhai has also received the “French Palme D’or’’, the highest civilian award of France.
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