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Question : 11

Consider the following statements:

  1. Odissi dance is related to Odisha.
  2. Kathak belongs to North India (Uttar Pradesh)
  3. Sattaria dance belongs to Assam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) All of the above

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1 and 3 only

Answer: (a)

Odissi, also known as Orissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It originates from the state of Odisha, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidence. The classic treatise Natya Shastra refers to it as Odra-Magadhi.

This dance is characterised by various Bhangas (Stance), which involves stamping of the foot and striking various postures as seen in Indian sculptures. The common Bhangas are Bhanga, Abanga, Atibhanga and Tribhanga.

Question : 12

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the movie ‘Raja Harishchandra’?

  1. It is a 1913 Indian talking film.
  2. It was directed and produced by Indian icon director Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dadasaheb Phalke).
  3. It is the first full-length Indian feature film.
  4. The complete film is no longer available.
Select the answer from the codes given below:

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (a)

First screened, in 1913 it is a silent film.

Question : 13 [UPPCS (Mains) 2014]

In Indian architecture, ‘Surkhi’ was introduced by

a) Guptas

b) Mughals

c) Kushans

d) Sultanate Sultans

Answer: (c)

Question : 14 [MPPCS (Pre) 1998]

Who played the role of Gandhi in the movie ‘Gandhi’?

a) Richard Attenborough

b) Roshan Seth

c) Ben Kingsley

d) Naseeruddin Shah

Answer: (c)

Question : 15 [Chhattisgarh PSC (Pre) 2005]

Who among the following is a flute player?

a) Madhup Mudgal

b) Shafat Ahmad

c) Debu Chaudhari

d) Ronu Majumdar

Answer: (d)

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