art & culture section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Manipuri classical dance?

1. It is characterized by smooth and graceful movements.
2. Female roles are especially fluid in the arms and hands, while male roles tend to have more forceful movements.
3. The dance may be accompanied by narrative chanting and choral singing.
4. A striking part of Manipur dance is its colourful decoration, lightness of dancing foot, delicacy of Abhinaya (drama), lilting music and poetic charm.

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 2

Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance.

1. It is performed by Chakiar caste.
2. It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caster Hindus.
3. Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument.
4. Its theatre form is called Koothambalam.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 1, 3 and 4

d) 2, 3 and 4

Question : 3

Sangeet Natak Academy was established in?

a) 1954

b) 1953

c) 1955

d) 1952

Question : 4

Where is the ‘Rath Yatra’ festival held?

a) Puri

b) Haridwar

c) Konark

d) Dwarka

Question : 5

Famous instrumentalist T. N. Krishnan played:

a) Violin

b) Sarod

c) Sitar

d) Flute

Question : 6

Who among the following established ‘Indian Society of Oriental Art’?

a) Narendra Mohan Mukherjee

b) Barindra Kumar Ghosh

c) Nihar Ranjan Ray

d) Abanindra Nath Tagore