art & culture section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

‘Odissi’ dance belongs to

a) Andhra Pradesh

b) Tamil Nadu

c) Kerala

d) Orissa

Question : 2

How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?

1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.
2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam, but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movement.

a) Only 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) Only 1

d) 1 and 2

Question : 3

Consider the following statements :

1. Mudiyettu of Kerala enlisted in UNESCO.
2. It is performed in Kali temple.
3. It depicts the victory of Goddess Kail over Asur.

a) All of the above

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1 and 3 only

Question : 4

Which of the following instruments are used in Bharatnatyam classical dance?

1. Tabla
2. Mridangam
3. Violin
4. Veena

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 5

In the context of the cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called Tribhanga had been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient time till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?

a) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historical characters

b) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism

c) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck

d) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story

Question : 6

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Bharatanatyam?

1. It is a dance of Tamil Nadu in southern India.
2. It traces its origins back to the Natyashastra, an ancient treatise on theatre written by the mythic priest Bharata.
3. The dance movements are characterized by bent legs, while feet keep rhythm.
4. Hands may be used in a series of mudras, or symbolic hand gestures, to tell a story.

a) 2, 3, and 4

b) 1, 3, and 4

c) 1, 2, and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4