C12 - Performing Arts: Music, Dance And Drama - Art and Culture - IGNOU

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Art and Culture

What is the main theme of Jayadeva's 'Gita Govinda'?

a) The life of Gautama Buddha

b) The adventures of Lord Rama

c) The love of Radha and Krishna

d) The story of Mahabharata

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Art and Culture

Which of the following texts is considered the earliest dealing exclusively with performing arts?

a) Arthashastra

b) Natyashastra

c) Rigveda

d) Mahabharata

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Art and Culture

Who among the following is known for the introduction of new ragas and the invention of musical instruments like sitar and tabla?

a) Tansen

b) Baiju Bawra

c) Amir Khusrau

d) Swami Haridas

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Art and Culture

What is 'Gharana' in the context of Hindustani classical music?

a) A musical composition

b) A type of musical instrument

c) A hereditary school of music

d) A classical raga

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Art and Culture

The dance form 'Kathak' was primarily developed and nurtured in the courts of which empire?

a) Mauryan Empire

b) Gupta Empire

c) Mughal Empire

d) Maratha Empire

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Art and Culture

Which of the following classical dance forms originated in Tamil Nadu?

a) Kathak

b) Odissi

c) Bharatanatyam

d) Kuchipudi

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Art and Culture

Megh Rag' performed by Tansen is famously known to have the power to:

a) Cause rain

b) Start a fire

c) Heal the sick

d) Induce sleep

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Art and Culture

The Rigveda compares the dawn to a:

a) River

b) Warrior

c) Fire

d) Dancing girl

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Art and Culture

What is the primary focus of Nritta in Indian classical dance?

a) Emotional expression

b) Storytelling

c) Rhythmic movements and footwork

d) Costumes and makeup

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Art and Culture

Which Indian king is depicted in coins playing the Veena?

a) Ashoka

b) Samudragupta

c) Harshavardhana

d) Chandragupta Maurya

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11.

Art and Culture

The 'Bhakti' and 'Sufi' movements significantly contributed to the development of:

a) Classical dance

b) Temple architecture

c) Folk music

d) Painting

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12.

Art and Culture

Which of the following musical instruments is a wind instrument?

a) Veena

b) Tabla

c) Shehnai

d) Mridangam

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13.

Art and Culture

The theme of 'Radha and Krishna' is predominantly featured in which classical dance?

a) Bharatanatyam

b) Kathak

c) Kuchipudi

d) Manipuri

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14.

Art and Culture

The ancient text 'Brihaddesi' by Matanga is significant for:

a) First naming and discussing ragas at length

b) Describing the construction of musical instruments

c) Outlining the principles of drama

d) Recording the history of Indian painting

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15.

Art and Culture

Which form of dance was primarily performed in temples?

a) Kathak

b) Bharatanatyam

c) Odissi

d) Bhangra

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16.

Art and Culture

Which of the following dance forms is a martial dance from Kerala?

a) Thang-ta

b) Chhau

c) Kalari Payattu

d) Bihu

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17.

Art and Culture

Tilana' in Carnatic music is similar to which aspect in Hindustani music?

a) Alapana

b) Thumri

c) Tarana

d) Dhrupad

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18.

Art and Culture

Who was the legendary ruler of Malwa known for his contribution to music?

a) Akbar

b) Baz Bahadur

c) Samudragupta

d) Harshavardhana

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19.

Art and Culture

In which ancient Indian text is the science of architecture and sculpture described?

a) Manusmriti

b) Arthashastra

c) Vedas

d) Vastu Shastra

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21.

Art and Culture

The 'Rasa' theory, an important aspect of Indian art and culture, is associated with which text?

a) Natyashastra

b) Rigveda

c) Mahabharata

d) Ramayana

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22.

Art and Culture

Which dynasty is famous for its rock-cut architecture, especially the Kailashnath Temple at Ellora?

a) Maurya Dynasty

b) Gupta Dynasty

c) Rashtrakuta Dynasty

d) Chola Dynasty

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23.

Art and Culture

The Ajanta paintings predominantly depict stories from:

a) Ramayana

b) Mahabharata

c) Jataka Tales

d) Panchatantra

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24.

Art and Culture

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Renaissance' for his efforts to modernize Indian art?

a) Raja Ravi Varma

b) Rabindranath Tagore

c) Abanindranath Tagore

d) Nandalal Bose

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25.

Art and Culture

The Brihadeshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a fine example of architecture from which dynasty?

a) Maurya Dynasty

b) Chola Dynasty

c) Gupta Dynasty

d) Mughal Dynasty

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26.

Art and Culture

Pahari' paintings are associated with which region of India?

a) Rajasthan

b) Kerala

c) Himachal Pradesh

d) West Bengal

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27.

Art and Culture

The Sattriya dance, recognized as a classical dance form by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, originates from which Indian state?

a) Assam

b) West Bengal

c) Kerala

d) Odisha

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28.

Art and Culture

Who among the following is known for pioneering the Bengal School of Art?

a) Raja Ravi Varma

b) Rabindranath Tagore

c) Abanindranath Tagore

d) Nandalal Bose

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29.

Art and Culture

The caves at Elephanta Island are primarily dedicated to which deity?

a) Vishnu

b) Brahma

c) Shiva

d) Krishna

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30.

Art and Culture

M.F. Husain is best known for his work in which field of Indian art?

a) Sculpture

b) Painting

c) Classical dance

d) Music composition

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31.

Art and Culture

Which of the following monuments is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture?

a) Red Fort

b) Qutub Minar

c) Taj Mahal

d) Hawa Mahal

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