Static Quiz 02 September 2022 (Art & Culture)
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1. Question
With reference to Indian folk theatre, consider the following statements:
1) It is the traditional one-act play of Assam.
2) It was started by the famous Vaishnava Saint Shankaradeva and his disciple Mahadeva in the 16th century A.D.
3) One of the unique features of this form of theatre is the use of masks to depict special expressions.
The above statement refers to?CorrectAnkia Nat
• It is the traditional one-act play of Assam. It was started by the famous Vaishnava Saint Shankaradeva and his disciple Mahadeva in the 16th century A.D. It is performed in the style of an opera and depicts incidents from the life of Krishna.
• The Sutradhar or narrator is accompanied by a group of musicians known as Gayan-Bayan Mandali who play the ‘khol’ and cymbals.
• One of the unique features of this form of theatre is the use of masks to depict special expressions.IncorrectAnkia Nat
• It is the traditional one-act play of Assam. It was started by the famous Vaishnava Saint Shankaradeva and his disciple Mahadeva in the 16th century A.D. It is performed in the style of an opera and depicts incidents from the life of Krishna.
• The Sutradhar or narrator is accompanied by a group of musicians known as Gayan-Bayan Mandali who play the ‘khol’ and cymbals.
• One of the unique features of this form of theatre is the use of masks to depict special expressions. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the folk music in India, which of the following belongs to the State of Karnataka?
1) Veeragase
2) Bhuta song
3) Heliamleu
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectBhuta song belongs to Kerala. These are songs sung against evils and ghosts.
Veeragase belongs to Karnataka. They are sung during Dusshera procession
Heliamleu belongs to Nagaland.
IncorrectBhuta song belongs to Kerala. These are songs sung against evils and ghosts.
Veeragase belongs to Karnataka. They are sung during Dusshera procession
Heliamleu belongs to Nagaland.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following statements is incorrect about Chhau dance?
1) It is a form of dance that uses vigourous martial movements
2) It is also considered as the father of modern Kung – Fu.
3) It is inscribed in UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectChhau:
The word Chhau originates from ‘Chhaya’ meaning shadow. It is a form of mask dance that uses vigourous martial movements to narrate mythological stories. Some narrations also use natural themes such as Sarpa nritya (serpent dance) or Mayur Nritya (peacock dance). Hence statement 1 is correct.
There are three main styles of Chhau dance – Saraikella Chhau in Jharkhand, Mayurbhanj Chhau in Odisha and Purulia Chhau in West Bengal. Of these, Mayurbhanj Chhau artists don’t wear masks. In 2010, UNESCO inscribed Chhau in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Kalaripayattu is also considered as the father of modern Kung – Fu. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
IncorrectChhau:
The word Chhau originates from ‘Chhaya’ meaning shadow. It is a form of mask dance that uses vigourous martial movements to narrate mythological stories. Some narrations also use natural themes such as Sarpa nritya (serpent dance) or Mayur Nritya (peacock dance). Hence statement 1 is correct.
There are three main styles of Chhau dance – Saraikella Chhau in Jharkhand, Mayurbhanj Chhau in Odisha and Purulia Chhau in West Bengal. Of these, Mayurbhanj Chhau artists don’t wear masks. In 2010, UNESCO inscribed Chhau in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Kalaripayattu is also considered as the father of modern Kung – Fu. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Puppetry, ‘Kundhei’ is a type of?
Correct‘Kundhei’ is a type of String Puppet.
Incorrect‘Kundhei’ is a type of String Puppet.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Lalitavistara’ is a famous text that belongs to?
CorrectLalitavistara is the most sacred Mahayana text. It is a Sanskrit text that deals with the biography of Buddha.
IncorrectLalitavistara is the most sacred Mahayana text. It is a Sanskrit text that deals with the biography of Buddha.
