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Question 361. The Chitragupta Swami Temple considered to be the only temple of Chitragupta is situated in
  1.    Mathura
  2.    Ujjain
  3.    Kanchi
  4.    Puri
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Kanchi
Answer: (c)
Question 362. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to renowned Indian Hindustani classical singer, Kumar Gandharva?

  1. He refused to be circumscribed by the specific tradition and rules of a Gharana.

  2. He was a musicologist as well.

  3. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan award in 1990.


Select the answer from the codes given below:
  1.    2 and 3
  2.    1 and 3
  3.    1 and 2
  4.    1, 2 and 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
One of the most inventive singers in recent years, Kumar Gandharva is remembered for his great legacy of innovation, questioning tradition without rejecting it wholesale, resulting in music in touch with the roots of Indian culture.
Question 363. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
List I
List II
A. String puppet
1. Katputli (Rajasthan)
B. Rod puppet
2. Putul Nautch (Bengal)
C. Glove puppet
3. Kundhei Nach (Odisha)
D. Shadow puppet
4. Ravanchhaya (Odisha)
Codes: A B C D
  1.    1 3 2 4
  2.    4 3 2 1
  3.    1 2 3 4
  4.    4 2 3 1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 1 2 3 4
Answer: (c)
All the names given are of different types of puppet dance forms belonging to the respective states.
Question 364. Katputli, the string puppetry belongs to
  1.    Madhya Pradesh
  2.    Karnataka
  3.    Uttrakhand
  4.    Rajasthan
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Rajasthan
Answer: (d)Katputli, the string puppetry belongs to Rajasthan. The string puppet is perhaps the most common form of puppetry in India, in common with the rest of the world. Even now, many people understand the puppetry in India as manipulation of string puppets or Katputli and think of those gorgeous puppets of Rajasthan.
Question 365. The famous classical singer, Bhimsen Joshi is related to
  1.    Kirana Gharana
  2.    Rampur Gharana
  3.    Banaras Gharana
  4.    Lucknow Gharana
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Kirana Gharana
Answer: (a)
Question 366. Which of the following is a dance drama?
  1.    Odissi
  2.    Kathakali
  3.    Manipuri
  4.    Kathak
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Kathakali
Answer: (b)Kathakali is the most well known dance drama from the south.Indian state of Kerala. The word Kathakali literally means “Story-Play”. It is known for its large, elaborate makeup and costumes. The elaborate costumes of Kathakali have become the most recognised icon for Kerala.
Question 367. Given below is a traditional list dresses of women along with States. Which one of them is not correctly matched?
  1.    Mekhala - Assam
  2.    Pheran - Kashmir
  3.    Boku - Sikkim
  4.    Mundu - Chhattisgarh
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Mundu - Chhattisgarh
Answer: (d)
Question 368. Guru Birju Maharaj is a maestro of which of the following Classical dance forms?
  1.    Mohiniattam
  2.    Manipuri
  3.    Kathakali
  4.    Kathak
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Kathak
Answer: (d)
Question 369. Kalamkari painting refers to
  1.    A handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in NorthEast India
  2.    A hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India
  3.    A hand-painted cotton textile in South India
  4.    A block-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> A hand-painted cotton textile in South India
Answer: (c)
Question 370. From which classical dance system Indrani Rahman is related?
  1.    Bharatanatyam
  2.    Kuchipudi
  3.    Kathak
  4.    Odissi
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Odissi
Answer: (d)

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