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Question 421. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
List I
List II
A. Sahitya Academy
1. 1954
B. Sangeet Natak Academy
2. 1953
C. National Book Trust
3. 1957
D. National School of Drama
4. 1959
Codes: A B C D
  1.    4 2 3 1
  2.    1 3 2 1
  3.    1 2 3 4
  4.    4 3 2 1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 1 2 3 4
Answer: (c)
A – Sahitya Academy 1. 1954
B – Sangeet Natak Academy 2. 1953
C – National Book Trust 3. 1957
D – National School Drama 4. 1959
Question 422. All India Music Academy established in which year?
  1.    1953
  2.    1977
  3.    1926
  4.    1919
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 1919
Answer: (d)
Question 423. ‘Mohini Attam’ is the folk dance of
  1.    Karnataka
  2.    Tamil Nadu
  3.    Andhra Pradesh
  4.    Kerala
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Kerala
Answer: (d)
Question 424. Who amongst the following is not a Kathak artist?
  1.    Kishan Maharaj
  2.    Sitara Devi
  3.    Birju Maharaj
  4.    Lachhu Maharaj
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Kishan Maharaj
Answer: (a)
Question 425. Gandhara School of art came into existence
  1.    Jainism
  2.    Mahayana sect
  3.    Independence Ajivikas
  4.    Hinayana sect
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Mahayana sect
Answer: (b)
Question 426. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Mohiniattam dance?

  1. It is a classical dance form of Kerala.

  2. Mohiniattam dance developed in the tradition of Devadasi system, which later grew and developed a classical status.

  3. The dance form is a masculine style.


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 C. -> 1 and 2
Answer: (c)
Mohiniattam is derived from the words “Mohini” (meaning beautiful women) and “Attam” (meaning dance).
Thus, the Mohiniattam dance form is a beautiful feminine style with a surging flow of body movements.
Question 427. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
List I
List II
(Classical Dance)
(State)
A. Bharatnatyam
1. Tamil Nadu
B. Kathakali
2. Kerala
C. Mohiniattam
3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Odissi
4. Odisha
Codes: A B C D
  1.    2 4 3 1
  2.    2 1 3 4
  3.    1 2 3 4
  4.    1 4 3 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 1 2 3 4
Answer: (c)
Andhra Pradesh – Kuchipudi, Ottam Thedal, Mohiniattam Kolattam
Kerala – Kathakali, Kaikottikali
Tamil Nadu – Bharatnatyam, Kolattam, Oyilattam etc.
Odisha – Odissi, Ghumara, Sambalpuri
Question 428. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is a famous player of which musical instrument?
  1.    Tabla
  2.    Sarod
  3.    Sitar
  4.    Flute
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Sarod
Answer: (b)
Question 429. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Sanat Kar explored and experimented with ‘Sunmica’ for achieving desired visual effects in colour viscosity prints.
Reason (R): Because this was a period in modern Indian art when printmakers were exploring all possible new avenues in medium and material.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes:
  1.    Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
  2.    in incorrect, but (R) is correct.
  3.    (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect. (b)
  4.    Both (A) and (R) are correct.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Both (A) and (R) are correct.
Answer: (d)
Question 430. The ‘Raga’ which is sung early in the morning is
  1.    Darbari
  2.    Bhimpalasi
  3.    Todi
  4.    Bhopali
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Todi
Answer: (c)

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