91. Who, among the following, is a distinguished Odissi dancer?
Correct Answer:-B ( Sanyukta Panigrahi )
Description:- Sanjukta Panigrahi was a dancer of India, who was the foremost exponent of Indian classical dance Odissi. Sanjukta was the first Oriya girl to embrace this ancient classical dance at an early age and ensure its grand revival. In recognition of her contribution to dancing and associated activities, she was honoured with one of India’s highest civilian awards the, Padma Shri (1975). She is also recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1976.
92. Which is the instrument of music in which Ustad Amajad Ali Khan has distinguished himself?
Correct Answer:-A ( Sarod )
Description:- Amjad Ali Khan is an Indian classical musician who plays the sarod. Khan was born into a musical family and has performed internationally since the 1960s. He was awarded India’s second highest civilian honor, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2001.
93. Who amidst the following is a distinguished Tabla player?
Correct Answer:-A ( Alla Rakha )
Description:- Qureshi Alla Rakha Khan popularly known as Alla Rakha was an Indian tabla player. He was a frequent accompanist of Ravi Shankar. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1977 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1982.
94. Which is the field in which Ustad Bismillah Khan has distinguished himself?
Correct Answer:-C ( Shenai )
Description:- Ustad Bismillah Khan was an Indian shehnai maestro. He was the third classical musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour in India and gained worldwide acclaim for playing the shehnai for more than eight decades.
95. Padma Subramaniam is an exponent of classical dance
Correct Answer:-C ( Bharata Natyam )
Description:- Padma Subrahmanyam, is an Indian classical Bharata Natyam dancer. She is famous in India as well as abroad: several films and documentaries have been made in her honor by countries like Japan, Australia and Russia. Dr. Padma has received many awards and honors to her credit including ‘Padmashri’ in 1981, ‘Padma Bhushan’ in 2003, which are among the highest civilian awards of India.
96. Which one among the following is least like the others?
Correct Answer:-B ( Bhangra )
Description:- Bharatnatyam is considered to be a fire-dance — the mystic manifestation of the metaphysical element of fire in the human body. It is one of the five major styles (one for each element) that include Odissi (element of water), Kuchipudi (element of earth), Mohiniattam (element of air) and Kathakali (element of sky or aether). The movements of an authentic Bharatanatyam dancer resemble the movements of a dancing flame. Bharatnatyam: Tamil Nadu; Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh; and Kathakali: Kerala. Bhangra is a north Indian dance.
97. Pt. Shivkumar Sharma is an exponent of
Correct Answer:-D ( Santoor )
Description:- Shivkumar Sharma is an Indian Santoor player. The Santoor is a folk instrument from Kashmir and Jammu. He is credited with making the Santoor a popular Classical Instrument.
98. Where do the striptease artists work ?
Correct Answer:-A ( Cabarets )
Description:- Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring music, comedy, song, dance, recitation or drama. It is mainly disting-uished by the performance venue (also called a cabaret), such as in a restaurant, pub or nightclub with a stage for performances. It involves striptease which is an erotic or exotic dance in which the performer gradually undresses, either partly or completely, in a seductive and sexually suggestive manner.
99. Which from the following is a “Classical dance form ?”
Correct Answer:-B ( Bharatanatyam )
Description:- Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form originating in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has its inspirations from the sculptures of the ancient temple of Chidambaram. The Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian dance styles: Bharatanatyam: Tamil Nadu; Kathak: Uttar Pradesh; Kathakali: Kerala; Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh’ Manipuri: Manipur; Mohiniyattam: Kerala; Odissi: Odisha; and Sattriya: Assam.
100. What is the creative art in which Sonal Mansingh distinguished ?
Correct Answer:-A ( Dance )
Description:- Sonal Mansingh is an eminent Indian classical dancer and choreographer of Odissi dancing style; who is also proficient in other Indian classical dancing styles including Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and Chhau.
101. Which from the following is a ‘classical dance’ form ?
Correct Answer:-D ( Kathakali )
Description:- Indian classical dance is a relatively new umbrella term for various codified art forms rooted in Natya, the sacred Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory can be traced back to the Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni (400 BC). The Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian dance styles: Bharatanatyam: Tamil Nadu; Kathak: Uttar Pradesh; Kathakali: Kerala; Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh’ Manipuri: Manipur; Mohiniyattam: Kerala; Odissi: Odisha; and Sattriya: Assam.
102. Which one of the following is not a form of Carnatic music ?
Correct Answer:-D ( Tappa )
Description:- Tappa is a form of Indian semi-classical vocal music. Its specialty is its rolling pace based on fast, subtle and knotty construction. Its tunes are melodious, sweet and depict the emotional outbursts of a lover. Tappa originated from the folk songs of the camel riders of Punjab. The Tappa style of music was refined and introduced to the imperial court of the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah.
103. The first talkie film in India was
Correct Answer:-B ( Alam Ara )
Description:- Alam Ara is a 1931 film directed by Ardeshir Irani. It was the first Indian sound film. It debuted at the Majestic Cinema in Mumbai (then Bombay) on 14 March 1931. The first Indian talkie was so popular that “police aid had to be summoned to control the crowds.
104. Odissi classical dance originated in :
Correct Answer:-A ( Orissa )
Description:- Odissi, one of the eight classical dance forms of India, originates from the state of Odisha, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidences.
105. The dance Kathakali is associated with the State of
Correct Answer:-B ( Kerala )
Description:- Kathakali is the traditional dance drama of Kerala. It is noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion.
106. Who of the following is a famous Tabla player ?
Correct Answer:-A ( Zakir Hussain )
Description:- Zakir Hussain, is an Indian tabla player, musical producer, film actor and composer. He was born to the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha.
107. ‘Giddha’ is a form of dance associated with the state of :
Correct Answer:-A ( Punjab )
Description:- Giddha is a popular folk dance of women in Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The dance is often considered derived from the ancient dance known as the ring dance.
108. Bihu is a festival that is observed in :
Correct Answer:-C ( Assam )
Description:- Bihu denotes a set of three different cultural festivals of Assam and celebrated by the Assamese diaspora around the world. The Bihus are the national festivals of Assam. The most important festivals of Assam are the Bihus, celebrated with fun and abundance by all Assamese people irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith and belief.
109. What is the name of the famous folk drama of Bhils?
Correct Answer:-A ( Gavari )
Description:- The Gavari dance-drama of Bhils has its origin in the story of Shiva and Bhasmasur.
110. Shiv Kumar Sharma is famous for playing :
Correct Answer:-A ( Santoor )
Description:- Shiv Kumar Sharma is famous for playing Santoor. Tarun Bhattacharya is also a famous santoor player.
111. Sanjukta Panigrahi was famous for the dance
Correct Answer:-A ( Bharatnatyam)
Description:- Samyukta Panigrahi is a famous exponent of Bharatnatyam.
112. Kathakali classical dance originated in :
Correct Answer:-C ( Kerala )
Description:- Kathakali was originated in Kerala. It is regarded as the ballet of east. Its popularity is largely due to poet Vathathol Narayan Menon.
113. “Bhangra” is a dance of
Correct Answer:-D ( Punjab )
Description:- Bhangra is a lively form of folk music and dance that originates from Punjab. People traditionally perform Bhangra when celebrating the harvest. It is a beautiful form of expression, a celebration of life, performed with overwhelming and infectious energy.
114. “Dandia” is a popular dance of
Correct Answer:-A ( Gujarat )
Description:- The dandiya is the chief folk dance of Gujarat, which is usually performed in groups, wherein young men and women dressed in colorful costumes, dance in circles with multihued sticks in their hands to the lively beat of drums. This dance is very popular during the Navratri season in October.
115. Which one of the following is wrongly paired ? Folk Dance State
Correct Answer:-A ( Kerala Karagam )
Description:- The Karagam Dance is s an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain goddess Mariamman. The performers balance the water pot on their head very beautifully. This dance is considered to have been originated in Thanjavur.
116. “Sattriya Nritya” recognised as a classical dance form of India by the Sangeet Natak Akademi only in 2000, originated from
Correct Answer:-A ( Assam )
Description:- Sattriya Nritya of Assam received recognition as one of the eight classical dance forms of India in 2000. Srimanta Sankardeva, the founder of Vaishnavism in Assam, founded this dance in the 15th century.
117. In which one of the following films did Fran act as a character artist and not in the role of a villain ?
Correct Answer:-B ( Zanjeer )
Description:- Pran played a vast range of roles – from a hero to a villain to a character artist. His role of Sher Khan in Zanjeer was that of a character artist. The film, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri, changed the trend from romantic films to action films
118. Which one of the following films was not directed by Satyajit Ray?
Correct Answer:-D ( Salaam Bombay )
Description:- Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 Hindi film directed by Mira Nair. The film chronicles the day-to-day life of children living on the streets of Mumbai. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
119. The name of the great maestro of Indian Music “Ustad Bismillah Khan” is related to
Correct Answer:-A ( Shehnai )
Description:- Bismillah Khan was credited with popularizing the shehnai, a sub-continental wind instrument of the oboe class. He was awarded, the Bharat Ratna, in 2001, becoming the Third classical musician after M. S. Subbulakshmi and Ravi Shankar to be accorded this distinction.
120. The religious text of the Jews is named as
Correct Answer:-B ( Torah )
Description:- The Torah, or Jewish Written Law, consists of the five books of the Hebrew Bible – known more commonly to non-Jews as the “Old Testament” that were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai and include within them all of the biblical laws of Judaism. It is also known as the Chumash, Pentateuch or Five Books of Moses.
