Insights Static Quiz -247, 2019
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INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
MANIYARO a variety of folk dance is of which state?
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Solution: c)
- MANIYARO is a variety of folk dance of Gujarat.
- In Gujarat and especially in Saurashtra region, generally Men wear traditional costumes, having preset sized wooden sticks and present Maniyaro.
- Maniyaro is usually being played with the ancient instruments like Drum, Flute, and RAVAN Hattho etc.
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Solution: c)
- MANIYARO is a variety of folk dance of Gujarat.
- In Gujarat and especially in Saurashtra region, generally Men wear traditional costumes, having preset sized wooden sticks and present Maniyaro.
- Maniyaro is usually being played with the ancient instruments like Drum, Flute, and RAVAN Hattho etc.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about National School of Drama.
- It was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units in 1959.
- It is fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
- The School has two performing wings – the Repertory Company and Theatre-in-Education Company.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The National School of Drama is one of the foremost theatre training institutions in the world and the only one of its kind in India. It was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units in 1959. In 1975, it became an independent entity and was registered as an autonomous organization under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The School has two performing wings – the Repertory Company and Theatre-in-Education Company.
The Repertory Company was started in 1964 – with the objective of providing a platform where graduates of the School could perform plays professionally.The second performing wing the ‘Theatre-In-Education Company’ (Sanskar Rang Toli) was established in October 16, 1989, and is one of the most important theatre education resource centres in the country.
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Solution: d)
The National School of Drama is one of the foremost theatre training institutions in the world and the only one of its kind in India. It was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units in 1959. In 1975, it became an independent entity and was registered as an autonomous organization under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The School has two performing wings – the Repertory Company and Theatre-in-Education Company.
The Repertory Company was started in 1964 – with the objective of providing a platform where graduates of the School could perform plays professionally.The second performing wing the ‘Theatre-In-Education Company’ (Sanskar Rang Toli) was established in October 16, 1989, and is one of the most important theatre education resource centres in the country.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Classical Dance Feature
- Bharatanatyam Fire Dance
- Kuchipudi Lasya and Tandava elements
- Odissi Mobile Sculpture
- Mohiniattam Tandava aspect is dominant
Which of the above is correctly matched?
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Solution: b)
Bharatnatyam is often referred to as the ‘fire dance’, as it is the manifestation of fire in the human body. Most of the movements in Bharatnatyam resemble to that of a dancing flame.
Kuchipudi – Both Lasya and Tandava elements are important in the Kuchipudi dance form.
Odissi – Odissi dance form is unique in its representation of gracefulness, sensuality and beauty. The dancers create intricate geometrical shapes and patterns with her body. Hence, it is known as ‘mobile sculpture’.
Mohiniattam – The Lasya aspect (beauty, grace) of dance is dominant in a Mohiniattam recital. Hence, it is mainly performed by female dancers.
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Solution: b)
Bharatnatyam is often referred to as the ‘fire dance’, as it is the manifestation of fire in the human body. Most of the movements in Bharatnatyam resemble to that of a dancing flame.
Kuchipudi – Both Lasya and Tandava elements are important in the Kuchipudi dance form.
Odissi – Odissi dance form is unique in its representation of gracefulness, sensuality and beauty. The dancers create intricate geometrical shapes and patterns with her body. Hence, it is known as ‘mobile sculpture’.
Mohiniattam – The Lasya aspect (beauty, grace) of dance is dominant in a Mohiniattam recital. Hence, it is mainly performed by female dancers.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following temples have ‘Nagara Style of Architecture’?
- Sun Temple at Konark
- Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar
- Vishwanath Temple at Khajuraho
- Doddabasappa temple at Dambal
Select the correct code:
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Solution: c)
Doddabasappa temple at Dambal have Vesara style of architecture.
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Solution: c)
Doddabasappa temple at Dambal have Vesara style of architecture.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following pairs.
Temple Country
- Prambanan Temple Indonesia
- Angkoar Vat Cambodia
- Pashupatinath Temple Sri Lanka
- Munneswaram Temple Nepal
Which of the above are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: b)
Pashupatinath Temple – Nepal
Munneswaram Temple – Sri Lanka
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Solution: b)
Pashupatinath Temple – Nepal
Munneswaram Temple – Sri Lanka
