INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The culture of wearing face masks for performing art can be found in
- Indus Valley civilization
- Natya Shashtra
- Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
From the delicate pastel coloured masks and shimmering head-dresses worn by Chhau dancers to the demon dance masks of the Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh to the inexpensive animal masks of papier-mâché available in our cities, India has a vast and ancient tradition of masks and make-up for rituals and theatre.
Excavations have revealed small hollow masks dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. In fact in Bihar a terracotta mask of the fourth century has also been excavated. The Natya Shastra speaks of masks and their use in theatre. Here it is mentioned that masks can be made of ground paddy husks applied to cloth.
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Solution: d)
From the delicate pastel coloured masks and shimmering head-dresses worn by Chhau dancers to the demon dance masks of the Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh to the inexpensive animal masks of papier-mâché available in our cities, India has a vast and ancient tradition of masks and make-up for rituals and theatre.
Excavations have revealed small hollow masks dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. In fact in Bihar a terracotta mask of the fourth century has also been excavated. The Natya Shastra speaks of masks and their use in theatre. Here it is mentioned that masks can be made of ground paddy husks applied to cloth.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following temple complexes are the examples of Nagara school of architecture?
- Lingaraja Temple
- Sun temple of Kornak
- Shore Temple
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: a)
Shore Temple is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Shore Temple is an example for Dravidian architecture.
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Solution: a)
Shore Temple is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Shore Temple is an example for Dravidian architecture.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the development of architecture during Mughal period.
- Use of red sandstone is the chief feature of architecture during Akbar’s time.
- Humayun’s tomb is an example for Charbagh style.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The chief feature of the architecture of Akbar’s time was the use of red sandstone.
Humayun’s garden-tomb is an example of the charbagh (a four quadrant garden with the four rivers of Quranic paradise represented), with pools joined by channels.
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Solution: c)
The chief feature of the architecture of Akbar’s time was the use of red sandstone.
Humayun’s garden-tomb is an example of the charbagh (a four quadrant garden with the four rivers of Quranic paradise represented), with pools joined by channels.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Diwan-i-Khas in Red Fort is a
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The Diwan-i-Khas or Hall of Private Audiences, was a chamber in the Red Fort of Delhi built in 1571 as a location for receptions. It was the location where the Mughal Emperor Akbar received courtiers and state guests. It was also known as the Shah Mahal.
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The Diwan-i-Khas or Hall of Private Audiences, was a chamber in the Red Fort of Delhi built in 1571 as a location for receptions. It was the location where the Mughal Emperor Akbar received courtiers and state guests. It was also known as the Shah Mahal.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Senia tradition is
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Solution: a)
The word “Senia” is related to Tansen. The word “Gharana” implies a style of music.
The followers of Tansen’s school of music are widely known as the followers of “Senia gharana” (i.e. “Seniya” style/school of music).
Tansen was a vocalist but this tradition has also produced great Sitar Maestros.
The “Senia” style of Sitar playing started with the legendary great master of Sitar, Ustad Maseet Sen from the family of Tansen, the originator of “Maseetkhani” style.
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Solution: a)
The word “Senia” is related to Tansen. The word “Gharana” implies a style of music.
The followers of Tansen’s school of music are widely known as the followers of “Senia gharana” (i.e. “Seniya” style/school of music).
Tansen was a vocalist but this tradition has also produced great Sitar Maestros.
The “Senia” style of Sitar playing started with the legendary great master of Sitar, Ustad Maseet Sen from the family of Tansen, the originator of “Maseetkhani” style.
