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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Indian classical dance forms:
- Nritta is the aspect of dance that conveys a specific theme or idea through expressive movements.
- Tandava is a vigorous dance associated with power and strength.
- Lasya is considered the gentler and more graceful form of dance compared to Tandava.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect: Nritta refers to pure dance where the movements do not convey any specific theme or idea; Nritya is the expressional aspect of dance that conveys meaning through gestures and facial expressions.
Statement 2 is correct: Tandava is indeed a vigorous dance form associated with power and strength.
Statement 3 is correct: Lasya is the gentler and more graceful form of dance compared to the vigorous Tandava.
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Solution: b)
Statement 1 is incorrect: Nritta refers to pure dance where the movements do not convey any specific theme or idea; Nritya is the expressional aspect of dance that conveys meaning through gestures and facial expressions.
Statement 2 is correct: Tandava is indeed a vigorous dance form associated with power and strength.
Statement 3 is correct: Lasya is the gentler and more graceful form of dance compared to the vigorous Tandava.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Dance Form State/Region 1. Bihu Assam 2. Koli Maharashtra 3. Ghoomar Rajasthan 4. Kathak Odisha Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Solution: b)
Pair 1 is correct: Bihu is a folk dance from Assam.
Pair 2 is correct: Koli is a folk dance of the fishermen community from Maharashtra.
Pair 3 is correct: Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan.
Pair 4 is incorrect: Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, primarily associated with Uttar Pradesh, and not Odisha.
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Solution: b)
Pair 1 is correct: Bihu is a folk dance from Assam.
Pair 2 is correct: Koli is a folk dance of the fishermen community from Maharashtra.
Pair 3 is correct: Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan.
Pair 4 is incorrect: Kathak is a classical dance form from North India, primarily associated with Uttar Pradesh, and not Odisha.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Hindustani and Carnatic music:
- Hindustani music places more emphasis on vocal performance than instrumental music.
- Carnatic music is primarily influenced by foreign musical traditions.
- Both Hindustani and Carnatic music give equal importance to the unity of raga, tala, and Sruti.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct: Hindustani music, which originated in North India, tends to place more importance on vocal music compared to instrumental music.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Carnatic music, which originated in South India, is known for its lack of foreign influence, unlike Hindustani music.
Statement 3 is incorrect: While Carnatic music strictly adheres to the unity of raga, tala, and Sruti, Hindustani music does not emphasize this unity as strictly.
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Solution: a)
Statement 1 is correct: Hindustani music, which originated in North India, tends to place more importance on vocal music compared to instrumental music.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Carnatic music, which originated in South India, is known for its lack of foreign influence, unlike Hindustani music.
Statement 3 is incorrect: While Carnatic music strictly adheres to the unity of raga, tala, and Sruti, Hindustani music does not emphasize this unity as strictly.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following forms of Hindustani classical music is considered an ancient form and involves lyrics generally in Braj Basha, with veera and sringar rasas?
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Solution: b)
Dhrupad is an ancient form of Hindustani classical music. It typically involves lyrics in Braj Basha and explores veera (heroic) and sringar (romantic) rasas. It has been historically associated with significant figures like Raja Man Singh Tomar, Emperor Akbar, and Tansen.
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Solution: b)
Dhrupad is an ancient form of Hindustani classical music. It typically involves lyrics in Braj Basha and explores veera (heroic) and sringar (romantic) rasas. It has been historically associated with significant figures like Raja Man Singh Tomar, Emperor Akbar, and Tansen.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following pairs of state and its folk dance is correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: b)
Dandiya Raas is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat, typically performed during the Navratri festival. The other options are incorrectly matched:
- Bhangra is from Punjab, not Bihar.
- Thang Ta is from Manipur, not Uttar Pradesh.
- Ghumar is from Rajasthan, not Manipur.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Dandiya Raas is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat, typically performed during the Navratri festival. The other options are incorrectly matched:
- Bhangra is from Punjab, not Bihar.
- Thang Ta is from Manipur, not Uttar Pradesh.
- Ghumar is from Rajasthan, not Manipur.
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