QUESTIONS FROM SAMPLE MOCK (MOCK-1) FOR IAS TEST SERIES 2015 Q.1 In context with the Bharatnatyam, which among the following statements are correct ? 1) This form of dance has no words but is composed of pure dance sequences characterized by variety of moods 2) Bharatnatyam leans heavily on the abhinaya followed by movement & mime 3) Jatiswaram , Shabdam, Varnam & Tillana are the forms of Bharatnatyam Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.2 Which among the following statements related to Kathakali are correct ? 1) Square and rectangular basic positions are commonly seen in Kathakali 2) Weight of the body is on the outer edges of the feet which are slightly bent and curved 3) It is characterized by facial expressions , movement of eye balls & lower eye lids Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.3 With reference to the history of ancient India, which among the following were common to both Buddhism & Jainism ? 1) Avoidance of extremities of penance & enjoyment 2) Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3) Denial of efficacy of rituals Codes: A) 1 & 2 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 3 D) 1,2,3 Ans. B Q.4 Buddha Vihars were used for : 1) Education 2) Residence of Buddha Bhikshus 3) Residence of worshippers of Buddha 4) Religious expansion Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,4 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. C Q.5 In context with the Kathak dance which among the following statements are correct ? 1) Weight of the body is equally distributed along the horizontal and vertical axis 2) The full foot contact is of prime importance where only the toe or the ball of the foot are used 3) Use of sharp bends or curves of the upper or lower part of the body are restricted 4) It is characterized by the torso movements that emerge from the change of the shoulder line 5) In this form of dance dancer stands straight, holds one hand at a level higher than the head and the other is extended out on the level of the shoulder Codes: A) 1,3,4,5 B) 2,3,4,5 C) 1,2,3,4 D) All are correct Ans. D Q.6 With reference to Hindustani classic music which among the following statements are correct ? 1) Anibaddha sangeeta is one which is restricted by meaningful words and tala 2) prabandha is often used as a generic term to indicate musical composition Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. B Q.7 With reference to Dhrupad which among the following statements are correct ? 1) Structurally dhrupad has two parts, the anibaddha section and the sanchari dhrupad proper 2) The essential quality of the dhrupadic approach is its sombre atmosphere and emphasis on rhythm 3) Dagarvani, Khandar vani & Nauhar vani are the schools of singing the dhrupad Codes : A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.8 With reference to Khyal, which among the following statements are correct ? 1) It is always in medium speed 2) Words are pronounced clearly and in an open and clear voice 3) Distinguishing characters are the passages which are primarily based on alankar Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.9 In context with the Thumri & Thappa, which among the following statements are correct 1) Thumri is a love song which is lyrical in its structure 2) Tappa is uttered in fast note patterns Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.10 With reference to musical form Gitam, which among the following statements are correct ? 1) It is sung with repetition from the beginning to the end 2) The music of this form is a simple melodic extension of the raga in which it is composed 3) Tempo is uniform Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. B
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