Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian History asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
The famous classical vocalist Bhimsen Joshi was associated with-
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals (Kartal) are the only musical instruments used in the performance. 3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List-I (Dancers) with List-II (Dance forms) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Dancer) List-II (Dance) A. Kalamandalam Kshemavathy 1. Kathakali B. Kottakkal Sivaraman 2. Manipuri C. Lakshmi Viswanathan 3. Mohiniyattam D. N. Madhavi Devi 4. Bharatanatyam
Consider the following statements regarding 'Chakiarkoothu dance': (1) It is performed by the Chakiar caste. (2) Traditionally it cannot be witnessed by the higher castes of Hindus. (3) Mizhavu is the musical instrument accompanying it. (4) Its theatre form/venue is Koothambalam. Which of these statements are correct?
Different states and their popular folk dances are given as follows: List-I List-II A. Andhra Pradesh 1. Bihu B. Assam 2. Burra C. Himachal Pradesh 3. Ghoomar D. Rajasthan 4. Nati What is the correct match of state and dance?
Which of the following pairs (Folk dance – Place of origin) is not correctly matched?
Which of the following musical instruments is not of Indo-Islamic origin?
Gangubai Hangal, who passed away in 2009, was a-
'Teratali' is a folk dance of-
The 'Raga' which is sung in the early morning is-
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I List-II A. Bharatanatyam 1. Tamil Nadu B. Kathak 2. Kerala C. Kuchipudi 3. Andhra Pradesh D. Mohiniyattam 4. Uttar Pradesh
Which of the following classical dance forms in its present form is influenced by the Mughal tradition?
Match List-I (Artists) with List-II (Arts) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Artist) List-II (Art) A. Hiren Bhattacharya 1. Bharatanatyam dance B. Malini Rajurkar 2. Hindustani vocal music C. Pratibha Prahlad 3. Kuchipudi dance D. Vempati Chinna Satyam 4. Puppetry
Which of the following dance styles originated in Eastern (North-Eastern) India?
What is/are the difference/differences between the Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dance forms? 1. In Kuchipudi dance, the dancers occasionally use dialogues, while in Bharatanatyam, dialogues are not used. 2. Dancing on the edges of a brass plate is a distinctive feature of Bharatanatyam, whereas Kuchipudi dance does not have such a tradition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Indrani Rahman is associated with which classical dance style?
The renowned Thumri singer Girija Devi was associated with–
Match List-I (Dances) with List-II (States) and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Dance) List-II (State) A. Bharatanatyam 1. Tamil Nadu B. Kuchipudi 2. Uttar Pradesh C. Sattriya 3. Andhra Pradesh D. Kathak 4. Assam
Which of the following was the latest addition to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
With reference to the renowned Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. 2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of the Vaishnavas of Assam. 3. It is based on classical ragas and talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In which one of the following dances is there a solo dance performance?
With which state is 'Odissi' dance associated?
'Mohiniyattam' is the traditional dance of -
Consider the following pairs - List-I List-II 1. Garba Gujarat 2. Mohiniyattam Odisha 3. Yakshagana Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
With reference to 'Dhrupad', one of the major traditions that has been kept alive for centuries in India, which of the following statements are correct? 1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period. 2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music. 3. Dhrupad alap uses Sanskrit syllables from mantras. Select the correct answer using the codes given below-