1E) Art and Craft (Prelims PYQs)

1] Consider the following pairs: [2018]

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 2
d) 2 and 3

2] The well-known painting “Bani Thani”  belongs to the: [2018]

a) Bundi School
b) Jaipur School
c) Kangra School
d) Kishangarh School

3]  With reference to culture history of India, consider the following statements: [2018]
1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna.
2. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries.
3. Annamacharya kirtnas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venketshwara.
Which of the statement is given above are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

4] Consider the following pairs: [2018]

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3

5] With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: [2017]
1. It is a song and dance performance
2. Cymbals 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?

a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 only

6] Kalamkari painting refers to: [2015]

a) A hand-painted cotton textile in South India
b) A handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India
c) A block-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India
d) A hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India

7] With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: [2014]
1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama
2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites 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?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

8] With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’? [2014]

a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
b) It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area
c) It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India

9] Consider the following pairs: [2014]

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

10.    Consider the following towns of India: [2014]
1. Bhadrachalam
2. Chanderi
3. Kancheepuram
4. Karnal
Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 3 and 4

11] In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose? [2013]

a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
b) Racial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
c) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism

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