Art and Culture (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

41. The brothers Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha are: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]

(a) Dhrupad vocalists
(b) Kathak dancers
(c) Sarod maestros
(d) Tabla players

Correct Answer: (a) Dhrupad vocalists

Solution:Umakant Gundecha and Ramakant Gundecha, known as the Gundecha Brothers, are leading Dagarvani dhrupad singers. Gundecha Brothers were born in Ujjain into a Jain family.

42. The author of the ‘Raga Kallapradum’ is- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) RadhaKrishnan
(b) Krishnanand Vyas
(c) Rana Hammir
(d) Maharana Kumbha

Correct Answer: (b) Krishnanand Vyas

Solution:Rana Hammir authored ‘Sringarhar,’ Maharana Kumbha authored ‘Sangeetraj,’ Radhakrishnan authored ‘Rag Ratnakar’ and Krishnanand Vyas authored ‘Raga Kallapradum.’

43. The ‘Raga’ which is sung early in the morning is: [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Todi
(b) Darbari
(c) Bhopali
(d) Bhimpalasi

Correct Answer: (a) Todi

Solution:Raga ‘Todi’ is sung during the morning while Raag ‘Darbari’ is sung at night, Raag ‘Bhopali’ during the evening and ‘Bhimpalasi’ is sung in the afternoon.

44. Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2000]

It is performed by Chakiar caste
It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caste Hindus
Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument
Its theatre form is called Koothambalam
Which of these statements are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 3 and 4

Solution:Chakiarkoothu is an art form in which the stories of Hindu mythology and epics are orally rendered primarily. Only the members of the chakyar community performed this art form and hence the name Chakyarkoothu. This was performed in temple theatre called Koothambalam. An accompanying artist plays the percussion instrument mizhavu in the background.

45. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]

It is a song and dance performance.
Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
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

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only

Solution:Manipuri Sankirtana is one of the few important Indian heritage inscribed on the UNESCO representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. It is a form of performing art involving virtual singing, drumming and dancing performed in the temples and domestic spaces in Manipur state. Through the performances which exhibit unparalleled religious devotion and energy, the performers narrates the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. So, statement 1 and 3 are correct. Since the Kartal and Pung is also used, statement 2 is incorrect.

46. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is related to: [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Astrology
(b) Politics
(c) Environment
(d) Music

Correct Answer: (d) Music

Solution:Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was an Indian classical singer of the Kirana Gharana. Apart from being an expert in ‘Khayal’ singing, he was also adept in the presentation of Thumris, songs from plays or devotional compositions. He also sang for several films. He was honoured with Bharat Ratna in 2009.

47. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2007]

List - I (Person)	List - II (Known As)
A. Bhajan Sopori	1. Exponent of Santoor
B. Birju Maharaj	2. Kathak dancer
C. Priyadarshini Govind	3. Bharatanatyam dancer
D. T.V. Gopala Krishnan	4. Mridangam maestro

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	2	1	4	3
(b)	3	4	2	1
(c)	1	2	3	4
(d)	3	4	1	2

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:Pt. Bhajan Sopori- Pandit Bhajan Sopori was born in Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) into a family of a musician of the fabled ‘Sufiana Gharana’ of Kashmir (the exclusive traditional Santoor family of the country).

Pt. Birju Maharaj- He was the leading exponent of the Lucknow Kalka- Bindadin Gharana of Kathak dance in India. He has been honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Padma Vibhushan, Kalidas Samman, Nritya Choodamani, Andhra Ratna, Nritya Vilas, Adharshila Shikhar Samman and Rajiv Gandhi National Peace Award.

Priyadarshini Govind- Priyadarshini Govind is one of the foremost Bharatanatyam dancers of the current generation.

T.V. Gopal Krishnan - He is a great artist of Mridangam.

48. Alla Rakha, the famous instrumentalist, is related with: [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

(a) Violin
(b) Pakhawaj
(c) Tabla
(d) Sitar recital

Correct Answer: (c) Tabla

Solution:Ustad Alla Rakha Qureshi popularly known as Alla Rakha, was an Indian Tabla player. He was the father of Ustad Zakir Hussain.

49. Which of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

(a) Debu Chaudhuri - Sitar
(b) Amjad Ali Khan - Sarod
(c) Panna Lal Ghosh - Tabla
(d) Yehudi Menuhin - Violin

Correct Answer: (c) Panna Lal Ghosh - Tabla

Solution:Pandit Debabrata (Debu) Chaudhuri was a sitar player. Amjad Ali Khan is an Indian classical musician who plays the Sarod and Yehudi Menuhin was an American-born British violinist while Panna Lal Ghosh was a Indian flute (Bansuri) player, not Tabla player.

50. Which one of the following pairs of composers in different languages and their works on the Mahabharata theme is correctly matched? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1997]

(a) Sarladasa - Bengali
(b) Kasirama - Oriya
(c) Tikkana - Marathi
(d) Pampa - Kannada

Correct Answer: (d) Pampa - Kannada

Solution:‘Vikramarjuna Vijaya’ composed by Pampa is the Kannada version of Mahabharata.

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