Cultural Activities (Uttar Pradesh) (Part

41. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matehed? [U.P.B.E.O. (Pre) 2019]

Singer	Style of Singing
A. Rajan-Sajan Mishra	1. Dhrupad-Tappa
B. Taz Begum	2. Thumari-Tappa
C. Badi Maina	3. Thumari
D. Ambaji Chaturvedi	4. Dhrupad

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:The correct match is as follows:

Singer	Style of Singing
Rajan-Sajan Mishra	Dhrupad-Tappa
Taz Begum	Thumari-Tappa
Badi Maina	Thumari
Ambaji Chaturvedi	Dhrupad

42. Which of the following place is known for Imdad Khani Gharana of Sitar and Surbahar music? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Agra
(b) Lucknow
(c) Etawa
(d) Varanasi

Correct Answer: (c) Etawa

Solution:Etawah is known for 'Sitar' and 'Surbahar music' of Imdad Khani Gharana. Sahebdad Khan, the father of Imdad Khan was a famous Sitar vocalist. Imdad Khan developed 'Meend', 'Ghasit' and 'Ghala' in Sitar playing. Other famous artists of this 'Gharana' were Shujat Khan, Nishat Khan and Budhaditya Mukherjee.

43. Which of the following classical dance form is associated with Uttar Pradesh? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

(a) Kathak
(b) Bharatnatyam
(c) Odissi
(d) Kuchipuri

Correct Answer: (a) Kathak

Solution:Kathak is the classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh. Bharatnatyam belongs to Tamil Nadu, Odissi to Odisha and Kuchipudi is the classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh.

44. Who among the following did not contribute to the cultural activities of Lucknow? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

(a) Binda Deen
(b) Ustad Dulhe Khan
(c) Menhdi
(d) Ilias Khan

Correct Answer: (c) Menhdi

Solution:Apart from Menhdi, rest three-Binda Deen, Ustad Dulhe Khan and Iliyas Khan had an immense contribution in the cultural activities of Lucknow. Wajid Ali Shah, the Nawab of Awadh was an art-loving person and had a deep knowledge of music. His reign can be termed as the golden age for the art of Awadh. Kathak maestro Bindadeen and 'Pakhavaji' like Kodau Singh were his courtiers.

45. Who among the following taught Hindustani classical music to Shambhu Maharaj? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Nathu Khan
(b) Rahimuddin Khan
(c) Sujan Khan
(d) Abdul Karim Khan

Correct Answer: (b) Rahimuddin Khan

Solution:Shambhu Maharaj was a Kathak artist of Lucknow Gharana He learned dance from his father Kalka Prasad Maharaj, uncle Bindadeen and brothers Achchhan Maharaj and Lachchhu Maharaj. He learned Hindustani classical music from Ustad Raheemuddin Khan.

46. Which of the following places in U.P. was known as 'Rang Theatre' during the British Rule of India? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O (Mains) 2016]

(a) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasia.
(b) High Court at Prayagraj
(c) Chhatar Manjil at Lucknow
(d) G.P.O of Lucknow

Correct Answer: (d) G.P.O of Lucknow

Solution:General Post Office (G.P.O) of Lucknow was known as Rang Theatre during British Rule in India. The building was generally recognised as the Entertainment Centre of the city of Lucknow.

47. In Uttar Pradesh, the National Kathak Institute is located at - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Agra
(b) Lucknow
(c) Kanpur
(d) Varanasi

Correct Answer: (b) Lucknow

Solution:National Kathak Institute is situated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It aims to record the traditions of different Gharanas nationally, promote young talents and protect veteran artists.

48. Typical dance form of Uttar Pradesh is - [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Spl.) (Pre) 2010]

(a) Kathak
(b) Bharatnatyam
(c) Odissi
(d) Kuchipudi

Correct Answer: (a) Kathak

Solution:Kathak is a form of dance developed in Uttar Pradesh. The Nawab of Oudh-Wajid Ali Shah was himself adept in this art and provided royal patronage. Presently, there are two important Gharana of this art-Lucknow Gharana and Banaras Gharana. Odissi dance style is related to Odisha. O. (Pre) 2016 Bharatnatyam is related to Tamil Nadu and Kuchipudi is related to Andhra Pradesh.

49. North-Central Zone Cultural Centre is situated in - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

(a) Delhi
(b) Allahabad
(c) Lucknow
(d) Varanasi

Correct Answer: (b) Allahabad

Solution:North-Central Zone Cultural Centre is located in Prayagraj. In 1985-86, seven cultural centres were established in Patiala, Kolkata, Tanjavur, Udaipur, Prayagraj, Dimapur and Nagpur.

50. In Uttar Pradesh, North Central Zone Cultural Centre has been established at: [U.P.RO/ARO 2017]

(a) Agra
(b) Varanasi
(c) Allahabad
(d) Bareilly

Correct Answer: (c) Allahabad

Solution:In Uttar Pradesh North Central Zone Cultural Centre has been established at Prayagraj. It was established in 1986. It is one of the seven cultural centre established by Indian Government under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Now, Ministry of Education).

Cultural Activities (Uttar Pradesh) (Part – I)