Cultural Activities (Uttar Pradesh) (Part – I)

Total Questions: 50

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

SingerStyle of Singing
A.  Rajan-Sajan Mishra1.  Dhrupad-Tappa
B.  Taz Begum2.  Thumari-Tappa
C.  Badi Maina3.  Thumari
D.  Ambaji Chaturvedi4.  Dhrupad
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:The correct match is as follows:
SingerStyle of Singing
Rajan-Sajan MishraDhrupad-Tappa
Taz BegumThumari-Tappa
Badi MainaThumari
Ambaji ChaturvediDhrupad

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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).