UGC-NET (NTA) Exam, Performing Arts, August- 2024

Total Questions: 100

31. The terms associated with Graha in Tala include.

(a) Prastara
(b) Atita
(c) Gopucha
(d) Plutam
(e) Visama
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (a), (d) and (e) only
B. (b), (c) and (d) only
C. (b) and (e) only
D. (a) and (c) only

Correct Answer: C. (b) and (e) only

Solution:

The terms associated with Graha in Tala that include Atita and Visama are specific rhythmic elements in Indian classical music which highlight unconventional beats within a rhythmic cycle, creating a complex and engaging auditory pattern.

32. Romanticism in Ballet was characterised with these features:

(a) Human kinds pursuit of the unattainable, concerned with occult to supernatural
(b) Seeking to express what is in the subconscious mind characterized by unusual images
(c) Portrayed vision of etherealized femininity
(d) Dance as a mirror held up to reality
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (b) and (c) only
B. (c) and (d) only
C. (a) and (b) only
D. (a) and (c) only

Correct Answer: D. (a) and (c) only

Solution:

Romanticism in Ballet was characterized by:
(a) Human kinds pursuit of the unattainable, concerned with the occult to supernatural, exploring themes beyond the natural world and delving into mystic and ethereal realms.
(c) Portrayed vision of etherealized femininity, where ballerinas portrayed delicate, otherworldly characters, often embodying spiritual and supernatural elements.

33. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
(a) Sangana	I. S.N.A.
(b) Gagananchal	II. I.C.C.R.
(c) Nartanam	III. Kuchipudi Kalakendra
(d) Rang Prasang	IV. N.S.D.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
A.	I	III	II	IV
B.	II	IV	III	I
C.	II	IV	I	III
D.	I	II	III	IV

Correct Answer: (D)

Solution:

The correct matches for the List-I institutions with List-II organizational affiliations are:
(a) Sangana with I. S.N.A. (Sangeet Natak Academy), reflecting its involvement with national level performances and promotions.
(b) Gagananchal with II. I.C.C.R (Indian Council for Cultural Relations), indicating its broader cultural outreach.
(c) Nartanam with III. Kuchipudi Kalakendra, a publication focused on the specific dance form of Kuchipudi.
(d) Rang Prasang with IV. N.S.D. (National School of Drama), connecting the publication to drama education and performance.

34. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
(a) Nalanda	I. Kanak Releigh
(b) Nrityagram	II. Ram Khanam
(c) Darpana	III. Mrinalini Sarabhai
(d) Amad	IV. Protima Gauri

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
A.	IV	I	II	III
B.	I	IV	III	II
C.	II	I	III	IV
D.	I	II	III	IV

Correct Answer: (B)

Solution:

The correct matches for the List-I institutions with their founders or significant figures are:
(a) Nalanda with I. Kanak Rele, who is known for her contributions to the institution known for its dance research and training.
(b) Nrityagram with IV. Protima Gauri, the founder of this dance village which focuses on living and learning Indian classical dance.
(c) Darpana with III. Mrinalini Sarabhai, the founder and a pivotal figure in the development of this academy for performing arts.
(d) Amad with II. Ram Khanam, a significant contributor to this dance school.

35. Match the List-I with List-II

List-I (Dancers)	List-II (Country of Origin)
(a) Mary Wigman	I. USA
(b) Isadora Duncan	II. Russia
(c) Jean Baptiste Lully	III. Germany
(d) Nijinsky	IV. France

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
A.	I	II	III	IV
B.	III	IV	II	I
C.	III	I	IV	II
D.	IV	I	II	III

Correct Answer: (C)

Solution:

The correct origins of these famous dancers are:
(a) Mary Wigman from III. Germany, known for her influence in expressionist dance.
(b) Isadora Duncan from I. USA, a pioneer in free dance and expressive movement.
(c) Jean Baptiste Lully from IV. France, integral to the development of ballet in the French court.
(d) Nijinsky from II. Russia, a legendary ballet dancer known for his leap and powerful performances.

36. Match the List-I with List-II

List-I (Choreographers)	List-II (Dance works)
(a) Mrinalini Sarabhai	I. 'Sri'
(b) Narendra Sharma	II. 'Manuashya
(c) Chandralekha	III. 'Karthikeya"
(d) Uday Shankar	IV. 'Wolf-Boy'

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
A.	II	IV	I	III
B.	III	I	II	IV
C.	IV	III	I	II
D.	II	IV	III	I

Correct Answer: (A)

Solution:

The correct matches for choreographers and their notable works are:
(a) Mrinalini Sarabhai with II. 'Manushya', reflecting her choreographic work that often focused on human and philosophical themes.
(b) Narendra Sharma with IV. 'Wolf-Boy', highlighting his innovative approaches in modern dance.
(c) Chandralekha with I. 'Sri', a significant piece that showcased her unique blend of traditional and contemporary dance.
(d) Uday Shankar with III. 'Karthikeya', a dance-drama that demonstrates his creativity and impact on Indian dance theater.

37. Match the List-I with List-II

List-I (Books on Dance)	List-II (Authors)
(a) Movement and Mimesis	I. Ananya Chatterjee
(b) Mapping Critical dance studies in India	II. Devesh Soneji
(c) Butting Out: reading resistive Choreographies	III. Mandakranta Bose
(d) Unfinished Gestures	IV. Urmimala Munshi

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
A.	III	IV	I	II
B.	II	III	IV	I
C.	III	I	IV	II
D.	II	IV	I	III

Correct Answer: (A)

Solution:

(a) Movement and Mimesis: The Idea of Dance in the Sanskritic Tradition is a scholarly book by Mandakranta Bose
(b) Mapping Critical Dance Studies in India by Urmimala Sarkar Munshi is a comprehensive book that provides a critical understanding of dance studies in India.
(c) Butting Out: Reading Resistive Choreographies by Ananya Chatterjea is a significant work in the field of dance studies.
(d) Unfinished Gestures: Devadasis, Memory, and Modernity in South India by Davesh Soneji is a comprehensive study that explores the social and cultural history of devadasis (temple dancers) in South India.
So, the correct answer is A. III, IV, I, II.

38. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I (Books on Dance)	List-II (Authors)
(a) Tapas Sen	I. Light designer
(b) Manjari Sinha	II. Photographer
(c) Raghu Rai	III. Dance critic
(d) Rovston Able	IV. Contemporary Director

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
A.	I	IV	II	III
B.	I	II	III	IV
C.	I	III	II	IV
D.	II	IV	I	III

Correct Answer: (C)

Solution:

The correct associations for the List-I professionals with their roles in List-II are:
(a) Tapas Sen with I. Light designer, renowned for his innovative approaches in theater lighting.
(b) Manjari Sinha with III. Dance critic, known for her critical reviews and writings on dance.
(c) Raghu Rai with II. Photographer, famous for capturing the essence of dance and performers through his photography.
(d) Rovston Able with IV. Contemporary Director, noted for his directional works in contemporary dance settings.

39. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I (Ballet Choreographies)	List-II (Choreographers)
(a) The Rite of Spring	I. Mikhail Fokine
(b) La Sylphide	II. Marius Petipa
(c) The Dying Swan	III. Filippo Taglioni
(d) Nutcracker	IV. Vaslav Nijinsky

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
A.	IV	III	I	II
B.	II	I	III	IV
C.	II	IV	III	I
D.	IV	II	I	III

Correct Answer: (A)

Solution:

The correct choreographers for the Ballet choreographies are:
(a) The Rite of Spring by IV. Vaslav Nijinsky, known for his revolutionary approach to ballet choreography.
(b) La Sylphide by III. Filippo Taglioni, a cornerstone of romantic ballet.
(c) The Dying Swan by I. Mikhail Fokine, emblematic of the expressive potential of ballet.
(d) Nutcracker by II. Marius Petipa, renowned for his definitive versions of classic ballets.

40. Match the List-I with List-II.

List-I (Genre/ Dancer)	List-II (Main principle of dance)
(a) Ausdrucikstanz	I. Eurhythmics
(b) Martha Graham	II. Contraction and release
(c) Dalcroze	III. Internal experience and movement
(d) Somatic movement	IV. Expressionistic emotional experience

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
A.	II	I	III	IV
B.	IV	II	I	III
C.	III	IV	II	I
D.	I	III	IV	II

Correct Answer: (B)

Solution:

The correct associations for the genre/dancer with the main principle of dance are:
(a) Ausdruckstanz with IV. Expressionistic emotional experience, highlighting its focus on expressing deep emotional states through dance.
(b) Martha Graham with II. Contraction and release, a technique she pioneered that became fundamental to modern dance.
(c) Dalcroze with I. Eurhythmics, emphasizing the use of rhythm and music as integral to dance education.
(d) Somatic movement with III. Internal experience and movement, focusing on the internal awareness of the body and its movements.