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

Total Questions: 100

71. Arrange the following in increasing order, as per their year of establishment.

(a) Play House
(b) Chaurangi Theatre
(c) Dumdam Theatre
(d) Star Theatre
(e) Calcutta Theatre
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (e), (b), (c), (d)
Solution:

The correct order of establishments from the oldest to the newest based on their years of establishment is as follows: Play House, Calcutta Theatre, Chaurangi Theatre, Dumdam Theatre, and Star Theatre. This sequence reflects the historical development of theater infrastructure in a particular region, tracing the eyolution from early traditional venues to more modern establishments.

72. Arrange the following in increasing order, as per their year of establishment.

(a) National School of Drama
(b) Lalit Kala Academy
(c) Sangeet Natak Academy
(d) Bhartendu Natya Academy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (c), (b), (a), (d)
Solution:

The National- School of Drama, Lalit Kala Academy, Sangeet Natak Academy, and Bhartendu Natya Academy are arranged in increasing order of their year of establishment. Sangeet Natak Academy was established first, followed by Lalit Kala Academy, then National School of Drama, and finally Bhartendu Natya Academy.
This order reflects the chronological foundation of these significant cultural institutions in India, highlighting their foundational roles in promoting various arts.

73. The term Teaser and Tormentor are related with:

(a) Stage properties handled with Actors
(b) Proscenium Stage
(c) Argument between two characters
(d) Proscenium height
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (b) and (d) only
Solution:

Teaser and Tormentor are terms related to the proscenium stage and the proscenium height. These terms describe parts of the theater architecture that are crucial in framing the stage and enhancing the visual experience of the audience.
The teaser is a horizontal curtain or frame used to adjust the height of the proscenium opening, while the tormentor is a vertical curtain or frame used to adjust the width.

74. Two famous plays written by Mahakavi Bhvabhuti are:

(a) Swapna Vasavadatta
(b) Malti Madhav
(c) Ritu Sanhar
(d) Mahaveer Charitam
(e) Venisamhara
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (b) and (d) only
Solution:

Two famous plays written by Mahakavi Bhavabhuti are Malti Madhav and. Mahaveer Charitam. Bhavabhuti is renowned for his Sanskrit dramas, which are celebrated for their poetic expressions and profound emotional depth. Malti Madhav is a romantic play, while Mahaveer Charitam deals with the heroics of Lord Rama, showcasing Bhavabhuti's versatility in dramatizing both love and valor.

75. Which among the following characters not belongs to Commedia-Del Arte?

(a) Dottor
(b) Pantalone
(c) Capitano
(d) Torvald Helmer
(e) Azdak
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: D. (d) and (e) only
Solution:

Torvald Helmer and Azdak are characters that do not belong to Commedia dell'Arte. Torvald Helmer is a character from Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House," and Azdak is from Bertolt Brecht's "The Caucasian Chalk Circle," both of which are modern plays and distinct from the traditional Italian Commedia dell'Arte that features stock characters like Dottor, Pantalone, and Capitano.

76. Which of among the following not belongs to Brecht Epic Theatre?

(a) Non-linear Fragmental Plot
(b) Catharsis
(c) Use of Songs
(d) Idea of fourth wall
(e) Historical background in relation to the current events
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: D. (b) and (d) only
Solution:

In Brecht's Epic Theatre, elements that do not belong include Catharsis and the idea of the fourth wall.
Brecht's theatre was characterized by techniques that prevent the audience's emotional engagement through catharsis and the breaking of the fourth wall, encouraging a critical and detached view of the action on stage to stimulate thought and effect social change.

77. Select the correct measurement of "VikrushtNatya Grih".

(a) 30 Dand × 60 Dand
(b) 32 Dand × 64 Dand
(c) 18 Dand × 32 Dand
(d) 64 Dand × 108 Dand
(e) 16 Dand × 30 Dand
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: D. (b) and (d) only
Solution:

The correct measurements of "Vikrusht Natya Grih" are 32 Dand × 64 Dand and 64 Dand × 108 Dand. These measurements pertain to traditional Indian theater architecture, specifying the dimensions that provide optimal space for performance and audience engagement, reflecting the architectural norms and cultural considerations of the time.

78. Which of the following are not of meaning nature (Arth Prakriti)?

(a) Pataka
(b) Prapti Sambhav
(c) Prakari
(d) Karya
(e) Falagam
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (b) and (e) only
Solution:

Prapti Sambhav and Falagam do not belong to the category of meaning nature (Arth Prakriti) in classical Indian dramatic theory. These terms relate to different aspects of dramatic composition that do not directly contribute to the inherent meaning or thematic depth but rather to the structure or procedural elements of the narrative.

79. Which of the following Rupaks have more than one episodes?

(a) Prakaran
(b) Vithi
(c) Prahasan
(d) Samvakar
(e) Vyayoga
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: D. (a) and (d) only
Solution:

Rupaks that have more than one episode include Prakaran and Samvakar. These dramatic forms are structured to include multiple episodes, allowing for a more complex and layered narrative, typical of classical Indian dramas which often explore intricate plots and subplots through various episodes within a single performance.

80. Which of the following are the parts of structure of the Greek plays?

(a) Kerkis
(b) Kamos
(c) Plaloguage
(d) Skene
(e) Stacymon
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (b), (c) and (e) only
Solution:

Parts of the structure of Greek plays include Kamos, Plaloguage, and Stacymon. These elements reflect the typical components of ancient Greek theater, with Kamos possibly referring to a part of the chorus's dialogue, Plaloguage indicating a form of dialogue delivery, and Stacymon potentially a misinterpretation or variant of "stasimon", which is a stationary song performed by the chorus between episodes.