UGC-NET (NTA) Exam, Performing Arts, December-2019

Total Questions: 100

21. Which one of the following is not an Indian diaspora dancer?

Correct Answer: A. Jonathan Hollander

22. To which kind of movement does 'Tiraschina' belong?

Correct Answer: A. Greeva

23. Which of the following productions of the choreographers match with their themes?

(a) Kon Nutaner Daak by Manjusri Chakisircar - story of a low-caste girl being converted to Buddhism
(b) Mukhantar by Narendra Sharma characters in changing head gear and masks
(c) Manushya by Mrinalini Sarabhai story of humanity from birth to death
(d) Prana by Chandralekha - choreography on a love story
Choose the correct option:

Correct Answer: A. (b) and (c)

24. Which among the following is not correctly matched?

Correct Answer: D. Padma Subramaniyam - Nrityagram

25. In whose memory was Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya established?

Correct Answer: A. Rajkumari Indira

26. Which among the following dance institutes are working under the governance of Sangit Natak Academy?

(a) Kathak Kendra
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy
(c) Kalamandalam
(d) Kalakshetra
Choose the correct option:

Correct Answer: A. (a) and (b)

27. Who propounded the theory of 'Contraction and Release'?

Correct Answer: A. Martha Graham

28. Which among the following Dance Books and their authors are not correctly matched?

Correct Answer: A. Chandralekha : Women - Dance - Resistance - Sadananda Menon

29. Which of the following statements are true for Ballet?

(a) The word "ballet" is Italian in origin
(b) Its technique is derived from the Ball dance
(c) Ballet was patronised by the French Kings
(d) Tchaikovsky was a Ballet artist
Choose the correct option:

Correct Answer: B. (a) and (c)

30. Who among the following became the director of the famous Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival?

Correct Answer: B. Ted Shawn