UGC-NET (NTA) Exam, Performing Arts, January-2025

Total Questions: 100

61. Who wrote the play 'The Trojan Women'?

1. Sophocles
2. Aristophanes
3. Euripedies
4. Aeschylus

Correct Answer: 3. Euripedies

Solution:

The Trojan Women is a tragedy written by Euripides, one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens. The play explores the suffering of the women of Troy after the city's fall, offering a powerful critique of war's brutality and its impact on civilians.
Its emotional depth and moral questioning mark it as one of Euripides' most enduring works.

62. 'Gestus'-'Gesture with attitude', a technique of performance is attributed to whom?

1. Augusto Boal
2. Anton Chekhov
3. Stanislavski
4. Bertolt Brecht

Correct Answer: 4. Bertolt Brecht

Solution:

The performance technique "Gestus"-meaning "gesture with attitude"-is attributed to Bertolt Brecht. Brecht used Gestus to reveal the social relationships and power dynamics between characters, a hallmark of his epic theatre style.
By emphasizing purposeful, expressive gestures, Brecht encouraged audiences to think critically rather than become passively absorbed in the story.

63. 'Goat Song' in Greek Theatre was called:

1. Stesimon
2. Dithyramb
3. Tragodia
4. Comos

Correct Answer: 3. Tragodia

Solution:

In ancient Greek theatre, the term "Tragoidia" literally means "goat song." The word combines tragos (goat) and oidi (song) and is the origin of the modern word tragedy.
It reflects the ritual origins of Greek drama, where goats were sometimes sacrificed or awarded as prizes in early Dionysian festivals.

64. Identify the theatre artist, who abolished the proscenium arch and naturalistic settings and introduced innovation in theatre lighting.

1. Adolf Appia
2. Gordon Craig
3. Alia Kazan
4. Marcel Marceu

Correct Answer: 1. Adolf Appia

Solution:

Adolphe Appia, a Swiss stage designer and theorist, is recognized for abolishing the traditional proscenium arch and naturalistic painted scenery, instead advocating for three-dimensional sets, dynamic stage space, and innovative lighting design.
His ideas revolutionized stagecraft, using light as an active. element in shaping moop and space, laying the groundwork for modern theatrical production.

65. The origin of Bhavai is attributed to:

1. Hasmuk Baradi
2. Mahesh C. Lal
3. Asaita Thakar
4. Anna Bhai Kirlosker

Correct Answer: 3. Asaita Thakar

Solution:

The origin of Bhavai, the vibrant folk theatre of Gujarat, is attributed to Asaita Thakar, a 14th-century Brahmin priest and performer. Не is credited with creating Bhavai to communicate social issues and devotional themes to the masses, blending humor, satire, and storytelling.
Bhavai remains a cornerstone of Gujarat's cultural heritage thanks to Asaita Thakar's pioneering contributions.

66. Arrange the following playwrights in chronological order.

A. Sophocles
B. Aeschylus
C. Euripides
D. Aristophanes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. A, B, C, D
2. В, А, C, D
3. D, A, B, C
4. C, D, A, B

Correct Answer: 2. В, А, C, D

Solution:

Arrange chronological order:
B. Aeschylus (c. 525–456 ВСE): Earliest of the great Athenian tragedians, credited with introducing the second actor and expanding dramatic dialogue.
A. Sophocles (c. 496-406 ВСE): Followed Aeschylus, refined tragedy with three actors and complex character development.
C. Euripides (c. 480-406 ВСE): Younger contemporary, known for psychological depth and critical perspectives on myth.
D. Aristophanes (c. 446-386 ВCE): Master of Old Comedy, younger than the three tragedians.
Hence, chronological order: B, A, C, D.

67. Arrange the order from senior to junior.

A. Gubbi Veeranna
B. Jai Shankar Prasad
C. Deen Bandhu Mitra
D. Anna Saheb Kirloskar
E. Chandrashekhar Kambar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. D, C, A, B, E
2. C, D, A, B, E
3. A, D, C, E, B
4. D, B, C, A, E

Correct Answer: 2. C, D, A, B, E

Solution:

Order senior to junior:
C. Deen Bandhu Mitra (1829–1873): Early Bengali playwright (Nil Darpan).
D. Annasaheb Kirloskar (1843-1885): Marathi dramatist, pioneer of Sangeet Natak.
A. Gubbi Veeranna (1890–1974): Karnataka theatre icon.
B. Jai Shankar Prasad (1889–1937): Hindi playwright and poet; though born before Gubbi Veeranna, his active playwriting followed later, positioning him after Veeranna in influence timeline.
E. Chandrashekhar Kambar (b. 1937): Modern Kannada playwright and Jnanpith awardee.
Order from senior to junior: C, D, A, B, E.

68. Arrange the following theatre personalities from South to North of India.

A. Manav Kaul
B. Abhilash Pillai
C. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry
D. M.K. Raina
E. H.S. Shivapraksh
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. E, D, C, B, A
2. E, A, C, D, B
3. A, B, C, D, E
4. B, E, A, C, D

Correct Answer: 4. B, E, A, C, D

Solution:

Arrange these theatre personalities from South to North of India based on their place of origin or primary association:
B. Abhilash Pillai (Kerala): Hails from Kerala, making him the southernmost among the group.
E. H.S. Shivaprakash (Karnataka): A renowned Kannada playwright and poet from Karnataka, positioned just north of Kerala.
A. Manav Kaul (Madhya Pradesh): Originates from Madhya Pradesh in central India, placing him midway on the map.
C. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry (Punjab): Based in Punjab, which is further north.
D. M.K. Raina (Jammu & Kashmir): From Jammu & Kashmir, the northernmost region in the list.
Final Order (South → North): B, E, A, C, D.

69. Arrange the following Auditoriums from South to North.

A. Rangayana
B. Prithvi Theatre
C. Bharat Bhavan
D. Ravindra Bharati
E. Kamani
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, B, E, D, C
2. A, B, D, C, E
3. В, D, C, E, A
4. E, A, D, C, В

Correct Answer: 2. A, B, D, C, E

Solution:

Auditoriums from South to North:
A. Rangayana - Mysuru, Karnataka (South).
B. Prithvi Theatre - Mumbai, Maharashtra (further North).
D. Ravindra Bharati - Hyderabad, Telangana (between South & Central).
C. Bharat Bhavan - Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (Central India).
E. Kamani Auditorium - New Delhi (North).
From South to North: A, B, D, C, E.

70. Arrange the correct sequence the elements of plot Structure of Sanskrit play.

A. Pataka
B. Bija
C. Bindu
D. Prakari
E. Karya
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. С, B, А, D, E
2. А, B, C, D. E
3. B. С, A, D, E
4. E, A, D, C. B

Correct Answer: 3. B. С, A, D, E

Solution:

In Sanskrit dramaturgy, the five structural elements of a plot are arranged as:
B. Bija (Seed): The germ or initial idea of the story.
C. Bindu (Drop): A connecting point where the story elements start coalescing.
A. Pataka (Banner): Subplots or episodes supporting the main theme.
D. Prakari: Minor incidents or episodes enriching the narrative.
E. Karya: The final action or resolution where the goal is achieved.
Thus, the correct sequence is B, C, A, D, E.