UGC-NET (NTA) Exam, Performing Arts, June-2020

Total Questions: 100

81. Arrange the following in correct chronological order in the context of the Shape of Greek Tragedy.

(a) Discovery
(b) Exposition
(c) Catastrophe
(d) Reversal
(e) Catharsis
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

82. Which among the following are THREE plays written by Mahakavi Bhasa, the Sanskrit Playwright?

(a) Ashcharya-Chudamani
(b) Daridra-Charudatta
(c) Madhyam Vyayoga
(d) Kirata - Arjuniya Vyayoga
(e) Avimaraka
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

83. Which are the two most outstanding Prahasana of Sanskrit Dramatic Literature?

(a) Pancharatra
(b) Bhagvad-Ajjukiyam
(c) Kundamala
(d) Prabuddha Rauhineya
(e) Mattavilasa
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

84. Which three of the following are Peter Brook's Books or Writings on the art of acting & theatre?

(a) There are No Secrets: Thoughts on Acting & Theatre
(b) The Open Door
(c) The Messingkauf Dialogues
(d) Threads of Time
(e) On the Art of The Theatre
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (a), (b) and (d) only

85. According to Natyashastra, a Staff (Danda), a measure of length is equal to:

(a) 96 Angulas
(b) 02 Hastas
(c) 48 Angulas
(d) 04 Hastas
(e) 03 Hastas
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (a) and (d) only

86. Three-dimensional makeup involves the use of various materials to after the shape of the actor's face, neck or hands. Which three of the following materials and processes can be used to achieve these effects?

(a) Nose Putty
(b) Stippling
(c) Gelatin
(d) Greasepaint
(e) Prosthetics
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

87. The Brechtian actor would 'show' rather than 'imitate' and Brecht advocated a number of rehearsal devices. Identify them out of the following.

(a) The actor would speak in the third person
(b) The actor would apeak in the past-tense
(c) The actor would speak the stage direction.
(d) The actor will never speak
(e) The actor would never speak directly to the audience
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

88. Which three of the following pairs of Theatre Companies and Theatre Personalities are correctly matched?

(a) Nat Mandap - Parvez Akhtar
(b) EKJUT - Usha Ganguli
(c) Lokdharmi - Chandradasan
(d) Rangadhara - Bhaskar Shewalkar
(e) The Company - Kirti Jain
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (a), (c) and (d) only

89. Which two of the following are street plays?

(a) Mahanirvaan
(b) Aurat
(c) Sparsha
(d) Halla Bol
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (b) and (d) only

90. Which two of the following plays are written by Nissim Ezekiel?

(a) Don' t call it suicide
(b) Party
(c) Marriage-Poem
(d) Juloos
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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