UGC-NET (NTA) Exam, Performing Arts, June-2021

Total Questions: 100

61. Which stock character of Commedia dell'arte, is a trickster and insufferable soldier, usually from Spain, who constantly boasts of his victories in war and love, but is always discovered to be a pathetic coward and terrified of women?

Correct Answer: B. Capitano

62. In the Prologue of Greek Old Comedy, a "happy idea" was put forth, then the merits of the idea were argued and debated. What are we referring to?

Correct Answer: D. Agon

63. What is the title that Stanislavski gave to his system?

Correct Answer: B. The Elementary Grammar of Dramatic Art

64. Which among the following is not a form of scenery?

Correct Answer: D. Balance setting

65. Which among the following is not a type of Cyclorama?

Correct Answer: C. Tab Cус

66. Which is the chemical base used with hydrochloric acid to produce 'smoke effects'?

Correct Answer: A. Ammonia

67. Which among the following is not a play penned by Eugene Ionesco?

Correct Answer: D. Happy Days

68. A Restoration Comedy which is gay, witty, sophisticated, and usually set against a background of aristocratic or well-to-do society. Which comedy are we referring to?

Correct Answer: A. Comedy of Manners

69. In a play by William Shakespeare, Petruchio in a speech beginning, "Thus have I politically begun my reign." tells how he is going to continue treating Katharine. The images of the discomfort he expects to cause her to give him considerable pleasure. Which play is being referred to?

Correct Answer: B. Taming of the Shrew

70. Who among the following advocated the theory of acting in which it is argued that great actors do not experience the emotions they are displaying?

Correct Answer: B. Denis Diderot