MCQs on Art & Culture – Indian Puppetry & Cinema
(UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION & OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS)
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Q1. Consider the following Statements regarding development puppet art forms of India:
- The themes are mostly based on epics and legends.
- Ancient Hindu philosophers have likened God Almighty to a puppeteer and the entire universe to a puppet stage.
Identify the correct statements:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) All are correct
d) None
Q2. Which of following are puppet forms of India:
- String Puppets
- Shadow Puppets
- Rod Puppets
- Glove Puppets
Identify the correct statements:
a) 1, 2 & 3 only
b) 2 & 4 only
c) All are correct
d) 1, 2 & 4 only
Q3. Consider the following Statements regarding STRING PUPPETS:
- They are Marionettes having jointed limbs controlled by strings.
- Kathputli is string puppet form of Bihar.
Identify the correct statements:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) All are correct
d) None
Q4. Consider the following Statements regarding SHADOW PUPPETS:
- They are flat figures pressed against the screen with a dim source of light behind it.
- They are found in Orissa, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Identify the correct statements:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) All are correct
d) None
Q5. Consider the following Statements regarding ROD PUPPETS:
- They are an extension of glove-puppets, but often much larger and supported and manipulated by rods from below.
- They are found mostly in West Bengal and Orissa.
Identify the correct statements:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) All are correct
d) None
Q6. Consider the following Statements regarding GLOVE PUPPETS:
- The head is made of either papier mache, cloth or wood and hands emerge from just below the neck to control the puppet.
- The delivery of the dialogues, the movement of the puppet and the beat of the dholak are well synchronised and create a dramatic atmosphere.
Identify the correct statements:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) All are correct
d) None
Q7. Consider the following Statements regarding puppet forms of India:
Puppet Form | Region | |
1 | Pavakoothu | Kerala |
2 | Yampuri | Madhya Pradesh |
3 | Putul Nautch | West Bengal |
4 | Ravanachhaya | Odisha |
Identify the correct statements:
a) 1, 2 & 3 only
b) 2 & 4 only
c) All are correct
d) 1, 3 & 4 only
Q8. Consider the following Statements regarding
Traditional Theatre Form | Region | |
1 | Bhand Pather | Kashmir |
2 | Swang | Haryana |
3 | Yakshagana | Karnataka |
4 | Therukoothu | Tamil Nadu |
Identify the correct statements:
a) 1, 2 & 3 only
b) 2 & 4 only
c) All are correct
d) 1, 3 & 4 only
Q9. Consider the following Statements regarding history of Indian Cinema:
- The first Indian film released in India was Shree Pundalik (1912) a silent film in Marathi.
- The first full-length motion picture in India was Raja Harishchandra (1913 silent film) produced by Dadasaheb Phalke.
- Alam Ara (1931) was the first Indian talkie (sound) film.
Identify the correct statements:
a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) All are correct
d) 1 & 3 only
Q10. Consider the following Statements regarding National Film Development Corporation:
- Based in Mumbai is the central agency established in 1975, to encourage high quality Indian cinema.
- It functions in areas of film financing, production and distribution and under Ministry of Culture.
Identify the correct statements:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) All are correct
d) None
Solutions:
Ques | Sol | Explanation |
1 | c | |
2 | c | |
3 | a | Kathputli is string puppet form of Rajasthan. |
4 | b | Strong source of light is required |
5 | c | |
6 | c | |
7 | d | Yampuri – Bihar |
8 | c | Others include Nautanki (UP), Raaslela (UP), Bhavai (Gujrat), Maach (Madhya Pradesh), Tamaasha (Maharashtra), Dashavtar (Goa/Konkan), Krishnattam, Mudiyettu, Koodiyettam & Theyyam (kerala). |
9 | c | |
10 | a | It functions in areas of film financing, production and distribution and under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. |