| Post Name | Supporting Artist in Mridangam for Dance (Kerala Natanam) |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 013/2024/OL |
| Category Code | 181/2023 |
| Date of Test | 8 February 2024 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Write the name of a Keralatala which include 6 aksharakala?
Answer
C. Panchari
2
Who was the first Mohiniyattam teacher in Kerala Kalamandalam?
Answer
C. Kalyani Amma
3
Write the name of the Vritthi which was last created by Brahma?
Answer
B. Kaishiki Vritthi
4
Choose the Art form in which some steps are named as 'Paarshwavarthi chuvadukal'?
Answer
B. Keralanadanam
5
'Aascharya Choodaamani' the Sanskrit Play written by?
Answer
A. Shakthi Bhadran
6
Who introduced Chenda instead of 'Thoppimaddalam' in Kathakali?
Answer
D. Vetatthu Rajavu
7
Author of the Text Abhinayadarppanam?
Answer
C. Nandikeshwaran
8
The dance which relates to sentiment (Rasa) and Psychological States (Bhava) is called?
Answer
A. Nritya
9
The tala which includes Kakapadam as an anga
Answer
B. Simhanandana
10
How many avartanams of chaturasrajati jhampa tala are equal to 2 avartanams of khanda jati at a tala?
Answer
C. 4
11
Which of the statements is not correct?
Answer
D. Khandajati Rupaka and Tisrajati Jhampa have equal aksharakala value
12
__________ is known as Arajhampa
Answer
A. Khanda Chapu
13
7 avartanams of Khandachapu is equal to ________ avartanams of Misrachapu
Answer
A. 5
14
Tisragati tisrajati atatala has got ________ matras in total
Answer
B. 30
15
Which tala is known as 'Raga'
Answer
A. Misrajati Eka
16
Which of the following arguments related to jhampa tala is/are correct? (A) Chaturasta jhampa has got 7 aksharakala value (B) Amdruta occurs only in this (C) Khandagati tisrajati jhampa tala has got 30 matras in total (D) It has no similarity with any of the varieties of Rupakatala in akshrakala value
Answer
B. (A), (B) and (C)
17
Find out the pair of talas with equal magnitude.
Answer
A. Sankirnajati Rupaka and Tisrajati Dhruva
18
Which is the longest tala among the 175 group?
Answer
C. Sankirnagati Sankirna jati Dhruva tala
19
________ is a Marga tala
Answer
A. Chachatputa
20
Tisrajati Rupaka tala is termed ________
Answer
D. Chakra
21
Who among the following Vaggeyakaras has composed in Simhanandana tala?
Answer
B. Mahavaidynanatha lyer
22
Viloma chapu is introduced by ________
Answer
C. Syama Sastri
23
The last tala of the 35 tala group is termed
Answer
C. Vasu
24
In the right side of Mridangam 3 fingures is applied for the ________ basic sollu. (i) Di (ii) Ki (iii) Ta (iv) Dhin
Answer
C. (i) and (ii)
25
Gumki method is essential for (i) Create mridanga hunances (ii) To flourish sarvalagu petterns (iii) To render mohara (iv) To render farance
Answer
Question Cancelled
26
Tha-ka-Tha-ki-Ta is the pattern of ________ Kaaruva. (i) 5 Mathra kaaruva (ii) 3 Mathra kaaruva (iii) Kanda kaaruva (iv) Misra karuva
Answer
D. (i) and (iii)
27
Muthaippu is played after ________. (i) After Pallavi (ii) After Anupallavi (iii) After Charanam
Answer
D. (i) and (ii) and (iii)
28
Rendering the Korvai in ________. (i) In the Keerthanai (ii) In Tani Avarthanam (iii) In the Mohana (iv) In the Varnam
Answer
C. (ii) and (iii)
29
7 Mathra is ________ Kaaruva. (i) Kanda Kaaruva (ii) Misra Kaaruva (iii) Thisra Kaaruva (iv) Thisras Chathusra Kaaruva
Answer
D. (ii) and (iv)
30
Which Kuraippu is mostly played in Adi Talam: (i) Chathusra Kuraippu (ii) Kanda Kuraippu (iii) Tisra Kuraippu (iv) Misra Kuraippu
Answer
A. (i) and (iv)
31
In which place Tani Avarthanam is rendered. (i) Main Keerthanai in concept (ii) Ragam-Tanam-Pallavi (iii) In the Varnam (iv) In sub main Keerthanai
Answer
C. (i) and (ii)
32
Adi Tala Mohana is constructed in ________ Avarthanas. (i) 6 Avarthanas (ii) 4 Avarthanas (iii) 8 Avarthanas (iv) 10 Avarthanas
Answer
B. (ii) and (iii)
33
Which is the correct sequence of Pancha Jaathi? (i) Chathusram-Tisram-Kandam-Misram-Sankeernam (ii) Tisram- Chathusram-Kandam-Misram-Sankeernam (iii) 4-3-5-7-9 (iv) 3-4-5-7-9
Answer
Question Cancelled
34
10 Akshara Tala is (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Answer
B. (i) and (iii)
35
Rupaka Talam is mostly played by ________ Kuraippu. (i) Tisra Kuraippu (ii) Kanda Kuraippu (iii) Misra Kuraippu (iv) Chathusra Kuraippu
Answer
C. (ii) and (iv)
36
Kinds of Korvai (i) Trikala korvai (ii) Jathi korvai (iii) Farance korvai (iv) Chappu korvai
Answer
C. (i) and (ii) and (iii)
37
Farance sollu of Tha-Ka-Di-Mi (i) Tha ka Tha ri kita tha ka (ii) Tha ri kita kita tha ka (iii) Kita tha ka tha ri kita tha ka (iv) Ki ta tha ka tha ri ki ta thom
Answer
A. (i) and (ii)
38
3 Akshra Tala (i) Misra Chappu (ii) Viloma Chappu (iii) Tisra Chappu (iv) Kanda Chappu
Answer
A. (i) and (ii)
39
Pambai and Urumi is used in (i) Karagam (ii) Kuchupudi (iii) Kavadi (iv) Bharathanatyam
Answer
D. (i) and (iii)
40
Which two is the South Indian Dance form. (i) Odissi (ii) Kuchupudi (iii) Bharathanatyam (iv) Kathak
Answer
C. (ii) and (iii)
41
In Bharathanatyam Nattu-Muttu is known as (i) Nattuvanar (ii) Accompaniment (iii) Mridangist (iv) Vocalist
Answer
B. (iii) and (i)
42
Instruments played in Kathakali (i) Mridangam (ii) Kanjira (iii) Mattalam (iv) Edakka
Answer
C. (iii) and (iv)
43
In Bharathanatyam concert Mridangist should concentrate for (i) Jathi (ii) Adavu (iii) Swarakshanam (iv) Bhavam
Answer
A. (i) and (ii)
44
Role of Nattuvanar in Dance concert. (i) Rendering Jathis (ii) Doing Nattuvangam (iii) Choreography
Answer
D. All the above
45
Mridangam accompaniment is used for (i) Mohiniyattam (ii) Bharathanatyam (iii) Kathakali (iv) Kuchupudi
Answer
C. (ii) and (iv)
46
Natya Aasan is also known as (i) Talaikhol (ii) Nattuvanar (iii) Muttuvanar (iv) Natyacharya
Answer
A. (i) and (ii)
47
Percussion instrument used in Koodiyattam: (i) Mizhavu (ii) Sankhu (iii) Edakka (iv) Kurumkuzhal
Answer
C. (i) and (iii)
48
Kerala Dance forms (i) Bharathanatyam (ii) Mohiniyattam (iii) Kuchipudi (iv) Kathakali
Answer
C. (ii) and (iv)
49
In whose Sangeetha Sabha did the Thanjavur brothers originally work?
Answer
C. Serfoji Randaman (King)
50
What is the meaning of mudra 'Syanthanam'
Answer
D. Chariot
51
Among the Thanjavur Quarlet, who served in the court of Maharaja Swathi Thirunnal?
Answer
C. Vadivelu
52
Which dance form inspired Rukmini devi Arundale to learn Bharathanatyam?
Answer
D. Sadir
53
Which dance drama is choreographed by Rukmini devi?
Answer
B. Shyama
54
Who was the eldest among the Thanjore quartet?
Answer
C. Chinnayya
55
Which is the book written by Mani Madhava Chakyar for Koodiyattam?
Answer
D. Natya kalpadhrumam
56
'Gathram' is shown by which mudra?
Answer
C. Pathakam
57
The four brothers (Tanjore brothers) trained in music under which guru?
Answer
B. Muthuswami Dheekshithar
58
Who is the author of the Book "classical dance posess of India"?
Answer
B. Guru Gopinath
59
Who was the first Koodiyattam Acharya to be honored by the country with the 'Padma Sri'?
Answer
C. Mani madhava Chakyar
60
Through which Thullal, Nambyar played the strong voice of clan glory and spiritual valor of the lowly caste?
Answer
C. Parayan Thullal
61
In which of the following raga Syamashashtri's famous swarajathi was composed?
Answer
D. Yadukulakamboji
62
It is important to open a dance recital with alarippu. Even a seasoned dancer requires to focus her attention at the beginning of a recital. Who's comment?
Answer
B. T. Balasaraswathy
63
Which composer's name is prefixed with the word Veyigitha?
Answer
B. Paidala Gurumurthi sashtri
64
Who composed the thillana "Gaurihnayaka"?
Answer
C. Maha Vaidyanatha iyer
65
Another name for padavarnam?
Answer
B. Atta varnam
66
In which text the word Mohiniattam was used for the first time?
Answer
B. Vyavaharamala
67
Which Tamil work mentions about the precursor of Bharathanatyam?
Answer
A. Chilappathikaram
68
Name of a technical performance in Bharata natyam kacheri.
Answer
D. Jatisvaram
69
Who composed a thillana in Lakshmisha thala?
Answer
B. Ramnad Seenivas Iyengar
70
Who composed the Daruvarnam in Vasantha?
Answer
C. Harikesanallur Muthayya Bhagavather
71
Who is the author of Natyasastra?
Answer
C. Bharata
72
In which language was Natyasastra written?
Answer
B. Sanskrit
73
How many varieties of veena are mentioned in Natyasastra?
Answer
C. 3
74
How many chapters are in Natyasastra?
Answer
D. 36
75
According to Natyasastra, in the measurement of Tala, How many Kasthas make 1 kala?
Answer
D. None of the above
76
How many varieties of Layas are mentioned in Natyasastra?
Answer
B. 3
77
How many Vadya prakaranas are described in Natyasastra?
Answer
D. None of the above
78
Bharata is a codified form of the words ________
Answer
A. Bhava, Raga, Thala
79
Which talas are mentioned in the tala aadyaya of Natyasastra among the following:
Answer
B. Marga talas
80
Which of the following instruments in not included in the variety of Avanadhavadya?
Answer
C. Vipanci
81
Which are the three Angaas in Soolaadhi Sapta Thalaas
Answer
B. Anudhrutham, dhrutham, laghu
82
The biggest thalam in 35 Thala system
Answer
D. Sankeerna Jaathi Dhruva Thalam
83
"Thourathrikam" means
Answer
B. Geetham, Vadhyam, Nritham
84
Total value of 'Thrikaalam'
Answer
A. 7
85
The term 'Alaarippu' in dance
Answer
C. Bharathanatyam
86
A 'clap' is called
Answer
A. Anudhrutha
87
Which Thala system uses all the six Angaas
Answer
D. Ashtothara Satha Thalas
88
128 Akshara kala Thalam
Answer
A. Simbanandana Thalam
89
Sopana Sangeetham exponent
Answer
A. Njaralathu Ramapoduval
90
Which instrument is used for Sopana Sangeetham?
Answer
C. Edakka
91
Mridangam usually used to Accompany male voice is called
Answer
A. Thaggu
92
Select Sruthi Vadhyam
Answer
D. Thampura
93
Membranophone instrument
Answer
A. Mridangam
94
Regarding Kathakali Talas, which of the following statements are correct/true? (i) I I I I X I I X I X - This symbol indicates Champa Tala. (ii) I I X I I I X - The Tala represented by this symbol consists of 7 Aksharakalas. (iii) I I I I X I I I I X I X I X - Ashtakalasa in Kathakali, is composed of Talas represented by this symbol
Answer
D. (i) and (ii)
95
Identify the correct pair / pairs : (i) Kumbha Tala - (a) 5 Aksharakalas (ii) Marma Tala - (b) 20 Aksharakalas (iii) Karika Tala - (c) 12 Aksharakalas (iv) Kundanachi Tala - (d) 14 Aksharakalas
Answer
A. (i)-(b), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(c)
96
Identify correct statements from the following: (i) Triputa Tala is the basic Tala of "Panchavadhya" (ii) According to various Tala systems, All Talas with 7 Matras indicates Triputa Tala. (iii) There are 7 Aksharakalas in Triputa Tala.
Answer
B. (i) and (iii)
97
Following Talas are arranged according to the number of Aksharakalas in it. Identify the options which follows ascending order.
Answer
C. Panchari Tala, Tripuda Tala, Chempada Tala, Champa Tala, Adanta Tala
98
Identify the pair/pairs with same 'Aksharakalas' from the following. (i) Adanta Tala and Marma Tala (ii) Chempada Tala and Kundanachi tala (iii) Panchari Tala and Eka Tala (iv) Lekshmi Tala and Kumbha Tala
Answer
C. (i) and (iv)
99
Which of the following statements are correct? (i) Karika Tala consists of 5 Akasharakalas. (ii) Lekshmi Tala and Kumbha Tala, which follows 20 Aksharakalas are the same Talas. (iii) There are 14 Aksharakalas in Adanta Tala and Marma Tala.
Answer
A. (i) and (iii)
100
Pick odd one out:
Answer
B. Matya Tala
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