Art and Culture


  1. What is the creative art in which Sonal Mansingh distinguished ?









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    Sonal Mansingh is an eminent Indian classical dancer and choreographer of Odissi dancing style; who is also proficient in other Indian classical dancing styles including Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and Chhau.

    Correct Option: A

    Sonal Mansingh is an eminent Indian classical dancer and choreographer of Odissi dancing style; who is also proficient in other Indian classical dancing styles including Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and Chhau.


  1. Which from the following is a “Classical dance form ?”









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    Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form originating in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has its inspirations from the sculptures of the ancient temple of Chidambaram. The Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian dance styles: Bharatanatyam: Tamil Nadu; Kathak: Uttar Pradesh; Kathakali: Kerala; Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh’ Manipuri: Manipur; Mohiniyattam: Kerala; Odissi: Odisha; and Sattriya: Assam.

    Correct Option: B

    Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form originating in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has its inspirations from the sculptures of the ancient temple of Chidambaram. The Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian dance styles: Bharatanatyam: Tamil Nadu; Kathak: Uttar Pradesh; Kathakali: Kerala; Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh’ Manipuri: Manipur; Mohiniyattam: Kerala; Odissi: Odisha; and Sattriya: Assam.



  1. Where do the striptease artists work ?









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    Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring music, comedy, song, dance, recitation or drama. It is mainly disting-uished by the performance venue (also called a cabaret), such as in a restaurant, pub or nightclub with a stage for performances. It involves striptease which is an erotic or exotic dance in which the performer gradually undresses, either partly or completely, in a seductive and sexually suggestive manner.

    Correct Option: A

    Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring music, comedy, song, dance, recitation or drama. It is mainly disting-uished by the performance venue (also called a cabaret), such as in a restaurant, pub or nightclub with a stage for performances. It involves striptease which is an erotic or exotic dance in which the performer gradually undresses, either partly or completely, in a seductive and sexually suggestive manner.


  1. Pt. Shivkumar Sharma is an exponent of









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    Shivkumar Sharma is an Indian Santoor player. The Santoor is a folk instrument from Kashmir and Jammu. He is credited with making the Santoor a popular Classical Instrument.

    Correct Option: D

    Shivkumar Sharma is an Indian Santoor player. The Santoor is a folk instrument from Kashmir and Jammu. He is credited with making the Santoor a popular Classical Instrument.



  1. Which one among the following is least like the others?









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    Bharatnatyam is considered to be a fire-dance — the mystic manifestation of the metaphysical element of fire in the human body. It is one of the five major styles (one for each element) that include Odissi (element of water), Kuchipudi (element of earth), Mohiniattam (element of air) and Kathakali (element of sky or aether). The movements of an authentic Bharatanatyam dancer resemble the movements of a dancing flame. Bharatnatyam: Tamil Nadu; Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh; and Kathakali: Kerala. Bhangra is a north Indian dance.

    Correct Option: B

    Bharatnatyam is considered to be a fire-dance — the mystic manifestation of the metaphysical element of fire in the human body. It is one of the five major styles (one for each element) that include Odissi (element of water), Kuchipudi (element of earth), Mohiniattam (element of air) and Kathakali (element of sky or aether). The movements of an authentic Bharatanatyam dancer resemble the movements of a dancing flame. Bharatnatyam: Tamil Nadu; Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh; and Kathakali: Kerala. Bhangra is a north Indian dance.