Drama and Theater Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Greek theater the story moves in a sequential order. It is called
(A) Unity of Time
(B) Unity of Action
(C) Unity of Space
(D) Unity of Plot
2. The language of world drama is reformed by
(A) Mohan Rakesh
(B) Barnard Shaw
(C) Luigi Pirrandello
(D) Albert Camus
3. Identify the correct sequence:
(A) Surendra Varma, Mohan Rakesh, Bhartendu Harishchandra, Jaisankar Prasad
(B) Bhartendu Harishchandra, Jaisankar Prasad Surendra Varma, Mohan Rakesh
(C) Bhartendu Harishchandra, Jaisankar Prasad, Mohan Rakesh, Surendra Varma
(D) Mohan Rakesh, Bhartendu Harishchandra, Surendra Varma, Jaisankar Prasad
4. Pick up the odd man out
(A) Samuel Beckett
(B) Grotowsky
(C) Jean Paul Sartre
(D) Harold Pinter
5. The light which is used to remove patches on the state is called
(A) Par Light
(B) Fresnel Spot Light
(C) Plano-Convex Spot Light
(D) Profile Spot Light
6. Political ideology is reflected in the plays of
(A) Badal Sarcar
(B) Utpal Dutta
(C) Shambhu Mitra
(D) Ravindranath Tagore
7. Arrange the entry of the following characters according to their order of entry in ‘Adhe Adhure’:
(A) Mahendranath, Juneja, Binny, Savitri
(B) Juneja, Savitri, Binny, Mahendranath
(C) Savitri, Binny, Mahendranath, Juneja
(D) Savitri, Mahendranath, Binny, Juneja
8. Assertion
(A): In Vijay Tendulkar’s plays, women characters are strongly projected who want to live on their own way. Reason
(R): They are always struggling with the present situation.
Codes:
(A) (A) is True, (R) is True.
(B) (A) is False, (R) is True.
(C) (A) is False, (R) is False.
(D) (A) is True, (R) is False.
9. Find the odd one from the list:
(A) Khallid Chowdhury
(B) Bansi Kaul
(C) Kirti Jain
(D) Nissar Allana
10. Which Indian Epic character is commonly found in Indian drama and dance?
(A) Karna
(B) Ashwatthama
(C) Bhishma
(D) Krishna
11. ‘Theatre of Independence’ is written by
(A) Vasudha Dalmia
(B) Anuradha Kapur
(C) Rustom Bharucha
(D) Aparna Dharwadkar
12. ‘Kisi Ek Phoolka Nām Lo’ is a play written by
(A) Chandrashekhar Kambar
(B) Baddal Sircar
(C) Satish Alekar
(D) Madhu Rye
13. Write in correct order:
(A) Playwright, Director, Actor, Audience
(B) Playwright, Actor, Director, Audience
(C) Audience, Actor, Playwright, Director
(D) Actor, Director, Playwright, Audience
14. Here we have some of the tragedy plays written by William Shakespeare. Put them in order.
(A) Romeo and Juliet, Othello, Hamlet, King Lear
(B) Othello, King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet
(C) Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, King Lear
(D) King Lear, Othello, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet
15. Give correct sequence according to their appearance:
(A) Surrealism, Realism, Naturalism, Expressionism.
(B) Realism, Naturalism, Expressionism, Surrealism.
(C) Naturalism, Realism, Surrealism, Expressionism.
(D) Expressionism, Surrealism, Realism, Naturalism.
16. Give the correct sequence :
(A) Stage, Audience, Text, Performance, Catharsis.
(B) Catharsis, Audience, Text, Stage, Performance.
(C) Performance, Catharsis, Stage, Audience, Text.
(D) Text, Stage, Performance, Audience, Catharsis.
17. ‘Nora’ is a famous character of Isben’s
(A) An Enemy of the People.
(B) The Ghosts
(C) The Wild Duck
(D) A Doll’s House
18. There is an ancient performance space found in the Ramagarh hills in Chhattisgarh. The name of the performance space is
(A) Nagarjunakonda Amphi Theatre
(B) Sita Benga Cave Theatre
(C) Nata Mandir
(D) Ranigumpha Amphi Theatre
19. The Oriental Theatre is based on
(A) Text
(B) Performance
(C) Design
(D) Technology
20. Theatre follows the principles of
(A) Spatial Art
(B) Temporal Art
(C) Spatio-temporal art
(D) None of the above
21. ‘My Life in Art’ an autobiography written by
A. G. B. Shaw
B. Stanislavsky
C. Peter Brook
D. Oscar Brockett
Answer: B
22. Presentation of a play follows the order, as below :
A. Costume, Set, Light, Makeup, Show.
B. Set, Costume, Makeup, Light, Show.
C. Costume, Light, Makeup, Show, Set.
D. Light, Costume, Makeup, Set, Show.
Answer: B
23. Pick the odd one out:
A. King Lear
B. Hamlet
C. Othello
D. The Tempest
Answer: D
24. Shakespeare’s plays are still performed over the world because of
A. Strong characterization
B. Dialogues and Monologues
C. Performance Strength
D. Attraction for Artists
Answer: A
25. Find the odd couple:
A. Kapila and Padmini
B. Indrajit and Amma
C. Mallika and Kalidas
D. Nana and Lalita Gouri
Answer: B
26. Assertion A.: The actors of commedia dell’arte could easily improvise the plays.
Reason (R): They were required to enact stock characters entangled in traditional situations.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are false.
B. A. is true but (R) is false.
C. Both A. and (R) are true.
D. A. is false but (R) is true.
Answer: C
27. Which is the correct sequence?
A. As you like it, The Imaginary Invalid, Lysistrata, Pygmalion
B. Lysistrata, as you like it, The Imaginary Invalid, Pygmalion
C. Pygmalion, the Imaginary Invalid, as you like it, Lysistrata
D. The Imaginary Invalid, Lysistrata, Pygmalion, as you like it.
Answer: B
28. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A. Epic Theatre – Erwin Piscator
B. Environmental – Augusto Theatre Boal
C. Poor Theatre – Jerzy Grotowski
D. Street Theatre – SafdarHashmi
Answer: B
29.Find out the odd one:
The production of Barnamvan by National School of Drama, Repertory Company incorporated
A. Yakshyagana movements
B. Javanese Masks
C. Shakespeare’s text
D. Khayal singing tradition
Answer: A
30. Give the correct sequence :
A. Commedia dell’arte, Roman Theatre, Elizabeathan Theatre, Church Drama.
B. Elizabeathan Theatre, Roman Theatre, Commedia dell’arte, Church Drama.
C. Church Drama, Elizabeathan Theatre, Roman Theatre, Commedia dell’arte.
D. Roman Theatre, Church Drama, Commedia dell’arte, Elizabeathan Theatre.
Answer: D
31. Here we have four plays written by the ‘father’ of modern Realistic Dramas. Put them in chronological order.
A. Ghosts, Pillars of society, Hedda Gabbler, A Doll’s House
B. A Doll’s House, Hedda Gabbler, Ghosts, Pillars of Society
C. Hedda Gabbler, A Doll’s House, Pillars of Society, Ghosts
D. Pillars of Society, A Doll’s House, Ghosts, Hedda Gabbler
Answer: D
32. In a play production the director adopts the following order:
A. Technical rehearsal, Blocking, Script, Reading, Grand Rehearsal, Show
B. Blocking, Reading, Grand rehearsal, Show Technical rehearsal, Script
C. Script, Blocking, Technical rehearsal, Show, Grand rehearsal, Reading
D. Script, Reading, Blocking, Technical rehearsal, Grand rehearsal, Show
Answer: D
33. ‘Shite’ is a character in
A. NOH
B. KABUKI
C. BUGAKU
D. KYOGEN
Answer: A
34. The play ‘Professor Taranne’ is written by the following French playwright
A. Jean Anouilh
B. Arthur Adamov
C. Albert Camus
D. Jean- Paul Sartre
Answer: B
35. Which is the correct sequence?
A. Aeschylus, Sophocles, Menandler, Aristophanes, Euripides
B. Euripides, Aristophanes, Sophocles, Menander, Aeschylus
C. Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Menander
D. Menander, Aristophanes, Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides
Answer: C
36. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A. Marlon – Method Acting Brando
B. Henry – Acting Irving Shakespeare
C. Adolphe – Acting in Appia Wagner’s Plays
D. Dario Fo – Italian Actor
Answer: C
37. Which is not the ‘general percept’ of ‘Realism’ among these?
A. Truth resides in material objects
B. The scientific method and observation would solve all the problems
C. No person is responsible, since forces are beyond control
D. Art had its purpose to better making
Answer: C
38. The commercial doll-puppet theatre of Okasa, Japan is known as
A. Bugaku
B. Bunraku
C. Kyogen
D. Dengaku
Answer: B
39. The play “Look Back in Anger” is written by the British playwright
A. Tom Stoppard
B. Herold Pinter
C. John Osborne
D. Arnold Wesker
Answer: C
40. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A. Cinemoid – Filtering the light
B. Dimmer – Regulating intensity of light
C. Lens – Gathers/ Disperses rays of light
D. Gauze – Strip of lights
Answer: D
41. The only family theatre group in the world
A. Globe B. Orisun Theatre
B. Orisun Theatre Company
C. Epic Theatre
D. Surabhi Theatre
Answer: D
42. Which is the correct sequence?
A. Agamemmon, Antigone, Medea, Peace
B. Medea, Peace, Agamemmon, Antigone
C. Antigone, Medea, Agamemmon, Peace
D. Peace, Agamemmon, Antigone, Medea
Answer: A
43. Assertion A. : Drama is not considered to be the pure form of literature.
Reason (R) : It is a composite Art.
Codes :
A. A. is true, (R) is false.
B. A. is true, (R) is true.
C. A. is false, (R) is false.
D. A. is false, (R) is true.
Answer: B
44. The famous Light Designer who designed the light and sound programme of Sabaramati Ashram and Purna Quila in Delhi
A. V. Ramamurthi
B. Tapas Sen
C. Prof. G.N. Dasgupta
D. KanishkaSen
Answer: B
45. Habib Tanvir’s ‘Jin Lahore Nahi Dekhya VO Janmai Nahin’ was written by the famous urdu play wright
A. Agha ashra Kashmiri
B. Asghar Vazahat
C. Narayan Prasad Betab
D. Vinayak Prasad Talib
Answer: B
46. Write in correct order:
A. Text, Composition of Actors, Research, Design, Audience, Performance
B. Text, Research, Design, Composition of Actors, Performance, Audience
C. Text, Research, Design, Composition of Actors, Audience, Performance
D. Design, Text, Composition of Actors, Research, Audience, Performance
Answer: A
47. Pick the odd one out:
A. Mahendranath
B. Sakharam
C. Tughlaq
D. Ghashiram Kotwal
Answer: B
48. The NOH Masks were made out of
A. Cloth
B. Wood
C. Cork
D. Pap Machē
Answer: B
49. ‘PIPAD’ is a musical instrument in
A. Opera
B. Yatra
C. Gamelan
D. Kandy
Answer: C
50. Assertion A.: The plot of drama is designated as itivtta by Bharatamuni.
Reason (R): The plot of drama has to be conceived, designed and presented as to seem that it has really happened.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are false.
B. Both A. and (R) are true.
C. A. is true, (R) is false.
D. (R) is true, A. is false.
Answer: B
51. Pick the odd one out
A. Moscow Art Theatre – Russia
B. Poor Theatre – Poland
C. Royal court Theatre – Germany
D. International Theatre Institute – Paris
Answer: C
52. Give the correct sequence of the performances of the plays by Habib Tanveer :
A. Agra Bazzar, Charandas Chor, Ponga Pandit, Basantrutuka Sapna, Hirma Ki Amar Kahani.
B. Charandas Chor, Agra Bazzar, Hirma Ki Amar Kahani, Basantrutu KaS apna, Ponga Pandit.
C. Basantrutuka Sapna, Hirma Ki Amar Kahani, Ponga Pandit, Charandas Chor, Agra Bazzar.
D. Ponga Pandit, Agra Bazzar, Charandas Chor, Hirma Ki Amar Kahani, Basantrutuka Sapna.
Answer: B
53. Assertion A.: Pirandello tried to explore the relationship between appearance and reality through his plays.
Reason (R): He believed in theory of mask and face.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are true.
B. Both A. and (R) are false.
C. A. is false but (R) is true.
D. A. is true but (R) is false.
Answer: A
54. Pick the odd one out :
A. King Oedipus
B. Antigone
C. Electra
D. Trojan Women
Answer: D
55. Write in correct order:
A. Perspective Drawing, Elevation Plan, Ground Plan, Model
B. Elevation Plan, Perspective Drawing, Ground Plan, Model
C. Ground Plan, Elevation Plan, Perspective Drawing, Model
D. Model, Ground Plan, Perspective Drawing, Elevation Plan
Answer: C
56. Which one of the pairs is not correctly matched?
A. Anton Artaud – Theatre of cruelty
B. Gordon Craig – Symbolism
C. Adolph Appia – Acting method
D. Bertolt Brecht – Alienation
Answer: C
57. The right angle of the stage lighting for proper viewing should be
A. 30° – 40°
B. 70° – 80°
C. 90° – 100°
D. 45° – 60°
Answer: D
58. Nagarjunakonda Amphi theatre is what kind of theatre?
A. Rectangular
B. Triangular
C. Square
D. Round
Answer: C
59. Assertion A.: There is an alternative tradition of Modern Indian Theatre inspired by western concepts and practices.
Reason (R): We have two dominant directorial styles: The Theatre of E. Alkazi which is predominantly western and modernist and that of B. V. Karanth a kind of Neo-Folk Theatre.
Codes:
A. A. is false, (R) is true.
B. (R) is false, A. is true.
C. Both A. and (R) are true.
D. Both A. and (R) are false.
Answer: C
60. She is the only director who writes and directs OPERAS in Punjabi and Urdu.
A. Amal Allana
B. Sheela Bhatia
C. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhury
D. Anuradha Kapoor
Answer: B
61. George Orwells famous novel “Animal farm” is dramatised and directed by
A. Peter Brook
B. Sir Peter Hall
C. Richard Schechner
D. John Martin
Answer: B
62. Here we have different schools of ‘Dramas’ put them into order.
A. Environmentalist, Existential, Realistic, Naturalistic
B. Existential, Realistic, Environmentalist, Naturalistic
C. Realistic, Naturalistic, Existential, Environmental
D. Naturalistic, Environmentalist, Realistic, Existential
Answer: C
63. Pick the odd one out :
A. A Doll’s House
B. The Westside Story
C. My Fair Lady
D. Three Penny Opera
Answer: A
64. Which pair is not correctly matched?
A. Rabindranath – Shambhu Tagore Mitra
B. Vijay Tendulkar – Jabbar Patel
C. Girish Karnad – B.V. Karanth
D. Mohan Rakesh – K.N. Panikkar
Answer: D
65. Assertion A.: Pirandello’s plays are called ‘theatre in theatre’ plays.
Reason (R): His plays explore the relationship between appearance and reality.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are true.
B. A. is true, (R) is false.
C. A. is false, (R) is true
D. Both A. and (R) false.
Answer: A
66. Which is the correct sequence?
A. Bharatendu Harishchandra, Vishnu Das Bhave, Rabindranth Tagore, I.C. Nanda
B. Vishnu Das Bhave, Bharatendu Harishchandra, Rabindranath Tagore, I.C. Nanda
C. I.C. Nanda, Rabindranath Tagore, Bharatendu Harishchandra, Bishnudas Bhave
D. Bharatendu Harishchandra, I.C. Nanda, Rabindranath Tagore, Bishnudas Bhave
Answer: B
67. In the context of playwriting, one follows the order:
A. Scene, Act, Unit, Sequence
B. Act, Scene, Unit, Sequence
C. Sequence, Scene, Act, Unit
D. Unit, Act, Sequence, Scene
Answer: B
68. Which is the correct sequence?
A. Garbha, Vimarsa, Nirvahan.a, Pratimukha, Mukha
B. Pratimukha, Vimarsa, Mukha, Grabha, Nirvahan.a
C. Nirvahana, Garbha, Mukha,Vimarsa, Pratimukha
D. Mukha, Pratimukha, Garbha,Vimarsa, Nirvahan.a
Answer: D
69. The device of ‘Garbhaka’ – an act within an act – is creatively employed in the following Sanskrit play
A. Abhij. nan Shakuntal
B. Mrichchha Katika
C. Uttar Ramcharita
D. Mudra Rakshas
Answer: C
70. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
A. Ven. isanhar – Bhat Narayana
B. Ratnavali – Sri Harsha
C. Dariadra Charudutt – Sudraka
D. Malti Madhav – Bhavbhuti
Answer: C
71. Which is the correct sequence?
A. Line, Colour, Form, Texture
B. Colour, Form, Texture, Line
C. Form, Texture, Line, Colour
D. Line, Form, Colour, Texture
Answer: D
72. Which theatre has the orchestra pit?
A. Greek Theatre
B. Roman Theatre
C. Proscenium Theatre
D. Globe Theatre
Answer: C
73. Assertion A.: The Comedia dell Arte and the oriental theatres in particular, proposed a performers art, which is free from all psychological conditions.
Reason (R): Both the forms are meticulously based on body techniques where the performer works as an instrument.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are true.
B. Both A. and (R) are false.
C. A. is false, (R) is true
D. A. is true, (R) is false.
Answer: A
74. ‘Arthopak epaka’ is one kind of
A. Presentation Device
B. Stage of Plot Development
C. Instrument of Plot Construction
D. Dramatic Irony
Answer: A
75. Which is the correct sequence?
A. Tughlaq, Nagmandala, the Fire and the Rain, Yayati, Hayvadana
B. Nagmandala, Yayati, Tughlaq, the Fire and the Rain, Hayvadana
C. Yayati, Tughlaq, Hayvadana, Nagmandala, the Fire and the Rain
D. The Fire and the Rain, Hayvadana, Tughlaq, Nagmandala, Yayati
Answer: C
76. The world celebrates Theatre Day as announce by UNESCO on
A. 14th November
B. 27th March
C. 23rd March
D. 31st October
Answer: B
77. The most important Theatrical light device is
A. Spot light
B. Fresnel
C. Flood light
D. Strobe light
Answer: A
78. Assertion A.: Drama was to involve the direct observation of human behaviour; therefore, the thrust to use contemporary elements, and it was to deal with real life and problems of the subjects.
Reason (R): Realism came about partly as response to new social / artistic conditions of the contemporary society.
Codes:
A. A. is correct and (R) is wrong
B. (R) is correct and A. is wrong
C. Both A. and (R) are wrong
D. Both A. and (R) are correct
Answer: D
79. Put the following playwrights in order of their time.
(A) Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus, Aristophanes
(B) Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Aeschylus
(C) Aeschylus, Euripides, Aristophanes, Sophocles
(D) Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes
Answer: D
80. Assertion A.: Though Kabuki does not depict contemporary life, it enjoys wide popularity in Japan, a country whose whole has undergone a great degree of westernization.
Reason (R): It is now a crystallized form and thus has retained a place in the nation’s pride and affection.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are true.
B. Both A. and (R) are false.
C. A. is true (R) is false.
D. A. is false (R) is true.
Answer: A
81. ‘Theatron’ means
A. Viewing place
B. Dancing space
C. Passage way
D. Green Room
Answer: A
82. Pick the odd one out
A. Lighting – Setting
B. Costume – Make-up
C. Mime – Movement
D. Play-Reading – Blocking
Answer: D
83. ‘Orion Theatre Company’ was founded by the noted dramatist
A. Wole Soyinka
B. Dario Fo
C. Tom Stoppard
D. Jean Jenet
Answer: A
84. Which is the correct sequence?
A. Radio, Theatre, Film, Television
B. Theatre, Radio, Film, Television
C. Film, Theatre, Radio, Television
D. Radio, Theatre, Television, Film
Answer: B
85. Choose the correct sequence:
A. Scene Analysis, Visualisation, Composition, Picturization
B. Picturization, Visualisation, Scene Analysis, Composition
C. Composition, Visualisation, Scene Analysis, Picturization
D. Picturization, Scene Analysis, Composition, Visualisation
Answer: A
86. It is the strongest Acting Area of the stage.
A. UP RIGHT
B. UP CENTRE
C. DOWN CENTRE
D. UP LEFT
Answer: C
87. Pick the odd:
A. Jack – Scenery
B. Hood – Light
C. Foundation – Make up
D. Flat – Property
Answer: D
88. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
A. Stanislavsky – An Actor Prepares
B. John Gassener – Producing the Play
C. Augusto Boal – Theatre of Opressed
D. Peter Brooke – Floating Islands
Answer: D
89. Assertion A.: Brecht was criticised by the progressive activists for not using social realism as his problem based Epic Theatre failed to provide solutions.
Reason (R): Brecht did not want to immerge his audience in reality and wanted them to ‘cry tears from the brain’; to absorb messages and ideas on which they could act.
Codes:
A. A. is true, (R) is false.
B. (R) is true, A. is false.
C. Both A. and (R) are true.
D. Both A. and (R) are false.
Answer: C
90. Assertion A.: In 1987, a new mile stone was laid down in the theatre movement of Kashmir.
Reason (R): Bhawani Bashir Yasir established Kalakaar repertory circle
Codes:
A. A. is true, (R) is false.
B. A. is true, (R) is true.
C. A. is false, (R) is false
D. A. is false, (R) is true.
Answer: B
91. Assertion A.: Artists are not merely to copy the outer appearance of life in all its facets and profoundness to show what is behind the phenomena of life.
Reason (R): In the name of Realism and Naturalism materialistic world outlook has been reigning in the sphere of Art as well as in science and everyday life.
Codes:
A. A. is true and (R) is true
B. A. is false and (R) is true
C. A. is true and (R) is false
D. A. is false and (R) is false
Answer: A
92. Which is the correct sequence?
A. Kanyadan, Ghasiram Kotwal, Shrimant, Shantata! Court Chalu Ahe
B. Shrimant, Shantata! Court Chalu Ahe, Ghasiram Kotwal, Kanyadan
C. Shantata! Court Chalu Ahe, Kanyadan, Shrimant, Ghasiram Kotwal
D. Ghasiram Kotwal, Kanyadan, Shantata! Court Chalu Ahe, Shrimant
Answer: B
93. Select the correct sequence:www. netugc.com
A. Roman Theatre, Greek Theatre, Renaissance, Middle Ages Theatre
B. Greek Theatre, Roman Theatre, middle ages Theatre Renaissance
C. Renaissance, Middle Ages Theatre, Roman Theatre, and Greek Theatre
D. Greek Theatre, Middle Ages Theatre, Roman Theatre, and Renaissance
Answer: B
94. Pick the odd one out
A. Orchestra pit – Proscenium
B. Set line – Settings
C. Cyclorama – Lighting Floods
D. Off-stage – Borders
Answer: D
95. In Shakespeare’s play actors used to talk to the audience by alienating themselves from the co-actors. This gesture is called
A. Soliloquy
B. Monologue
C. Aside
D. Dialogue
Answer: C
96. Which one is not an objective of Art?
A. Interpretation
B. Selectivity
C. Form
D. Metaphor
Answer: C
97. The folk performance in India mainly depends on which kind of performance space?
A. Formal space
B. Invisible space
C. Improvised space
D. Dramatic space
Answer: C
98. Pick the odd one out
A. Sophecles – Trackers
B. Euripidus – Cyclopes
C. Aeschylus – Media
D. Aristophanes – Agmemon
Answer: D
99. Select the correct sequence:
A. Author, Actor, Audience, Director
B. Actor, Audience, Author, Director
C. Audience, Actor, Director, Author
D. Author, Director, Actor, Audience
Answer: D
100. Assertion A.: Modern Kannada theatre resisted the bonds of traditional forms and gave itself to the new forms from the West.
Reason (R): The mainstream of pre modern Kannada literature is dominated by epic.
Codes:
A. A. is true, (R) is false.
B. A. is true, (R) is true.
C. A. is false, (R) is true.
D. A. is false, (R) is false
Answer: B
101. The ‘Image Theatre’ is conceived by
A. Peter Brooke
B. Richard Schechner
C. Augusto Boal
D. Elia Kazan
Answer: C
102. Which pair is NOT correctly matched?
A. K.N. Panikkar – Revival of Sanskrit Theatre
B. Badal Sircar – Agit-prop Theatre
C. Anamika – Gender- Haksar Sensitive Theatre
D. M.S. Sathyu – Parsi Theatre
Answer: D
103. The noted director who first discovered the theatrical potentialities of Dharmaveer Bharati’s ANDHA YUG
A. E. Alkazi
B. Satyadev Dubey
C. B.V. Karanth
D. Ratan Thiyam
Answer: B
104. Arrange items in sequence:
A. Performing text, Dramatic text, self – expression, Transmission of secrets
B. Transmission of secrets, Self-expression, Dramatic text, performing text
C. Dramatic text, performing text, transmission of secrets, self-expression
D. Self-expression, Transmission of secrets, Dramatic text, performing text
Answer: C
105. The book ‘Indian Method in Acting’ is written by
A. Kumar Verma
B. Prasanna
C. M.L. Varadpande
D. H.V. Sharma
Answer: B
106. Give the correct sequence according to their corresponding value:
A. Down Right, Down Left, Down Centre, Up Right.
B. Down Centre, Down Right, Down Left, Up Right.
C. Down Left, Down Centre, Down Right, Up Right.
D. UP Right, Down Left, Down Right, Down Centre.
Answer: B
107. The production of ‘Andha Yug’ at Purna Quila by E. Alkazi opened the doors for a kind of theatre in India which is known as
A. Dance Theatre
B. Visual Theatre
C. Realistic Theatre
D. Applied Theatre
Answer: B
108. Assertion A.: Theatre director should have knowledge on Art and Craft.
Reason (R): Because he has to coordinate the technical and artistic elements during the production process.
Codes:
A. A. is true (R) is false
B. A. is false (R) is true
C. A. is true (R) is true
D. A. is false and (R) is false
Answer: C
109. Assertion A.: Designing a space is not to fill the area with materials, but to create an environment to establish the action of the play.
Reason (R): Design helps the actor to build his character and to move conveniently.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are true.
B. Both A. and (R) are false.
C. A. is true, (R) is false.
D. A. is false, (R) is true.
Answer: A
110. Give the correct sequence in respect of the five fundamentals of Play- Direction.
A. Movement, Pantomimic Dramatization, Rhythm, Composition, Picturization.
B. Picturization, Rhythm, Movement, Composition, Pantomimic Dramatization.
C. Composition, Picturization, Movement, Rhythm, Pantomimic Dramatization.
D. Pantomimic Dramatization, Rhythm, Movement, Picturization, Composition.
Answer: C
111. The famous American Play “The Adding Machine” is written by
A. Arthur Miller
B. Edward Albee
C. Elmer Rice
D. Eugene O’Neill
Answer: C
112. Assertion A.: The encounter with the tradition has given rise to new contemporary Indian Theatre.
Reason (R): The directors were prompted by quest for identity and search for roots.
Codes:
A. Both A. and (R) are false.
B. A. is true, (R) is false.
C. (R) is true, A. is false.
D. Both A. and (R) are true.
Answer: D
113. Which is the correct sequence?
A. Kārya, Patākā, Bija, Prakari, Bindu
B. Bindu, Bija, Patākā, Kārya, Prakari
C. Prakari, Patākā, Bija, Bindu, Kārya
D. Bija, Bindu, Patākā, Prakari, Kārya
Answer: D
114. Which is the correct sequence?
A. Creating a Role, the Empty Space, Theatre of the Oppressed, the Floating Islands
B. The Floating Islands, the Empty Space, Creating a Role, Theatre of the Oppressed
C. Theatre of the Oppressed, Creating A Role, the Floating Islands, the Empty Space
D. The Empty Space, The Floating Islands, Creating a Role, Theatre of the oppressed
Answer: A
115. Parsi Theatre’s famous Urdu Play ‘Bazm-e-Fani’ (The Transitory Assembly) was a reworking of Shakespeare’s
A. Hamlet
B. Midsummer Night’s Dream
C. Merchant of Venice
D. Romeo and Juliet
Answer: D
116. Put in correct chronology in the context of their Geographical aspect from North to South:
A. Kutiyattam, Nautanki, Bhand Jashna, Yakshagana, Maach
B. Bhand Jashna, Maach, Nautanki, Yakshagana, Kutiyattam
C. Nautanki, Yakshagana, Kutiyattam, Maach, Bhand Jashna
D. Bhand Jashna, Nautanki, Maach, Yakshagana, Kutiyattam
Answer: D
117. The two materials with which the Director works to express the play are
A. Lines and Colours
B. Sound and Sight
C. Actor and Stage
D. Voice and Speech
Answer: C
118. Which is the correct sequence of the following equipments on the stage?
A. Grand Drapery, Act Curtain, Tormentors, Teaser
B. Act Curtain, Tormentors, Teaser, Grand Drapery
C. Tormentors, Grand Drapery, Act Curtain, Teaser
D. Teaser, Tormentors, Grand Drapery, Act Curtain
Answer: A
119. The plays of Jaishankar Prasad was presented for the first time by
A. E. Alkazi
B. Shambhu Mitra
C. Habib Tanveer
D. B.V. Karanth
Answer: D
120. Pick the odd one :
A. Habib Tanveer – Political Theatre
B. Badal Sircar – Psycophysical Theatre
C. Safdar Hashmi – Realistic Theatre
D. B.V. Karanth – Theatre Music
Answer: C