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SMC INDEX Fane Subject Name Page no. Number of Question, Static G.K. LBicd 2098 7 History 163 2283 966 ; Polity 244 - 293 582 4 Geography 294 - 362 839 5 Beonomics 363 - 405 491 6 Physics 406 - 426 254 1 Chemistry 427 - 469 513 8 Biology 470 - 523 654 9. Current affairs 1-34(QR) 375 (QR) TOTAL 523+ 34=557 om STATIC G.K. S.No. Chapter Name Page no. Question no. No. of question 1 Dance 1-8 1-102 102 2. Art Personality 8-34 103 - 398 296 3. Art Awards 34-36 399-419 a 4 Musical Instruments 36-39 420 - 460 41 5. Festivals 39-51 461 - 600 140 6. Fairs 51-52 601 - 612 12 1. Songs 52-54 613-647 35 8 Painting/ Dress/ Tribes 54-57 648 - 689, a 9. First in India/World 57-64 690-789 10) 10. Sports 64-90 790-1148 359 " Books and authors 90-107 1149-1373 ae 12. Famous Personality 107 - 108 1374-1392 td 13. Important Days 108 - 111 1393-1425 8 M4 States G.K. 1-118 1426 - 1534 ae 15 Organisation lis - 122 1535-1572 8 16, World GK. 122-125 1573-1617 s 17. Computer 195-133 1618-1736 " 18. Full form 133-134 1737-1752 E 19. Religious Places 134-139 1753 - 1809 37 20, ‘Awards 139-144 1810-1877 8 21 Important events M44 148, 1878 - 1930 3 2 Founder 148-149 1931 - 1941 1" 23. Entertainment 149-151 1942-1965 4 4, Schemes 151-185 1966 - 2008 “a 25, Miscellaneous 135 - 162 2009-2098 90 HISTORY Ancient History S.No. Chapter Name Page no. ‘Question no. No. of question L Prehistoric And Indus Valley 163-166 Lal 41 2 Vedic Age 166-168 2-63 2 Jainism 168 64-70 7 4 Buddhism 168-170 71-94 4 5. ‘Mahajanapadas, 170-171 95-111 16 6 Mauryan Empire in-174 112-139 28 2. Gupta Dynasty 74-175 140-160 2 8. ‘Vardhana Dynasty 175-176 161-167 7 9. Chola Dynasty 176-178 168-188 21 10, Miscellaneous 178-186 189-281 3 val History S.No. Chapter Name Page no. Question no. No. of question 1 Foreign Invasions 186 -187 282-295 14 2. Delhi Sultanate 187-188 296-311 16 Slave Dynasty 188 -190 312-337 26 hii Dynasty 190-191 338-346 9 5. “Tuglag dynasty 191-192 347-357 u 6. Sayyid Dynasty sa a 1 1. ‘Lodi Dynasty 192-193 359-363 3 8. Mughal period 193 364-373 10 9. Babur 193-198 374-380 1 194 381 - 387 10. ‘Humayun and Sher Shah Suri 1 7 ‘Akar 194 - 196 388 - 408 a D Jahangir 196 - 197 409-416 ’ B ‘Shah Jahan 197 aiiseae 8 in “Aurangzeb 197-198 425-438 4 i: ‘Sikh Gum 198-199 439-450 2 16 Marathas 199-200 451-457 7 V. ‘Vijaynagar Empire 200-201 458 - 464 7 18, Wars and Treaties 201-203 465 - 495 31 19 Miscellaneous 203-211 496 - 594 9 Modern History S.No. Chapter Name Page no. Question no, No. of question 1 The Revolt of 1857 2m -212 595 - 607 B 2 Governor and Viceroys 212-214 608 - 628 2 3 British acts and Policies 214-217 629 - 669 41 4. Partition of Bengal and swadeshi 217-218 670 - 680 u ‘movements 5. Gandhian Era 218-223 681-728 48 6 Expansion of British Rule 223 729-739 ne 1 ‘The Revolutionaries 223-227 740-782 6 8 Struggle for Independence 227-230 783 - 812 30 9. Socio religious reforms 230-235 813-870 8 10. | Indian National Congress and its 235-237 871 - 894 a sessions u. Muslim league 237 os 500 6 2 Miscellaneous 237-243 901 - 966 66 POLITY SNe Chapter Name Page no. Question no. No. of question be Constitution 244-247 1-42 a 2 Sources of Indian Constitution 247-248 anh " 3 Atel, Schedule, Pars and lis 248-260 54-197 “ 4 Amendments Masia Topas 37 5. Fundamental Rights and Duties 267 235 - 280 46 6 ‘Committee Report 267-269 281-294 4 1. Parliament 269 -276 295 - 383 89 8, | President, Vice President and Prime 276 -280 384-422 39 Minister 9. Government Bodies 280 - 282 423-448 26 10. Polity of neighbouring countries 282-283 449-459 " WL Miscellaneous 283 -293, 460 - 582 123 GEOGRAPHY S.No. ‘Chapter Name Page no. No. of question 1 Solar system and its planets 204-297 1-45 45 2 Longitudes and latindes 297-298 46-59 13 3. Continents and oceans 298-303 60-114 35 4 Neighbouring countries of India 308 = 304 115-132 18 5. Indian drainage system 304-317 133-304 m 6 World drainage system 317-318 305 -309 5 7. | Mineral and energy resources in India 318-320 310-339 30 8 Agriculture 320-324 340-383 4 8 Soils 324-326 384-408, 25 10, Vegetation 326-330 409 - 448, 40 nL Climate 330-334 449 - 489 a 2. Industries 334-335 490 - 503 14 1B. Biosphere reserves 335-338, 504 - 541 38 4. Physiograpbic division of India 338-343 542 - 602 6 15, ‘Transportation 343 - 345 603-621 19 16. Population 345-350 622-685 64 v7. Atmosphere 350-352 686-715 30 18. Rocks 352-354 716-739 24 19. ‘Mountain 354-359 740 - 800 6 20. Voleano 359-360 801 - 808 8 2. World geography and Map 360-361 809-821 2 2. Miscellancous 361 - 362 822-839 18 ECONOMICS Question no. ane: Chapter Name Page no, No. of question 1. Basics of economy 363-367 mal 4 2 ‘Concepts of demand and supply 367 - 368 abet 13 3. | Costs, Production, Consumptions 368-370 62-86 25 and market 4, | National income, Inflation, Budget, 310-378 87-172 86 ‘Taxation and GDP ‘. Money banking and financial 378-387 173-281 174 institutions 6 Navratna /Maharatna/PSU Ete 387 - 388 282 - 288 7 1. Intemational organisations 388 289-293 5 8. Government schemes 388-389 294-301 8 9. Five-year plans 389-390 302-318 7 10. | Indian economy: Central problems 390-394 319-351 33 and Planning 11, | Stock, Debentures and Foreign rade 394 352-363 R 12. | Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy 394-397 364-389 26 3. Miscellaneous 397-405 390-491 102 PHYSICS S.No. Chapter Name Page no. Question no. No. of question 1 Light and Optics 406-408 1:32 32 2: Heat and thermodynamics 408 - 409 33-43 " 3 Fluid Mech: 409 4448 5 4 Electric current and its effects 409-412 49-78 30 5. Force and Pressure 412-414 79-102 24 6. ‘Sound 414-415 103-115 13 1. Gravitation 415-416 116-124 2 8 Work and Energy 416 125-136 12 9. Waves 417-418 137-148 2 10. Radioactivity 418 149-155 7 u. Discoveries 418-421 156-184 2» 2, Units and measurements 421-424 185.232 48 1B Miscellaneous 424-426 233-254 2 CHEMISTRY No. Chapter Name Page no. Question no, No. of question f Structure of Atom 427-428 1-19 » 2 Metals, Non-metals and alloys 48-432 20-73 s4 3 Acid , Bases and Salt 432-435 4-114 41 4 Metallurgy 435 -436 115-126 2 Organic chemistry 436-440 127-168 a Periodic table 440-445 169-239 n Ideal Gas Law 446 240-246 7 8. Chemical properties 446 448 247-266 20 Solutions 448 - 449 267-280 4 10. ‘Chemistry in Everyday lite 449-457 281-372 92 un. Discoveries 457-460 373-400 28 2 Common name 460-464 401-447 ” 13. ‘Miscellaneous 464-469 448-513 66 BIOLOGY S.No. Chapter Name Page no. Question no, No. of question Scientific name 470-471 1-18 18 2 [Nutrition in At 471-473 19-48 30 3 ‘Nutrition in plant 473-476 49-76 28 4 Deficiency and Diseases 476 -482 17-160 4 ‘Reproduction in animals 482-483 161-170 10 6 Reproduction in Plant 483 - 484 171-184 4 1 Cell: Basic unit of life 484-490 185-250 66 Sensory Organs 490-491 251-268 4 9. Circulatory System 491-493, 265-288 Py 10. Excretory System 493-494 289 -298 10 u. Endocrine Exocrine system 494.495 299-307 9 2. Respiratory system 495 1 -3it 7 Bb. Digestive system 495 - 498 315 = 345 3 14. ‘Nervous system 498, 346 - 355 910 1s Skeleton system 498-499 356 - 368 n 16. Plant kingdom 499 - 503, 369-415 H 17. Animal Kingdom 503 - 508 416-473 8 18, Micro organism 508-510 474-490 16 19. Enzymes and Hormones 510-512, 491-510 20 20. Discoveries and Vaccines 512-514 511-543, 2 21 Scientific Study 514-516 544-561 18 2 Miscellaneous 516-523 562 - 654 83 CURRENT AFFAIRS [QR Code] Chapter name Page no. Question No. No. of Question 1 Sports 1-8 1-94 94 2 Special Days 8 95-99 5 3. Awards 8-12 100 - 135 36 4 Persons 12-18 136 - 203 68 5. States 18-21 204 - 240 37 6. Schemes and projects 21-27 241-304 64 7. Economies 27-29 305-324 20 8. Polity 29-32 325-357 33 9 Miscellaneous 32-34 358-375 18 Pinnacle Staie GK ic GK Manipurl = Devotional music, Odishar | 980 GOL 05/12/2022 (ath Shit) Stat Odissi Music, Sattrya: Borgeet music, | (a) Bitha (©) Ghoomar Dance Kathake Hindustani Music. Kai and | (e)Kalbela —(@) Rangabat Q.1. Which of the following folk dance forms does NOT belong to the state of Gujarat? ‘SSC OGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@)Garba_(b) Dandiya (©) Bidesya—_(@) Vinchhudo So.1.€)Bldesiya is a folk dance form of Bihar. Other dance forms of Bihar include jatjatin, Jumri, Jhijhiya, Kaje, Paika, Sama Chakewa, etc. Gujarat: Garba, Dandiya, Bhaval, Dandiya Raas, ‘Tippanl, Padhar, Hoodo, etc, Q.2. With which of the following states is the folk dance Tarangame! associated ? ‘SSC CGL.01/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (@)Goa (b) Madhya Pradesh (©) Tamil Nadu (4) Kerala Sol.2.(a) "Tarangamel" is the folk dance performed during Dussehra and Holi in the state of Goa. Other folk dances of Goa include Dhalo, Ranmale, Corredinho, Dekhni, Fugdi, Lamp Dance, Dhangar, Dashavatra, Shigmo, Kunbi, Romat, Goff, Mussal, Ghode Modni et. Q.3. Which of the following dance forme is associated with the state of Arunachal Pradesh? SSC OGL 02/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@)Panwariya—(b) Dhaman (©) Buiya (@) Garba Sol3.(c) Bulya is a folk dance of ‘Arunachal Pradesh performed by the Digaru Mishmi tribe. This dance is performed in multiple festivals like Tazampu, Dulya, and Tanuya. Other dances of Arunachal Pradesh include Chalo dance (Nocte tribe). Oriah Dance (Wanche tribe), Pasi Kongki (Adi Tribe), Ponung Dance (Adi Tribe), Popir Dance (Golo tribe), Bardo Chham (Sherdukpens. community), etc. Panwarlya dance (Bihar), Dhaman dance (Himachal Pradesh), and Garba (Gujarat), Q.4. The Kuchipudi classical dance is ‘accompanied with which type of music? ‘SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (2) Kaye (©) Chait! (©) Camatic Musle (d) Hindustani Music Sol4.(c) __Kuchipudi dance is accompanied with Carnatic music, while the recital ig in Telugu language. Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, and Mohiniattam, are accompanied by the classical southern Indian Camatic music. ‘www ssceglpinnacle com haiti Dance (Uttar pradesh). @5. Which of the following Indian classical dance forms uses various colours on face to symbolice the characters? SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (@) Odissi (0) Kathakalt (©) Bharatanatyam (4) Mohiniattam ‘S0l.5.(0) Kathakall is famous for its intricate choreography and elaborate ‘makeup and costumes. The makeup and costumes inform the viewer of the type of character on stage, as there is no dislogue throughout the performance. ‘This dance originates primarily from the Indian state of Kerala, The characters in ‘9 Kathekali performance are broadly divided into Satvika, Rojasika and Tamasika, .6. Which of the following dance forms is mentioned in the ancient text of Vyavaharmata? ‘SSC CGL_05/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@)Settrya_ (6) Mohiniyattam (©)Manipuri (4) Odissi 'Sol.6.(b) Mohiniyattam (Kerala) - dance fof Mohini (an incamation of Lord Vishnu). Mentioned in the ancient text of Vyavaharmala (written in 1709. by Mazhamagalam Narayanan Namputie) ‘and in Ghoshayathra (written later by poet Kunjan Nambiat). Odissl (Odisha) it incorporates two major postures ‘Tribhanga & Chowk. Sattriya (Assam) - introduced in the 15th century A.D by the Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Sankaradeva as a medium for propagation of the Vaishnava faith. ‘Manipuri (Manipur) - Lai Haraoba is the ‘earliest form of dance. 27. Jagoi and cholom are the two main visions in which Classical dance? SSC OGL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shift) {@)Bharatanatyam_ (b) Odissi (6) Manipur (©) Mohiniyattam ‘Sol.7.(¢) Manipur. The one gentle and the other vigorous, corresponding to the lasya and tandava elements described in Sanskrit literature. (Styles in Manipur dance: Tel Rasak, Denda RasakMandal Rasak). Odissi and Bharatanatyam {Nrita (pure dance, solo), Nritya (dance with emotions, solo) and Natya (dramatic dance, group). Q.8, Which of the following is a famous folk dance of Odisha? ‘Sol.8.(4) "Rangabati" dance is popular in Odisha and most parts of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. Famous dances of Odisha: Ghumura, Goti pua, Baagha Naacha, Dalkhal, Dhap, Karma Naach, Jhumalr, Keisabad|, Chhau. Bihar: Birha, Rajasthan : Kalbelia, Ghoomar. Q.9. ‘Nupa’ dance is associated with which Indian state? ‘SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@) Karnataka (b) Manipur (©) Jharkhand (¢) Tamil Nadu Sol.9.(b) Folk dances of Manipur: Nupa Dance, Thang Ta, Lal Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Rakhal, Nat Rash, Maha Rash, Raukhat, Dol Cholam, Khamba Thaibi, Raslila, Khubak Eshel, Lhou Sha, etc. Kamataka: Yakshagana, Huttar, Suggi, ‘unitha, Karga, Lambi, etc. Tamil Nadu: kkaragam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadl, Dappankuthu, etc. @.10. Ekaharya isthe solo artist in which Indian classical dance form? SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) Kathak ——_(b) Bharatanatyam (©) Kuchipudi (4) Mohiniyattam $o1.10.(b) Bharatanatyam (Tamil nadu).. Other Facts - Bharatanatyam includes three basic forms - Melattur, Pendanallur ‘and the Vazhuvoor. Abhinaya - Facial expressions of __Bharatanatyam, Mangalam ~ End of @ dance. Thillana — final part of a recital. Aramandl - posture Used in dance where the dancer sits all the way down, Q.11. Which of the following dance forms is associeted with the state of Himachsl Pradesh? ‘SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (Ist Shift) (@) Rauf (@) Dhaman (©)Phagua——_(@) Koll Sol.11.(b) Dhaman. The most popular dances of the state are Nati, Dangi, Rakshasa (demon), Kayang, Bakayang, Bnayangchu, Chohara, Shand and Shabu, hanjhar, Jhoor, and Rasa. Rauf Dance (Kashmir), Phagua (Jharkhand), Koll Dance (Goa). 0.12, Borgeet, a musical composition, is Used in which of the following classical dances of India? SSC Ci 09/12/2022 (8rd Shift) (2) Manipur (b) Kathak (©)Sattriya —_(¢) Bharatanatyam Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation Appt Static GK Pinnacle Borgeet (a musical aaron ese in Satire cassia! Same wos composed by stimanta Santardeva’ and. Madhawdeva tte $ghom century. Satria dance Assam) ie inoauced by the gest Vaishnava one wonopursta.Sankaraeva. C15" Century). Q.13. The women of which tribe perform ‘the traditional folk dance called Chakri? ‘SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift) (@) Kaul (b) Kenjar (c) Gond (d) Bharia ‘Sol.13.(b) Chakri is a folk dance of the Kanjar tribe. It is performed exclusively by womenfolk in marriages and festivals. Kanjar tribe inhabited some parts of the Kota and Baran districts of Rajasthan, Gond tribe - Karma, Beyphutani, Goncho Dance. Bharia tribe - Bharam, Setam, Sala, and Ahirai dance. Q.14, The Kuchipudi dance form originated in which of the following states of India? SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Uttar Pradesh (b) Kerala (©) Assam (@) Andhra Pradesh Sol.14.(d) Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi takes its name from the Andhra village of Kuchelapuram. Features: Daaru (introduction of the main character with short dance), Sollakath (Patakshara) the Nritta part, Kavutvams - the Nritya Part, manifests earthly components of the human body. Exponents (Yamini Krishnamurti, Raja Reddy, Radha Reddy, ‘Yamini Reddy, Kaushalya Reddy, Lakshmi Narayan Shastri) .15. Which of the following folk dances does NOT belong to the state of Mizoram? SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@)Mundari —(b) Chailarn (©)Zangtalam (4) Cheraw Sol.15.(a) Mundari dance is a famous dance of Orissa and Jharkhand celebrated by the Munda tribe. Other dances of the Mundari tribe: Jadur, Orfadur, Nirajdur, Jarge, Orjarga, Jatra, api, Gena, Chitid, etc. Mizoram Folk dances: khuallam (Dance of the Guests), Cheraw, Sarlamkai (Solakia, Rallu Lam, Pawi and Mara communities), Chailem, Chawnglaizawn —(Pawi community), Chheihlam, Tlanglam, Zengtalam, 2.16. The folk dance Hojagiri originated and Is associated with which part of India? 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Also known as the dance of Vishnu, Some notable mohiniattam dancers : Sunanda Nair, Kalamandalam, Kalyanikutty Amma ( Mother of Mobiniattam), Jayaprabha Menon, Pallavi Krishnan, Gopika Varma, Vijayalakshmi, Kathakall (God Krishna ), Bharatanatyam ( Lord Shiva ), Manipuri ( ‘Theme - Love Stories of Radha- Krishna ), Kuchipudi ( God Krishna ), Odissi ( Hindu Gods Shiva and Surya ), Kathak (Moral tales about Hindu gods and Goddesses ) Sattriya (krishna), Q.18. Ghoomar dance form was developed by which of the following tribes to worship Goddess Saraswati? SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening) (@) Gujar (b) Sahariya (c) Gond (4) Bhil ‘Sol.18.(d) Bhil. is the largest tribal group in India as per 2011 Census. Bhil tribes are found in the states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura. Gond Tribe (Karma dance). Sahariya tribe (Lehngi dance), Guijar Tribe (Chari dance), Q.19. Which of the following is the main Percussion instrument used in the performance of Mohiniyattam dance? SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) @ sitar (0) Edakka (©)Dhumsa (4) Nagada, Sol19.(b) Edakka. The musical | instruments used in Mohiniyattam:- Mridangam or Madhalam (barrel drum), Idokka (hourglass drum), flute, Veena, | and Kuzhitalam (cymbals). Nagadas are | used in Punjabi and Rajasthani folk | music, Dhumsa used in Seraikella Chau dance of Orissa and ‘Purulia Chhau’ dance of West Bengal. Sitar is used as a sole retrument” wth tambure Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App (Gronetute) and tabla (ums) sary ensembles, as well s for northern ny kathak (dance-dramas), " Q.20. Which of the followin, dances is referred to as the storytellers? SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 19 classical dance of the (@) Kathak (0) Odissi (©) Kuchipudi (4) Kathakali Sol.20.(a) Kathak, -Kathak began evolving in the fifteenth and sixteenth, centuries with the spread of the Bhakti movement. Kathakali (Kerala, also Called the “ballad of the East’). Different facial colors indicate different mental stages & character, €.9. green -nobilty, black — wicked, red patches ~ combining royalty & evil, Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh) dancers use omaments like the Rakudi (head ornament), Chandra Vanki (arm band), Adda Bhasa and Kasina Sara (necklace). Odissi dance deals largely with the love theme of Radha and Krishna, Q.21. Which folk dance represents a mock fight between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura? SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) (@) Bhangra (b) Rasiila (©)Kalbelia —_—_(¢) Dandiya Ras of Gujarat which is performed during the Navratri festival. Other folk dances of Gujarat are Garba, Gheriya, Dangi Nritya, Matukadi, Siddi Dhamal, Tippani and Hudo, Bhangra (Punjab), Resila (Utter Pradesh), Kalbelia (Rajasthan). 0.22. Which of the following dance forms is influenced by Bihu dance? SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) (@)Sattriya ——_(b) Manipuri (©) Kathak (@) Kuchipudi Sol.22.(a) (Sattriya, Bihu, Begurumbe, Bhortal, Ojapali_ -Assam), Manipur! (Manipur), Kathak (Uttar _ Pradesh), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh) Founder of Sattrlya dance - Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev. The Bihu dance takes its name from the Bohag Bihu festival (also called Rongali Bihu), the national festival of Assam, which celebrates the ‘Assamese New Year. 9.23. is a traditional tribal dence performed mainly by the women of ‘Jharkhand during the cultivation se8s0r. SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) (@) Vera Dance —_(b) Yakshagana (©) Verdigao Dance (é) shumur 2 0123 (4) shumur (ado community). | Rong | Other famous dances of Jharkhand - Santhali (folk dance of Jharkhand), Mardana Jhumair, Janani Jhumai, Domkach, Fagua, Chau dance Yakshagana dance (Kamataka), Verdigao (@aman and Div). 0.24. Which is one of the most famous dance forms of Assam performed by the Kulis’ (people who work in the tea gardens) during autumn? SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) (@) Mahesu dance (b) shumur dance (c) Lambadi dance (d) Karga dance ‘Sol.24.(b) Jhumur Dance (folk dance). Dances of Assam: Folk dance (Bihu Dance, Ali Ai Ligang dance, Deodhani, Borpete's Bhortal Nitya, Dhuliya and Bhawariya, Bodo's Bagurumba, Khamba Lim), and Classical dance (Bhaona, Oja Pali, and Satriya Nritya). Mahasu Dance (Himachal Pradesh), Lambadi dance (Andhra Pradesh), Karaga dance (Karnataka). @.25. Vilasini Natyam and Veeranatyam are dances associated with which of the following states? Graduate Level 01/08/2022 ( shift- 4) (@) kerala (©) Andhra Pradesh (e) Karnateka (4) Tamil Nadu Sol25.(b) Folk dances of Andhra Pradesh: Vilasini —Natyam and Veeranatyam, Andhra Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Burrakatha, Butta bommalu, Tholu_bommalste, Tappeta Gullu, Lambaadi, Dhimsa, Kolatam, ete. Famous festivals of Andhra Pradesh: Pongal, Ugadi. Vinayak Chaturthi, Visakha Utsav, Tirupati Tirumala Brahmotsavam, Lumbin! festival ete. 0.26. In which of the following dances from Manipur is the drum prominently Used as a part of dance movernents? Graduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift-3 ) (@) Luivat Phelzak (b) Thang La (©) Pung Cholom (4) Shim Lam S01.26.(c) Pung Cholom (meaning *roar of the drums’) is the soul of Manipurl Sankirtana music and classical Manipuri dance. This dance may be performed by men or women and is usually a prelude to the Ras Lila. It borrows elements from the Manipuri martial arts Thang Te and Sarit Sarak and also from the traditional Maibi Jago! dance. Luivat Phelzak is one of the most popular dences of the Tangkhul Nage community of Manipur. ‘Shim Lam Dance (Fly dance) of Manipur is the traditional folk dance of the ‘woww.ssceglpinnacle.com Rongmei community 0.27. Which of the following Is NOT a “‘Gharana’ in the Kathak dance form of India? Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift-2) (@) Jaipur (0) Allahabad (©)Benaras ——_(d) Raigarh S0l.27.(b) Allahabad. Jaipur Gharana (Founder- Bhanu Ji Mahara)), Exponents:- ‘Sunder Prasad, Pury Dadheech, Mangala Bhatt, Benaras Gharana (Founder Pandit Ram Sahai), Exponents:- Sitara Devi, Kamalini Asthana and Nalini Asthana. Raigarh Gharana (Founder Raja Chakradher Singh), Exponents of Lucknow Gharana:-Lachhu Mahara, Shambhu Maharaj, Maya Rao, Damayanti ‘Joshi, Biju Maharaj ete Q.28. Which of the following dance forms is NOT associated with the state of Jharkhand? Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 (Shift -3) (@)Dhimsa—(@) Jamda (©) Karma (@) Palka ‘Sol.28.(a) Dhimea is a tribal dance form fof Andhra Pradesh. Folk and tribal dances in Jharkhand ore Jemda, Janani Jhumait, Domkach, Ketms, Lehasua, humta, Fagua, Palka, Chhau, Firkl, Mundari and Santal, 2.29. Which of the following dance forms depicts the anguish of women whose partners are gone from home? ‘SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon) (@) Matki (©) Brana (©) Alkap (@) Palka ‘S0l.29.(b) Famous dances of Bihar: Biraha, Jata-Jatin, — Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia, etc. Matki (Madhya Pradesh), (Uharkhand), and Paka (Odisha). ‘Alkap 9.30. Gatke, a traditional fighting style of the Nihang Sikh warriors, used both for self defence as well as a sport, has originated from which of the following states of india? ‘SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning) (@) Gujarat (b) Rajasthan (©) Bihar (@) Punjab Sol.30.(d) Famous Martial Arts in India: Kalaripayattu (Oldest Martial Artin india; Kerala), Silambam (Tamil Nadu), Theng-ta, and Sarit Sarak (Manipur), Thoda (Himachal Pradesh), Gata (Punjab), Lathi (Punjab and Bengal), Inbuan Wrestling (Mizoram), Musti Yuddha (Varanasi), and Pat-Khanda (Bihar), _ Static GK Q.31. ‘Mudiyettu” ie @ traditional folk theatre form of which indian state? SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Evening) (@) Manipur (b) Kerala (©)sharkhand — (d) Assam Sol.31.(b) Kerala Folk theater: Mudiyetty, -Bhagavati_ Patt, Tolpavakoothu, Pavakethakali, Chavittu Nadekam, Oppana, __Kathakali, Mergamkali, Duffmuttu, Koodiyattam, Kolkali,Parichamuttukall, Chakyarkoothu, Krishnanattar, Mohiniyaattam, Kummattikali, 0.32. Elolakkaradi Is a tribal dance form of which Indian state? SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Morning) (a) Goa (0) Kerala (©)Rajasthan (4) Jharkhand ‘Sol.32.(b) Eight Tribal Dances of India = Elelakkaradi Dance (Kerala), Santhali Dance (West Bengal, Jharkhand & Odisha), Bamboo Dance (Mizoram), Kalbella Dance (Rajasthan), Bhagoria Dance ( Madhya Pradesh), Chau Dance (West Bengal, Jharkhand & Odisha), Dhimsa Dance (Andhra Pradesh), Shad ‘Suk Mynsiem (Meghalaya) 0.33. Waghye Mural’ dence, associated with Lord Khandoba, originated in which state of india? SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Evening) (@)Mehorashtra (b) Bihar (©)Rajasthan —_() Gujarat Sol33.(a) —_ Waghya Murali, Dance, ‘associated with Lord Khandoba Is from state Maharashtra. Popular Folk Dance ‘of Maharashtra Lavani, Koli Dance, Dhangari Gaja, Povadas Dance, Tamash indi, Kela 0.34. Raut Nacha is performed by mostly tribals of a state of India. Which of the following states is it? ‘SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Afternoon) (@) Karnataka (b) Chhattisgarh (©) Meghalaya (4) Bihar Sol.34.(b) Raut Nacha is a folk dance form from Chhattisgarh, which is performed by the Yadavas, considered the descendants of Lord Krishna. It is performed during the “dev udhni Ekadashi’, after the Diwali festival Q.35. Sangrai is a folk dance of which state of India? ‘SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Evening) (@) Bihar (6) Tripura (c)Kainataka — (d) Goa ‘Sol.35.(b) Tripura. Sangral dance is. Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 3 Pinnacle performed by the Mog tribal community fon the occasion of Sangrai festival during the month of Chaitra (in Apri) of the Bengali calendar year. .36 Which of the following dance forms is performed by devotees during the ceremonial worship of Murugan, the Tamil God of War? SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Afternoon) (@) Mayilattom —_(b) Therukoothu (€) Kavadi Aattam (d) Kummi Sol.36.(c) The festival of Kavadi Attam (literally means ‘Burden dance’) is a religious folk dance, celebrated by the Hindus of Tamil Nadu. In this festival, Lord Murugan, the God of War is worshipped. Q.37. Which of the following is a traditional masked dance of West Bengal? ‘SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Afternoon) (a) Kavadi (b) Gidda (©) Gambhira—(d) Jawara SoL37.(c) The Gambhira dance is performed in West Bengal during the festival of Cheitra Sankranti. The masks ‘are made out of neem and fig trees by the local Sutradhar community. Gidda (Punjab); Kavadi (Tamil Nadu); Jawara Dance (Madhya Pradesh). Q.38. Which of the following dances is dedicated to temples and was earlier known as Sadir? ‘SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning) (@) Bharatanatyam (b) Kathakali (©) Kathek (@) Manipuri Sol.38.(a) Bharatnatyam was earlier known es Sadir or Dasi Attam. It is strictly based on the Natya Shastra, originated from within the temple complexes. This is a dance that encompasses Bhav, Rag, Ras and Taal. The music of Bharatnatyam belongs to the Camatie System of southern India, Krishna Iyer first coined the term Bharatanatyam for the Sadir dance". Q.39. Which is the first of India's traditional dance to be refashioned as a theatre art and to be exhibited widely both at home and abroad? ‘SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Morning) (2) Kuchipudt—(b) Manipur (©) Kathakali—(¢) Bharatanatyam Sol.39. ) Bharatanatyam is a major form of Indian classical dance that riginated in Tamil Nadu. The dance form is also briefly mentioned in the Kannada text Manasollasa written by ‘www ssecglpinnacle com ‘Someshwara Il. Q.40. Which one of the following dances is associated with the Vaishnavism of the Meitai people? ‘SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning) (@) Chhau (b) Sattriya (©) Kuchipudi (4) Manipuri 'So1.40.(d) Manipuri Dance is associated with the Vaishnavism of the Meitai People. Chhau dance is a semi classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions, Sattriya Dance is a ance-drama performance art with origins in the —_Krishna-centered Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam. Kuchipudi isa dance-drama performance, with Its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra Q.41. Which of the following dance types belong to northern india? SSC CHSL 6/06/2022 (Morning) (@)Kuchipudi (6) Odissi (©) Mohiniyattam (4) Kathak Sol.41.(d) Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance having origin in ancient Northern India (Uttar Pradesh). Famous Kathak dancers in India are Bharti Gupta, Birju Maharaj, Damayanti Joshi, Durga Das, Kumudini Lakhia, Sambhu Maharaj, Sitara Devi, et. Q.42, Which of the following is a UNESCO recognised dance form? ‘SSC CGL 12/04/2022 (Morning) (@) Bhengra| (b) Dakhai (© Kalbelia (¢) Giddha Sol.42.(c) The Kalbelia are a snake charming tribe from the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, India. Bhangra- Punjab, Dalkhal- Odishe, Giddha- Punjab, Q.43, ‘Ummatt-aat' is @ folk dance form performed in___ SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Afternoon) (@) Kasauli (b) Coorg (c) Itanagar ——_(d) Gangtok Sol.43.(b) ‘Ummatt-aat’is a folk dance form performed in Coorg. There are many other traditional dance forms of Karnataka which include Doll Kunitha, Sugai Kunitha, Kamsale, Gorava Kunitha Somana Kunitha, Bolak-aat, Komb-aat, Bhootha Aradhane, Yaksha Gana, Naga Mandala, Veeragase. Q.44, A ‘Nattuvanar’ conducts 2 dance recital SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Afternoon) (2) Kuchipudi —_(b) Odissi (©) Kathak (@) Bharatanatyam Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App | | | Sol.44.(4) A ‘Nattuvanar’ conduc Bhertanatyam dance recat wa fattuvanar connotes a man “a accompanied the devadat de cpacty "of a, domenei® conductor and cal bes Bharatanatam = “Tara nas Nat Seuthern nda, Kochpud a Pradesh, Odisst Odsha Katha an? Pradesh. " ho inthe use 9.45. __ is @ popular fom 4 Minicoy Island. nes ‘SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Moming) (@)Leshalaptu (6) Aaluyatu (Lava (8) Moyashat Sol.45.(c) Lava is a popular folk dance ‘of Minicoy Island. Nagaland Famous folk dance- Leshalaptu, Aaluyattu, Moyashai, Modse, Bamboo Dance, Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, Sadal Keksi, Changai Dance, Kuki Dance, Khamba Lim, Mayut Dance, Monyoasho, Rengma, Seecha and Kukui Kucho, Shankal, War Dance and Zeliang Dance 0.46. is a mask dance popular in South Malabar. SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Evening) (2) Dhangar (b) Kummattikall (©)Parichakali_ ——_(d) Zemmado Sol.46.(b) Kummattikali - 2 famous mask dance of South Malabar (Thrissur, Kerala) Dhangar - The Dhanger dance is performed by the shepherd community of Goa during Navratri. Parichakali ~ Traditional Folk Dance Form of Lakshadweep. Other famous folk dance of south India are - Padayani or Paddeni (Kerala), Kummi and Kolattam (Temi Nadu), Kargam and Puli Vesham (Tamil Nadu). Q.47. In which of the following dances chairs on heads with lighted diyas are performed by women ? ‘SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Morning) (a) Dhangari Gaja Dance (b) Koli Dance (©) Tamasha Dance —_(¢) Chari Dance ‘Sol.47.(d) n Charl Dance (Rajasthan) chairs on heads with lighted diyas are performed by women. Koli Dance is @ Popular folk dance of Maherashtva Dhangarl Gaja dance (Meharashta) is Performed to please their God for his blessings. Tamasha (Maharashtra), 0S 2 theater form, i a style that can be called a mix of a regular play, @ musical 2nd dance. Chari dance describes the art of collecting water in a char or pot by the Rajasthani Women. @.48,__ is a dance which combines Pinnacle speech, mime and pure dance, SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Morning) (@) Kathakali_—(b) Bharatanatyam (©) Mohiniattam (6) Kuchipuat S0148.(d) Kuchipudi is a dance that combines speech, mime, and pure dance, Kuchipudi is one of the eight major Indian classical dances. It criginated in a village named Kuchipudi in the indian state of Andhra Pradesh. 0.49. The ‘Veeragase’ dance, performed during the Dussehra festival holds a special place in the folk dances of the state of SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Evening). (@)Kamataka—(b) Assam () Odisha (A) Sikkim S0l.49.(a) The ‘Veeragase’ dance, Performed during the Dussehra festival holds @ special place in the folk dances. of the state of Karnataka. It is primarily performed during the Hindu months of ‘Shravana and Karthika. Q50. Rathwa ni Gher is a dance performed on the occasion of by the Rethwa tribe of Gujarat, ‘SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Evening) (@) Janmashtami (©) Holt (©) Makar Sankranti (@) Dussehra Sol.50.(b) Rathwa ni Gher is a dance performed on the occasion of Holi by the Rathwa tribe of Gujarat. The Rathwas af found in the hilly region of Souther Gujarat and they are known for their vibrant culture Q.51. ‘Ratvai is a dance form associated with the tribes of india, SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Morning) (@)Mewati_ —_(b) Khasi (©)Jatapus ——(d) Bhil ‘Sol.51.(a) ‘Ratval’ (Gurugram) is a dance form associated with the Mewati tribes, of India. it is performed during the monsoons to the accompaniment of large drums. Q52. Rauf and Hikat are the dance forms of ‘SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Afternoon) (@) Odisha(b) Jammu and Kashmir (©) Manipur (4) Sikkim Sol.52.(b) Rauf and Hikat are the dance forms of Jammu and Kashmir. More dance forms are Kud, Dumhal Dance, Rouf, Bhand Pather, Bachha Nagma, Hafiza Dance, Bhand Jashan, Bacha Nagma, Wuegi-Nachun “wowwasccgipinnacle com | | Q.53. Which of the following terms Is associated with the ‘Bharatanatyam dance form? SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Morning) (@) Tilana (b) Mangalacharan (©) Tharjham (4) Batunritya Sol.53.(a) Tillana is associated with the "Bharatanatyam’ dance form. Tillana is fone of the presentation styles in Bharatanatyam that is generally Performed at the end of a concert Tillana is widely used in classical Indian dance performances, Q.84. ‘Dhangari Gaje! is @ dance form ‘mainly related to: ‘SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Evening) (8) Uttar Pradesh (b) Jharkhand (©)Maherashtra (é) Chhattisgarh Sol.54.(c) ‘Dhangari Gaja! is a dance form which is mainly performed by the People of Gadaria caste, known as. "Dhangar’ of Sholapur district of Maharashtra. Often these songe are in the form of poetry. Q.55. Gambhira, Dhali and Jatra are the famous dance forms of which state? ‘SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Evening) (@) Punjab (b) West Bengal (©) Tamil Nadu (¢) Utar Pradesh Sol.55.(b) Gambhira, Dhali and Jatra are the famous dance forms of the state of West Bengal Q.56. Which of the following dance forms is derived from martial arts practices? SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Morning) (@) Chhav (0) Jhora (©) Bharatanstyam (4) Ghoomar Sol.56.(a) Chau dance forms are derived from martial arts practices Chhau dance is a semi-classical indian dance with martial and folk traditions, with origins in the Kalinga region from Mayurbhanj, and panned out to its variants in the states of West Bengal and Jharkhand. Q.57. ‘Chad Sukre’, a popular traditional dancefestival of | Meghalaya, is celebrated as a__ ‘SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening) (@) community marriage festival (©) thanksgiving festival (© birth festival (@) sowing festival S0l.67.(4) ‘Chad Sukra, popular traditional dance festival of Meghalaya, is celebrated as a Sowing festival. Major Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 5 Static GK is of Meghalaya include Shad Suk gna Nonghvem Festival, Behdienkhlam Festival, Shad Sukra, Wangala Festival 58. Which of the following communities of Sikkim is. traditionally associated with the folk dance known as ‘chu-Faat? ‘SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Afternoon) (@)Nepalese (0) Tamang (©)Lepcha——_(d) Bhutia $01.58.(¢) Lepeha communities of ‘Sikkim are traditionally associated with the folk dance known as ‘Chu-Faat’ Chu-Faat: The meaning of Chu is the Snowy Range and that of Faat is Worship. it is @ folk dance of Sikkim performed in honour of Mount khangchendzonga. @.59. What Is the traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram called? ‘SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Afternoon) (@)Cheraw ——(b) Yak Cham ()ThangTa (4) Maanch Sol.59.(a) Cheraw is the traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram. This form of dance is performed on ‘Chapchar Kut, which is one of the most significant festivals of the people of Mizoram. Yak Cham Dance brings you theatre under the open sky. It is one of the most popular folk dances of Silkim. Thang-Ta is the exclusive martial arts dance from Manipur. Maach is a form of folk theatre {rom the Malwa region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Q.60. In which of the following states is the Mathur folk dence practiced? SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon) (@) Telangana (b) Haryana (©) Uttarakhand (4) Uttar Pradesh Sol.60.(a) The ‘Mathuti’ folk dance is Practiced in Telangana. The most Popular folk dances of Telangana are Perini Sivatandavam, Dappu Dance, Lambad, —Oggu Kathe, Chindu. Bhagavatam, Gussadi Dance, Tholu Bommalata. Q.61. In which of the following cities is the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance ‘Academy located? ‘SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning) (@) Guwahati (b) Bengaluru (©) Imphal (@) Hyderabad SSol.61.(c) The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy is located at Imphi The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance ‘Academy, a constituent Unit of the Pinnacle Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. 0.62. ‘Komsale’ is a dance form traditional to the state of ‘SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening) {a)Kamataka _(b) Gujarat (©) Goa (@) Assam. S0l.62.(e) ‘Kamsale’ is a dance form traditional to the state of Karnataka. ‘There are about five types of this dance In Karnataka - Sannatas, Parijata, Doddatas, Yakshagana, and Dasarata .63. ‘Rikhampada' is a traditional dance of ‘SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening) (@ Arunachal Pradesh (©) Uttar Pradesh (©) Himachal Pradesh (@) Madhya Pradesh Sol.63.(a) ‘Rikhampada’ is a traditional dance of Arunachal Pradesh. Some popular folk dances in Arunachal Pradesh are Aji Lamu, Chalo, Khaniing, Popir, Ponung, Pasi Kongki, Rekham Pada, Roppi, Lion and Peacock dance. .64. Which of the following dance ‘forms is popular in Himachal Pradesh? ‘SSC MTS 2/11/2021 (Afternoon) (@) Laho (b) Nati (¢) Ronf (4) Thora Sol.64.(b) Nati dance forms are popular In Himachal Pradesh. More dance forms from Himachal Pradesh are Chham Dance, Chhanak Chham, Dandras, Kullu ‘Nati, Lahaull, Losar Shona Chuksam and Thoda Dance. Laho Dance- Meghalaya, Ronf dance- Jammu and Kashmir, Thora Dance- Uttar Pradesh, .65. Which ofthe following is @ dance form in Mizoram participated exclusively by village guests? ‘SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Afternoon) (@)Khuallam —(b) Cheraw (©)Solakia —_(€) Chailam ‘S01.65.(a) Khuallam iterally means ‘Dance of the Guests’. It is a dance usually performed in the ceremony called ‘Khuangchawi. In order to claim a distinguished place in society and to have a place in paradise or Pialral one has to attain the coveted title of ‘Thangehhualy. Other dance forms of mizoram: Cheraw, Sarlamkai/Solak Challam, Chawnglaizawn, Chheihlam, Tlanglam, Zangtalam ete. 66 Rana 2 Yoke dance fom of isha, consist of enacting chapte from the life of Lord. = ° mee ‘SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Afternoon) (a) Indra (b) Ram (©) Krishna (@) Hanuman S0l.66.(c) Ranapa is the most famous dance of the Southern State of Odisha, which is the part of culture. Ranapa literally means a stilt. It is performed on the stilt and accompanies by drum music, along with songs related to Lord Krishna childhood stories. Q.67. Which of the following is a dance form of West Bengal where there is a confluence of dancing, singing, drama and recital? ‘SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Afternoon) (2) Bhavai (b) Alkap (©) Tippani (¢) Hudo ‘$01.67.(b) Alkap is a famous dancing, singing and drama event of West Beng It is used to portray the mythological stories, injustice in the societies and ‘much more in modern times. Q.68. ‘Maimata’ is a popular dance of the Kaloi community from the state of SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Evening) (a) Chattisgarh (b) Odisha (©) Tripura (d) Assam '$01.68.(c) The main folk dances of ‘Tripura are ~ Mamita, Goria, Hai-hak, Hojagiri, Jhum, Lebang Boomani, Mosak sumani, Owa, Sangrai .69. "Bhand Pather” is the dance form of which of the following states? SSC CHSL 12/08/2021 (Afternoon) (@) Goa (b) Kashmir (©)Haryana—_(d) Sikkim 'S01.69.(b) Bhand Pather is a form of Theatre dance performed in Kashmir. It shows the normal lives, traditions, and evils prevailing in society. Folk Dances of Kashmir - Kud, Dumhal, Rouf, Bachha Nagma, Hafiza Dance, Bhand Jashan, Wuegi'Nachun, Q.70. ‘Aaluyattu’ is a folk-dance form from the state of ‘SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Evening) (@) Goa (b) Nagaland (©) Kerala (@) Haryana S01.70.(b) ‘Aaluyattu’ is a folk-dance form from the state of Nagaland. This dance is performed by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland. Some other folk dances of Nagaland are Modse, Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, Sadal Kekai, Change Dance, Kuki Dance etc, Q.71. ‘Bolakaat’ is o state of Kamataka from the Static GK ‘SSC CGL 16/08/2021 (Moming) (a) music form (6) painting form (©) dance form (4) sculpting form Sol.71.(¢) ‘Bolak-aat’ is a dance form from the Kodagu region of the state ot Karnataka. This dance form is performed by Kodava men in the back of anol amp in an open field. The men hold chiavan (yak fur) in one hand and the Kodava short sword (odi-kathi) in the other while performing this dance. Q.72. Hallisaka is a group dance native to. SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening) (@)Rajasthan —(b) Goa (©) Maharashtra (4) Gujarat ‘Sol.72.(d) Hallisaka is 2 group dance native to Gujarat. It is @ type of group dance in which @ young man stands in the middle of damsels who form a circular ring by joining hands. The time (ala) is kept by clapping and is accompanied by singing. 0.73. Bithor dance is a tribal folk dance from SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening) (a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Punjab (©) Jharkhand (@) Kemataka S01.73.(c) Bithor dance is a tribal folk dance from Jharkhand. The Birhors are @ tribal community which is scattered throughout the state Jharkhand and they mainly perform this Dance form. 0.74. Kadsa is a dance style performed by women in Jharkhand, carrying @ SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Evening) (a)Kalasha —_(b) Kamandal (©) Kumbha (4) Kapaa Sol.74,(a) Kadsa dance Is a dance style performed carrying a ‘Kalasha’ (earthen ot). This is @ female dominated dance. Normally in this dance style, women perform carrying @ ‘Kalash’ on their shoulders or heads. Usually male are not included in this dance style. Men just play instruments. Q.75. Bhootada Kola is @ spiritual folk dance in which some rituals Involve walking on a bed of hot coal and is practised in coastal districts of —- ‘SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Evening) (@) Andhra Pradesh (b) Kamatake (©) Tamil Nadu (@) Kerala a ritual folk S01.75.(b) Bhootada Kola is @ ritual dance from the coastal districts, 270 some parts of malenadu of Karn www-ssceulpinnacle com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 6 Pinnacle India, The dance is highly stylized and held in honor of the local deities worshipped by the Tulu speaking population. It has influenced Yakshagana folk theatre. Q.76. The ‘Kathakall harmonious combin; of fine art SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Morning) (@)four (b)sik (c)five (A) seven dance ion of, is a forms ‘So.76.(c) Kathakali is classical dance form of Kerala. it is a harmonious combination of 8 forms of fine art - Literature (Sahithyam), Music (Sangeetham), Painting (Chithram), ‘Acting (Natyam) and Dance (Nritham), .77. Which of the following is @ popular dance form of Lakshadweep island? ‘SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Evening) (@) Kuchipudi—(b) Koli (©) Kethak (@) Kolkali SoL77.(d) The Kolkall dance means a stick dance. This specific Indian folk dance is very popular in the Lakshadweep islands. Only men can participate in this dance form as women are not allowed to take part. 78. In which state did the ‘Sala’ dance otiginate? The dance is performed by boys after the harvest season ‘SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 (Afternoon) (@) Binar (b) Jharkhand (6) Chhattisgarh (@) Odisha ‘Sol.78.(c)‘Salla’ dance originated in the state of Chattisgarh. This dance is performed only by boys after the harvest season in the Hindu month of Aghan (Noverber-December). 0.79. Which of the following dance forms is also known as the ‘Royal Dance of Ladakh? SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Afternoon) (@)Yakdance —_(b) Jabro dance (©) Shondol dance (4) Koshan dance $801.79,(c) Shondol dance is also known as the ‘Royal Dance of Ladakl. It is a famous dance which was earlier used to be performed by artists for the King of Ladakh on special occasions. 180. which of the following is NOT @ folk dance belonging to the union territory of Jammu and Kashi? $80 C&L. 04/03/2020 (Morning) (@) Dhumal (b) Hafiza (Rout (6) Dangi ‘Sol.80.(4) The Dangi is @ Folk Dance of Himachal Pradesh, The Dance ‘www ssceglpinnacle.com Performed by Dangis is called Dangi Nrutya. Men and women join to make a chain making serpentine movements with one of them leading. One of the amazing sights of this Dance is the creation of the human pyramids. Q.81. Select the correct pair of dance forms and its state. SSC CGL 07/03/2020 (Morning) (a) Dalkhat- Karnataka (b) Kalbelia - HimachalPradesh (©) Thang Ta - Bihar (@) Padayani - Kerala Sol.81.(d) Padayani literally means “row Of warriors” is a dance form belonging to Kerala. Performed in honour of “Bhadrakali® (ie. an avatar of Lord Shiva) this dance form has its origins in the Pathanamthitta district in Kerala. Dalkhai += Odisha, Kalbelia- Rajasthan, Thang Ta - Manipur. 0.82. Leshalaptu'is a folk dance of Which Indian state? SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Morning) (@) Kerala (©) Nagaland (©)Karmataka (4) Goa $01.82.(b) The major folk dances of Nagaland include Modse, Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, Aaluyattu, Sadal Kekai, Changai Dance, Kuki Dance, Leshalaptu, Khamba Lim, Mayur Dance, Monyoasho, Rengma, Seecha and Kukui Kucho, Shankai and Moyashal ete, however, the prominent ones are War Dance and Zeliang Dance. Q.83. Which of the following traditional dances is NOT a martial art form? SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning) (@) Chhaw (b) Lazim, (©) Bhavai (@) Kelaripayattu Sol.83.(c) Bhavai may derive from the Sanskrit’ word Bhava, meaning expression or emotion. It is also associated with Hindu goddess Amba Bhav means universe and Aai means mother, so it may be considered an art form dedicated to the Mother of the Universe, Amba. Bhaval is also known as Vesha or Swang, which literally means ‘getup! Q.84. In which of the following is reference to Indian Dance forms found? ‘SSC MTS 02/08/2019 (Evening) (@) Abhang (b) Natya Shastra (©) Kama Sutra (4) Brahma Sutra Sol.84.(b) The Natya Sastra is a Sanskrit text on the performing arts. It was written by Bharat Muni. Kama Sutra - Statie GK Vatsyayana, Brahma Sutra- Badarayana, @.85. Which of the following puppet dances is performed in Orissa? ‘SSC MTS 08/08/2019 (Afternoon) (@) Pavakoothu —(b) Kandhet (©)Kathputti —_(@) Putul Nautch S0l.85.(b) Sakhi Kandhei is a string Puppetry show popular in the Indian state of Odisha, especially in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. In Kerala, the traditional glove puppet play is called Pavakoothu. Kathputli- Rajasthan, Putul Nautch - West Bengal Q.86. Which of the following is a traditional theatre form of Haryana ? ‘SSC MTS 09/08/2019 (Morning) (a) Swang (b) Tamasha (©) Dashavatar (@) Nautanki Sol.86.(a) Swang, also known as Swang (meaning “initiation’) or Svang , is a popular folk dance-theatre form in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh Swang incorporates suitable theatrics land mimicry (or nagal) accompanied by song and dialogue, 0.87. Lavani is a folk dence of which of the following states of India? ‘SSC MTS 09/08/2019 (Aftemoon) (@) Rajasthan (b) Jharkhand (©) Gujarat (d) Maharashtra Sol.87.(4) In the state of Maharashtra, ‘combination of traditional songs and folk dances Is performed to the beat of Dholki. .88. Which of these is the famous art form of Karnataka that combines dance, ‘music, dialogue, costume, make-up and stage techniques to create a unique ‘experience? ‘SSC MTS 19/08/2019 (Evening) (2) Yakshagana (b) Kalaripayattu (©) Kathakali (4) Ottamthullal Sol.88.(a) Like most theatre forms found in South India, Yakshajana combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up as well as stage techniques and ‘as such it closely resembles western opera. In Karnataka, it is sometimes simply referred to as ‘the play. Kelaripayattu, Ottamthullal .Kathakali - Kerala. Q.89. In which of the following dances the women dance like a parrot ? ‘SSC MTS 20/08/2019 (Afternoon) (@)Jawara——(b) Teratali (©)Bhagoria —(@) Suva Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 7 Pinnacle '$01.89.(d) Suva is a Tribal Dance form related to Chhattisgarh. Jawara Dance: Madhya Pradesh, Teratali - Rajasthan, Bhagoria - Madhya Pradesh, Q.90. The Tiger Dance or Bagh Nach of Odisha is done in which Hindu month ? SSC MTS 20/08/2019 (Evening) (@) Falgun (b) Bhadra (c) Chaitra (@) Baishakh $ol.90.(c) Baagha Naacha or Tiger Dance is performed in Binka, Sonepur of ‘Subamapur district and Srahmapur and In some parts of Ganjam district in Odisha. It is performed in the month of cchaitra. In this, the male dancer paints himself like a tiger. Q.91. The Karma dance is performed uring the Karma Pooja. This festival is celebrated in. SSC MTS 21/08/2019 (Morning) (@) Spring Season (b) Summer Season (©) Winter Season (d) Autumn Season Sol.91.(d) Autumn Season. It is performed in the State of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Karma means ‘fate’. This folk dance is performed during the worship of the god of fate which is known as Karam Devta, 9.92. in Punjab. ‘SSC MTS 21/08/2019 (Afternoon) (@) Baga (b) Daga (c) Laga (d) Panga is the form of Martial Dance Sol.92.(a) According to Dhillon (1998), Bhangra is related to the Punjabi dance ‘bagaa’, which is a martial dance of Punjab. 9.93. dance is performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa ‘community, ‘SSC MTS 22/08/2019 (Morning) (@) Kaksar ©) saila (©) Phulpati_——_(d) Karma Sol93.(c) Performed only by the unmarried girls of the Malwa community, Phulpati dance (Madhya Pradesh) celebrates nature. Mainly performed by groups known as 'Banjaras’ and 'Kanjars! ‘the dance is an expression of joy and hence is a part of the Holi celebrations. Kaksar Dance, Saila_—-Dance- Chhattisgarh. 0.94, To which state does the traditional folk dance ‘Gotipua’ belong? SSC CHSL 3 /07/2019 (Evening) (@) West Bengal (b) Odisha (©) Bihar (@ Chhattisgarh ‘So1.94.(b) Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance. it has been performed in Orissa for centuries by young boys, who dress as ‘women to praise Jagannath and Krishna. Q.95. Which of the following art forms of Kerala is in UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? ‘SSC CHSL 11/07/2019 (Evening) (@) Theyyam (b) Kutiyattam (©) Chakyar Koothu (4) Thiruvathirakali $0l.95.(b) Koodiyattam — (Kutiyattam), meaning “combined acting’ — in Malayalam, combines Sanskrit theatre performance with elements of traditional Koothu. It Is traditionally performed in temple theatres known as Koothambalams. This art form of Kerala Is In UNESCO's list of intangible Cultural heritage of Humanity. 2.96. dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh ‘SSC CGL 04/06/2019 (Morning) (@) Chham (b) Natya (c) Dham (4) Gogra Sol.96.(a) Cham dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh. Dham, Gogra, Natya are also dances performed In Himachal Pradesh. Q.97. ‘Thoda’ a sport dance belongs to which of the following states? SSC CGL 04/06/2019 (Morning) (@) Sikkim (b) Andhra Pradesh (©)Haryana__ (4) Himachal Pradesh ‘$01.97.(d) ‘Thoda’ sport is a form of martial art belonged to the state of Himachal Pradesh. Thoda, the impressive ‘martial art form of Himachal Pradesh, relies on one's archery prowess, Q.98. Which tribe of Pakistan performs a traditional dance form celled ‘Waziri Dance’? ‘SSC CGL 10/06/2019 (Morning) (@) Sindhi (b) Baloch (©) Pashtu (@) Brahuis Sol.98.(c) The Pashtun tribe of Pakistan Performs a traditional dance form called ‘Waziri Dance’. Waziristan, a region of Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan, is a large area and has @ articular Pashtun culture, 9.99. ‘Kandyan Dance’ is the common dance of ‘country, ‘SSC EGL 11/06/2019 (Afternoon) (@) India (b) Bhutan Static GK ()SriLanka ~~ (@)Nepal 'Sol.99.(e) Kandyan dance is a folk dance of Sri Lanka. More famous dance of Sti Lanka are Ves dance, Naiyang, Dance, Uddekki dance, Pantheru Dance Wannam etc ; Q.100. Which of the following is a dance form from Karnataka? ‘SSC CPO 12/03/2019 (Evening) (2) Rouf (b) Karma ©lava (@) Bayalata ‘Sol.100.(d) Bayalata is @ major form of folk-dance performance in Karnatak: Rouf- Jammu and Kashmir, Karma: Madhya Pradesh, Lava- Lakshadweep, Q.101. Panthi is a dance form from ‘which of the following states? ‘SSC CPO 13/03/2019 (Morning) (@) Odisha (b) Rajasthan (©) Chhattisgarh (4) Bihar Sol.101.(c) Panthi Dance, Folk Dance of Chhattisgarh is one of the important dance forms of Chhattisgarh State of India, This Indian folk dance is a prominent ritual of the Satnami ‘community of Chhattisgarh. The ‘community celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Guru Ghasidas on Maghi Purnima. Q.102. With which of the following folk dances, India has made its entry in the Guinness Book of World Records in the year 2015? ‘SSC CPO 14/03/2019 (Morning) (@) Nati (b) Garba © Binu (@) Bhangra ‘Sol.102.(a) The Kullu district administration has received a certificate of Guinness World Record for the largest Nati dance by 9,892 dancers, mostly women, on October 26, 2015. The dancers performance took place during the weeklong Dussehra festivities in kullu Art Personality 9.103. Who among the following is known as ‘Sarod Samrat’ in Indian Classical Music? SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Pandit Ravishankar Prasad (b) Aamir Ali Khan (©) Amjad Ali Khan (@) Kishan Mahara) 'Sol.103.(c) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan slso known as Sarod Samrat is a famous ‘Sarod player. He was awarded Padme ‘www.sscegipinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App @ shi (1975), Padma Bhushan Padma Vibhushan (2001), Sangeet Natak ‘Akademi Award (1989), Sangeet Natak ‘Akademi Fellowship (2011) and Fukuoka ‘Asian Culture Prize (2004). Pondit Ravishankar (Sitarist), Aamar Ali khan (indian Actor), Pandit Kishan Maharaj (Tabla player). 104, Abdul Karim Khan was the exponent of which school of Hindustani Music? '$80 CGL.01/12/2022 (2nd Shift) {@) Jaipur Gharana (6) Gwallor Gharana (©)Delhi Gharana (4) Kirana Gharana s01,104.(d) Abdul Karim Khan was the founder and exponent of the Kirane Gharana school of Hindustani music. He introduced Hindustani Khayal_ singing ‘and Indian classical music. Gwalior Gharana (oldest gharana; founder: Haddu Khan, Hassu Khan and Nathu khan). Jaipur gharana (founder: Alladiya Khan). Delhi gharana (founder: Hazrat Ameer Khusto), @.105. Who among the following classical dancers was rewarded with the Padma Vibhushan Award in 20032 ‘SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Sonal Mansingh _(b) Kumuini Lakhia (6) Shovana Narayan (¢) Sunayana Hazara Sol105.() Sonal Mansingh (Bharatanatyam and Odissi) was awarded the Padme Vibhushan Award in 2003. Awards and honors : Padma Bhushan (1992), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1987), Rajiv Gandhi Excellence ‘Award (1991), Indira Priyadarshini Avard (1994), Madhya Pradesh Government kalidas Samman (2006). (Shovana Narayan, Kumudini Lakhia and Sunayana Hazar-- Kathak). .106. who among the following was the ‘guru of Pandit Ravi Shankar ? SSC CGL_01/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (@) Bismillah Khan (b) Amjad Ali Khan (©) AliAkbar Khan (d) Allaudin Khan S0l.106.(d) Alauddin Khan (Sarod Player) was the guru of Pandit Ravi Shankar, He was the court musician for the Maharsja of Mathar. He was the founder of modem Maihar gharane. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan (1958) and the Padma Vibhushan (1971), Sangeet Natak Aksdemi award and Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1954). Bismillah Khan (Shehnai player); Amjad Ali Khan (Sarod player); Ali Akbar khan (Sarod player; Mather Gharana). Q.107.Which of the following pairs of ‘woww.sseegipinnacle.com ‘musicians and is INCORRECT? ‘SSC OGL. 02/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) k Vaidyanathan - Sitar (b) Pt. Ram Narayan - Sarangi (©) Ustad Vilayat Khan - Sitar (@) Bismillah Khan - Shehnai their instruments Sol.107.(a) Kunnakud! Vaidyanathan was an indian classical music violinist ‘and music composer, Awards and Honours: Padma shri (1993), Kaleimamani award (1993), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1993), Sangeetha Kalesikhamani award (1996), Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director (1970) , and Tamil Nadu Stote Film Honorary Award - Raja Sando Award (2900. .108. Bimbavati Devi is an exponent of Which Indian dance form? SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@) Chhau (b) Manipuri (©) Kathakali (4) Odisst ‘Sol.108.(b) Bimbavati Devi is the ‘exponent of Manipuri dance form. Some of other Manipuri dancers: Guru Bipin Singh, Rajkumar Singhjt Singh, Charu Sija | Mathur, Kathakali (Kerala): Kelamandaiam © Ramankutty Nair, Kalamandalam Gopi, Madavoor Vasudevan Nais, Milena Salvini, Odissi (Odisha): Kelucharan Mohapatra, Sonal Mansingh. Chhau (Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal) 0.108. in which state is the Mathar court where Baba Allauddin Khan was a musician? SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (@) Tripura (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Madhya Pradesh (¢) Chhattisgarh Sol.109.(c) Maihar State (princely state) was located in today's Madhya Pradesh state of India, Baba Allauddin Khan (Garod player) laid the foundation of Malhar Gharana and became the court musician for the Maharaja of Maihar. ‘Award and Honors: Padma Bhushan (1958), Padma Vibhushan (1971), Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1954), Q.110. Who among the following is known as pioneering dance ‘educationist. end a prominent Mohiniyattam exponent? ‘SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) Madhavi Mudgal (b) Shagun Butani (©) Mohanrao Kalllanpurkar (@) Dr Kanak Rele 'Sol.110.(4) Dr. Kanak Rele. She is the founderditector of the Nalanda Dance Research Centre (1967) and the founder principal of the Nalanda Nritya Kala Mehavidyalaya in Mumbai. Awards land Honors: Gaurav Puraskar (Gujarat ; 1989), Padma Shri (1990), Kala Vipanchee (Vipanchee institution ; 2005), Kalidas Samman (Madhya Pradesh, 2006), Sangeet Netak Akademi Award (1994), Padma Bhushan (2013). Madhavi ‘Mudgal (Odissi dancer), Shagun Bhutan (Odissi Dancer), Mohanrao Kallianpurka (Kathak dancer). 0.111. Birju Maharaj was awarded which of the following awards in 20127 SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (4th Shift) (@) Sangam Kala Award () Filmfare Award (©) National Film Award (@) Sangeet Netek Akademi Award Sol.111.(c) Pandit Birju Maharaj was an exponent of the—_Lucknow alka-Bindadin * Gharana of Kathak dance in India, Awards and Honours: National Film Award for Best Choreography for Unnai Kaanaathu (2012), Filmfare Award for Best Choreography (2016), Sangeet _Natak ‘Akademi Award (1984), Padma Vibhushan (1986), Nritya Choodamani ‘Award by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha (1986), Kalidas Samman (1987), Lata ‘Mangeshker Purasker (2002), etc. 0.112, Roshan Kumari Is an exponent of which Indian classical danee form? 98C CGL 02/12/2022 (Ath Shift) (@) Kathak (b) Odissi (c) Bharatanatyam (d) Kathakali Sol112.(a) Roshan Kumari Fakir Mohammad is one of the exponents of Kathak dance. She follows the Jaipur Gharana and is the founder of Nritya Kala Kendra, Mumbai. Awards and Honors: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1975), Nritya Vilas honor (1977), Padma Shri (1984), Vishwa Unnyyan Samsad (1989), Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar (1990), Man Patra honor (Kathak Kendra, Jaipur in 1993), All India Bhuwalka Award (2005) and the Hanurnant Award (2008), 0.113. An exponent of Hindustani classical music, Gengubai Hengal was {an eminent singer to have hailed from the ghorana of the Hindustani Khyal family SSC CGL.03/12/2022 (Ist Shift) (Patiala (b) Kirana (agra (@ Gwalior Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App Pinnacle $01.113.(6) _ Gangubai—_Hangal (Kamataka) belonged to the Kirona gharana. Awards and Honors: Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy Award (1962), Padma Bhushan (1971), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1973), Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1996), and Padma Vibhushan (2002). 0.114. Rajashree Shirke was given which of the following prestigious dance awards of 2013 for her excellence in Kathak? SSC OGL 03/12/2022 (Ist Shift) (a) Sangeet Natak Academy Award (b) Padma Shri (©) Kelidas Samman (@) National Film Award Sol.114.(a) Rajashree Shitke (kathak dancer) won Sangeet Natak Academy ‘Award in 2013. Awards and Honors: Mumbai Mayors Award for Women Achievers of the Year, Best Shikshak for the year 2007, and Title “Khosrovani” by Halim Academy of Sitar. Shambhu Maharaj was the first Kathak dancer to win Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1956. Q.115. Who among the following was the first Indian to win the Grammy Award? SSC CL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (@) Pandit Ravi Shankar (b) Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma (©) Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (@) Ustad Zakir Hussain Sol.115.(a) Ravi Shankar (sitarist). He was the first Indian to win a Grammy for ‘West Meets East’, the 1968 album with ‘American violinist Yehudi Menuhin. He hhas won five grammy awards. Awards : Bharat Ratna (1999), Pacima Vibhushan (1981), Padma Bhushan (1967), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1962), Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1975), Kalidas Samman (1987-88). Pandit Shivkumar Sharma (santoor) Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Mohan veena). Ustad Zakir Hussain (tabla player) Q.116. Rukmini Devi Arundale is the exponent of which of the following Indian classical dance forms? ‘SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Bharatanatyam (b) Manipust (©) Sattriya (@) Odissi Sol.116.(a) Rukmini Devi Arundale - exponent of Bharatanatyam & activist for animal welfare. Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu) - Meenakshi SUndaram Pilla, Bala Saraswati, Mrinalini Sarabhai. Manipuri (Manipur) - Yurlembam Gambhini Devi, ‘www sseegipinnaclecom Guru Bipin Sinha, Darshana Jhaveri, Nirmala Mehta. Sattriya (Assam) - Guru Jatin Goswami, Guru Ghanakanta Bore, Sharodi Saikia, Indira PP Bora. Odissi (Odisha) - Kelucharan Mohapatra, Pankaj Charan Das, Deba Prasad Das and Raghunath Dutta, Sanjukta Panigrabi. 0.117. who among the following Indian classical musicians has an aucltorium named after iin Tehran an? SSC CCL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shit) (@) Ustad Bismilan Khan (©) Ustad Sultan Khan (c) Ustad Zakir Hussain: (d) Ustad Vilayat Khan S01.117.(@) Ustad Bismillah Khan (hehnai) - an aucitorium in Teheran (ren) has been named after him. Become the third classical musician of India after M, S. Subbalakshmi and Ravi Shankar to be awarded the Bharat Ratna (2001). other awards - Padma Vibhushan (1980), Padma Bhushan (1968), Padma Shri (1961). Ustad Sultan Khan (sarang). Ustad Zakir Hussain (Cebla). Ustad Vilayat Khan (sitar) Q.118. Sunanda Nair is famous for performing which of the following dance forms ? ‘SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Kethak. (b) Odissi (©) Yakshagana (4) Mohiniyattam S0l.118.(d)Mohiniyattam (classical dance of Kerala). Sunanda Nair Awards ‘and Honors - Global Mannam award, (New York 2020), Nrithya Seva Mani award (2020), Nalanda Kanaka Nartana Puraskaar’ (2017), ‘Kalarathnam’ from. Kerala Kalamandalam (2016), Kalashree from the Kerala Sangeetha Natak Akademi (2011), ‘Global Excellence Award’ (2011), Kalasagar (2010), Best Ethnic Classical Arts Award, (New Orleans, 2003), ‘Anantha Margaseersha ‘Natya Puraskaram’ (2018) etc. Q.119. Rani Kamaa Nayak, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2074, was a dancer. SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Odissi (b) Mohiniyattam (©) Kathak. (@) Kathakali Sol.119.(c) Kathak. Awards and Honors : Vice-President's Gold Medel - Shankar's Weekly (1954), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1996), Order of the Queen of Laos (1964), Sangeet Varidhi - Bharatiya Kala Kendra, New Delhi (1977), Samskritiki Shreyaskar Kolkata is a dance academy founded in 1995, by Rani Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App Static Gk. Karnaa, 2.120. Bharatnatyam and Kuchipug dancer Yemini Krishnamurthy "mop awarded which of the following awanis in 2016. SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Padma Bhushan(b) Padma Shri (©Tagore Puraskar (4) Padma Vibhushan Sol.120.(d) Padma Vibhushan, Pacing Shri (1968), Padma Bhushan (2001), "Natya Shastra’ award by Shambhay School of Dance (2014). Book A Passion for Dance: My Autobiography, Q.121. Sundaram Balachander has been the main player of which of the following musical instruments? SSC CG. 06/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Mridangam — (b) Bansuri (©) Veena (@) Santoor Sol.121.(c) Veena. Awards to s Balachander :- Padma Bhushan (1982), Sangeetha Kala Shikhamani (1982), Famous Artists of Veena : Rajhesh Vaidhya, Jayanthi Kumaresh, Nagesware Rao, E. Gayathri etc. King Samudragupta was also a great Veena Player. Q.122.Who among the following was the first recipient of the State annual award Nishagandhi Puraskaram from the Government of Kerala in 2013? ‘SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (@) Madhavi Mudgal (b) Shobana C Pillai (©) Uday Shankar (d) Mrinalini Sarabhei Sol.122.(4) —Mirinalini ‘Sarabhai (Bharatanatyam) was the founder and director of Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad. Awards and honours: Padma Bhushan (1992), Padma Shri (1965), Sangeet Natok Akademi Fellowship (1994), Dhirubhai Thakar Savyasachi Saraswat Award (2014), She was the first Indian to receive the medal and Diploma of the French association Archives Internationales de la Danse. 0.123. Who among the following won a Padma Vibhushan award in year 1971? SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (@) Rajeev Narayan (b) $ Swaminathan (©) Devjani Chalina (4) Uday Shankar $01.123.(d) Uday Shankar (fusion ste) was the father of modern dance in India. He created the dance form (Hidance) ‘Awards and honours: Sangeet Netek ‘Akaderni award (1960). Sangeet Natek Akademi Fellowship (1962), Padma Vibhusnan (1971), _Desikottara Visva-Bharati University (1975) 70 .124. Rukmani Devi Arundale was @ famous dancer of which Indian classical dance form? ‘SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (4th Shift) (@) Bharatanatyam (©) Kathak (©) Mohiniyattam (@) Kathakali ol.124(a) Rukmani Devi Arundale (Tamil Nadu) is a famous dancer of Bharatanatyam classical dance form. ‘Awards and honors: Padma Bhushan (1956), Sangeet Natak Award (1957), Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1967). Bharatanatyam Dancers: Mallika ‘Sarabhai, Yamini Krishnamurthy, Alarmel Valli, Padma Subrahmanyam etc. 0.125. Vempati Chinna Satyam was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1998. He was dancer. SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (4th Shift) (@)Kuchipudi — (b) Kathak (©) Manipuri (4) Kathakall S01.125.(a) Vempati Chinna Satyam (Andhra Pradesh) is @ great dancer and master of Kuchipudi dance. He started the Kuchipudi Kala Academy in 1963 in Madras. Awards and honors: Sangeet ‘Natak Akademi (1991), Kalidas Samman (1992), Kalaimamani (1994), Kuchipudi Nitya Pramukh by Sangeet Natak ‘Academy (New Delhi), Kalaprapurna (1980), Asthana Vidwan, TTK Memorial Award, He was awarded the doctorate degree by Andhra University. Other famous proponents of Kuchipudi Dance include- Raja and Radha Reddy, their daughter Yamini Reddy; Kaushalya Reddy; Bhavana Reddy, etc, Indrani Bajpai (Indrani Rahman) is a famous exponent of Kuchipudi Dance. 1.126. Who was recognised as ‘Asthana Nartaki (resident dancer) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam — for her contribution in the development and promotion of the Indian classical dance forms? ‘SSC COL 07/12/2022 (1st Shift) (2) Rukmini Devi (©) Ragini Devi (©) Yamini Krishnamurthy (6) Uma Sharma Sol.126.(c) Mungara —-Yamini Krishnamurthy (Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer). She was also known as the "torch bearer’ of Kuchipudi form of dance. Her autobiography: ‘A passion for dance’. Awards and Honors: Padma Shri (1968), Padma Bhushan (2001), (Bharatnatyam dance), Ragini Devi (Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali ‘and Odissi dancer), Uma Sharma (Kathak dancer) 0.127. Which Indian tabla virtuoso and musician won the ‘Best Contemporary World Music Album’ Grammy award for ‘Global Drum Project”? SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Pandit Sandeep Das (©) Ustad Alla Rakha (©) Ustad Zakir Hussain (4) Pandit Anindo Chatterjee Sol.127.(c) Ustad Zakir Hussain (tabla player) won Sist Grammy award on 8 February 2009. Awards and Honors: Padma Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2002), Sangeot Natak Akademi Award (1990), Kalidas Semman (2008), Lifetime Achievement Award (2017, San Francisco Jazz Center), Academy Fellow award (2019), Kyoto Prize (2022, Japan's, highest private award for global achievement), 9.128. Shovane Nerayan was awarded which of the following awards in 20137 SSC CGL.07/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Guru Deba Prasad (0) Sangam Kala (6) Kalidas Samman (@ Bharat Muni Samman Sol.128.(8) Shovana Narayan (Kathak dance’) was awarded Guru Deba Prasad in 2013. Awards and Honors: Padma Shri (1992), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1999-2000), Oisca Award (Japan) (1990-91), Dadabhal Naoroll Award (1993), Bihar Gaurav Puraskar (1985), Guru ML Koser Award (2073), Art Karat Award (2014), Bharat Nirman's Social Responsibility Award 2014 etc, 0.129. Who among the following is famous performer of the Kathakali classical dance? SSC CGL.07/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Pankaj Charan Das (b) Sunanda Nayar (6) Gopinath (@) Raja Reddy Sol.129.(c) Guru Gopinath was a well known Kathakali dancer. Awards and Honore: Sangeet Natak Akademi’s award (1965), ‘Kala Tilakam’ by the Guruvayur Devaswom (1968), ‘Kala Ratin’ title by the Travancore Devaswom Board (1973) ‘te. Pankaj Charan Das (Odissi dancer), Sunanda Nair (Mohiniattam dancer), Raja Reddy (Kuchipudi dancer), Static GK. ‘awarded which of the following In civilian honours in 1986? SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) PadmaBhushan (b) Padma Shri (c)BharatRatna— (4) Padma Vibhushan Sol.130,(b) Rajkumar Singhajit Singh (Manipuri dancer). Awards and Honors {Gongeet Natak Akademi Award (1984), Padma Shri (1986), Sangeet Natok ‘Akademi Fellowship (2011), Tagore ‘Award (2014), Delhi Sahitya Kala Parishad Award (1975), Manipur Sahitya Parishad Nritya Award (1975), ete) Q.131. Which of the following Gharenas does Padma Bhushan Kishori Amonkar belong to? ‘SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a)Gwalior ——(b) Kirana {c) Patiala (@) Jaipur-Atrauli S0l.131.(4) Kishor! Amonkar wes an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Jalpur gharana. She was a performer of ‘the classical genre khyal and the light classical genres thumri and bhajan. ‘Awarde and Honors: Padma Bhushan (1987), and Padma Vibhushan (2002), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1985) ‘and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (2009), 0.132. Who among the following personalities is an exponent of Kathak dance in India? SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Prema Shrimali(b) Usha Uthup (©) Suman Kelyanpur (d) Monali Thakur ‘Sol.132.(a) Prerana Shrimall is a dancer of Jaipur Gharana of Kathak. Famous Kathak dancers of India: | Shambhu Maharaj, Uma Sharma, Biru Maharaj, Damayanti Joshi, Sitara Devi, Gopi krishna, Rohini Bhate, Shovana Narayan, Kumudini Lakhia, Roshan Kumari, Pury Dadheech, Kamalini Asthana and Nalini Asthana. Usha Uthup (Vocalist), Suman Kalyanpur and Monali Thakur (singe). 9.133. Kethak dancer Sitara Devi was awarded which of the following awards in 19737 ‘SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Padma Vibhushan (b) Padma Bhushan (©)Sangam kata (d) Padma Shri Sol.133.(d) Sitara Devi (Kethak dancer): Awards and Honors (Sangeet Natak ‘Akademi Award (1969), Padma Shri (1973) award end Kalidas Seman (1995) award). Famous Kathak dancers: Padma Vibhushan (2016), "Naly@_ 9.130. Rajkumar Singhaiit Singh, a | Pandit Birju Mahara, Lachu Mahara}. Shastra" (2014, by Shambhavi School of | jeading exponent and guru of Indian | Shambu Maharaj, Shovna Narayan, Dance), etc, Rukmini Devi Arundale | classical Manipuri dance form, was Kumari Kamala, Sunanya _Hezariel ‘www sscoulpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 17 Pinnacle Pandit Durgalal, Rani Karna, Sitara Devi, Prerana te. Q.134, Guru Nileshwar Mukharjee is the exponent of which of the following Indian classical dance forms? SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@) Sattrya (6) Manipuri (©) Odissi (©) Kathak ‘Sol.134.(b) Manipuri dancers: Guru Nileshwar Mukherjee, Guru Bipin Singha, Guru Sen; Rajkumar, Guru Chandrakanta Singha, Guru Nilmadhab Mukharjee, Guru Haricharan Singha, Bibhaboti Devi, Kalabati Devi, Preeti Patel, Tamanna Rahman, etc. Two classical divisions of Manipurl dance are Jagoi and Cholom. Chief instruments Used in the dance are the drum and the flute. Q.135. With which instrument do the sisters Lalita and Nandini identify? ‘SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd shift) (@) Mandolin (b) Violin (© Sarod (@) Flute Sol.135.(b) Dr. M. Lalitha and M4. Nandini ‘are popularly known as ‘Violin sisters’. ‘Awards and Honors: “kalaimamani’ (Tamil Nadu), Title of “Haratha Violin Vadya Thilakangal’, Best senior violinist (Madras music academy, and indian fine arts society). Violinist in India: Mysore brothers ~ Mysore Nagaraj and Mysore Manjunath, Abhijith PS, Nair, Ambi Subramaniam, Sasikumar, Balabhaskar Chandran, Embar Kannan, HK. Narasimhamurthy, Lalgudi Vijeyalakshmi, etc 1.136. Who was the recipient of the National Devdasi Award in 2016? ‘SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (4th Shift) (@) Geeta Kapoor (©) R Muthukannammal (©) Prerana Deshpande (@) Dr Sohini Ray Sol.136.(c) Prerana Deshpande (Kathak). Gaurav Puruskar at the hands of Pt. Birju Maharaj, Singar Mani title, by the Sur Singar Samsad of Mumbai, Nrityashree title, Kiran, Katan (1994), Muthu Kannammal (Sadir dancer) - Padma Shri (2022), Q.137. Name the classical dancer who was given the Prani Mitra Avrard in 1968, SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (@) Dr Padma Subrahmanyam '$01.137.(6) Rukmini Devi Arundale (Gharatanatyam). Awards and honours: Padma Bhushan (1956), Sangeet Natak ‘Akademi Award (1957), Sangeet Natak ‘Akedemi Fellowship (1967), Prani Mitra ‘Award (1968), Kalidas Samman ((1984) Govt of Madhya Pradesh). Dr Padma ‘Subrahmanyam (Bharatanatyam), ‘Shovana Narayan (Kathak). Bipin Singh (Manipuri). 0.138. Which indian musician served as the artistic director of the World Musi Department at the Rotterdam Music Conservatory in the Netherlands? SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) Hariprasad Chaurasia (b) Pravin Godkhindi (c) Ronu Majumdar (@) Nityanand Haldipur Sol.138.(a) Hariprasad Chaurasia (flutist). Awards and honours: Sangeet Natak Academy (1984), Konark Samman (1992), Padma Bhushan (1992), Yash Bharati Samman (1994), Padma Vibhushan (2000), Hafiz Ali Khan Award (2000), Dinanath Mangeshkar Award (2000), Honorary Doctorate Utkal University (2017),Lata_ Mangeshkar ‘Award (2021-22). Ronu Majumdar (flutist). Pravin Goidkhind! (flutist) ‘Nityanand Heldipur (Autist) 0.139. Who among the following is NOT ‘an exponent of Mohiniyattam classical dance form? ‘SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (ard Shift) (2) Smitha Rajan (0) Jayaprabha Menon (©) Prateeksha Kashi (@) Radha Dutta Sol.139.(c) Prateeksha Kashi (Kuchipudi dancer). Awards and honours: Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar (2014), Aditya Vikram Birla Kalakiran Puraskar (2014), Aryabhata international Award (2011), Kalabharathi National Young Talent Award (2014), Natyaveda Award (2014), Kalamandalam —Kalyanikutty ‘Amma: Mother of Mohiniyattam, Q.140. Surekha Punekar is a __ dancer from the Indian state of Maharashtra ‘SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (ard Shift) (2) Tamasha —(b) Lavani (©) Povada (@) Koli Sol.140.(b) Lavar Maharashtra: Dance forms of Static Gk Mane, Roshan Setarar ae wal nosy artists presenting Lavani on stage, Q.141. Which of the following was awarded to Bharatnatyam dance Priyadarshini Govind in 19987 SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (1st shift) (a) Tagore Ratna (b) Kalaimamani (©) Nritya Choodamani (@) Kalidas Samman $S0l.141.(b) Klaimamani. Other Awards ‘Nritya Kalanidhi’ title by The Music Academy in 2019, Sengeet Natak ‘Akademi award (2012). Bharatanatyam Dancers - Rukmini Devi Arundale, Vamini Krishnamurti, Mallika Sarabhai, Padme ‘Subrahmanyam, Alarmel Vall et Q.142. Padma Shri awardee, Gulabo Sapera is a___dancer of Rajasthan, SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (ist Shift) (2) Bhavai (0) Teran Tali (c)Kalbelia —(d) Ghoomar Sol.142.(¢) Kalbelia are @ snake charming tribe in Rajasthan and dance is fan integral part of thelr culture. Award received by Gulabo Sapera - Padma Shri (2016), Bharat Gaurav Award (2021) Other folk dances of Rajasthan - Bhavai, Chari (Gujjar Community), Chakri (Kanjur tribe), Drum, Gawri (Bhil tribe). 0.143. Nrityabharati Kathak Dance Academy in Pune was established by which of the following Sangeet Natak ‘Akademi Awardees? SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@)Rohini Bhate — () Roshan Kumari (c) Kumidini Lakhia (¢) Sitare Devi Sol.143.(a) Rohini Bhate. Nritye Bharat! Kathak Dance Academy (1947). Books - Majhi Nritya Sadhana (autobiography), Abhinaya Darpana, Awards ~ Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1979), Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar (1990), Kalidas Samman (2001), Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (2006). Famous Kathak Dancers - Shambhu Mahara}, Sunder Prasad, Mohanrao Kallianpurkar, Birju Maharaj Q.144. Kumkum Mohanty, an Odissi dancer received which of the following ‘awards in 2005? ‘SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@) Padma Bhushan (b) Kalidas Sammen (c)Padma Shri (d) Padma Vibhushan Dhangari Gaja, Koll, ri. Guru Kelucharan (©) Shovana Narayan Mat i, | go1.144.(c) Padma Sh. 0 (©) Rukmini Devi Arundale Vitheber meant Lezin, Gondhal etc. | fanepatra Award (2011), 08 “ ( Bipin Singh | Sotener ghatavanaaonkar, Kantabsi Songeet Natak akadem (1993) Sana | Setarkar, Mangala Bansode, Sandhya | Norge’ akedemi Awerd (1994): ‘www.ssceglpinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App @ Pi Kelucharan Mohapatra, eana Citarist, Colleena Shakti, Sonal Mansingh, Sujata Mohapatra, Mayachar Raut are some exponents of Odissi, Q.145. Sharodi Saikia Is an exponent of whieh indian classical dance form? ‘SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@) Sottriya (©) Kuchipudi (©) Bharatanatyam (4) Kathak Sol.145.(a) Sattriya. Awards = Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2015), Bishnu Rabha Award (2022). Sattriya originated as a part of neo-Valshnavite movement started by Srimanta Sankardev in ‘Assam, in the 1Sth Century. Guru Jatin Goswami, Guru Ghanakanta Bora, Manik Barbayan and Bhabananda Barbayan, Late Moniram Dutta, Muktiyar Barbayen, Late Roseshwar Saikia Barbayan, are some exponents of Sattriya, 9.146. Hema Malini, 2 wellknown Bharatnatyam dancer and Bollywood actor, received which of the following hhonours of Indian civilians given by the Government of India in 2000? SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (@) Bharat Ratna (&) Padma shri (©) Padma Bhushan (@) Padma Vibhushan ‘Sol.146.(b) Hema Malini, Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1973), Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (2000), Filmfare Special Award (2019), Padma Shri (2000), Sopori Academy of Music And Performing Arts (SaMaPa) Vitasta award (2006), NTR National ‘Award (2013). Biswas, who wes ‘awarded the ‘Best Choreography Award: in 1998 by the Ministry of Information ‘and Broadcasting, represents which of the following classical dance forms? ‘SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift) (@)Manipuri (6) Odissi (©) Kathakall —_(¢) Kathak $0l.147,(b) Sharmila Biswas (Odissi dancer and choreographer) established Odissi vision and Movement Center (1995, Kolkata). Awards: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2072), Uday Shankar ‘Award for Best Choreography (1998), Mahari Award (2010). 0.148, With which instrument is Ustad Sultan Khan associated? SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift) (@) sitar (©) Sarod (©) Tabla (©) Sarangi Sol.148.(d) Ustad Sultan Khan (sarangi player) belongs to Sikar Gharana, He was one of the founding members of the ‘Tabla Beat Science (indian Fusion group) with Zakir Hussain and Bill Laswell Awards: Padma Bhushan (2010), Sangeet Natak Akademi (1992), ‘American Academy of Artists (1998), 2.149. Who among the following teamed up with flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia and guitarist Brij Bhushan Kabra and Produced a concept album, ‘Call of the Valley’ (1967)? SSC OGL 12/12/2022 (ist Shift) () Tarun Bhattacharya (b) Bhajan Sopori (©) Shivkumar Sharma (4) Satish Vyas Sol.149.(c) Pandit Shivkumar Sharma (antoor player) teamed up with Hariprasad Chaurasia (flutist) and Brij Bhushan Kabra (Guitarist) to produce an ‘album, Call of the Valley (1967). Awards: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1986), the Padma Vibhushan (2001), Platinum Disc for Call of the Valley, Pandit Chatur Lal Excellence Award (2015). Journey with @ Hundred Strings (with Ina Puri 2002) - his autobiography. .150, The Sattye dance form was introduced in the 15th century AD by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of ‘Assam, ‘SSC CL 12/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@) Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (b) Mehepurusha Sankeredeva (©) Vallabhecharya (@) Sant Nemdev $0l.150.(b)_Srimanta_Sankaradeva (Vaishnava Saint) introduced the Sattriya dance In Assam (15 century A.D) Features: 2 categories (Paurashik Bhangi and Str Bhangi), performed only by bhokote (male monks) in monasteries land on stage by men and women, Mati ‘Akhara (basic dance unit and exercise) Mahapurusha Sankaradeva: invented new types of music (Borgeet), theatrical performance (Ankia Naat, Bhaona), dance (Sattriya), and literary language (Grajavali), founded Ekasarana Dharma (Bhagavati religious movement). Q.181. T Bolasaraswati, a dancer was also an actress, SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@) Bharatanatyam_(b) Kuchipudi (©) Manipuri (@) Kathakali S0l151.(a) Tanjore Balasaraswat (Bharatanatyom), Awards: Padma Bhushan (1957), Padma Vibhushan (1977), Sangeet Natak Akademi (1955), Static GK ‘Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award (1981). (0.152. Identify the INCORRECT pair. SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@) Ustad Allarakha khan ~ Tabla (b) Ravi Shankar ~ Sitar (©) Mogubal Kurdikar ~ Vocal (@) Ustad Vilayat Khan ~ Sarod Sol.152.(d) Ustad Vilayat_ Khan (AftaabE-Sitar (Sun of Siter) and Bharat Sitar Samrat (Emperor of Sitar)) was an Indian classical sitar player. He created gayaki ang. He belonged to the Imdadkhani - Etawah — Gharana (vilayatkhani Gharana). Sarod players - ‘Soumik Datta, Rajeev Taranath, Shyamal ‘inh, Brij Narayan, etc. Q.153, Who among the following is ‘Telangana’s first Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winner? ‘SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (@) Padmaja Reddy (b) Yamini Reddy (©) Deepa Sashindran (@) Shantala Shivalingappa ‘Sol.153.(a) Gaddam Padmaja Reddy is fan Indian Kuchipudi exponent. She developed Kakatiyam (a two-part Kuchipudi classical visual dance form). Awards: Kala Ratna (2006), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2015), and Padma Shri (2022). Sangeet Natak ‘Academy: Founded (1953), Headquarters (New Delhi. Q.154. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was a prominent singer of the gharana. ‘SSC OGL 12/12/2022 (8rd Shift) (a) Rampur Sahaswan (b) Patiala (©) Benaras (@) Bhendi Bazaer ‘Sol.154.(b) Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, was an Indian Hindustani classical vocalist, from the Patiala gharans ‘Awards: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1962), Sangeet Natak Akademi fellow (1967), Padma Bhushan Award (1962). "Bade Ghulam All Khan Sahib’ - documentary on Bade Ghulam Ali Khan in 1968 (by Harisadhan Dasgupta). Q.188. Who among the following was popularly called the ‘Australian Mother of Kathakalt”? ‘SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Margot Fonteyn (b) Anna Paviova (©) Yelena Andreyanova (@) Louise Lightfoot Sol.155.(d) Louise Lightfoot was, popularly called the Australian Mother of, ‘www sscoglpinnacie.com ‘Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App @ Pinnacle Kathakall by Vallathol Narayana Menon (the founder of Kerala Kalamandalam). Kathakali: the ballad of the east, Navarasas, open-air theatres, Ashtapadis, Sopana sangeet. Q.156. Who among the following has the credit to invent and create a new style of ‘Bharatanatyam’? SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (@) Yamini Krishnamurthy (b) Dr Padma Subrahmanyam (©) Rukmini Devi Arundale (@) Chinta Ravi Bala Krishna Sol.156.(b) Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam has the credit to invent and create a new style of ‘Bharatanatyar’ (Bharatanrityam). Dr. Padma ‘Subrahmanyam: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1983), Padma Bhushan (2003) Padma Shri (1981). Bharatnatyam (Fire dance) has 7 parts (Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Shabdam, Varnam, Padam, Jawali, Thillana). Other exponents: Rukmini Devi, Alarmel Valli, Yamini Krishnamurthy, Malika Sarabhai, etc. Chinta Ravi Bala Krishna - Kuchipudi. Q.157. Abdul Karim Khan and Abdul Wahid Khan were the founders of the gharana, SSC GGL 13/12/2022 (2rd Shift) (2) Jaipur- Atrauli_(b) Gwalior (©) Agra (@) Kiana ‘Sol.157.(d) Abdul Karim Khen end Abdul Wahid Khan were the founders of the Kirana Gharana in the late 19 and early 20" centuries, Feature - mastery of slowtempo ragas, Sargam, Pandit. Bhimsen Joshi, and Gangubal Hangal Gwalior Gharana (Nathu Khan and Vishnu Palushkar). Agra Gharana ( Rangeela Gharana, a mix of Khyal and Dhrupad styles, Mohsin Khan Niazi and Vijay Kichlu) Q.158. Padma Subrahmanyam is the exponent of which of the following Indian, dance forms? ‘SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift) (@)Kathakali (6) Bharatanatyam (©) Kethak (@) Mohiniattam Sol.158.() Padma Subrahmanyam (Bharatanatayam exponent) is the founder of the dance form Bharata Nrithyam. Awards and Honours: Padma Shri (1981), Padma Bhushan (2003), and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1982), Nishagandhi Puraskaram (2015), Kalidas ‘Samman (1990-91), 9.159, Sudha Chandran is @ known actress and an accomplished www.sscegipinnacle.com dancer. ‘SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning) (@)Kathakali ——_(b) Kuchipudi (©) Bharatanatyam (d) Sattriya '$01.159.(c) Bharatanatyam. Sudha Chandran (National Award: 1985). Nandi Special Jury Award for Mayuri (1985 ). Other personalities related to Bharatanatyam are -Rukmini Devi, Mallika Sarabhai, Yamini Krishnamurthy, Savitha Sastry. Bala Saraswati is regarded as the queen of Bharatnatyam. Q.160. Who among the following was the first woman to learn the all-male style of Kathakali and was also the founder of Darpana Academy Of Performing Arts that caters to various performing arts like dance, music, drama and puppetry? SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon) (@) Vidyagauri Adkar (b) Mrinalini Serabhai (©) Anjali Mehra (@) Niveditha Arjun $01.160.(6) —Mrinalini Sarabhai. (haratanatyam and Kathakall. Padma Bhushan (1992), Padma Shri (1965). She was the frst recipient of the Nishagandhi Puraskaram, (2013, Kerala). Darpana ‘Academy of Performing Arts is @ school for performing arts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, established by Mrinelini Sarabhai and Vikram Sarabhai (Father of Indian Space Program). Vidyagauri Adkar (Kathak), Q.161. In which year did Teejanbai, the well- known artist of Pandavani music, win the Padma Vibhushan? SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon) (@) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2021 (4) 2017 Sol.161.(b) 2019. Awards: Padma Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2003), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1995), Pandavani is a folk singing style involving narration of tales from the epic Mahabharata, This form of folk theater is popular in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa ‘and Andhra Pradesh, Jhadu Ram Dewangan, Ritu Verma, Shantibai Chelak, ‘and Usha Barle are some other Artists related to Pandavan, .162. Which Gharana was propounded by Bade Fateh Ali Khan and Ali Baksh Jarnail Khan? SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening) (2) Gwalior Gharana (b) Agra Gharana (©) Patiala Gharana (@) Bhendi Bazaar Gharana Sol.162.(c) Patiala Gharana. Malika Pukhra}, Gauhar Jan, Ghulam Ali are all Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App sae ‘elated to Patiala Ghoiona, Gat, Gharana = Ghulam Hasean she Vasundhara Komkali, Narayanrao Boda, Sunenda Patna Agra Ghrans, Yeas Hussain Khan, Yosut Hussain woe Khurshid Hussain Khan, hominy ake Khan, Ghulam Rasool Khan phe Bazaar Charan Pandit She Shukis, Romesh Nadkarn, 1D dente Tansen belonged to Gwalior Gharase Q.163. Bhajan Sopor, a famous musician, is associated with which musical instrument? SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening) (@) Sarod (©) Shehnai (©)Santoor (4) Sitar '$0l.163.(c) Santor. Sangeet Natak ‘Akademi Award (1992), Padma Shei in 2004, Baba Allauddin Khan Award (2009). Notable players: Ulhas Bapet, Tarun Bhattacharya, Rahul Sharma, Shivkumar Sharma, Sarod players - \Wajahat Khan Amab Chakrabarty, Rajeed Chakraborty, Prattyush Banerjee, Aayush Mohan. Shehnal players - Anant Lal, Bismillah Khan, $. Ballesh, All Ahmed Hussain Khan, Raghunath Prasanna etc. Sitar players - Pandit Ravi Shanker, Pandit Nikhil Banerjee, Annapurna Dev, Ustad Rais Khan ete. 0.164. Violin virtuoso L Subramaniam is famous for which of te following genres ‘of music globally? SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening) (a) Jazz (b) Hindustani music: (©) Carnatic music (d) Rock Sol.164.(c) Carnatic music. Padma Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2001), Manaviyam (Millennium) Award, Kerala (2001). Popular Violists : Abhijth F. S. Nair, Ambi Subramaniam, Arrol- Carel, Avaneeswaram S R Vinu, B. Sasikumar, Ragini Shankar. Q.165. The first indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award for public service i SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening) (a) MS Subbulakshmi (b) Zakir Hussain (©) Bhimsen Joshi) Bismillah Khan Sol.165.(a) MS Subbulakshmi. Padma Bhushan (1954), Sangeet Natak Akadern ‘Award (1956), Sangeetha Kalanidh! (1968) Ramon Magsaysay award (As Nobel Prize)(1974), Padma vibhushen (1975), Kalidas Samman (1988), Bhare Ratna in 1998. Zakir Hussain {Padma Shri (1988) Padma Bhushan. (2002) Bhimsen Joshi (Padma Shri (1972). Padma Bhushan (1985), Padma # Static GK, vibhushan (1999), Bharat Ratna (2009). Bismillah Khan (Padma Shri (1967), Padma Bhushan (1968), Padma vibhushan (1980), Bharat Ratna (2001). 0.166. The famous musician, Appa Jalgaonkar Is associated with which ‘musical instrument? ‘SSC GPO 10/11/2022 (Afternacn) (@) Harmonium — (b) Tabla (©) Sared (6) Violin S0l166.(a) Harmonium Appa Jalgacnkar (Sangeet Natok Akademi ‘Award ~ 2000). Famous Harmonium players - Mehmood Dhaulpuri, R. K Bijapure, Sudhir Nayak, Tulsidas Borkar. tt Js also called Reed Organ, a freeroed keyboard instrument 0.167. Hari Prased Chourasia, an indian flutist, is associated with which of the following music gharanas? SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) (@)Mathar—— (b) Rampuralpur (6) Seria (@ Prasanna S0l.167.(¢) Senia gharana (Founder - Bilas Khan and Naubat Khan). Sangeet Natak Academy (1984), Konark Samman (1992), Padma Bhushan (1992), Padma Vibhushan (2000), Gan Samradni Lata Mangeshkar Award (2021-22), official Biography ‘Breath of Gold by Sathya Seren- 2019, Other famous flutists ~ Ronu Majumdar, Pravin Godkhindi, Raghunath Seth, Other Gharana - Gwalior (Nanthan Khan), Agra (Hajisujan Khan), Lucknow (Bindadin Maharaj) Banaras (Pandit Ram Sahai), Jaipur (Ustad Alladiya Khan) 0.168. Which extraordinary scholer and artist of the 17th century AD composed Bhaamaakaleapam, 2 dance drama based on Kuchipuai? SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) (8) Sachindra Yog!_(b) Shivendra Yoo! (6) Sidahendra Yogi (d) Sidharth Yoo! S0l.168.(¢) Siddhendra Yogi. Famous Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh Classical) dancers Raja, Radha, and Kaushalaya Reddy. Bhama Kalapem (story of Satyabhamawife of the god Krishna). most popular classical dance-dramas, ‘So1169.(4) -Kumudini—_Lakhia (Kathak-Uttar Pradesh). Awards- Padma Shri (1987), Padma Bhushan (2010) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1982), Kalidas — Samman (2002-03), Bharatnatyam (Tamil Nadu), Kathkalt (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh) 9.170. Ustad Bundu Khan and Santosh Mishra are the famous players of which ‘musical instrument: SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) (sitar (0) shehnal (sarangi ——_(@) sarod Sol.170.(c) Sarangi. famous Sarangi player : Sultan Khan (Padma Bhushan, 2010), Ram Narayan {(Padma Shri (1976), Padme Bhushan (1991), and Padma Vibhushan (2005)}, Sabri Khan (Padma Bhushan, 2006, Sangeet Natak ‘Akademi Award, 1986). .171. The famous musician Satyadev Pawar is associated with which musical Instument? SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) (2) Violin (b) Shehinai (c) Veena (@) Sitar $01.171.(a) Violin. Other Violin Players = Lalgudi Jayaraman - {Padma Shri (1963), Padam Bhushan (1994), Sangeet Natak ‘Akademi (2010), L. Subramaniam { Padma Shri (1998) Padma Bhushan (2001), Balabhasks MS Gopalakrishnan (Padma Shri (1975), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1982), Padma Bhushan (2012). 0.172, Mallika Sarabhai was honoured by the ‘government with Chevalier des Palmes Acaderiques 2005. ‘SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) (a) French (©) Canadian (6) swiss. (@) Belgian '$0l.172.(a) French. Mallika Sarabhai (bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer )- Padma Bhushan (2010). Book - In Free Fall; My Experiments With Living, Founder of Darpana dance Academy. Q.173.The Sabri brothers, Aziz Warsi and. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are associated with which singing style? ‘SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) (Madhya Pradesh) and Panihati, Pankhida and Maend (Rajasthan) Q.174, Annapurna Devi, who was awarded the Padma Bhushan, was 2 famous player of which of the following instruments? ‘SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) (2) Sarod (0) Santor (6) Veena (@) Surbahar Sol.174,(€) Surbahar. Awards of ‘Annapuina Devi - Padma Bhushan (1977), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1991), Famous Surbahar Players - Imdad khan, Mushtaq All Khan, Sajjed Hussain ete. 2.175, Who among the following was @ famous sitar player? ‘sSe¢ CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning) (@) Zakir Hussain (b) Hari Prasad Chaurasia (6) Raja khan (4) Nikhil Banerjee ‘Sol.175.(d) Nikhil Banerjee (Maihar Gharana). Awards - Padme Shri (1968), Padma Bhushan (1987). Hari Prasad Chaurasia (Flute Player), Zakir Hussain (Tabia Player), The Sangeet Sudarshana states that the sitar was invented during the 18th century by a fakir named Amir Khuseu, 0.178. Who among the following created the dance form named 'Hidance' that he later rechristened and called ‘Creative dance’? SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) (a) Shashadhar Acharya (b) Birju Mahara} (©) Kunwar Amar {(@) Uday Shankar 50.176,(8) Uday Shankar. Awards and Honors: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award “Creative Dance’ (1960), Sangeet Natak ‘Akademi Fellowship (1962), Padma Vibhushan (1971), and Desikottama, Visve Bharati University (1975). Shashadhar Acharya (Chhau dance), Pendit Birju Maharaj (Kathak dance), Kunwar Amar (Contemporary dancer) @.177. TH Vinayakram, a famous musician, is associated with which ‘musical instrument? fpcoweal (yetebe eo cre i ae haan} Kepalaa oes Shasta ahaoteunt Kathak per ‘Manipuri, | (©) Bhatiali (@) Bhajan (a) Ghatam (b) Mridangam Kuchipudi, and Odissi. ‘Sol.173.(a) Qawwali. Nusrat Fateh Ali © © RTS deer pin Ard tr |

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