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12 questions from UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 on Classical Dance Forms (Art & Culture). Spanning from 1997 to 2014. Practice with show/hide answers and detailed explanations.
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Moderate
Based on 12 questions across 10 years, UPSC has consistently tested aspirants' understanding of Classical Dance Forms within the broader Art & Culture syllabus. The questions range from factual recall to application-based analysis.
Recent trends show UPSC moving towards statement-based questions that combine multiple aspects of Classical Dance Forms. Aspirants should focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing isolated facts.
Q: With reference to Sattriya, consider the following statements: 1. It is a combination of music, dance and drama. 2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of the Vaishnavites of Assam. 3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q: Consider the following pairs: 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Q: In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
Q: कुचिपुड़ी तथा भरतनाट्यम नृत्यों के बीच क्या भेद है? 1. कुचिपुड़ी नृत्य में नर्तक प्रायः प्राचीन कथाओं का नाट्यरूप प्रस्तुत करते हैं, जबकि भरतनाट्यम में कथानक का प्रदर्शन नहीं किया जाता। 2. पीतल की तश्तरी की धार पर भाव एवं नृत्य करना भरतनाट्यम की विशेषता है, जबकि कुचिपुड़ी नृत्य में इस प्रकार की क्रियाओं का कोई स्थान नहीं है। उपयुक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
Q: Bimbavati Devi is a well-known dancer of which type of dance?
Q: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Person) A. Bhajan Sopori B. Birju Maharaj C. Priyadarshini Govind D. T V Gopalkrishnan List-II (Known as) 1. Bharatanatyam Dancer 2. Exponent of Santoor 3. Mridangam Maestro 4. Kathak Dancer Codes:
Q: Match List I (Artist) with List II (Art) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Artist) List II (Art) A. Hiren Bhattacharya 1. Bharatanatyam dance B. Malini Rajurkar 2. Hindustani vocal music C. Pratibha Prahlad 3. Kuchipudi dance D. Vempati Chinna Satyam 4. Puppetry Codes: A B C D
Q: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Dancer) I. Kalamandalam Kshemavaty II. Kottakkal Sivaraman III. Lakshmi Viswanathan IV. N. Madhabi Devi List II (Dance) A) Kathakali B) Manipuri C) Mohiniyattam D) Bharata Natyam
Q: Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance: I. It is performed by Chakiar caste. II. It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caste Hindus. III. Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument. IV. Its theatre form is called koothambalam. Which of these statements are correct?
Q: Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Q: Which one of the following pairs of folk-dance forms and states is not correctly matched?
Q: Which one of the following dances involves solo performance?
UPSC has asked 12 questions on Classical Dance Forms in GS Paper 1 Prelims between 1997 and 2014. This sub-topic falls under Art & Culture.
Questions on Classical Dance Forms have appeared in UPSC Prelims in the following years: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2008, 2007, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997. The topic has appeared in 10 out of 31 years.
Among 12 questions on Classical Dance Forms: 4 are easy, 8 are moderate, and 0 are difficult. Most questions test conceptual understanding of the topic.
