Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
The participants responds to a series of statements at the dance competition.
Option 1: to a series of statements
Option 2: The participants responds
Option 3: No error
Option 4: at the dance competition.
Correct Answer: The participants responds
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation: The subject "participants" is plural, and when the subject is plural, the corresponding verb should also be in its plural form. However, in this case, the verb "responds" is in the singular form. The correct plural form of the verb is "respond".
So, the correct sentence would be: The participants respond to a series of statements at the dance competition.
Answer laterQuestion : In which state of India is the Khajuraho dance festival celebrated?
Option 1: Nagaland
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Madhya Pradesh
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Solution : The correct option is Madhya Pradesh.
The Khajuraho Dance Festival is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, India. This cultural event takes place against the backdrop of the Khajuraho temples, famous for their intricate and erotic sculptures. The festival showcases classical Indian dance forms, attracting artists and enthusiasts from across the country.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A new (1)__________ was organised by the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board in form of the National Tribal Dance Festival. The event gave an (2)__________ to the tribal way of life. People from all walks of life had an opportunity to (3)_________ with many tribes. Chhattisgarh is one of the Indian states which has richness and (4)__________. in tribal life. The state is home to many (5)__________ tribes of India. The programme happened from 28 October to 30 October, 2021 at the Science College Ground in Raipur.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: diversity
Option 2: variety
Option 3: range
Option 4: variation
Correct Answer: diversity
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Diversity means variety, and in this context, it conveys that Chattisgarh is one of the Indian states that have richness and variety of people living there.
Question : Kuchipudi dance is accompanied by which type of music?
Option 1: Fusion
Option 2: Carnatic
Option 3: Jazz
Option 4: Hindustani
Correct Answer: Carnatic
Solution : The correct option is Carnatic.
Kuchipudi is a classical dance of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of the Natya Shastra. It uses dramatic music. The traditional Kuchipudi was performed by all-male groups. The performance always begins with an invocation.
Question : Which of the following is not a classical dance of India?
Option 1: Bhangra
Option 2: Bharatanatyam
Option 3: Manipuri
Option 4: Kathak
Correct Answer: Bhangra
Solution : The correct answer is Bhangra.
It is a traditional folk dance that originated in the Punjab region of India. Bhangra is not a classical dance form. It is the most famous folk dance form in Punjab. The Indian classical dance forms are Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, and Sattriya.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Louisiana hosts one of the (1)_____ well-known celebration - Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday". This (2)_____ is sometimes called "Shrove Tuesday", (3)_____ wear masks and costumes. overturn social conventions, dance, and organise competitions and parades. Related popular practices (4)_____ associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated (5)_____ the penitential season of Lent.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: will be
Option 2: have
Option 3: were
Option 4: is
Correct Answer: were
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
The sentence structure suggests that the passage discusses past events or traditions related to Mardi Gras. Here, we're talking about practices that were historically associated with celebrations before Lent. The context implies that these practices were part of the historical tradition leading up to Lent.
Therefore, using were aligns with the past tense and accurately describes the historical connection of these practices to the celebrations preceding Lent.
Question : Which among the following is a folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir, India?
Option 1: Kathak
Option 2: Bihu
Option 3: Bhangra
Option 4: Rouf
Correct Answer: Rouf
Solution : The correct answer is Rouf.
Rouf is a famous folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir. It is practised on festival occasions and performed by a group of women standing face-to-face with each other, and the footwork of the dancers is a notable feature of this dance.
Question : "Nupa" dance is associated with which Indian state?
Option 1: Karnataka
Option 2: Manipur
Option 3: Jharkhand
Option 4: Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Manipur
Solution : The correct option is Manipur.
The Nupa dance is associated with the Indian state of Manipur. It is a traditional dance form performed by male artists, often characterised by dynamic and rhythmic movements. The Nupa dance is a significant cultural expression in Manipuri traditions, showcasing the rich heritage of the state.
Question : Which of the following dance forms did not originate in South India?
Option 1: Kathakali
Option 2: Kuchipudi
Option 3: Sattriya
Option 4: Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: Sattriya
Solution : The correct option is Sattriya.
The northeastern Indian state of Assam is where the traditional dance style is known as Pattaya. Although Kathakali, Kuchipudi, and Bharatanatyam are among the well-known classical dance styles of South India, Sattriya is unique among them due to its Assamese origins. The renowned Indian classical dance known as Pattaya dance originated in the northeastern state of Assam in the fifteenth century. The famous Assamese reformer Mahapurusha Sankaradeva, a Vaishnava saint, created it as a potent tool for conversion.
Question : As of March 2022, which of the following dance forms has not been listed as a classical dance in India?
Option 1: Odissi
Option 2: Mohiniyattam
Option 3: Kuchipudi
Option 4: Lavani
Correct Answer: Lavani
Solution : The correct answer is Lavani.
Lavani is not a classical dance. It is a traditional folk dance that contributed substantially to the development of Marathi folk theatre.
There are eight classical dances in India:
- Bharatanatyam, from Tamil Nadu
- Kathak from Uttar Pradesh
- Kathakali from Kerala
- Kuchipudi from Andhra Pradesh
- Manipuri from Manipur
- Mohiniyattam from Kerala
- Odissi from Odisha
- Sattriya is from Assam.
