Set 6 | Important Indian Theatre and Puppetry Art MCQs 2024
Important Indian Theatre and Puppetry Art MCQs. Indian Theatre and Puppetry is an integral part of Indian Art and Culture, which is extremely beneficial for various examinations such as Civil services, State exams, SSC, Railways, Banking and other One day exams. It provides a great opportunity to gain knowledge about the country’s history in order to excel in these competitive fields. Objectives on Indian Art and Culture for competitive exams.
MCQs on Indian Theatre and Puppetry Art – Objective Questions and Answers
Q51. ‘Yampuri’ puppetry belongs to which state?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Manipuri
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer is D.
Yampuri belongs to Bihar state.
These are made of wood.
These puppets are in one piece and have no joints.
It requires greater dexterity.
Q52. What is ‘Alha’?
[A] Raasleela
[B] Ballad of Bundelkhand
[C] Ramlila
[D] Swang
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Correct Answer is B.
Alha is a typical ballad of Bundelkhand region.
Narrating the heroic deeds of Alha and Udal, the two warrior brothers who served Raja Parmal of Majoba.
Alha is full of tales of feudal chivalry.
Q53. ‘Ranglok Sanskritik Sansthan’ situated in which city?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Mathura
[C] Agra
[D] Hathras
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Correct Answer is C.
Ranglok Sanskritik Sansthan situated in city of Agra, UP.
It was one of the organization that were crucial in not only reviing performance arts but also laying the foundations of professional theatre in the city.
Dimpy Mishra started Ranglok which was exclusively dedicated to nurturing local talent in various aspects of professional theatre.
Q54. Who wrote ‘Temple of Demons’ play?
[A] Lakminarayan Mishra
[B] Natharam Gaud
[C] A & B
[D] Jagdish Mathur
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Correct Answer is A.
Temple of Demons i.e. Rakshas ka Mandir wrote by Laxminarayan Mishra in 1931.
He was born in 1903 in the village of Basti district, Azamgarh, UP.
He started composing poems at the age of 18.
He wrote his first play, ‘Ashok’ in 1926 followed by Sanyasi in 1930.
Q55. ‘Gulabo-Sitabo’ performed in which city of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Prayagraj
[B] Mathura
[C] Lucknow
[D] Noida
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Correct Answer is C.
Gulabo-Sitabo performed exclusively in the Lucknow region, UP.
It is a glove puppet show.
The characters Gulabo and Sitabo represent two wives of the same husband.
Gulabo is dominating, Sitado is tender in character.
Gulabo-Sitabo are made of papier-mache, dressed in colourful, shiny clothes and trinkets.
Q56. Who was the ‘Father of Modern Hindi theatre’?
[A] Gulab Bai
[B] Hubab
[C] Reotisaran Sharma
[D] Bharatendu Harishchandra
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Correct Answer is D.
Bharatendu was known as the Father of modern Hindi theatre.
He was born in Varanasi in 1850.
He studied Persian, Sanskrit language, Bengali language and travelled widely to catch the pulse of the people apart from formal education in Hindi and English.
Q57. Who wrote ‘Spark of love’ drama in 1881?
[A] Zohra Segal
[B] Amanatulla Khan Hubab
[C] Gulab bai
[D] Hasan
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Correct Answer is B.
Amanatulla Khan Hubab wrote his first drama ‘Spark of love’ i.e. Sharar-e-ishq in 1881.
He was asked by the owner of the Original Theatrical Company, to write a script for them.
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