Culture and Places of India and World Test 52

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Question 1
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Which among the following Indian dance forms is not recognised by Sangeet Natak Akademi?

A

B

C

D
Solution
The Sangeet Natak Akademi, the first National Academy of arts set-up by the Republic of India, functions as the apex body of the performing arts in the country to preserve and promote the vast cultural heritage of India expressed in music, dance and drama. Only Eight Indian dance forms are recognised with classical status by The Sangeet Natak Akademi. They are as follows:
Bharatanatyam – originating in Tamil Nadu.
Odissi (option D)– originating in Orissa.
Kuchipudi – originating in Andhra Pradesh.
Mohiniaattam (option B) – originating in Kerala, performed by women.
Sattriya – originating in Assam, conferred classical status most recently.
Kathakali – originating in Kerala, performed by men.
Kathak (option A) – originating in Northern Indian.
Manipuri– originating in Manipur.
Question 2
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The biopic Neerja released in $$2016$$ made its way into everyone's hearts with the story of a brave senior flight crew member who sacrificed her life to save the lives of many passengers. Sonam Kapoor essayed the key role of Neerja Bhanot. The film received positive critical reception and Sonam as the main protagonist garnered a lot of praise for her role.
Answer the question by reading the passage.
Who directed this movie?

A
Vishal Bharadwaj

B
Anurag Basu

C
Prakash Jha

D
Ram Madhvani
Solution
- The biopic, titled “Neerja,” tells the story of Neerja Bhanot, a 23-year-old senior flight purser on Pan Am Flight 73 when four armed men hijacked the plane at Karachi airport on Sept. 5, 1986.
- She helped passengers, including small children and the elderly, escape through the emergency exit, before she was shot dead by one of the gunmen.
- Ram Madhvani was the director of the film Neerja. He was greatly appreciated for his direction and won many accolades for the same.
Question 3
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The films follows the story of a ballerina named Nina in New York city. For the opening of their new season dance show that protagonist of the film happens to be the first choice but soon she finds herself with a competition. The main story showcases the backstage rivalry, artistic jealousy and a great work of art. The movie was an American psychological thriller. The film won many prestigious awards and was a box office hit.
Read the above passage and answer the given question.
Who played the role of Nina?

A
Natalie Portman

B
Mila Kunis

C
Brittany Murphy

D
Andie MacDowell
Solution
- A psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet, Black swan stars Natalie Portman as Nina, a featured dancer who finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival at the company.
- The movie was directed by Darren Aronofsky and was released in the year 2010. Critics praised Portman's performance and Aronofsky's direction. It also received five nominations at the 83rd Academy Awards. Portman won the Academy award in 2011 for her role in Black Swan.
Question 4
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Who is the chairperson of Film and Television Institute of India? [ As on August 2018]

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B

C

D
Solution
- Film and television Institute of India is an autonomous body established in 1960. It comes under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- Anupam Kher is the chairperson of FTII. He is a renowned Indian movie actor, filmmaker and director who predominantly appear in Bollywood movies. He has appeared in more than 500 movies, numerous theatre plays, and some International movies and has earned utmost fame by his remarkable work.
- Now Shri Brijendra Pal Singh is the current chairperson of FTII as on August 2019.
Question 5
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Euphoria is an Indian Rock Band. The band releases its first album in $$1988$$ and the band is a group of friends from Delhi. Who is the lead singer of Euphoria?

A
Bruce Lee Mani

B
Palash Sen

C
Rupam Islam

D
Ameya Dabli
Solution
- Palash Sen is an Indian Singer. He is also the lead vocalist of the famous band, Euphoria.
- Palash Sen hogged the limelight when he made a sensational debut as the lead vocalist with his band Euphoria as it went on to become a success with the album 'Dhoom'.
Question 6
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In which state was the 2017 hunting festival "Bishu parv" observed?

A
Chhattisgarh

B
Jharkhand

C
Uttarakhand

D
Mizoram

Solution

The 2017 hunting festival 'Bishu Parv' was observed in the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary in Jharkhand. To observe fest peacefully, the awareness campaign was launched by the forest department to convince the tribals to observe the hunting festival in a symbolic manner.
Question 7
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The biopic Neerja released in $$2016$$ made its way into everyone's hearts with the story of a brave senior flight crew member who sacrificed her life to save the lives of many passengers. Sonam Kapoor essayed the key role of Neerja Bhanot. The film received positive critical reception and Sonam as the main protagonist garnered a lot of praise for her role.
Answer the question by reading the passage.
A very popular music director made his acting debut in the film Neerja. Who is he?

A
Vishal Dadlani

B
Babul Supriyo

C
Shekhar Ravjiani

D
Vishal Khurana
Solution
- The biopic, titled “Neerja,” tells the story of Neerja Bhanot, a 23-year-old senior flight purser on Pan Am Flight 73 when four armed men hijacked the plane at Karachi airport on Sept. 5, 1986.
- She helped passengers, including small children and the elderly, escape through the emergency exit, before she was shot dead by one of the gunmen.
- Shekhar Ravjiani, an Indian music composer and singer made his acting debut in Neerja alongside Sonam kapoor.
Question 8
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Apart from the Khajuraho temples and the Sanchi stupa, this site in Madhya Pradesh has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is famous for its pre-historic cave paintings. Name the place.

A
Ajanta

B
Ellora

C
Sigiriya

D
Bhimbetka

Solution

The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the southern edge of the central Indian plateau. These caves are an inavluable chronicle of history. In 2003 UNESCO declared the caves as a World Heritage Site.
Question 9
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The violin is a wooden string instrument. It is played by drawing a bow across its strings. How many strings does the standard violin usually have?

A
$$3$$

B
$$4$$

C
$$5$$

D
$$6$$

Solution

The standard violin has four strings tunes G-D-A-E (perfect fifths). There is also violin with as many as seven strings. The extra strings on such violins typically are lower in pitch than the G-string.
Question 10
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It is the most significant reference point of ancient Greek culture, As well as the symbol of the city Athens as it represents the apogee of artistic development in the $${5}^{th}$$ Century BC. Identify the monument.

A
Kerameikos

B
The Acropolis

C
The Pnyx

D
Ancient Agora

Solution

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. It represents the apogee of artistic development in the 5th Century BC.