a sa ity — = at ~ ~ Ae cl are he tt er et a et eetINDEA ene sabes Neve cere Number of Question 1 Static G.K. 1-162 a a 5 History 163 -243, 5 Fi Polity 244-293 = 4 Geography 294-362 a 5. Economics. 363 - 405 m7 6. Physics 406 - 426 ay 5 Chemistry 427-469 33 ; Biology 470-523 654 9. Current affairs 1-34(QR) 375 (QR) TOTAL 523+ 34-557 om STATIC G.K. Chapter Name Page no. Question no. No. of question 1 Dance 1-8 1-102 102 a Art Personality 8-34 103 - 398 296 3. Art Awards 34-36 399-419 a 4 ‘Musical Instruments 36-39 420-460 41 . Festivals 39-51 461 - 600 140 6 Fairs 51-52 601 -612 2 7. Songs 52-54 613 - 647 35 8. Painting/ Dress! Tribes 54-57 648 - 689 2 9. First in India/World 57-64 690 - 789 100 10. Sports 64-90 790 - 1148 359 ne Books and authors 90-107 1149 - 1373 2s 12, Famous Personality 107 - 108 1374-1392 2 1. Important Days 108 - 111 1393 - 1425 3 4. States GK. 11-118 1426 - 1534 109. 8 Organisation 118-122 1535 - 1572 38 us World G.K. 122-125 1573-1617 = ue Computer 125 - 133 1618-1736 pt? a Eater 133-134 1737 - 1752, iS37 gious Places 134-139 1753 = 1809 Aware 139-144 1si0- 1877 6 Important events fer N78 - 1930 33 Founder Vas 9 ost 1941 u Entertainment 149-151 1942-1965 24 Schemes Ist 188 1966 - 2008 8 Miscellaneous 155-162 2009 - 2098 90 STORY Ancient History Chapter Name Page no. ‘Question no. No. of question 1, | _ Protistoric And indus Valley 163 - 166 1-41 41 Vedic Ase 166-168 42-63 2 Jainism 168 64-70 7 Buddhism 168-170 71-94 24 Mahsjanapadas 170-171 95-111 16 Mauryan Empire im-i74 112-139 28 Gupta Dynasty 174-175 140-160 2 8 Vardhana Dynasty 175-176 161-167 7 8. Chola Dynasty 176-178 168 - 188 2 10. Miscellaneous 178-186 189-281 93 : Medieval History S.No. Chapter Name Page no. Question no. No. of question L Foreign Invasions 186-187 282-295 4 2 Delhi Sultanate 187-188 296-311 16 zi Slave Dynasty 188-190 312-337 26 4. Khilji Dynasty 190-191 338-346 ° 5. ‘Tuglag dynasty 191-192 347-387 " 6 Sayyid Dynasty 192 358 1 2 Lodi Dynasty 192-193 359-363 5 8 Mughal period 193 364-373, 10 9. Babur 193-194 374-380 7and Sher Shah Suri 194 ‘381 - 387 7 _— a 196-197 409-416 2 —— ah Jaa 197 417-424 ; manne eer, 197 - 198 425-438 14 = aro 198 199 49-450 i m1 Moarathas 199 - 200, 451-457 7 n + Empire 200-201 458-464 5 if Wars and Treaties 201 -203 465-495 af VW, Miscellaneous: 203-211 496 - 594 9 Modern History S.No. Chapter Name Page no. Question no. No.of question 1 ‘The Revolt of 1857 2i1-212 595-607 3 2 Governor and Viceroys 212-214 608-628 21 x ‘Briish ats and Policies 214-217 629-669 a 4. | _ Portion of Bengal and swadeshi 217-218 670-680 i movements 5. Gandhian Era 218-223 681 - 728 48 6 Expansion of British Rule 223 729-739 " 2 “The Revolutionaries 223-207 740-782 8 8 Struggle for Independence 227-230 783-812 30 3 Socio religions reforms 230-235 813-870 38 10, _ | _ tndian National Congress and its 235-237 s71-894 2 sessions n. Mistim league 237 §95-900 6 2 Miscellaneous 237-243 901 - 966 “6 POLITY ene. Coster Nan Page no, Question no. No. of question 1 Constitution 244-247 1-42 2 2. | Sources of indian Constitution 247-248 43-53 " 3. Ale, Schedule, Parts and lst, 248 -260 54-197 142 4. Amendments 260 - 263 198 - 234 37Fundamental Rights and Duties 235 - 280 “6 6. Committee Report 267-269 281-294 14 7. Parliament 269-276 295-383 89 8 President, Vice President and Prime 276-280 384 - 422 » Minister °. Government Rodies 240-282 43-448 26 10. | Polity of neighbouring counties 282-283 49-459 " ML Miscellaneous, 283 - 293 460 ~ 582 123 GEOGRAPHY S.No. Chapter Name Page no. Question no. No. of question L Solar system and its planets 294-297 1-45 s 2. Longitudes and latitudes 297-298 46-59 13 Ps Continents and oceans 298-303 60-114 5 «| _Neitnoung counties of tna 303-304 15-152 1% ls. Indian drainage system 304-317 133-304 172 le. World drainage system 317-318 305 - 308 5 7. | stinerat and enceay resources in India 318-320 310-339 30 & ‘Agriculture 320-324 340-383 4 9°. Soils 324-326 384-408 25 10. Vegetation 326-330 409 - 448, 40 un Climate 330-334 449 - 489 4 2 Industries 334-335 490-503, “4 1B Biosphere reserves 335-338 504-541 38 14, | Physiographic division of India 338-343 542-602 on 15, ‘Transportation 343-345 603 - 621 19 16. Population 345-350 622-685 6 1, ‘Atmosphere 380-382 686-715, 30 18, Rocks 382-354 716-739 2 18, Mountain 354-359 740 - 800 6 20. Voleano 359-360 801-808, 8 21. ‘World geography and Map 360-361 809-821 2 2, Miscellaneous 361 -362 822-839 18ECONOMICS Question no. Page no. 7" era Ba No.of question S.No 363-367 1-47 | ies of economy a7 1 67-368 48-61 | ar dean a 367-3 Fi 7 370 62-86 | coms | = and market 1a noms nfion Bude 370-378 87-172 2 ‘exation and GDP Fst banking and inant 378-387 173-281 aa , insitations [ova aaa SU Be 387-388 282-288, 5 7 remains organisations 388 289-293 Fi 8 “Government schemes 388-389 294-301 3 9 Five-year plans 389-390 302-318 a To. | andian economy: Cental preblems 390-394 319-351 a nd Planing TL | Stock, Debentures and Foreign ade 394 352-363, 2 12. | Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy 394-397 364-389 26 2. Miseellancous 397-405, 390-491 102 PHYSICS Chapter Name Page no. Question no. No.of question Light and Optes 406-408 132 3 eat and thermodynamics 408 - 409 33.43 i lid Mechanics i ae 5 let current and its effects 409-412 49-78 3 Force and Pressure 412-414 ar 7 Sound 44-15 103-115 B Graviation 415-416 ee A Work nd Ene wy 416 125-136 2 ‘Waves 417-418 17-148 2 Radioactivity a8 149-155 72» u Discoveries 418-421 156-184 12, Units and measurements 421-424 185-232 13. Miseellancous 424-426 233-254 22 CHEMISTRY S.No. Chapter Name Page no. Quest No. of question 1 Structure of Atom 427-428 119 19 Metals. Non-metals and alloys 428 - 432 20-73 54 3 Acid, Bases and Salt 432-435 74-114 al 4. Metallurgy 435-436 115-126 2 5. Organic chemistry 436-440 127-168 6. Periodic table 440 - 445 169-239 1 zl deal Gas Law 446 240-246 7 8. Chemical properties 446 - 448 247 - 266 20 9. Solutions 448 - 449. 267 - 280 4 10. ‘Chemistry in Everyday life 449-457 281-372 92 n Discoveries 457 - 460 373 - 400 28 12. ‘Common name 460 - 464 401-447 a7 1B. Miscellaneous 464 - 469 448-513 66 BIOLOGY S.No. Chapter Name Page no, Question no. No. of question 1 Scientific name 470-471 18 18 2. Nutrition in Animal 471-473 19-48 30 3. Nutrition in plant 473 - 476 49-76 28 4, Deficiency and Diseases 476 - 482 77-160 84 5. Reproduction in animals 482-483 161-170 10 6. Reproduction in Plant 483 - 484 1-184 4 r Cell : Basic unit of life 484-490 185 -250 66 8 Sensory Organs 490-491 251-264 14 9. Circulatory System 491 -493 265 - 288, 4 10. Excretory System 493 - 494 289-298 10 un. Endocrine/Exocrine system 494-495 299-307 9= eT 498 308-314 ; } Nene ster" o seas [| bs — 498 - 499 356-368 i" Se b —j— — ‘etn 499 - $03 369-415 ee: ae Animal Ringo 503 - S08 416-473 = gic ais 508-510 474-490 7% Trusines ant eons 10-812 491-510 = lon Discoveries and Vaccines $12-514 S11 - 543 2 2 Scientific Study slacsle [encsto) 18 2 Miscellaneous 516-523 562 - 654 8 CURRENT AFFAIRS 1QR Code] S.n0 Chapter name Page no. Question No. No. of Question is Sports 1-8 1-94 94 2 ‘Special Days: 8 95-99 5 Awards: 8-12 100-135 36 4 Persons: 12-18 136 - 203 68 Ss. States 18-21 204-240 37 6. ‘Schemes and projects 21-27 241-304 64 7. Economies 21-29 305 - 324 20 & Polity 29-32 325-357 33, % Miscellaneous 32-34 358-375, 18Dance Which of the following folk dence does NOT belong to the state of rot? {eGL_ 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (©) Dandiya (@) Vinehhudo, (6) Bidesiya is a folk dance form har, Other dance forms of Bihar je javiatin, Jumri, Shijhiya, Sama Chakewa, ete. Gujarat , Dandiya, Bhaval, Dandiya Raas, ri, Padhar, Hood, ete, jth which of the following states is ik dance Tarangamel associated ? {OGL 01/12/2022 (ard Shift) 08 (b) Madhya Pradesh sil Nodu(d) Kerala (s) “Tarangamel” is the folk dance red during Dussehra and Holl in tate of Goa, Other folk dances of clude Dhalo, Ranmale, Corredinho, i, Fugdi, Lamp Dance, Dhangar vatra, Shigmo, Kunbi, Romat, Goff, al, Ghode Modni etc, hich of the following dance forms. sociated with the state of Arunachal ssh? GL. 02/12/2022 (1st Shift) (b) Dhaman (@) Garba (©) Buiya is a folk dance of chal Pradesh performed by the Mishmi tribe, This dance is in multiple festivals like pu, Dulya, and Tanuya. Other of Arunachal Pradesh include dance (Nocte tribe), Oriah Dance tribe), Pasi Kongki (Adi Tribe), ig Dance (Adi Tribe), Popir Dance tribe), Bardo Chham (Sherdukpens wnity), etc. Panwariya dance Dhaman dance (Himachal ‘and Garba (Gujarat). The Kuchipudi classical dance is panied with which type of music? 02/12/2022 (2nd Shift) iti (©) Chait matic Music (d) Hindustani Music (©) Kuchipudi_ dance is panied with Camatie musie, while ital is in Telugu. language. ‘atyam, —Kathakall, and ttam, are accompanied by the ical southern Indian Carnatic music. “www sscogipinnacle.com Statie GK) Wanna peaoarae Devotional music, Odishar Quist Music, Sattriya: Borgeet muse, Kathak: Hindustani Music. Kajfl and Chaiti Dance (Uttar pradesh), eel dance forms uses various characters? = samboten S86 Cot 02/12/2022 4 shit) (a) Odissi, (b) Kathakali (©) Bhoratanatyam_{@) Mohmattam Sol.5.(b) 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 1s no ‘alogue thoughout the performance. This dance originates primarily from the Indian state of Kerala, The characters in ® Kathakali performance are broadly Givided into Satvika, Rajasika and ‘Tamasika, Q.6. Which of the following dance forms 's mentioned in the ancient text of Vyavaharmala? SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (9) Sattriya — (b) Mohiniyattam (©)Manipui —_(d) Odisi ‘S01.6.(b) Mohiniyattam (Kerala) - dance of Mohini (an incamation of Lord Vishnu). Mentioned in the ancient text of Vyavaharmala (written in 1709. by Mazhamagalam Narayanan Namputir) ‘and in Ghoshayathra (written later by poet Kunjan Nambiar). Odissi (Odieha) - it incorporates two major postures - Tribhanga & Chowk. Sattriya (Assam) - Introduced in the 15th century A.D by the Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Sankeradeva. as a medium for propagation of the Vaishnava. feith. ‘Manipuri (Manipur) - Lai Haraoba ie the earliest form of dance. Q.7. Jagoi and cholom are the two main divisions in which Classical dance? ‘SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (ard Shift) (@) Bharatanatyam (b) Odissi (©) Manipurt {(@) Mobiniyattam Sol.7.(c) Manipuri. The one gentle and the other vigorous, corresponding to the lasya and tandava elements described in Sanskrit literature, (Styles in Manipuri dance: Tal Rasak, Danda Rasak Mandal Rasak). Odissi and Bharatanatyam, {Nritta (pure dance, solo), Nrtya (dance with emotions, colo) and Natya (dramatic dance, group}. .8. Which of the following is a famous folk dance of Odisha? Static GK | S8¢ 6Gt 05/12/2022 (ath Shift) | @ Bina (©) Ghoomar (©)Kalbelia (a) Rangabati Sol.8,(4) "Rangabatl" dance is popularin 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, Jhumair, Kelsabadi, Chhau. Bihar: Bicha Rajasthan: Kalbella, Ghoomar, @.9. ‘Nupa’ dance Is associated with which Indian state? ‘SSC CGL.07/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Karnataka (b) Manipur (©) Jharkhand (¢) Tamil Nadu Sol.9.(b) Folk dances of Manipur: Nupa Dance, Thang Ta, Lai Haraobe, Pung Cholom, Rakhal, Nat Rash, Maha Rash, Raukhat, Dol Cholam, Khamba Thai, | Raslila, Khubak Eshei, Lhou Sha, etc. Karnataka: Yakshagana, Huttarl, Sugai, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi, etc. Tamil Nad Karagam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi, Dappankuthu, etc. 0.10. Ekaharya is the solo artist in which Indian classical dance form? ‘SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (ath Shift) (@) Kathak (©) Bharatanatyam (©)Kuchipudi (4) Mohiniyattam ‘Sol.10.(b) Bharatanatyam (Tamil nadu). Other Facts - Bharatanatyam includes three basic forms - Melattur, Pandanallur ‘and the Vazhuvoor. Abhinaya - Facial expressions of Bharatanatyam. Mangalam ~ End of a dance. Thillana ~ final part of a recital. Aramandi ~ posture used in dance where the dancer site all the way down Q.11. Which of the following dance forms is associated with the state of Himachal Pradesh? SSC CGL.09/12/2022 (16t Shift) (@) Raut (b) Ohaman, (©Phagua (4) Koli. Sol.11.(b) Dhaman. The most popul dances of the state ate Nati, Dangi, Rakshasa (demon), Kayang, Bakayang, Bnayangchu, Chohara, Shand and Shabu, hanjhar, Jhoor, and Rasa, Rauf Dance (Kashmif, Phagua (Jharkhand), Koll Dance (Goa). 9.12. Borgeet, a musical composition, is | used in which of the following classical dances of india? SSC OGL .09/12/2022 (ard Shift) (2) Manipuri (6) Kathak (©) Sattriya —_(@) Bharatanatyam. Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 7musical @ ‘used in Sattrlya classical posed by Srimanta leva, and Madhavdeva in the Sol.12.(6) _ Borgect composition) dance. It was com sSonkard 1s%-16" century was introduced b) Saint Mahapurusho Sank Century). ‘sattriya dance (Assam) | Wy the areat Vaishnava aradeva (15" 19.13. The women of which tribe perform the traditional folk dance called Chakri? ‘SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift) {@) Keul(b) Kanjar (c) Gond (6) Bharia ‘501.13.(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 - Sharam, Setam, Saile, and Ahirai dance. 14, The Kuchipudi dance form cofiginated in which of the following states of India? SSC CGL 19/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) 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 Nrita 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) Q.15. Which of the following folk dances does NOT belong to the state of Mizoram? SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (@)Mundari—_(b) Chailam (©Zangtalam —(d) Cheraw ‘So1.15.(e) Mundari dance is a famous ance of Orissa and Jharkhand celebrated by the Munda tribe. Other ances of the Mundari tribe: Jadur, Orjadur, Nirajdur, Jarga, Orjarga, Jatra, api, Gena, Chitid, ete. Mizoram Folk “ances: Khuallam (Oance of the Guests), Cheraw, Sarlamkai (Solakla, Rallu Lam, Pawi and Mara communities), Chailam, Chawnglaizawn —(Pawi community), CChheihlam, Tlanglam, Zangtalam, Q.16. The folk dance Hojagit originated ‘and is associated with which part of India? SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift) performed in the state of Tripura by the Bru Reang clan (one of the 21 Scheduled tribes). It Is performed by women and young ails, with about 4 to 6 members in a team. It Is performed in Laxmi Puja, Durga Puja, ete. It exhibits Jhum Cultivation, Other dances (Tripura): Garla, Jhum, Malmita, Masak Sumani, Lebang boomani, Bijhu, Wangala, Cheraw, ete. 0.17. Mohiniyattam is associated with which Hindu God? SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning) (2) Ganapati! (b) Brahma (©) Vishnu (@) Shiva Sol.17,(¢) Vishnu. Mohiniattam (Kerala). It narrates the story of the Feminine dance of Vishnu. Also known as the dance of Vishnu. Some notable mohiniattam dancers : Sunanda Nait, Kolamandalam, Kalyanikutty Amma ( Mother ef Mohinlattam), Jayaprabha Menon, Pallavi Krishnan, Gopika Varma, Vijayalakshmi. Kathakali (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 ). 18, Ghoomar dance form was developed by which of the following tribes to worship Goddess Saraswati? ‘SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening) (@) Guljar (b) Sahariya (c) Gond (4) Bhil Sol.18.(d) Bhil. isthe 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). 0.19. Which of the following is the main percussion instrument used in the performance of Mohiniyattam dance? SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) (@) Sitar (b) Edakka (©)Dhumsa (4) Nagada Sol.19.(b) Edakka, The musical Instruments used In Mohiniyattam: Mridangam or Madhalam (barrel drum), Idakka (hourglass drum), flute, Veena, ‘and Kuzhitalam (cymbals). Nagadas ar used in Punjabi and Rajasthani folk ‘music, Dhumsa used In 'Seraikella Chhau’ dance of Orissa and ‘Purulia Chhau’ dance of West Bengal. Sitar Is used as a $ol.16.(b) Hojagit is (a folk dance) | (¢ronedute) and tabla Ga Static Gx la (én 8) and iy ensembles, 08 well afr northern ng Indian kathak (dance-dramas), .20. Which of the fo dances i referred to ae tne gcse storytellers? ett SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (0) Kathak (@)kuchipua (Mornir (©) odie (@)Kathakau S0l20,(a) Kathak. Kathak evolving in the fifteenth and sitet” enturles with the spread of the went tmoverent Kethakal (ert see the “ballad of the East’). Differen fang colors indicate different mental stagers character, e.g. green nobly, bac ¢ wicked, red patches ~ combining royay & evil. Kuchipudl (Andhra Pradesh dancers use ornaments like the Rakug (head ornament), Chandra Vanki (arm band), Adda Bhasa and Kasina Sars (necklace). Odissi dance deals largely with the love theme of Radha ang Krishna. @.21. Which folk dance represents « mock fight between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura? SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) (@)Bhangra (0) Raslila (©)Kalbelia_ (4) Dandiya Ras ‘S01.21.(d) Dandiya Raas is a folk dance ‘of Gujarat which is performed during the Navratri festival. Other folk dances of Gujarat are Garba, Gheriya, Dangi Nit, Matukadi, Siddi Dhamal, Tippani and Hudo. Bhangra (Punjab), Raslila (Uttar Pradesh), Kalbelia (Rajasthan). Q.22. Which of the following dance forms is influenced by Bihu dance? SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) (@) Sattriya.——_(b) Manipur (©) Kathak. (@) Kuchipudi Sol.22.(a) (Sattrlya, Bihu, Bagurumda, Bhortal, Ojapali -Assam), Maniput (Manipur), Kathak (Uttar _Pradest). Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh) Founder of Sattriya dance - Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev. The Bihu dance takes its name from the Bohag Bihu festival (als? called Rongall Bihu), the national fest) of Assam, which celebrates the ‘Assamese New Year. 9.23. Is a traditional tribal dence performed mainly by the women Jharkhand during the cultivation seaso” ‘SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening) (@)Vera Dance —_(b) Yakshagana @) South (0) North as | Oar styner | foto “Instrument” with" tambura_ | (©) Verdigne Dance (6) Jrumur cemccce acca Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation AppStatic C 1 famous dances of Jharkhand ~ (folk dance of Jharkhand), Jhumait, Janani Jhumair Fagua, Chau dance. pkshagane dance (Kamataka), Verdigao aman and Div). 124. Which is one of the most famous pace forms of Assam performed by the fulis' (people who work in the tea dens) during autumn? ‘¢PO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) S)Mahasu dance (b) Jhumur dance Lambadi dance (d) Karga dance 24,(b) Jhumur Dance (folk dance). ees of Assam: Folk dance (Bihy nce, Ali Ai Ligang dance, Deodhani pets's Bhortal Nritya, Dhuliya and fawariya, Bodo's Bagurumba, Khamba ), and Classical dance (Bhaona, Oja i, and Satria Nritya). Mahasu Dance Pradesh), Lambadi dance Pradesh), Karaga dance ataka). (b) Andhra Pradesh (@) Tamil Nadu 125.(b) Folk dances of Andhra Vilasini —Natyam and ‘Andhra Natyam, Burrakatha, Butta Smmalu, Tholu bommalata, Tappeta Ugadi, Vinayak Chaturthi, Utsav, Tirupati Tirumala jotsavam, Lumbini festival etc. 26. In which of the following dances Manipur is the drum prominently d as a part of dance movements? faduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift-3) Luivat Pheizak (6) Thang La (@) Shim Lam. p1.26.(c) Pung Cholom (meaning ‘roar the drums") is the soul of Manip kirtana music and classical Manipuri This dance may be performed by for women and is usually a prelude the Ras Lila. It borrows elements from Manipur martial arts Thang Ta and Sarak and also from the traditional bi Jagoi dance. Luivat Pheizak is one the most popular dances of the akhul Naga community of Manipur. Lam Dance (Fly dance) of Manipur the traditional folk dance of the Rongmel 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) (0) Jaipur (0) Allahabad (©)Benaras —_(d) Raigarh Sol.27.(b) Allahabad. Jaipur Gharana (Founder- Bhanu Ji Maharaj), xponents~ Sunder Prasad, Puru Dadheech, Mangala Bhatt. Benaras Gharana (Founder Pandit Ram Sahal), Exponents:- Sitara Devi, Kamalini Asthana and Nalini Asthana. Ralgath Gharana (Founder - Raja Chakradhar Singh). Exponents of Lucknow Gharana:- Lachhu Maharaj, ‘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 ——(b) Jamda (©) Karma (@) Patka Sol.28.(a) Dhimsa is a tribal dance form of Andhra Pradesh. Folk and tribal ‘dances in Jharkhand are Jamda, Janani Jhumair, Domkach, Karma, Lahasua, Jhumta, Fagua, Palka, Chhau, Firkal, ‘Mundari and Santali 0.29. Which of the following dance forms depicts the anguish of women whose partners are gone from home? ‘SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon) (2) Matki (6) Bircha (©) alkap () Paika ‘$ol.29.(b) Famous dances of Bihar: Biraha, JataJatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwarlya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia, ete. Matki (Madhya Pradesh), Alkap (Jharkhand), and Paika (Odisha) Q.30. Gatka, 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.(4) Famous Martial Arts in india: Kalaripayattu (Oldest Martial Artin India; Kerala), Silambam (Tamil Nadu), ‘Thang-ta, and Sarit Sarak (Manipur), ‘Thoda (Himachal Pradesh), Gatka (Punjab), Lathi (Punjab and Bengal), Inbuan Wrestling (Mizoram), Musti ‘Yuddha (Varanasi), and Pari-khanda (Bian), @.31. Mudiyettu’ Is a traditional folk theatre form of which Indian state? ‘SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Evening) (@) Manipur (b) Kerala (©)uharkhand —_(d) Assam Sol31.(b) Kerala Folk theater: ‘Mudiyettu, —Bhogavati atu, Tolpavakoothu, Pavakathakall, Chavitty Nadakam, —Oppana, ——-Kathakall, Margamkall, Duffmuttu, Koodiyattam, Kolkall,Parichamuttukal, Chakyarkoothu, Krishnanattam, Mohiniyaattam, Kummattikali 0.32. Elelakkaradt isa tribal dance form ‘of which Indian state? ‘SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Morning) (a) Goa (b) Kerala (C) Rajasthan (d) Jharkhand S01.32.(b) Eight Tribal Dances of India = Elelakkarad! Dance (Kerala), Santhall Dance (West Bengal, Jharkhand & COdisha), Bamboo Dance (Mizoram), Kalbelia Dance (Rajasthan), Bhagoria Dance ( Madhya Pradesh), Chhau Dance (West Bengal, Jharkhand & Odisha), Dhimsa Dance (Andhra Pradesh), Shad ‘Suk Mynsiem (Meghalaya). 0.33. Waghya Murali dance, associated with Lord Khandoba, originated in which state of India? ‘SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Evening) (@) Maharashtra (b) Bihar (Rajasthan (4) Gujarat '$01.33.(a) _ Waghya Murali Dance, associated with Lord Khandoba is from state Maharashtra. Popular Folk Dance fof “Maharashtra Lavani, Koli_ Dance, Dhangati Gaja, Povadas Dance, Tamash: Dindi, Kala, (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 (6) Meghalaya (@) 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.38, Sangrai is a folk dance of which state of India? ‘SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Evening) (@) Bihar (©) Tripura (c)Karnataka (4) Goa ‘801.35.(b) Tripura. 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Gidda (Punjab); Kavadi (Tamil Nadu); Jawara Dance (Madhya Pradesh). 10.38, Which of the following dances is dedicated to temples and was earlier known as Sadir? ‘SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning) (a) Bharatanatyam (b) Kathakeli (6) Kathak (¢) Manipuri $01.38.(a) Bharatnatyam was earlier known as Sadir or Dast 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 yer first coined the term Bharatanatyam for the Sadir dance’. 0.39, 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) Kuchipudi—_(b) Manipuri (©) Kathakali (4) Bharatanatyam $ol.39.(d) Bharatanatyam is a major form of Indian classical dance that riginated in Tamil Nadu. The dance form is also briefly mentioned in the snnada text Manasollasa written by ‘wow sscegipinnacle com ‘Someshwara tl, 0.40. Which one of the following dances is associated with the Vaishnavism of the Meitai people? ‘SSC CHSL. 01/06/2022 (Morning) (o) Chhau (b) Sattriya (c) Kuchipudi —(@) Manipur ‘$01.40.(d) Manipurl Dance is associated with the Voishnavism of the Meital People. Chau dance Is a semi classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions, Sattrlya Dance isa dance-drama performance art with origins inthe —_-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 —_(b) Odissi (©) Mohiniyattam (d) Kathak ‘Sol.41.(d) Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance having origin in ancient Northern India (Uttar Pradesh). 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Tamasha (Maharashtra) 25 theater form, isa style that can be col a mix of a regular play, 2 musical dance. Charl dance describes the at ‘collecting water in a char or pot bythe Rojasthanl Women. combines 9.48, ___is a dance which o¢ a(TS 06/10/2021 (Morning) athakali —(b) Bharatanatyam pines speech, mime, ond pure Kuchipudi is one of the eight Indian classical dances. it ted in a village named Kuchipudi Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, The Veeragase’ dance, performed g the Dussehra festival holds a place in the folk dances of the (06/10/2021 (Evening) (b) Assam (6) Sikkim ‘The ‘Veeragase’ dance, sd during the Dussehra festival $2 special place in the folk dances. state of Kamataka. It is primarily red during the Hindu months of and Karthika. Rathwa ni Gher is a dance med on the occasion of by (07/10/2021 (Evening) (0) Hol (8) Dussehra 1(o) Rathwa ni Gher is a dance d on the occasion of Holi by the tribe of Gujarat. The Rathwas are in the hilly region of Southern at and they are known for their culture. vai is a dance form associated tribes of India. 19/10/2021 (Morning) (©) Khasi (@) Bhit fociated with the Mewatl tribes It is performed during the 1S to the accompaniment of ims. 12/10/2021 (Afternoon) (b) Jammu and Kashmir pur (d) Sikkim b) Rauf and Hikat are the dance of Jammu and Kashmir. More forms are Kud, Dumhal Dance, thand Pather, Bachha Nagma, /Dance, Bhand Jashan, Bacha WuegiNachun 9.53. Which of the following terms Is associated with the ‘Ghatatanatyany dance form? | 88¢ MTS 13/10/2021 (Morning) (0) Tilona (b) Mangalacharan (©) Tharijham —_(d) Batuntitya | Sol.53.(a) Tillana is associated with the ‘Bharatanatyany dance form, Tilana 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, 9.54. ‘Dhangarl Gala’ Is a dance form mainly related to: | SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Evening) (9) Uttar Pradesh (b) Jharkhand (©) Maharashtra (4) Chhattisgarh S01.54.(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 songs 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 (d) Uttar 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) (@) Chhau (6) Jhora (©) Bharatanatyam (4) Ghoomar Sol.56.(a) Chhau dance forms are derived from martial arts practices. Chhau dance is a semiclassical 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 Sukra’, a popular traditional dance-festival of Meghalaya, is celebrated as a__. ‘SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening) (@) community marriage festival (b) thanksgiving festival (0) birth festival (@) sowing festival S0l.57.(d) ‘Chad Sukra, a popular traditional dance festival of Meghalaya, Is celebrated as a Sowing festival. Major _ Static GK Testivals of Meghalaya Include Shad Suk Mynsiem, -Nongkrem Festival, Behdienkhlam Festival, Shad Sura, Wangala Festival Q.58. Which of the following communities of Sikkim Is traditionally associated with the folk dance known as ‘chuFant? ‘SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Afternoon) (a)Nepalese —(b) Tamang ()Lepeha ——(d) Bhutia S0l.58.(c) Lepcha communities of ‘Sikkim are traditionally associated with the folk dance known as ‘ChuFaat’ Chu-Faat: The meaning of Chu is the Snowy Range and that of Faat is Worship. It is a folk dance of Sikkim performed in honour of | Mount Khrangchendzonga, Q.59. What is the traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram called? ‘SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Afternoon) (@)Cheraw ——(b) Yak Cham ()Thang Ta (d) 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 Sikkim. Thang-Ta is the exclusive martial arts dance from ‘Manipur. Maach is a form of folk theatre from the Malwa region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Q.60. In which of the following states is. the ‘Mathur’ folk dance practiced? ‘SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon) (@)Telangana —_(b) Haryana (©) Uttarakhand (4) Uttar Pradesh Sol.60.(a) The ‘Mathuri’ folk dance is practiced in Telangana. The most popular folk dances of Telangana are Perini Sivatandavam, Dappu Dance, Lambadi, Oggu Katha, 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 Sol.61.(c) The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy is located at Imphal. The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance ‘Academy, a constituent Unit of the ‘www sseegipinnacle.com Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 5‘Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi 9.62. ‘Kamsale’ is 9 dance form traditional to the state of ‘SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening) (@)Kamataka —(b) Gujarat (©) Goa (@) Assam, isa dance form ‘§01.62.(0) ‘Kamsale’ is traditional to the state of Kamataka. There are about five types of this dance in Karnataka - Sannatas, Parijata, Doddatas, Yakshagana, and Dasarata, 0.63. ‘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 (€) 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, Lahauli, Losar Shona Chuksam and Thoda Dance. Laho Dance- Meghalaya, Ronf dance- Jammu and Kashmir, Thora Dance- Uttar Pradesh. Q.65. Which of the following is a dance form in Mizoram participated exclusively by village quests’? ‘SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Afternoon) (@)Khuallam —(b) Cheraw (© Solakia (@ Chailam S01.65.() Khuallam iterally means ‘Dance of the Guests. It is a dance usually performed in the ceremony called “Khuangchaw!. 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 ‘"Thangchhuah. Other dance forms of mizoram: Cheraw, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Chailam, Chawnglaizawn, Chheihiam, ‘Tlanglam, Zangtalam etc. 9.66. ‘Ranapa, a folk dance form of Odisha, consists of enacting chapters from the life of Lord__ ‘www'sseegipinnacle.com “)" S86 CHSL 06/08/2021 (Afternoon) (@)Rom (@) Hanuman (0) Indra (©) Krishna $01.66.(¢) Ranapa is the most famous dance of the Southern State of Odisha, which is the part of culture, Ranapa literally means a stilt, tis 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) (@) Bhavai (b) Alkop (© Tippani_ (a) Hudo Sol.67.(b) Alkap is a famous dancing, singing and drama event of West Bengal. 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) (@) Chattisgarh (b) Odisha (©) Tripura (@ Assam $01.68.(¢) The main folk dances of ‘Tripura are - Mamita, Goria, Hai-hak, Hojagiri, Jum, Lebang Boomani, Mosak ‘sumani, Owa, Sangral. Q.69. “Bhand Pather” is the dance form of which of the following states? ‘SSC CHSL 12/08/2021 (Afternoon) (@) Goa (b) Kashmir (©)Haryana (4) Sikkim $01.69.(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, ‘WuegiNachun. 0.70. ‘Aaluyattu’ is a folkdance form from the state of ‘SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Evening) (@) Goa (0) Nagaland (©) Kerala (@ Haryana Sol.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 Kekal, Changai Dance, Kuki Dance ete. Q.71. ‘Bolak-aat’ state of Karnataka Isa from the 70872025 (em (e)music fom) pan (©) dance form (4) eeupting™ ™ Nie, I from the Kodagu region 4 is 10M of the Kemataka. This dance rq by Kodava men in the bach in an open field. The men (Yak fur) in one hand sn short sword (odi-kathi) in tne K pevering Weeren ha Q.72. Hallisaka is @ grou 2 dance na, 880 CPO 24/11/2020 renngy (0) Rojasthan (0) Goa (©) Maharashtra (4) Gujarat 01.72.(4) Hallisaka is a native to Gujarat. It is @ tye, dance in which 2 young men sa? the middle of damsels wo 2 circular ring by joining hands. (tala) is kept by clapping accompanied by singing. 9.73. Birhor dance isa tribe fo, dp from —__. SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening) (2) Himachal Pradesh (b) Punjab (©) Jharkhand (6) Karnataka $01.73.(¢) Bithor dance is a tial g dance from Jharkhand. The Bithors ay tribal community which is. scate throughout the state Jharkhand anda, mainly perform this Dance form 0.74. Kadsa is a dance style performes by women in Jharkhand, carrying a ‘SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Evening) (@)Kalasha —_(b) Kamandal (©)Kumbha —_(¢) Kapala Sol.74.(a) Kadsa dance is a dance sty performed carrying a ‘Kalasha' (ears pot). This is a female dominated dane Normally in this dance style, wom perform carrying a ‘Kalash’ on the shoulders or heads. Usually male aren: included in this dance style. Men ju play instruments. Q.75. Bhootada Kola is a spiritual fo dance in which some rituals ino walking on a bed of hot coal and practised in coastal districts of — ‘SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Evening) (@) Andhra Pradesh (b) Kamatat (©) Tamil Nadu (@ Kerala Sol.75.(b) Bhootada Kola is a ritual ft dance from the coastal districts at ‘some parts of malenadu of Karnatekt Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App ©dance is highly stylized and Jhonor of the local deities by the Tulu speaking s Influenced Yakshogana 03/2020 (Morning) (@) seven kall is a classical dance Mt Isa harmonious 5 forms of fine art - hithyam), Music Painting (Chithram), and Dance (Nritham), he following is @ popular Lakshadweep island? 10/2020 (Evening) lance originated in the boys after the harvest indu month of Aghan ber). | the following dance wn as the ‘Royal Dance (b) Jabro dance (@) Koshan dance The Dance :ssecglpinnacle.com Performed by Dangis Is called Donal 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. Solect the correct pair of dance forms and its state, SSC CGI..07/03/2020 (Morning) (0) Datkhai- Karnataka (b) Kalbetia - HimachalPradesh (©) Thang Ta - Bihar (@) Padayani-- Kerala $91.81.) Padayan teraly means row of warriors sa dance form belonging Kerala. Performed in honour of “Bhacrakal (an avatar of Lord Shiv) this dance form has Ite rg in te Pathanamtita dst nKealo,Dal = Odisha, Kalbe: Rajasthan Thang Ta Manipur .82. Leshalaptu’ is a folk dance of Which Indian state? SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Morning) (2) Kerala (0) Nagaland (©)Karnataka (4) Goa $0l.82(b) The major folk dances of Nagaland include Modse, Agurshikukul, Butterfly Dance, Aaluyattu, Sadal Kekai Changai Dance, Kuki Dance, Leshalaptu, Khamba Lim, Mayur Dance, Monyoasho, Rengma, Seecha and Kukui Kucho, Shankai and Moyashai 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) (@) chhau (©) Lazim (©) Bhavai (@) Kalaripayattu 'S0l.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 Aal 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. 0.84. In which of the following reference to Indian Dance forms found? SSC MTS 02/08/2019 (Evening) (@)Abhang ——_(b) Natya Shastra (6) Kama Sutra (d) Brahma Sutra Is ‘S01.84,(b) The Natya Sastra is a Sanskrit text on the performing arts. It was written by Bharat Muni, Kama Sutra - Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App Gk Vatsyayana, Brahma Sutra - Badarayana. 0.85. Which of the following puppet dances Is performed in Orissa? SSC MTS 08/08/2019 (Afternoon) (a) Pavakoothu _(b) Kandhel (©) Kathputli—(d) Putul Nauteh S0l.85.(b) Sakhi Kandhel isa 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. Kathpulli- Rajasthan, Putul Nautch - West Bengal @.86. Which of the following is ‘traditional theatre form of Haryana ? SSC MTS 09/08/2019 (Morning) (@) Swang (b) Tamasha (©) Dashavatar (@) Nautanki Iso 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 ‘and mimicry (or nagal) accompanied by ‘song and dialogue. Sol.86.(a) Swang, 0.87. Lavani is @ folk dance of which of the following states of india? SSC MTS 09/08/2019 (Afternoon) (@) Rajasthan (b) Jharkhand (©) Gujarat) Maharashtra ‘$01.87.(d) In the state of Maharashtra, 2 ‘combination of traditional songs and folk dances is performed to the beat of Dholki. Q.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) (@) 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. Kalaripayattu, Ottamthullal ,Kathakali Kerala, Q.89. In which of the following dances the women dance like a parrot ? ‘SSC MTS 20/08/2019 (Afternoon) (2) Jawara——_(b) Teratali (©)Bhagoria—(d) Suva. 7Tea Tribat Dance form ware Dance- Rajasthan, ‘Soi.89-(a) Suva related to Chhattisoar Madhya Pradesh. Teratal Pradesh. ‘Bhagoria~ Madhya ance ot Bagh Nach of fnich Mindu month ? 9 (Evening) .90. The Tiger Ds COdisha is done in w SSC MTS 20/08/20" hada (@) Falgun (@) Bh (c)chattra (¢) Baishakh go1.90.{c) Baagha Naacha of Tiger Dance is performed in Binka, Sonepur of Subamapur district and Brahmapur and in some parts of Ganjam district in Odisha. It is performed in the month of cchaitra. In this, the male dancer paints himself ike a tiger. performed festival is .91, The Korma dance during the Karma Pooja. celebrated in ‘SSC MTS 21/08/2019 (Morning) (a) Spring Season (b) Summer Season (©) Winter Season (d) Autumn Season Sol.91.(é) 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. Q.92. ____ is the form of Martial Dance in Punjab. SSC MTS 21/08/2019 (Afternoon) (2) Baga (b) Daga (c) Laga (d) Panga ‘$01.92.(2) According to Dhillon (1998), Bhangra is related to the Punjabi dance ‘bagaa’, which is a martial dance of, Punjab. dance is performed only by 9.93. the unmarried girls of the Malwa community. SSC MTS 22/08/2019 (Morning) (@) Kaksar (b) Saita ()Phulpati_—(d) Karma 'So1.93.(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) (2) West Bengal (b) Odisha (©) Bihar (d) Chhattisgarh ‘Wwww.sscegipinnacle.com ‘Soi.94.(0) Gotip raditional 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, 0.95. 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) (a) Theyyam (©) Kutiyattam (c) Chakyar Koothu (4) Thiruvathirakali 'S01.95.(b) Koodlyattam (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. Q.96. dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is 2 dance form of Himachal Pradesh. ‘SSC CGL 04/06/2019 (Morning) (@) Chham (b) Natya (c) Dham (d) Gogra S0l.96.(a) Chham 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 (d) Himachal Pradesh Sol.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. .98. Which tribe of Pakistan performs a traditional dance form called ‘Waziri Dance’? ‘SSC CGL 10/06/2019 (Morning) (@) Sindhi (b) Baloch (©) Pashtu (@) Brahuis '$01.98.(¢) The Pashtun tribe of Pakistan performs a traditional dance form called ‘"Wazirl Dance’. Waziristan, a region of Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan, Is a large area and has a particular Pashtun culture, Q.99, ‘Kandyan Dance’ is the common dance of country. ‘SSC CGL 11/06/2019 (Afternoon) (2) India (b) Bhutan Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App (6) Nepal $01.99.(¢) Kandyan dances 9 fork dance of Sit Lan of Sri Lanka = * a Dance, Uddekki dan whe th Wane aight! dane, Panther 94 2.100. Which ofthe fo form from Karnataka? ee om sc CPO 12/03/2019, (a) Rout (b) ona) (c) Lava (A) Bayalata 5100.6) Bayait is 3 maj folkedance performance nano Rouf- Jammu and Kashmir, pe Madhya Pradesh, Love atc 2 @.101. Panthi is a dance which of he following states? SSC CPO 13/03/2019 (Moming) (0) Odisha (©) Rajasthan (©) Chhattisgarh (4) Bihar Sol.101.(c) Panthi Dance, Folk Dance, Chhattisgarh is one of the impons. sence fome of Citenoyeh i SEIS rien) Se an ane Sey Aer coeaeree community celebrates the anniversary the birth of Guru Ghasidas on Mag Purnima. Q.102. With which of the following fo dances, India has made its entry int Guinness Book of World Records int year 2015? SSC CPO 14/03/2019 (Moming) (2) Nati (b) Garba ©sBihu (@) Bhangra ‘Sol.102.(a) The Kullu district ‘administration has received a certificat ‘of Guinness World Record for the larges Nati dance by 9,892 dancers, most women, on October 26, 2015. Th dancers performance took place dur the weeklong Dussehra festivities | kullu. Art Personality Q.103. Who among the following i known as ‘Sarod Samrat’ in Inds Classical Music? SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st St (@) Pandit Ravishankar Prasad (b) Aamir Ali Khan (©) Amjad Ali Khan (@) Kishan Maharaj ‘Sol.103.(c) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan 2! known as Sarod Samrat is @ fame Sarod player, He was awarded Pad )(1975), Padma Bhushan (991), 3a Vibhushan (2001). Sangeet Natak i Award (1989), Sangeet Natok smi Fellowship (2011) and Fukuoka Culture Prize (2004). Pandit ankar (Sitarist), Aamar All khan sn Actor), Pandit Kishan Maharaj player) ‘Abdul Karim Khan was the ent of which school of Hindustani L 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift) ipur Gharana (b) Gwalior Gharana Delhi Gharana (A) Kirana Gharana 104.(d) Abdul Karim Khan was the der and exponent of the Kirana sna school of Hindustani music. He juced Hindustani Khayal_ singing Indian classical music. Gwalior 1a (oldest gharana; founder: du Khan, Hassu Khan and Nathy n). Jaipur gharana (founder: Alladiya ). Delhi gharana (founder: Hazrat Khusro). BS. Who among the following ical dancers was rewarded with the 2 Vibhushan Award in 20037 (GL.01/12/2022 (2nd Shift) onal Mansingh (6) Kumudini Lakhia Shovana Narayan (4) Sunayana Hazarilal Sonal Mansingh and Odissi) was sided the Padma Vibhushan Award in 8. Awards and honors : Padma ishan (1992), Sangeet Natak Akademi fd (1987), Rajiv Gandhi Excellence rd (1991), Indira Priyadarshini Award B4), Madhya Pradesh Government's 35 Samman (2006). (Shovana yan, Kumudini Lakhia and Sunayana Zar-Kathak) D6. Who mong the following was the U of Pandit Ravi Shankar? {OGL 01/12/2022 (3rd Shift) Bismillah Khan (b) Amjad Ali Khan liAkbar Khan (4) Allaudin Khan L106.(é) Allauddin Khan (Sarod ) was the guru of Pandit Ravi kar. He was the court musician for Maharaja of Maihar. He was the der of modern Maihar gharana. He awarded the Padma Bhushan (1958) | the Padma Vibhushan (1971), t Natak Akademi award and "t Natak Akademi Fellowship 154). Bismillah Khan (Shehnai player): | Ali Khan (Sarod player); Ali Akbar | (Sarod player; Mahar Gharana). | Which of the following pairs of ‘wowwissceglpinnacle.com icians and thelr instruments Is INCORRECT? SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (1st Shift) (2) k Vaidyanathan - Sitar (b) Pt. Ram Norayan - Sarangi (©) Ustad Vilayat khan - Sitar (@) Bismillah Khan - Shehnai 'Sol.107.(a)Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan was an Indian classical music violinist ‘and music composer. Awards and Honours: Padma —sti__(1993), Kalaimamani award (1993), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1993), Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award (1996), Tamil Nadu. State Film Award for Best Music Director (1970) , and Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award - Raja Sando Award (2000), 2.108. Bimbavati 0 which Indian dance form? ‘SSC OGL 02/12/2022 (2nd Shift) ‘an exponent of (@) Chhau (b) Manipuri (©)Kathakali (4) Odissi Sol.108.(b) Bimbavati Devi is the exponent of Manipuri dance form. Some of other Manipuri dancers: Guru Bipin ‘Singh, Rajkumar Singhjlt Singh, Charu Sija Mathur. Kathakall (Kerala): Kalamandalam — Ramankutty Nai, Kalamandalam Gopi, Madavoor Vasudevan Nair, Milena Salvini. Odissi (Odisha): Kelucharan Mohapatra, Sonal Mansingh. Chhau (Odicha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West-Bengal). .109. In which state is the Maihar court where Baba Allauddin Khan was a ‘musician? ‘SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (2) Tripura (©) Uttar Pradesh (©) Madhya Pradesh (d) Chhattisgarh ‘Sol.109.(c) Maihar State (princely state) was located in today's Madhya Pradesh state of India. Baba Allauddin Khan (Sarod player) laid the foundation of Maihar Gharana and became the court musician for the Maharaja of Maihar. ‘Award and Honors: Padma shushan (1958), Padma Vibhushan (1971), Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1954), Q.110. Who among the following is known as a pioneering dance educationist_ and a prominent Mohiniyattam exponent? ‘SSO CGL 02/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) Madhavi Mudgal (©) Shagun Butani (6) Mohanrao Kallianpurkar (@ Dr Konak Rele Static GK ‘Sol.110,(d) Dr. Kanak Rele. She Is the founder-director of the Nalanda Dance Research Centre (1967) and the founder-principal of the Nalanda Nitya Kala Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai. Awards fend Honors: Gaurav Puraskar (Gujarat 1989), Padma Shri (1990), Kala Vipanchee (Vipanchee institution ; 2008), Kalidas Samman (Madhya Pradesh, 2006), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1994), Padma Bhushan (2012). Madhavi Mudgal (Odissi dancer), Shagun Bhutan (Odissi Dancer), Mohanrao Kallianpurka (kathak dancer) Q.111. Birju Maharaj was awarded which of the following awards in 20127 ‘SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (ath Shift) (2) Sangam Kala Award (b) Filmfare Award (C) National Film Award (@) Sangeet Natak Akaderni Award Sol.111.(c) Pandit Birju Maharaj was an exponent of the ~—-Lucknow *Kalka-Bindadin * Gharana of Kathak dance in India, Awards and Honours: National Film Award for Best Choreography for Unnai Kaanaathy (2012), Filmfare Award for Best Choreography (2016), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1964), Padma Vibhushan (1986), Nritya Choodamani ‘Award by Sti Krishna Gana Sabha (1986), Kalidas Samman (1987), Lata Mangeshkar Puraskar (2002), ete. Q.112. Roshan Kumari is an exponent of which Indian classical dance form? ‘SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (Ath Shift) (@) Kathak (©) Odissi (©) Bharatanatyam (d) Kathakali Sol.112.(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 Hanumant award (2008). Q.113, An exponent of Hindustani classical music, Gangubai Hangal was ‘an eminent singer to have hailed from the gharana of | the Hindustani Khyal family. SSC CL 03/12/2022 (1st Shift) (@) Patiala (6) Kirana (Agra (@) Gwalior Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 9Pinnacle $01.113.(0) Gangubal_-Hangal (Kemataka) belonged to the Kirane gharana, Awards and Honors: Karnatake ‘cademy Awa Sangeetha Nritya A (1962), Padma Bhushan (1971), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1973), Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1996), and Padma vibhushan (2002). 0.114. Rojashree Shirke was given which cof the following prestigious dance awards of 2013 for her excellence in Kathak? SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (1st Shift) (2) Sengeet Natak Academy Award {b) Padma Shri (e) Kalidas Samman (6) National Film Award Sol.114,(a) Rajashree Shirke (kathak dancer) won Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 2013. Awards and Honors: Mumbai Mayor's Award for Women Achievers of the Year, Best Shikshak for the year 2007, and Title ‘Khosrovani” by Halim Academy of Sita. Shambhu Maharaj was the first Kathak dancer to win Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1955, .115. Who among the following was the first Indian to win the Grammy Award? ‘SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (2) Pandit Ravi Shankar (©) 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), Padma 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 vena). 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) (2) Bharatanatyam (b) Manipurt (@) Satuiya () Odissi ‘Sol.116.(8) Rukminl Devi Arundale - exponent of Bharatanatyam & activist for animal welfare. Bharatanatyam (Tami Nadu) - Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai, Bala Saraswati, Mrinalini Sarabhai, Manipurl “Guru Bipin Sinha, Darshana Jhaver, Nirmala Mehta. Sattriya (Assam) - Guru Jatin Goswami, Guru Ghanakanta Bora, Shatodi Saikia, Indira PP Bora, Odissi (Odisha) - Kelucharan Mohapatra, Pankaj Charan Das, Deba Prasad Das and Raghunath Dutta, Sanjukta Panigrai, 0.117. Who among the following Indian classical musicians has an auditorium named after it in Tehran, tran? ‘SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) Ustad Bismillah Khan (b) Ustad Sultan Khan (c) Ustad Zakir Hussain (0) Ustad Vilayat Khan Sol.117.(a) Ustad Bismillah Khan (shehnai) - an auditorium in Teheran (iran) 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 Suttan Khan (sarangi). Ustad Zakir Hussain (tabla), 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 (6) Odissi (©)Yakshagana (4) Mohiniyattam $01.118.() 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) ete. Q.119. Rani Karnaa Nayak, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2014, was a dancer. SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift) (9) Odissi (©) Mohiniyattam (©) Kathak (@) Kathakati Sol.119.(c) Kathak. Awards and Honors : Vice-President’s Gold Medal - Shankar's, Weekly (1954), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1996), Order of the Queen of Laos (1964), Sangeet Varidhi - Bharatiya Kala Kendra, New Delhi (1977), (Manipur) - Yumlembam Gambhini Devi, ‘www.sscegipinnacle.com Somskiitiki Shreyaskar Kolkata Is @ | dance academy founded in 1995, by Reni Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App 5 “Bipin Sinha, Darshana Jhave, | Kamaa. eg Q.120. Bharatnatyam ang dancer Yamin krishna awarded which of the f in 2016. town a SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (15t si (a) Padma Bhushan(b) Padme” (©)Tagore Puraskar (J) Padma! dma Vth $01.120.(8) Padma. Vibhus Shi (1968), Padma Bhushar “2s “Natya Shastra” award by spy, School of Dance (2014), Book nar for Dance: My Autobiography, #5 0.121. Sundaram Balachander the main player of which of the fon musical instruments? stow SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (2nd shity (@)Meidangom —(&) Banc (c) Veena (d) Santoor Sol121.(c) Veena. Awards tp Bolachander :- Padma Bhushan (132. Sanvecha ka See Famous Arits of Veena.” so Valve, Jayant Kumaresh Nagent fia, E Gayathd te ng Soman tee les rent Veena Pape Q.122.Who among the following was the st recipient of the State annual awarg Nishagandhi Puraskaram from Government of Kerala in 20137 ‘SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (2) Madhavi Mudgal (b) Shobana C Pits (©) Uday Shankar (d) Mrinalini Saratts ‘$01.122.(4) — Mrinalini ‘Sarabhai (Bharatanatyam) was the founder an¢ director of Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad. Awards ‘and honours: Padma Bhushan (1992), Padma Shri (1965), Sangeet Natsk Akademi Fellowship (1994), Dhirubhai Thakar Savyasachi Saraswat Award (2014). She was the first Indian to feceive the medal and Diploma of the French association Archives Internationales de la Danse. 9.123. Who among the following won 2 Padma Vibhushan award in year 1971? SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) Rajeev Narayan (b) S Swaminathan (©) Devjani Chaliha (d) Uday Shankar ‘Sol.123.(d) Uday Shankar (fusion style) was the father of modern dance in Inia. He created the dance form (Hi-dance) ‘Awards and honours: Sangeet Natak Akademi award (1960), Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (1962), Padme Vibhushan (1971), Desikottama, Visva-Bharati University (1975). 70Static GK. (b) Kathak (@) Kathokali Devi (2) Rukmoni Arundate ym classical dance form honors: Padma Bhushan Fellowship. tanatyam Dancers: Mallika ini Krishnamurthy, Alarmel 2 Subrahmanyam etc, smpati China Satyam was Padma Bhushan in 1998, He dancer. (©) Kathak (6) Kathakali (a) Vempati China Satyam Pradesh) is a great dancer and ‘Awards and honors: Sangeet xdemi (1991), Kalidas Samman Pramukh by Sangeet Natak (New Delhi), Kalaprapurna thana Vidwan, TTK Memorial [He was awarded the doctorate by Andhra University. Other proponents of Kuchipudi Dance Raja and Radha Reddy, their Yamini Reddy; Kaushalya Bhavana Reddy, etc. Indrani Indrani’ Rahman) is a famous ‘of Kuchipudi Dance. 10 was recognised as “Asthana (Fesident dancer) of the Tirumala Devasthanam — for her fon in the development and tion of the Indian classical dance 07/12/2022 (1st Shift) Mungara Yamin wurthy (Bharatanatyam and di dancer). She was also known orch bearer" of Kuchipudi forrn Her autobiography: A passion Ice. Awards and Honors: Padma 1968), Padma Bhushan (2001), (Bharatnatyam dance), Ragini (Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakall ‘and Odissi dancer), Uma Sharma (Kathak dance), 9.127. Which Indian tabla virtuoso and musician won the "Best Contemporary World Music Album’ Grammy award for ‘Global Drum Project? SSC CGI. 07/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) Pandit Sandeep Das, (b) Ustad Alta Rakha (©) Ustad Zakie Hussain (a) Pandit Anindo Chatterjee Sol.127.(c) Ustad Zakir Hussain (tabla layer) won Sist Grammy award on & February 2009. Awards and Honors: Padma Shri (1988), Padma @hushan (2002), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1990), Kalidas Samman (2006), Lifetime Achievement Award (2017, San Francisco Jazz Center), Academy Fellow award (2019), Kyoto Prize (2022, Japan's hhighest private award for global achievement). 0.128. Shovana Narayan was awarded which of the following awards in 20137 SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (18t Shift) (2) Guru Deba Prasad (b) Sangam Kala () Kalidas Samman (@ Bharat Muni Samman 'Sol.128.(a) Shovana Narayan (Kathak dancer) was awarded Guru Deba Prasad Jn 2013. Awards and Honors: Padma Shri (1992), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1999-2000), oisca Award (Japan) (9990-91), Dadabhsi_Naoroji Award (1993), Bihar Gaurav Puraskar (1985), Guru ML Koser Award (2073), Art Karat ‘Award (2014), Bharat Niemar'’s Social Responsibility Award 2014 ete. Q.129. Who among the following is a famous performer of the Kathakali classical dance? ‘SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (1st Shitt) (@) Pankaj Charan Das (b) Sunanda Nayar (©) Gopinath (@) Raja Reddy S01.129.(c) Guru Gopinath was a well known Kathakall dancer. Awards and Honors: Sangeet Natak Akademn's award (1965), ‘Kala Tilakar by the Guruvayur Devaswom (1968), ‘Kala Rat’ ttle by the Travancore Devaswom Board (1973), ete, Pankaj Charan Das (Odissi dancer Sunanda Nair (Mohiniattam dancer), Raja Reddy (Kuchipudl dancer), ‘warded which of the following Indian Civilian honours in 1986? ‘SSC CGL. 08/12/2022 (1st Shift) {(@) PadmaBhushan (b) Padma Shei (©) BharatRatna (4) Padma Vibhushan S01.130.(b) Rajkumar Singhajit Singh (Manipuri dancer). Awards and Honors (Sangeet Natak Akademl Award (1984), Padma Shri (1986), Sangeet Natek Akademi Fellowship (2011), Tagore ‘Award (2014), Delhi Sahitya Kala Parishad Award (1975), Manipur Sahitya Parishad Nrtya Award (1975), etc). Q.131, Which of the following Gheranas does Padma Bhushan Kishor! Amonkar belong to? ‘SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) Gwalior (b) Kirana (©) Patiala (@) Jaipur ~Atrault $01.131.(4) Kishor! Amonkar was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Jaipur gharana, She was a performer of the classical genre khyal and the light Classical genres thumri and_ bhajan. ‘Awards 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) (@) Prerna Shrimali_(b) Usha Uthup (©) Suman Kalyanpur (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, Birju 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 (singer) 9.133. Kathak 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 Kala (4) Padma Shri Sol.133,(d) Sitara Devi (Kathak dancer): ‘Awards and Honors (Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1969), Padma Shri (1973) award and Kalidas Samman (1995) award), Famous Kathak dancer Vibhushan (2016), “Natya | g.130. Rajkumar Singhajit Singh, a | Pandit Birju Maharaj, Lachu Mahara) (2014, by Shambhavi School of | jeading exponent and guru of Indian | Shambu Maharaj, Shovna Narayan, ete. Rukmini Devi Arundale | classical Manipuri_dance form, was_| Kumari Kamala, Sunanya _Hazarilal ~woewsscegipinnactescom Download Pinnacle Exam Preparation App