Science Quiz – 1
In context with the Bharatnatyam, which among the following statements are correct? 1) This form of dance has no words but is composed of pure dance sequences characterized by variety of moods 2) Bharatnatyam leans heavily on the abhinaya followed by movement & mime 3) Jatiswaram, Shabdam, Varnam & Tillana are the forms of Bharatnatyam Codes: 1 & 3 2 & 3 1 & 2 1,2,3Which among the following statements related to Kathakali are correct? 1) Square and rectangular basic positions are commonly seen in Kathakali 2) Weight of the body is on the outer edges of the feet which are slightly bent and curved 3) It is characterized by facial expressions, movement of eyeballs & lower eye lids Codes: 1 & 3 2 & 3 1 & 2 1,2,3With reference to the history of ancient India, which among the following were common to both Buddhism & Jainism? 1) Avoidance of extremities of penance & enjoyment 2) Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3) Denial of efficacy of rituals Codes: 1 & 2 2 & 3 1 & 3 1,2,3Buddha Vihars were used for: 1) Education 2) Residence of Buddha Bhikshus 3) Residence of worshippers of Buddha 4) Religious expansion Codes: 1,3,4 2,3,4 1,2,4 1,2,3,4In context with the Kathak dance which among the following statements are correct? 1) Weight of the body is equally distributed along the horizontal and vertical axis 2) The full foot contact is of prime importance where only the toe or the ball of the foot are used 3) Use of sharp bends or curves of the upper or lower part of the body are restricted 4) It is characterized by the torso movements that emerge from the change of the shoulder line 5) In this form of dance dancer stands straight, holds one hand at a level higher than the head and the other is extended out on the level of the shoulder Codes: 1,3,4,5 2,3,4,5 1,2,3,4 All are correct
