Q1. Consider the following statements:
- Thang Ta is an ancient martial art performed by Meitei people of Manipur.
- Manipuri kings used this art form to fight the British in the 17th Century.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
- Thang (sword) and Ta (spear) = martial art of Meitei community, Manipur.
- It was used in wars against Burmese and neighboring kingdoms, but not against British in 17th century (British colonial encounters in NE started only in 19th century).
Q2. Consider the following statements:
- Thoda is a martial art form that originated in Uttarakhand.
- It is usually held during the Baisakhi festival in April every year.
- This martial art relies on the archery skills of the players.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
- Thoda is a martial art of Himachal Pradesh, not Uttarakhand (Statement 1 wrong).
- Performed during festivals like Baisakhi (correct).
- Uses archery and dance elements (correct).
Q3. Which of the following sites are considered to be the sites of ancient theaters?
- Arikamedu
- Sitabenga
- Uraiyvur
- Jogimara
- Amravati
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 5 only
Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Sitabenga & Jogimara caves (Chhattisgarh) → earliest rock-cut theatres (~2nd century BCE).
- Arikamedu = Indo-Roman trade centre.
- Uraiyur = early Chola capital.
- Amravati = Buddhist art centre.
Q4. Consider the following statements:
- Kariyala is a theatrical form practiced in the state of West Bengal.
- Bhand Pather is a folk theatre from Chhattisgarh mentioned in the Natya Shastra.
- Ankiya Naat is based on Vaishnava tradition.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (a) Only one
Explanation:
- Kariyala = Himachal Pradesh folk theatre, not West Bengal.
- Bhand Pather = Kashmir’s satirical folk theatre, not Chhattisgarh, not in Natya Shastra.
- Ankiya Naat = Vaishnava theatre tradition of Assam started by Srimanta Sankardeva (correct).
Q5. Consider the following statements:
- National Film Heritage Mission aims at the conservation and digitization of films.
- The National Film Archive of India is the nodal agency for the implementation of the project.
- It was launched by the Union Ministry of Culture for preserving the heritage of films.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Correct Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation:
- NFHM = Conservation, digitization, restoration of Indian cinema.
- Nodal agency = National Film Archive of India, Pune (correct).
- Launched by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B), not Culture (so statement 3 wrong).
