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https://t.me/UPSC_Prelims https://t.me/UPSC_Mains Indian Art & Culture UPSC Previous Year Questions b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make- 4. Indian Dance Forms up are combined to symbolize certain epic or 1. Consider the following pairs: historic characters 1. Garba : Gujarat c) Movements of body, face and hands are used 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha to express oneself or to tell a story 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and Which of the pairs given above is/are certain hand gestures are emphasized to correctly matched? express the feelings of love or eroticism a) (i) only b) (ii) and (iii) only 4. How do you distinguish between c) (i) and (iii) only Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dances? d) (i), (ii) and (iii) 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues are 2. With reference to the famous Sattriya found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam. dance, consider the following statements: 2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance feet on its edges is a feature of and drama. Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does 2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of nothave such a form of movements. Vaishnavites ofAssam. Which of the statements given above is/are 3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of correct? devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, a) (i) only Kabir and Mirabai. b) (ii) only Which of the statements given above is /are c) Both (i) and 2 correct? d) Neither (i) nor (ii) a) (i) only b) (i) and (ii) only 5. Match List I with List II and select the correct Codes c) (i), (ii) and (iii) d) (ii) and (iii) only List-II List-I (Dancer) (Dance) 3. In the context of cultural history of India, A KalamandalamKshemavaty 1 Kathakali a pose in dance and dramatics called B KottakkalSivaraman 2 Manipuri ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian C Lakshmi Viswanathan 3 Mohiniattam artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements D N Madhabi Devi 4 Bharatnatyam best describes this pose? A B C D a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but a) 1 3 2 4 b) 3 1 4 2 oppositely curved at waist and neck www.laexias.co 18 https://elearn.laex.in https://t.me/UPSC_Prelims https://t.me/UPSC_Mains https://t.me/UPSC_Prelims https://t.me/UPSC_Mains Indian Art & Culture UPSC Previous Year Questions c) 1 3 4 2 Kashmir KudDandiNach d) 3 1 2 4 Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Jharkhand MardanaJhumar, Paika, 4. Key and Explanation Phagua 1. KEY: C Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Karnataka Explanation : Kunitha, Karga State of List of Folk Dances in India Kerala OttamThullal, Kaikottikali Origin Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Maharashtra VilasiniNatyam, Gafa, DahikalaDasavtar. Andhra Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Pradesh Dappu, TappetaGullu, Jawara, Matki, Aada, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam. Madhya KhadaNach, Phulpati, Grida Pradesh Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni Arunachal Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pradesh PasiKongki, Ponung, Popir DolCholam, Thang Ta, Lai Manipur Haraoba, PungCholom Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Assam Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Meghalaya Gopal. Nongkrem, Laho Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Bihar Panwariya Mizoram Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam Gaur Maria, Panthi, Chattisgarh RautNacha, Pandwani, Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Vedamati, Kapalik Nagaland Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim Garba, DandiyaRaas, Gujarat Savari, Ghumara, Painka, TippaniJuriun, Bhavai Odisha Munari Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Goa Punjab Samayinrutya, Jagar, Dhaman, Bhand Ranmale Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Rajasthan JhulanLeela, Jhuma, Suisini, Haryana Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor. Ghapal Himachal Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Chu Faat, Sikmari, Pradesh Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu SinghiChaam or the Snow Sikkim Lion, Yak Chaam, DenzongGnenha, Jammu & Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, TashiYangku www.laexias.co 19 https://elearn.laex.in https://t.me/UPSC_Prelims https://t.me/UPSC_Mains https://t.me/UPSC_Prelims https://t.me/UPSC_Mains Indian Art & Culture UPSC Previous Year Questions Two varieties of Ojapali dances are still Tamil Nadu Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi prevalent in Assam i.e. Sukananni or Maroi Tripura Hojagiri Goa Ojah and Vyah Goa Ojah. SukananniOjapaali Uttar Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, SukananniOjapaali is of Sakti cult Pradesh Jhora, Chappeli Vyah Goa Ojapaali Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Vyah Goa Ojapaali is of Vaishnava cult. Uttarakhand Jhora, Raslila Educational objective: to know about classical dances of India. Educational objective: to know about 3. KEY: A famous folk dance of different state. Explanation : 2. KEY: D Sattriya The great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for the propagation of the Vaishnava faith, introduced the Sattriya dance form in the 15th century A.D. This Indian dance form evolved and Odissi expanded as a distinct style of dance later on. It is one of the pre-eminent classical dance This neo-Vaishnava treasure of Assamese forms of India which originated in the dance and drama has been, for centuries, Hindu temples of the eastern coastal state nurtured and preserved with great of Odisha in India. commitment by the Sattras i.e. Vaishnava . It is a dance of love and passion touching on maths or monasteries. Because of its the divine and the human, the sublime and religious character and association with the the mundane. Sattras, this dance style has aptly named . Odhra Magadha, mentioned in Natya Sattriya. Shastra can be identified as the earliest Sankaradeva introduced this dance form precursor of present day Odissi dance. by incorporating different elements from . The techniques of dance movement are built various treatises, local folk dance with his around the two basic postures of the . own rare outlook Chowk and the Tribhanga. There were two dances form prevalent in . The chowkis a position imitating a square - Assam before the neo- Vaishnava movement a very masculine stance with the weight such as Ojapali and Devadasi with many of the body equally balanced. classical elements. www.laexias.co 20 https://elearn.laex.in https://t.me/UPSC_Prelims https://t.me/UPSC_Mains https://t.me/UPSC_Prelims https://t.me/UPSC_Mains Indian Art & Culture UPSC Previous Year Questions . The tribhanga is a very feminine 5. Languages in India stance where the body is deflected at the neck, torso and the knees. 1. Which one of the following was given . An Odissi orchestra essentially consists of a classical language status recently? a) Odia pakhawaj player (usually the Guru b) Konkani himself), a singer, a flutist, a sitar or c) Bhojpuri violin player and a manjira player d) Assamese Educational objective: to know about classical dances of India. 2. Consider the following languages: 1. Gujarati 4. KEY: A 2. Kannada Explanation : 3. Telugu 1) Bharatnatyam is a form of Classical dance Which of the above has/have been declared from Tamil Nadu whereas Kuchipudi is a as ‘Classical Language/Languages’ by the classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh. Government? 2) Bharatnatyam has more sculptured poses whereas Kuchipudi has more rounded poses. a) (i) and (ii) only 3) Bharatnatyam is termed the fire dance b) (iii) only replicating the inner fire within the human c) (ii) and (iii) only body. On the other hand, Kuchipudi d) (i), (ii) and (iii) replicates man’s undying desire to unite with God. 5. Key and Explanation 3) The Bharatnatyam costumes have three fans of dissimilar lengths. But the Kuchipudi 1. KEY: A dresses have a single fan that is lengthier 2. KEY: C than the lengthiest fan in the former Explanation : Currently, six languages enjoy 4) Dancer occasionally speaks dialogue in the ‘Classical’ status: Tamil (declared in 2004), Kuchipudi but not in Bharatanatyam. Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), 5) Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014) feet on its edges is a feature of Kuchipudi. According to information provided by the Educational objective: to know about Ministry of Culture in the Rajya Sabha in classical dances of India. February 2014, the guidelines for declaring a 5. KEY: B language as ‘Classical’ are: Option B is correct Explanation : (i) High antiquity of its early texts/recorded Educational objective: to know about famous history over a period of 1500-2000 years; personality linked to classical dances of India. (ii) A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers; www.laexias.co 21 https://elearn.laex.in https://t.me/UPSC_Prelims https://t.me/UPSC_Mains.
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    ARTS-INTEGRATED LEARNING THE FUTURE OF CREATIVE AND JOYFUL PEDAGOGY The NCF 2005 states, ”Aesthetic sensibility and experience being the prime sites of the growing child’s creativity, we must bring the arts squarely into the domain of the curricular, infusing them in all areas of learning while giving them an identity of their own at relevant stages. If we are to retain our unique cultural identity in all its diversity and richness, we need to integrate art education in the formal schooling of our students for helping them to apply art-based enquiry, investigation and exploration, critical thinking and creativity for a deeper understanding of the concepts/topics. This integration broadens the mind of the student and enables her / him to see the multi- disciplinary links between subjects/topics/real life. Art Education will continue to be an integral part of the curriculum, as a co-scholastic area and shall be mandatory for Classes I to X. Please find attached the rich cultural heritage of India and its cultural diversity in a tabular form for reading purpose. The young generation need to be aware of this aspect of our country which will enable them to participate in Heritage Quiz under the aegis of CBSE. TRADITIONAL TRADITIONAL DANCES FAIRS & FESTIVALS ART FORMS STATES & UTS DRESS FOOD (ILLUSTRATIVE) (ILLUSTRATIVE) (ILLUSTRATIVE) (ILLUSTRATIVE) (ILLUSTRATIVE) Kuchipudi, Burrakatha, Tirupati Veerannatyam, Brahmotsavam, Dhoti and kurta Kalamkari painting, Pootha Remus Andhra Butlabommalu, Lumbini Maha Saree, Langa Nirmal Paintings, Gongura Pradesh Dappu, Tappet Gullu, Shivratri, Makar Voni, petticoat, Cherial Pachadi Lambadi, Banalu, Sankranti, Pongal, Lambadies Dhimsa, Kolattam Ugadi Skullcap, which is decorated with Weaving, carpet War dances of laces and fringes.