PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY Question Paper Code: 22/2017/OL Category Code: 212/2015 Exam: Supporting Artist in Mridangam for Dance Kerala Nadanam Medium of Question: English Date of Test 21-03-2017 Department Kerala Collegiate Education Music Colleges Alphacode A Question1:-Which Constitutional Amendment is called 'Mini Constitution'? A:-42nd amendment B:-36th amendment C:-26th amendment D:-44th amendment Correct Answer:- Option-A Question2:-Fundamental Rights included in which part of Indian Constitution A:-Part IV B:-Part VI C:-Part III D:-Part V Correct Answer:- Option-C Question3:-What type insurance scheme is the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana? A:-Medical B:-Life C:-Pension D:-Accident Correct Answer:- Option-D Question4:-Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana was dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister A:-Narendra Modi B:-Adal Bihari Vajpayee C:-Narasimha Rao D:-Indira Gandhi Correct Answer:- Option-B Question5:-The Malayalam Newspaper started by Herman Gundert in 1847 A:-Samadarsi B:-Bhasha Poshini C:-Rajyasamacharam D:-Prabhatham Correct Answer:- Option-C Question6:-Who introduced free and compulsory education system in Travancore in 1817? A:-Swati Thirunal B:-Gouri Parvathi Bai C:-Marthandavarma D:-Sri Mulam Thirunal Correct Answer:- Option-B Question7:-The reform movement started by Vaikunda Swamikal A:-Nair service society B:-Sahodara Prasthanam C:-Yogakshema Sabha D:-Samatva Samajam Correct Answer:- Option-D Question8:-Who founded the organisation Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha? A:-Pandit K.P. Karuppan B:-Kesavan Sasthry C:-Kumara Guru D:-Ayyankali Correct Answer:- Option-A Question9:-The Agitation in Travancore for the right of woman to wear upper cloth A:-Perinadu agitation B:-Channar agitation C:-Nivarthana agitation D:-Electricity agitation Correct Answer:- Option-B Question10:-Who start fast into death infront of the temple during Guruvayur Sathyagraha? A:-T.K. Madhavan B:-T. Prakasam C:-K. Kelappan D:-P. Krishna Pillai Correct Answer:- Option-C Question11:-Kerala Kaumudi started by A:-K.P. Kesava Menon B:-C. Krishnan C:-K. Ramakrishna Pillai D:-C.V. Kunjuraman Correct Answer:- Option-D Question12:-The Father of library movement in Kerala A:-P.N. Panicker B:-K.M. Panikkar C:-P. Kesavadev D:-Ponkunnam Varkey Correct Answer:- Option-A Question13:-Who is known as Jhansi Rani of Travancore? A:-Arya Pallam B:-Lalitha Prabhu C:-Anna Chandi D:-Accamma Cheriyan Correct Answer:- Option-D Question14:-Who introduced the system A School along with every church or 'Pallikudam'? A:-Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chavara B:-Poikayil Yohanan C:-Abraham Malpan D:-Dr. Palpu Correct Answer:- Option-A Question15:-Under whose leadership Kerala Pulayar Mahasabha was established in 1970? A:-K.V. Unni B:-P.K. Chathan Master C:-K.P. Vellon D:-A.K. Gopalan Correct Answer:- Option-B Question16:-Who started the Magazine Sadhujan Dootan in 1919? A:-Dr. Ayyathan Gopalan B:-Sahodaran Ayyappan C:-Pampady John Joseph D:-M.C. Joseph Correct Answer:- Option-C Question17:-Who is the author of the novel Oru Desathinte Katha? A:-S.K. Pottekkatt B:-Chandu Menon C:-G. Sankara Kurup D:-Muttath Varkey Correct Answer:- Option-A Question18:-Which day is observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas? A:-October 30 B:-November 14 C:-November 31 D:-October 31 Correct Answer:- Option-D Question19:-Who is the Present Governor of Reserve Bank of India? A:-Dr. Bimal Jalan B:-Urjit Patel C:-Dr. C. Ranga Rajan D:-A. Ghosh Correct Answer:- Option-B Question20:-The winner of Vallothal Award 2016 A:-C. Radhakrishnan B:-P. Narayana Kurup C:-Sree Kumaran Thampi D:-Attur Ravi Varma Correct Answer:- Option-C Question21:-Name of 7th 'Desika kriya' A:-Aalapam B:-Pathaakam C:-Pathmini D:-Vikshiptham Correct Answer:- Option-B Question22:-The 'Thambura' is a ___________ vadyam. A:-Thatham B:-Ghanam C:-Sushiram D:-Aanadham Correct Answer:- Option-A Question23:-How many aksharas in Khanda jaathi? A:-4 B:-3 C:-5 D:-9 Correct Answer:- Option-C Question24:-How many types of Chenda's are used? A:-3 B:-1 C:-5 D:-2 Correct Answer:- Option-A Question25:-How many Mathra for 'Khanda Jaathi Tha Thi Ki Ta Thom'? A:-15 B:-5 C:-10 D:-20 Correct Answer:- Option-B Question26:-How many types of ''Grahas'' in Dasapranas? A:-8 B:-4 C:-3 D:-2 Correct Answer:- Option-D Question27:-How many 'Prasthara's in prana? A:-10 B:-5 C:-14 D:-6 Correct Answer:- Option-C Question28:-How many 'Gathi's' used in tala? A:-5 B:-3 C:-8 D:-7 Correct Answer:- Option-A Question29:-Ghatom is a _________ instrument. A:-wind B:-string C:-ghanam D:-sushira Correct Answer:- Option-C Question30:-Original name of 'Bhuvana thalam' A:-Khanda Triputa B:-Misra Eka C:-Tisra triputa D:-Sangeerna Druva Correct Answer:- Option-D Question31:-Who is the founder of 'Kerala Kala Mandalam'? A:-Vallathol Narayana Menon B:-Manimadhvachakyar C:-Venkichan Swami D:-Kunjan Nambyar Correct Answer:- Option-A Question32:-Which is the another name of 'Thisrajathi Rupaka'? A:-Vasu B:-Sreekara C:-Chakra D:-Dheera Correct Answer:- Option-C Question33:-Name of the instrument which plays with one stick A:-Mizhavu B:-Maddalam C:-Thimila D:-Edakka Correct Answer:- Option-D Question34:-Common instrument using for Bhajana and Carnatic music concert A:-Maddalam B:-Mridangam C:-Dolak D:-Edakka Correct Answer:- Option-B Question35:-Which is the instrument using for 'Ottamthullal'? A:-Udukku B:-Edakka C:-Chenda D:-Mridangam Correct Answer:- Option-D Question36:-Name the thala having 20 Aksharakaala A:-Thisra jathi dhruva B:-Sangeernajathi Matya C:-Khandajathi Jhamba D:-Misrajathi Ada Correct Answer:- Option-B Question37:-Name of fifth 'Prana' A:-Graham B:-Jathi C:-Prastharam D:-Marga Correct Answer:- Option-A Question38:-Which is thala where Anudrutham is coming in the centre? A:-Thripuda thalam B:-Dhruva thalam C:-Jhamba thalam D:-Matya thalam Correct Answer:- Option-C Question39:-Which Korappu usually used in Misrachappu tala? A:-Khandam B:-Thisram C:-Misram D:-Sankeernam Correct Answer:- Option-B Question40:-How many music colleges in Kerala? A:-5 B:-2 C:-3 D:-6 Correct Answer:- Option-C Question41:-Aksharakkala of 'Raaja' thala A:-10 B:-6 C:-12 D:-7 Correct Answer:- Option-D Question42:-Name of the instrument which is playing with Bow A:-Flute B:-Violin C:-Veena D:-Thambura Correct Answer:- Option-B Question43:-8 Lavom = ____________ A:-1 Nimisham B:-2 Thudi C:-2 Drutham D:-1 Kaashtam Correct Answer:- Option-D Question44:-Chollu is 20 and Karva is 2, Find out the Muthayippu A:-40 B:-64 C:-60 D:-80 Correct Answer:- Option-B Question45:-Identify the 'Dvi Mugha Vadya' A:-Mizhavu B:-Mugharsankh C:-Ghanjira D:-Mridangam Correct Answer:- Option-D Question46:-Which instrument is commonly used for Bharathanatyam and Mohiniyattam? A:-Mridangam B:-Ganjira C:-Thabala D:-Maddalam Correct Answer:- Option-A Question47:-Other name of 'Udeerna thalam' A:-Tisra Matyam B:-Chathurasra Rupakam C:-Khanda tripuda D:-Misra Matyam Correct Answer:- Option-D Question48:-In which thala lakhu and drutham come equally A:-Druva thalam B:-Jhamba thalam C:-Ata thalam D:-Matya thalam Correct Answer:- Option-C Question49:-'Tha ka dhi mi Tha ka dhi mi Tha ka dhi mi Tha ka thakajanu' Thathakkaram is used for ___________ Thalam. A:-Misrachappu B:-Sangeernachappu C:-Rupakam D:-Khandachappu Correct Answer:- Option-B Question50:-Which of the following has '8' Aksharakaala in 'Margapattika'? A:-Chitram B:-Ardhachitram C:-Thakshanam D:-Chitra thamam Correct Answer:- Option-C Question51:-Mention the Ist kaala matra of ''Sankeerna Jaathi Tha thi kit a thom'' in trikaala A:-18 B:-63 C:-9 D:-36 Correct Answer:- Option-D Question52:-__________ is a famous Vocalist and a Veena player. A:-T.N. Seshagopalan B:-T.M. Krishna C:-D.K. Pattamal D:-K.J. Yesudas Correct Answer:- Option-A Question53:-What is the 'Korappu' used in 'Chathurasra gathi' of Misrajaathi Jhampa thala 2 kala? A:-Tisra B:-Misra C:-Khanda D:-Sankeerna Correct Answer:- Option-C Question54:-The right head of Mridangam (Valam thalai) consists of __________ layers of skin. A:-3 B:-2 C:-4 D:-5 Correct Answer:- Option-A Question55:-Mention the total Aksharas of '64' matra korva thrikaala A:-16 B:-32 C:-48 D:-56 Correct Answer:- Option-D Question56:-The korva used 3 times for Chathurasra jaathi triputa thala Chathurasra gathi '2' Matra Atheetha Graha A:-42 B:-54 C:-66 D:-30 Correct Answer:- Option-A Question57:-Which is the biggest anga in 'Shadangam'? A:-Drutham B:-Plutham C:-Kakapaatham D:-Laghu Correct Answer:- Option-C Question58:-The Aksharas coming in Tisrajaathi thriputa thala 2 kala khanda gathi A:-70 B:-7 C:-50 D:-14 Correct Answer:- Option-D Question59:-Which 'Vadya' is not used in 'Kathakali'? A:-Maddalam B:-Mridangam C:-Chenda D:-Chengila Correct Answer:- Option-B Question60:-The Mathra of Misra Chappu thalam Tisra Gathi A:-14 B:-24 C:-11 D:-21 Correct Answer:- Option-D Question61:-Symbol for the Anga 'Kakapatham' A:-8 B:-O C:-+ D:-| Correct Answer:- Option-C Question62:-An example of non-tunable instrument A:-Jaalara B:-Mridangam C:-Violin D:-Tambura Correct Answer:- Option-A Question63:-Which instrument is called Thatha Vadya? A:-Mridangam B:-Flute C:-Keyboard D:-Veena Correct Answer:- Option-D Question64:-Common instrument used for Panchavaadyam and Kathakali A:-Mridangam B:-Maddalam C:-Dolak D:-Tabala Correct Answer:- Option-B Question65:-The name of main singer is Kathakali A:-Ponnani B:-Singidi C:-Nambyathiri D:-Nattuvanar Correct Answer:- Option-A Question66:-____________ is used for tuning instruments. A:-Timbre B:-Intensity C:-Rhythm D:-Pitch Correct Answer:- Option-D Question67:-Which instrument is used for Kathakali and dance? A:-Mridangam