On-line teaching and face-to-face teaching both are effective
D
Face-to-face teaching is less effective than online teaching
Question 2Single Answer
In order to solve the problem of aimlessness in education, we should develop -
A
democratic citizenship
B
centralized education
C
education
D
reform the administrative set-up
Question 3Single Answer
If a student misbehaves with other students in the class, the teacher should -
A
report the matter to the parents
B
punish him at the time of the morning assembly in the school
C
deal with him with sympathetic understanding
D
treat him with sympathy and understanding
Question 4Single Answer
How can a failed student be encouraged to study sincerely in the same class?
A
by teacher’s counseling
B
by psychological counseling
C
by guardian’s counseling
D
by Students’ Association
Question 5Single Answer
Our examination system is -
A
defective
B
without any defect
C
in the interest of the students
D
well-planned
Question 6Single Answer
Which Article in the Constitution deals with elementary education ?
A
Article 45
B
Article 370
C
Article 19
D
Article 226
Question 7Single Answer
For physically handicapped student of the school, there should be
A
proper facility for entering the class-room and toilet
B
proper arrangement for his food and lodging
C
arrangement for his free education
D
an arrangement for necessary equipments
Question 8Single Answer
Which of the following is/are the basic paradigms in classroom teaching?
A
Learning paradigm
B
Instructional paradigm
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
None of the above
Question 9Single Answer
The prime requirement to become a good teacher is to have
A
Genuine interest in teaching
B
Knowledge about controlling students
C
Subject knowledge
D
Good expression
Question 10Single Answer
Research is -
A
A purposeful, systematic activity
B
Conducted for purely academic purposes.
C
Conducted to answer questions about practical issues.
D
A random, unplanned process of discovery
Question 11Single Answer
The research is always
A
Verifying the old knowledge
B
Exploring new knowledge
C
Filling the gaps between the knowledge
D
All of the above
Question 12Single Answer
When we say that communication is intentional, it means that -
A
Sender consciously intends to affect the behaviour of receiver of the message
B
Effective communication is a process of acting on information
C
Through speech communication, people make sense of the world
D
None of the above
Question 13Single Answer
Communication is the transfer and understanding of
A
Ideas
B
Concepts
C
Meaning
D
Words
Question 14Single Answer
Find the missing number in the following series.
8, 24, 12, ?, 18, 54
A
26
B
24
C
36
D
32
Question 15Single Answer
Find the missing number in the following series.
28, 33, 31, 36, ?, 39
A
30
B
32
C
33
D
34
Question 16Single Answer
The main governing body at the tertiary level of education in India is -
A
NCERT
B
CBSE
C
AICTE
D
UGC
Question 17Single Answer
Government established the University Grants Commission by an act of Parliament in the year
A
1980
B
1948
C
1950
D
1956
Question 18Single Answer
The term ecosystem was coined by -
A
Arthur Tansley
B
Al Gore
C
Mobius
D
Mobius
Question 19Single Answer
Who first used and defined Ecology in 1866?
A
H. Reiter
B
Haeckel
C
Charles Elton
D
Odum
Question 20Single Answer
ICT stands for -
A
Information and communication technology
B
Information controlled technology
C
Information capable technology
D
None of the above
Question 21Single Answer
Which of the following is also termed as multimedia education?
A
ICT supported education
B
ICT enabled education
C
ICT education
D
None of the above
Question 22Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: Study the table given below and answer question (The table consists of marks obtained by candidates in different subject) Marks obtained in different subjects by various candidates
Subjects (maximum marks)
Students
Maths
Chemistry
Physics
Geography
History
Computer Science
(150)
(130)
(120)
(100)
(100)
(100)
Ayush
90
50
90
60
70
80
Aman
100
80
80
40
80
70
Sajal
90
60
70
70
90
70
Rohit
80
65
80
80
60
60
Muskan
80
65
85
95
50
90
Tanvi
70
75
65
85
40
60
Tarun
65
35
50
77
80
80
What is the average of marks obtained by Aman for all subjects?
A
72
B
75
C
80
D
85
Question 23Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: Study the table given below and answer question (The table consists of marks obtained by candidates in different subjects) Marks obtained in different subjects by various candidates
Subjects (maximum marks)
Students
Maths
Chemistry
Physics
Geography
History
Computer Science
(150)
(130)
(120)
(100)
(100)
(100)
Ayush
90
50
90
60
70
80
Aman
100
80
80
40
80
70
Sajal
90
60
70
70
90
70
Rohit
80
65
80
80
60
60
Muskan
80
65
85
95
50
90
Tanvi
70
75
65
85
40
60
Tarun
65
35
50
77
80
80
What is the approximate percentage of marks obtained by Ayush?
A
62.8
B
72.5
C
75
D
74
Question 24Single Answer
Which is the main objective of research?
A
To review the literature
B
To summarize what is already known
C
To get an academic degree
D
To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts
Question 25Single Answer
Sampling error decreases with the
A
decrease in sample size
B
increase in sample size
C
process of randomization
D
process of analysis
Question 26Single Answer
The principles of fundamental research are used in
A
action research
B
applied research
C
philosophical research
D
historical research
Question 27Single Answer
Users who use media for their own ends are indentified as
A
Passive audience
B
Active audience
C
Positive audience
D
Negative audience
Question 28Single Answer
Classroom communication can be described as
A
Exploration
B
Institutionalisation
C
Unsignified narration
D
Discourse
Question 29Single Answer
Ideological codes shape our collective
A
Productions
B
Perceptions
C
Consumptions
D
Creations
Question 30Single Answer
In communication, myths have power, but are
A
Uncultural.
B
Insignificant.
C
imprecise.
D
Unpreferred.
Question 31Single Answer
The first multi-lingual news agency of India was
A
Samachar
B
API
C
Hindustan Samachar
D
Samachar Bharati
Question 32Single Answer
Organisational communication can also be equated with
A
intra-personal communication
B
inter-personal communication
C
group communication
D
mass communication
Question 33Single Answer
Passage :
The rapid advancement of technology has profoundly altered the way we communicate. Social media platforms connect billions across the globe, fostering instant interaction and the sharing of information. However, this interconnectedness also presents challenges. The spread of misinformation can occur at an unprecedented rate, impacting public opinion and even real-world events. Critical thinking and media literacy are now more essential than ever to navigate this complex digital landscape and discern credible sources from falsehoods.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A
The benefits of social media for global communication
B
The challenges posed by the rapid advancement of technology on communication
C
The importance of social media platforms in connecting people
D
The necessity of critical thinking and media literacy in the digital age
Question 34Single Answer
Passage :
The rapid advancement of technology has profoundly altered the way we communicate. Social media platforms connect billions across the globe, fostering instant interaction and the sharing of information. However, this interconnectedness also presents challenges. The spread of misinformation can occur at an unprecedented rate, impacting public opinion and even real-world events. Critical thinking and media literacy are now more essential than ever to navigate this complex digital landscape and discern credible sources from falsehoods.
According to the passage, what is a challenge of increased technological interconnectedness?
A
Slower rates of communication
B
Difficulty in sharing information
C
The rapid spread of misinformation
D
A decrease in global interaction
Question 35Single Answer
Passage :
The rapid advancement of technology has profoundly altered the way we communicate. Social media platforms connect billions across the globe, fostering instant interaction and the sharing of information. However, this interconnectedness also presents challenges. The spread of misinformation can occur at an unprecedented rate, impacting public opinion and even real-world events. Critical thinking and media literacy are now more essential than ever to navigate this complex digital landscape and discern credible sources from falsehoods.
The word "discern" in the passage most closely means:
A
Ignore
B
Understand
C
Distribute
D
Create
Question 36Single Answer
Passage :
The rapid advancement of technology has profoundly altered the way we communicate. Social media platforms connect billions across the globe, fostering instant interaction and the sharing of information. However, this interconnectedness also presents challenges. The spread of misinformation can occur at an unprecedented rate, impacting public opinion and even real-world events. Critical thinking and media literacy are now more essential than ever to navigate this complex digital landscape and discern credible sources from falsehoods.
What can be inferred about the impact of misinformation?
A
It has no effect on public opinion
B
Its impact is limited to online discussions
C
It can influence public opinion and real-world events
D
It is easily controlled by social media platforms
Question 37Single Answer
Passage :
The rapid advancement of technology has profoundly altered the way we communicate. Social media platforms connect billions across the globe, fostering instant interaction and the sharing of information. However, this interconnectedness also presents challenges. The spread of misinformation can occur at an unprecedented rate, impacting public opinion and even real-world events. Critical thinking and media literacy are now more essential than ever to navigate this complex digital landscape and discern credible sources from falsehoods.
The author's tone in this passage can be best described as:
A
Optimistic
B
Neutral and informative
C
Highly critical
D
Humorous
Question 38Single Answer
Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "Alan is tall, dark and handsome and has blue eyes. Bill is also tall, dark and handsome".
A
Inconsistency
B
Weak analogy
C
Slippery slope
D
Hasty generalisation
Question 39Single Answer
Identify the number that occurs in the series 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ....
(A)738
(B) 349
(C) 520
(D) 222
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and C only
B
B, C and D only
C
A, C and D only
D
A, B and D only
Question 40Single Answer
Which of the following are essential requirements for the formation of photochemical SMOG?
(A) Carbon monooxide (CO)
(B) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
(C) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
(D) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
(E) Sunlight
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
A, B and D only
B
A, C and E only
C
B, C, D and E only
D
B, D and E only
Question 41Single Answer
Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
(A) Calcutta
(B) Bombay
(C) Madras
(D) Andhra
(E) Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A, B & C only
B
B, C & D only
C
C, D & E only
D
A, B & D only
Question 42Single Answer
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Internet is commonly used service on the World Wide Web
Statement II: HTTP is the protocol that web browsers and web servers use to communicate with each other over the Internet
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Question 43Single Answer
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A): Teachers must encourage students to ask questions.
Reason (R): Asking questions can create curiosity and develop passion for learning
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Choose the correct answer from below:
A
Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Question 44Single Answer
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Exploration is particularly useful when researchers lack a clear idea of the problems they will meet during the study
Statement II: Through exploration, researchers develop concepts more clearly, establish priorities, develop operational definitions, and improve the final research design
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
D
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Question 45Single Answer
Which of the given learner characteristics are associated with field dependent (holistic/visual) learning style?
(i) Focusing on facts and principles
(ii) Relating concepts to personal experience
(iii) Formal interaction with teacher related to tasks at hand
(iv) Preferring to compete rather than cooperate
(v) Preferring to cooperate rather than compete
(vi) Perceiving global aspects of concepts and materials
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(ii), (v) and (vi)
D
(iv), (v) and (vi)
Question 46Single Answer
Teaching is best defined as?
A
Transmission of knowledge only
B
Memorization of facts
C
A process of facilitating learning
D
Examination process
Question 47Single Answer
The main objective of teaching is?
A
Controlling learners
B
Promoting learning
C
Increasing discipline only
D
Completing syllabus only
Question 48Single Answer
Memory level teaching mainly emphasizes?
A
Critical thinking
B
Evaluation
C
Creativity
D
Rote learning
Question 49Single Answer
Understanding level teaching focuses on?
A
Comprehension of ideas
B
Recall only
C
Guessing answers
D
Memorization only
Question 50Single Answer
Reflective level teaching promotes?
A
Copying answers
B
Higher order thinking
C
Simple recall
D
Dictation
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Question 51Single Answer
Which period marks the earliest phase of human culture in India?
A
Neolithic Period
B
Paleolithic Period
C
Iron Age
D
Gupta Period
Question 52Single Answer
The earliest humans in India primarily depended on which activity for survival?
A
Agriculture
B
Trade
C
Hunting and gathering
D
Animal husbandry
Question 53Single Answer
Which type of tools were predominantly used during the Paleolithic Age?
A
Iron tools
B
Stone tools
C
Bronze tools
D
Copper tools
Question 54Single Answer
Which prehistoric period is known as the Middle Stone Age?
A
Mesolithic
B
Paleolithic
C
Neolithic
D
Chalcolithic
Question 55Single Answer
Microlithic tools are characteristic of which period?
A
Paleolithic
B
Iron Age
C
Neolithic
D
Mesolithic
Question 56Single Answer
The beginning of agriculture in India is generally associated with which period?
A
Neolithic
B
Mesolithic
C
Paleolithic
D
Iron Age
Question 57Single Answer
Which prehistoric period witnessed the domestication of animals on a large scale?
A
Paleolithic
B
Mesolithic
C
Neolithic
D
Iron Age
Question 58Single Answer
The Chalcolithic Age is also known as the?
A
Iron Age
B
Bronze Age
C
Copper-Stone Age
D
Megalithic Age
Question 59Single Answer
Which civilization is regarded as India's first urban civilization?
A
Mauryan Civilization
B
Gupta Civilization
C
Vedic Civilization
D
Indus Valley Civilization
Question 60Single Answer
Mohenjo-daro is situated in present-day?
A
India
B
Nepal
C
Bangladesh
D
Pakistan
Question 61Single Answer
Which Indus Valley site is famous for the Great Bath?
A
Mohenjo-daro
B
Harappa
C
Lothal
D
Dholavira
Question 62Single Answer
Lothal is especially renowned for its?
A
Citadel
B
Dockyard
C
Temple
D
Palace
Question 63Single Answer
Which Indus Valley site is located in Gujarat?
A
Harappa
B
Mohenjo-daro
C
Taxila
D
Lothal
Question 64Single Answer
The script of the Indus Valley Civilization is?
A
Completely deciphered
B
Undeciphered
C
Partially deciphered
D
Written in Sanskrit
Question 65Single Answer
Which animal is most frequently depicted on Indus seals?
A
Elephant
B
Tiger
C
Horse
D
Unicorn
Question 66Single Answer
Which metal was generally unknown to the Indus Valley Civilization?
A
Copper
B
Iron
C
Gold
D
Bronze
Question 67Single Answer
The Rig Veda is primarily a collection of?
A
Hymns
B
Medical texts
C
Dramas
D
Epics
Question 68Single Answer
Which Veda is closely associated with music?
A
Rig Veda
B
Sama Veda
C
Yajur Veda
D
Atharva Veda
Question 69Single Answer
Which Veda mainly contains sacrificial formulas?
A
Rig Veda
B
Sama Veda
C
Yajur Veda
D
Atharva Veda
Question 70Single Answer
Atharva Veda mainly deals with?
A
Healing, spells and daily life
B
Ritual chants only
C
Royal administration
D
Temple architecture
Question 71Single Answer
The Later Vedic Period witnessed the growth of?
A
Nomadic life
B
Urban industries
C
Settled agriculture
D
Maritime trade
Question 72Single Answer
Which ruler embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War?
A
Chandragupta Maurya
B
Bindusara
C
Ashoka
D
Samudragupta
Question 73Single Answer
Ashoka's teachings are preserved mainly through?
A
Rock and Pillar Edicts
B
Palm-leaf manuscripts
C
Copper plates
D
Temple inscriptions
Question 74Single Answer
Which dynasty is regarded as the Golden Age of ancient India?
A
Maurya
B
Pallava
C
Gupta
D
Chola
Question 75Single Answer
Bhimbetka is famous for its?
A
Stupas
B
Rock paintings
C
Pillars
D
Temples
Question 76Single Answer
Bhimbetka rock shelters are located in?
A
Rajasthan
B
Gujarat
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Karnataka
Question 77Single Answer
Prehistoric cave paintings mainly depict?
A
Industrial activities
B
Royal ceremonies
C
Hunting scenes
D
Temple rituals
Question 78Single Answer
Cave paintings are important because they provide evidence of?
A
Early human life
B
Colonial history
C
Mughal administration
D
Modern technology
Question 79Single Answer
The famous Dancing Girl sculpture belongs to the?
A
Indus Valley Civilization
B
Mauryan Period
C
Gupta Period
D
Kushan Period
Question 80Single Answer
The Dancing Girl is made of?
A
Marble
B
Granite
C
Sandstone
D
Bronze
Question 81Single Answer
Which Harappan sculpture represents a bearded male figure?
A
Yaksha
B
Bodhisattva
C
Buddha
D
Priest-King
Question 82Single Answer
The Lion Capital at Sarnath was erected during the reign of?
A
Ashoka
B
Chandragupta Maurya
C
Harsha
D
Samudragupta
Question 83Single Answer
India's National Emblem is adopted from the?
A
Lion Capital of Sarnath
B
Konark Wheel
C
Amaravati Stupa
D
Ajanta Paintings
Question 84Single Answer
Bharhut is primarily associated with?
A
Rajput art
B
Mughal art
C
Buddhist art
D
Chola art
Question 85Single Answer
Sanchi is famous for its?
A
Stupa
B
Mosque
C
Fort
D
Palace
Question 86Single Answer
Gandhara art reflects strong influence of which culture?
A
Greek
B
Chinese
C
Japanese
D
Roman
Question 87Single Answer
The Mathura School of Art flourished mainly under the?
A
Pallavas
B
Cholas
C
Kushanas
D
Guptas only
Question 88Single Answer
Gupta sculptures are especially known for their?
A
Spiritual expression
B
Military themes
C
Commercial scenes
D
Tribal motifs
Question 89Single Answer
According to the Natyasastra, who created Natya?
A
Brahma
B
Shiva
C
Vishnu
D
Indra
Question 90Single Answer
Natya is traditionally referred to as the?
A
Third Veda
B
Fifth Veda
C
Fourth Veda
D
Sixth Veda
Question 91Single Answer
According to the Natyasastra, Natya was entrusted to?
A
Valmiki
B
Vyasa
C
Bharata Muni
D
Patanjali
Question 92Single Answer
Brahma is said to have created Natya by drawing from?
A
Two Vedas
B
Three Vedas
C
Four Vedas
D
Six Vedangas
Question 93Single Answer
According to Bharata Muni, Natya is intended for?
A
Kings only
B
Priests only
C
Dancers only
D
All sections of society
Question 94Single Answer
Natya combines which three major art forms?
A
Painting, Sculpture and Architecture
B
Poetry, Grammar and Logic
C
Dance, Drama and Music
D
Yoga, Meditation and Ritual
Question 95Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a component of Natya?
A
Dance
B
Astronomy
C
Music
D
Drama
Question 96Single Answer
The earliest forms of dance and drama evolved mainly from?
A
Rituals and religious practices
B
Industrial festivals
C
Foreign invasions
D
Trade fairs
Question 97Single Answer
The social origin theory considers art primarily as a?
A
Divine punishment
B
Scientific invention
C
Product of society
D
Political movement
Question 98Single Answer
Rituals and belief systems played a major role in the evolution of?
A
Navigation
B
Dance and theatre
C
Metallurgy
D
Astronomy
Question 99Single Answer
Community festivals contributed significantly to the development of?
A
Banking
B
Coinage
C
Engineering
D
Performing arts
Question 100Single Answer
The study of India's cultural history helps understand the development of?
A
Mechanical sciences
B
Performing arts traditions
C
Space technology
D
International law
Question 101Single Answer
According to the Indian tradition, which text is regarded as the primary treatise on drama?
A
Abhinaya Darpana
B
Kavyaprakasha
C
Dhvanyaloka
D
Natyashastra
Question 102Single Answer
Who is traditionally credited with composing the Natyashastra?
A
Patanjali
B
Kalidasa
C
Bhasa
D
Bharata Muni
Question 103Single Answer
According to Indian dramaturgy, drama originated as the?
A
Third Shastra
B
Fourth Purusha
C
Sixth Vedanga
D
Fifth Veda
Question 104Single Answer
According to Aristotle, drama is primarily an imitation of?
A
Nature
B
Music
C
Action
D
Religion
Question 105Single Answer
Which work by Aristotle is the foundation of Western dramatic theory?
A
Republic
B
Ethics
C
Poetics
D
Politics
Question 106Single Answer
Which of the following is the central objective of drama according to Indian aesthetics?
A
Realism
B
Political reform
C
Rasa realization
D
Scientific inquiry
Question 107Single Answer
According to Aristotle, tragedy aims to produce?
A
Laughter only
B
Alienation
C
Catharsis
D
Irony
Question 108Single Answer
Which Sanskrit term refers to the emotional flavour experienced by the audience?
A
Bhava
B
Vritti
C
Rasa
D
Sandhi
Question 109Single Answer
Which of the following is the permanent emotion in Indian dramaturgy?
A
Vibhava
B
Anubhava
C
Sthayi Bhava
D
Vyabhichari Bhava
Question 110Single Answer
Which dramatic element is considered the soul of tragedy according to Aristotle?
A
Character
B
Plot
C
Spectacle
D
Music
Question 111Single Answer
How many Rasas are generally accepted in classical Indian dramaturgy?
A
Six
B
Seven
C
Eight
D
Nine
Correct
Question 112Single Answer
Which Rasa is associated with love?
A
Shringara
B
Raudra
C
Karuna
D
Adbhuta
Question 113Single Answer
Which Rasa is associated with heroism?
A
Bibhatsa
B
Bhayanaka
C
Hasya
D
Veera
Question 114Single Answer
Which Rasa is associated with compassion?
A
Shanta
B
Raudra
C
Karuna
D
Adbhuta
Question 115Single Answer
Which Rasa is associated with laughter?
A
Veera
B
Hasya
C
Bhayanaka
D
Raudra
Question 116Single Answer
Which Rasa is associated with disgust?
A
Veera
B
Karuna
C
Bibhatsa
D
Shringara
Question 117Single Answer
Which Rasa is associated with anger?
A
Raudra
B
Adbhuta
C
Hasya
D
Bhayanaka
Question 118Single Answer
Which Rasa is associated with wonder?
A
Shanta
B
Veera
C
Karuna
D
Adbhuta
Question 119Single Answer
Which Rasa is associated with fear?
A
Hasya
B
Raudra
C
Bibhatsa
D
Bhayanaka
Question 120Single Answer
Which Rasa was later accepted as the ninth Rasa?
A
Veera
B
Raudra
C
Shanta
D
Hasya
Question 121Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT one of Aristotle's six elements of tragedy?
A
Costume
B
Character
C
Plot
D
Thought
Question 122Single Answer
Which element of tragedy refers to reasoning expressed by characters?
A
Plot
B
Music
C
Thought
D
Spectacle
Question 123Single Answer
Which element of tragedy refers to visual presentation?
A
Music
B
Spectacle
C
Plot
D
Diction
Question 124Single Answer
Which element of tragedy refers to the language used by characters?
A
Diction
B
Plot
C
Character
D
Music
Question 125Single Answer
Which element of tragedy refers to melody and chorus?
A
Character
B
Plot
C
Music
D
Thought
Question 126Single Answer
Which Sanskrit term denotes the determinant that stimulates emotion?
A
Sandhi
B
Anubhava
C
Vibhava
D
Rasa
Question 127Single Answer
Which Sanskrit term refers to the physical manifestation of emotion?
A
Sandhi
B
Rasa
C
Bhava
D
Anubhava
Question 128Single Answer
Which Bhava is temporary and supports the dominant emotion?
A
Sthayi Bhava
B
Rasa
C
Vibhava
D
Vyabhichari Bhava
Question 129Single Answer
How many Sandhis are described in the Natyashastra?
A
Three
B
Four
C
Five
D
Six
Question 130Single Answer
Which is the first Sandhi in Sanskrit dramaturgy?
A
Mukha
B
Nirvahana
C
Garbha
D
Avamarsha
Question 131Single Answer
Which Sandhi represents the development of action?
A
Nirvahana
B
Mukha
C
Pratimukha
D
Garbha
Question 132Single Answer
Which Sandhi contains the hidden development of the plot?
A
Garbha
B
Mukha
C
Nirvahana
D
Beeja
Question 133Single Answer
Which Sandhi leads toward the climax?
A
Pataka
B
Mukha
C
Beeja
D
Avamarsha
Question 134Single Answer
Which Sandhi concludes the dramatic action?
A
Garbha
B
Mukha
C
Nirvahana
D
Pratimukha
Question 135Single Answer
Which dramatic seed initiates the plot in Sanskrit drama?
A
Beeja
B
Sandhi
C
Pataka
D
Arthaprakriti
Question 136Single Answer
In Indian dramaturgy, Arthaprakritis are mainly related to?
A
Costumes
B
Music
C
Plot construction
D
Dance movements
Question 137Single Answer
According to Aristotle, the ideal tragic hero should be?
A
Of noble stature with a tragic flaw
B
Completely virtuous
C
Completely evil
D
A comic servant
Question 138Single Answer
The tragic flaw of the hero is known as?
A
Hubris
B
Hamartia
C
Peripeteia
D
Anagnorisis
Question 139Single Answer
Sudden reversal of fortune in tragedy is called?
A
Catharsis
B
Hubris
C
Peripeteia
D
Mimesis
Question 140Single Answer
Recognition or discovery by the tragic hero is called?
A
Hamartia
B
Catharsis
C
Mimesis
D
Anagnorisis
Question 141Single Answer
Excessive pride leading to downfall is known as?
A
Catharsis
B
Hubris
C
Chorus
D
Irony
Question 142Single Answer
Which dramatic principle means imitation in Aristotle's theory?
A
Mimesis
B
Hamartia
C
Hubris
D
Catharsis
Question 143Single Answer
In Greek theatre, the Chorus primarily served to?
A
Comment on the action
B
Sell tickets
C
Change scenery
D
Introduce dances only
Question 144Single Answer
Which dramatic form presents serious action ending in catastrophe?
A
Comedy
B
Tragedy
C
Farce
D
Melodrama
Question 145Single Answer
Which dramatic form mainly aims to evoke laughter?
A
Melodrama
B
Tragedy
C
Epic theatre
D
Comedy
Question 146Single Answer
Which dramatic form combines serious and comic elements?
A
Farce
B
Tragicomedy
C
Melodrama
D
Masque
Question 147Single Answer
Which dramatic form is characterized by exaggerated situations and improbable events?
A
Tragedy
B
Farce
C
Realism
D
Symbolism
Question 148Single Answer
Which dramatic form emphasizes sensational incidents and moral polarization?
A
Realism
B
Comedy
C
Tragicomedy
D
Melodrama
Question 149Single Answer
Which theory considers drama as a synthesis of dialogue, action and emotion?
A
Existentialism
B
Indian dramaturgy
C
Cubism
D
Futurism
Question 150Single Answer
Which tradition places the experience of Rasa at the centre of dramatic performance?