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Criticism of Indian Dramas

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the criticism of Indian dramas. It covers various aspects of Indian drama criticism, including its history, major critics, and critical approaches.
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Who is considered the father of Indian drama criticism?

  1. Bharata Muni

  2. Abhinavagupta

  3. Dhananjaya

  4. Rudrata

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharata Muni is considered the father of Indian drama criticism because he wrote the Natya Shastra, which is the earliest known treatise on Indian drama and performance.

Which of the following is not a major school of Indian drama criticism?

  1. Rasa theory

  2. Dhvanyaloka theory

  3. Vakrokti theory

  4. Alaṅkāra theory

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dhvanyaloka theory is a school of Indian literary criticism, not drama criticism.

What is the central concept of the Rasa theory?

  1. Emotional experience

  2. Aesthetic delight

  3. Catharsis

  4. Dramatic conflict

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rasa theory is based on the idea that drama should evoke emotions in the audience.

Who is the most important critic of the Vakrokti theory?

  1. Anandavardhana

  2. Abhinavagupta

  3. Dhananjaya

  4. Rudrata

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anandavardhana is the most important critic of the Vakrokti theory, which emphasizes the use of figurative language in drama.

Which of the following is not a type of Alaṅkāra?

  1. Upamā

  2. Rūpaka

  3. Utprekṣā

  4. Dhvanyaloka

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhvanyaloka is a school of Indian literary criticism, not a type of Alaṅkāra.

What is the main focus of modern Indian drama criticism?

  1. Social and political issues

  2. Psychological analysis

  3. Formalist analysis

  4. Historical context

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Modern Indian drama criticism often focuses on social and political issues, reflecting the changing social and political landscape of India.

Which of the following is not a major critic of modern Indian drama?

  1. G.V. Desani

  2. M.K. Naik

  3. K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  4. T.S. Eliot

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T.S. Eliot is not a major critic of modern Indian drama.

What is the main criticism of G.V. Desani's approach to Indian drama criticism?

  1. He is too focused on social and political issues.

  2. He ignores the aesthetic value of drama.

  3. He does not consider the historical context of drama.

  4. He relies too much on Western critical theories.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

G.V. Desani's approach to Indian drama criticism has been criticized for relying too much on Western critical theories.

What is the main contribution of M.K. Naik to Indian drama criticism?

  1. He introduced the concept of Rasa to modern Indian drama criticism.

  2. He emphasized the importance of social and political issues in drama.

  3. He developed a new theory of dramatic structure.

  4. He analyzed Indian drama from a psychological perspective.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M.K. Naik's main contribution to Indian drama criticism is his introduction of the concept of Rasa to modern Indian drama criticism.

Which of the following is not a major work of K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar on Indian drama criticism?

  1. Indian Writing in English

  2. Shakespeare: His World and His Art

  3. From Thought to Form

  4. Indian Theatre: Tradition and Experiment

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shakespeare: His World and His Art is not a major work of K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar on Indian drama criticism.

What is the main focus of T.S. Eliot's criticism of Indian drama?

  1. The lack of social and political consciousness in Indian drama.

  2. The absence of psychological depth in Indian drama.

  3. The weak structure of Indian drama.

  4. The excessive use of symbolism in Indian drama.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

T.S. Eliot's main criticism of Indian drama is its weak structure.

Which of the following is not a major criticism of Indian drama?

  1. Lack of realism

  2. Excessive use of symbolism

  3. Weak characterization

  4. Strong emphasis on spectacle

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strong emphasis on spectacle is not a major criticism of Indian drama.

What is the main challenge facing Indian drama criticism today?

  1. The lack of a unified critical theory.

  2. The dominance of Western critical theories.

  3. The neglect of regional and folk drama.

  4. The lack of trained drama critics.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main challenge facing Indian drama criticism today is the lack of a unified critical theory.

What is the future of Indian drama criticism?

  1. It will become more diverse and inclusive.

  2. It will focus more on social and political issues.

  3. It will be more interdisciplinary.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of Indian drama criticism is likely to be diverse, inclusive, and interdisciplinary, with a focus on social and political issues.

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