Indian Drama Study Guides

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Which of the following is NOT a major form of Indian drama?

  1. Sanskrit Drama

  2. Folk Drama

  3. Modern Drama

  4. Epic Drama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epic Drama is not a major form of Indian drama. The three major forms are Sanskrit Drama, Folk Drama, and Modern Drama.

Who is considered the greatest playwright of Sanskrit Drama?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Bhavabhuti

  3. Shudraka

  4. Vishakhadatta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalidasa is widely regarded as the greatest playwright of Sanskrit Drama. He is known for his plays such as Shakuntala and Abhijnanashakuntalam.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Folk Drama?

  1. Use of elaborate costumes and sets

  2. Incorporation of music and dance

  3. Focus on historical or mythological themes

  4. Use of symbolic language and imagery


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Folk Drama is often characterized by the incorporation of music and dance. It is a form of popular entertainment that is performed by local communities.

What is the central theme of Bhavabhuti's play Uttararamacharita?

  1. The exile of Rama to the forest

  2. The return of Rama to Ayodhya

  3. The death of Rama

  4. The coronation of Rama


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Uttararamacharita is a play by Bhavabhuti that tells the story of Rama's return to Ayodhya after his exile in the forest.

Who is considered the father of Modern Indian Drama?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Girish Chandra Ghosh

  3. Dwijendralal Ray

  4. Harindranath Chattopadhyay


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Girish Chandra Ghosh is often regarded as the father of Modern Indian Drama. He is known for his plays such as Bilwamangal and Prafulla.

Which of the following is a major theme in Rabindranath Tagore's plays?

  1. Nationalism

  2. Social Reform

  3. Spiritualism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore's plays often explore themes of nationalism, social reform, and spiritualism. He is known for plays such as Gitanjali and The Post Office.

What is the significance of the play Mrichchakatika in the history of Indian drama?

  1. It is the earliest surviving Sanskrit play.

  2. It is the first play to be written in prose.

  3. It is the first play to be translated into English.

  4. It is the first play to be performed in a Western country.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mrichchakatika is the earliest surviving Sanskrit play. It is a comedy that tells the story of a young man named Charudatta and his love for a courtesan named Vasantasena.

Which of the following is NOT a major playwright of the Progressive Writers' Movement?

  1. Munshi Premchand

  2. Saadat Hasan Manto

  3. Ismat Chughtai

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore was not a major playwright of the Progressive Writers' Movement. He was a poet, novelist, and playwright who is considered one of the greatest writers in Indian literature.

What is the central theme of Vijay Tendulkar's play Sakharam Binder?

  1. The exploitation of the working class

  2. The struggle for independence

  3. The caste system

  4. The plight of women


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sakharam Binder is a play by Vijay Tendulkar that tells the story of a working-class man named Sakharam who is exploited by his employer.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Badal Sircar's plays?

  1. Use of symbolism and allegory

  2. Focus on social and political issues

  3. Experimental use of language and form

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Badal Sircar's plays often employ symbolism and allegory, focus on social and political issues, and experiment with language and form.

What is the significance of the play Tughlaq in the history of Indian drama?

  1. It is the first play to be written in Urdu.

  2. It is the first play to be performed in a Western country.

  3. It is the first play to be translated into English.

  4. It is the first play to be banned by the Indian government.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tughlaq is a play by Girish Karnad that was banned by the Indian government in 1964. The play tells the story of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Muhammad bin Tughluq.

Which of the following is a major theme in Mahesh Dattani's plays?

  1. The struggle for identity

  2. The plight of women

  3. The caste system

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahesh Dattani's plays often explore themes of the struggle for identity, the plight of women, and the caste system.

What is the central conflict in Girish Karnad's play Hayavadana?

  1. The conflict between good and evil

  2. The conflict between love and duty

  3. The conflict between man and nature

  4. The conflict between tradition and modernity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hayavadana is a play by Girish Karnad that tells the story of a man named Devadatta who is torn between his love for two women, Padmini and Kaveri.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Mohan Rakesh's plays?

  1. Use of symbolism and allegory

  2. Focus on social and political issues

  3. Experimental use of language and form

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mohan Rakesh's plays often employ symbolism and allegory, focus on social and political issues, and experiment with language and form.

What is the significance of the play Andha Yug in the history of Indian drama?

  1. It is the first play to be written in Hindi.

  2. It is the first play to be performed in a Western country.

  3. It is the first play to be translated into English.

  4. It is the first play to be banned by the Indian government.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andha Yug is a play by Dharamvir Bharati that is considered to be the first modern play written in Hindi.

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