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Role of the Indian Art and Culture in the Indian Freedom Struggle

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Which Indian artist was known for his paintings depicting the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. Abanindranath Tagore

  3. Amrita Sher-Gil

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Abanindranath Tagore was a prominent Indian artist who is known for his paintings depicting the Indian freedom struggle. His paintings often depicted scenes from Indian history and mythology, and he used his art to express his patriotism and support for the freedom movement.

Which Indian folk art form was used to spread the message of the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Chhau

  4. Patachitra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Patachitra is a traditional Indian folk art form that was used to spread the message of the Indian freedom struggle. Patachitra paintings often depicted scenes from Indian history and mythology, and they were used to educate and inspire people to join the freedom movement.

Which Indian classical dance form was used to express the spirit of the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Chhau

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a traditional Indian classical dance form that was used to express the spirit of the Indian freedom struggle. Kathakali performances often depicted scenes from Indian history and mythology, and they were used to inspire people to join the freedom movement.

Which Indian musical instrument was used to accompany the singing of patriotic songs during the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Dholak


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The harmonium is a traditional Indian musical instrument that was used to accompany the singing of patriotic songs during the Indian freedom struggle. The harmonium is a relatively simple instrument to learn to play, and it was therefore accessible to a wide range of people.

Which Indian writer used his writings to promote the cause of the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

  3. Sarat Chandra Chatterjee

  4. Premchand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore was a prominent Indian writer who used his writings to promote the cause of the Indian freedom struggle. Tagore's writings often explored themes of nationalism and patriotism, and he used his poetry and prose to inspire people to join the freedom movement.

Which Indian film was banned by the British government for its portrayal of the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Mother India

  2. Awara

  3. Pyaasa

  4. Do Bigha Zamin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India is a 1957 Indian film that was banned by the British government for its portrayal of the Indian freedom struggle. The film depicts the story of a poor Indian woman who struggles to raise her children in the face of poverty and oppression. The film was eventually released in 1958, and it became a major critical and commercial success.

Which Indian artist was known for his sculptures depicting the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. Abanindranath Tagore

  3. Amrita Sher-Gil

  4. Ramkinkar Baij


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramkinkar Baij was a prominent Indian artist who is known for his sculptures depicting the Indian freedom struggle. His sculptures often depicted scenes from Indian history and mythology, and he used his art to express his patriotism and support for the freedom movement.

Which Indian folk art form was used to create posters and banners for the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Chhau

  4. Kalighat Pat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalighat Pat is a traditional Indian folk art form that was used to create posters and banners for the Indian freedom struggle. Kalighat Pat paintings often depicted scenes from Indian history and mythology, and they were used to educate and inspire people to join the freedom movement.

Which Indian classical dance form was used to perform patriotic ballets during the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Chhau

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a traditional Indian classical dance form that was used to perform patriotic ballets during the Indian freedom struggle. Bharatanatyam performances often depicted scenes from Indian history and mythology, and they were used to inspire people to join the freedom movement.

Which Indian musical instrument was used to accompany the singing of patriotic songs during the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Dholak


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The dholak is a traditional Indian musical instrument that was used to accompany the singing of patriotic songs during the Indian freedom struggle. The dholak is a relatively simple instrument to learn to play, and it was therefore accessible to a wide range of people.

Which Indian writer used his writings to promote the cause of the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

  3. Sarat Chandra Chatterjee

  4. Premchand


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was a prominent Indian writer who used his writings to promote the cause of the Indian freedom struggle. Chatterjee's writings often explored themes of nationalism and patriotism, and he used his poetry and prose to inspire people to join the freedom movement.

Which Indian film was banned by the British government for its portrayal of the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Mother India

  2. Awara

  3. Pyaasa

  4. Do Bigha Zamin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Awara is a 1951 Indian film that was banned by the British government for its portrayal of the Indian freedom struggle. The film depicts the story of a young man who is falsely accused of a crime and must fight to clear his name. The film was eventually released in 1953, and it became a major critical and commercial success.

Which Indian artist was known for his paintings depicting the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. Abanindranath Tagore

  3. Amrita Sher-Gil

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amrita Sher-Gil was a prominent Indian artist who is known for her paintings depicting the Indian freedom struggle. Her paintings often depicted scenes from Indian history and mythology, and she used her art to express her patriotism and support for the freedom movement.

Which Indian folk art form was used to spread the message of the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Chhau

  4. Patachitra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chhau is a traditional Indian folk art form that was used to spread the message of the Indian freedom struggle. Chhau performances often depicted scenes from Indian history and mythology, and they were used to educate and inspire people to join the freedom movement.

Which Indian classical dance form was used to express the spirit of the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Chhau

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odissi is a traditional Indian classical dance form that was used to express the spirit of the Indian freedom struggle. Odissi performances often depicted scenes from Indian history and mythology, and they were used to inspire people to join the freedom movement.

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