Indian Drama Lesson Plans

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Which of the following is NOT a type of Indian drama?

  1. Nataka

  2. Prakarana

  3. Anka

  4. Utsava


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Utsava is not a type of Indian drama, but rather a type of festival.

What is the main purpose of a Nataka?

  1. To entertain

  2. To teach a moral lesson

  3. To celebrate a religious festival

  4. To commemorate a historical event


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main purpose of a Nataka is to teach a moral lesson, often through the use of allegory and symbolism.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Prakarana?

  1. It is set in a contemporary setting

  2. It deals with social and political issues

  3. It uses realistic characters

  4. It has a happy ending


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prakarana typically have a tragic or bittersweet ending, rather than a happy one.

What is the main theme of an Anka?

  1. Love

  2. War

  3. Religion

  4. Politics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anka typically focus on the theme of love, often in a romantic or erotic context.

Which of the following is NOT a famous Indian playwright?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Bhavabhuti

  3. Shudraka

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, and philosopher, but he is not known for his contributions to Indian drama.

What is the most famous play by Kalidasa?

  1. Shakuntala

  2. Vikramorvashiyam

  3. Malavikagnimitra

  4. Abhijnanashakuntalam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abhijnanashakuntalam is considered to be Kalidasa's masterpiece and is one of the most famous plays in Indian literature.

Which of the following is NOT a famous play by Bhavabhuti?

  1. Uttararamacharita

  2. Malatimadhava

  3. Mahaviracharita

  4. Veerabhadravijaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Veerabhadravijaya is not a play by Bhavabhuti, but rather a play by the 16th-century playwright Krishna Misra.

What is the main theme of Shudraka's play Mrichchhakatika?

  1. Love

  2. War

  3. Politics

  4. Social injustice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mrichchhakatika is a social drama that deals with themes of social injustice, corruption, and the power of love.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Indian drama?

  1. Use of music and dance

  2. Elaborate costumes and sets

  3. Stylized acting

  4. Audience participation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Audience participation is not a common characteristic of Indian drama, which is typically performed by a company of actors.

What is the traditional language of Indian drama?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Hindi

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit was the traditional language of Indian drama, although some plays were also written in Prakrit.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Indian theater?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Yakshagana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a type of Indian classical dance, not a type of theater.

What is the main purpose of a Yakshagana performance?

  1. To entertain

  2. To teach a moral lesson

  3. To celebrate a religious festival

  4. To commemorate a historical event


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of a Yakshagana performance is to entertain, often through the use of colorful costumes, elaborate sets, and dynamic storytelling.

Which of the following is NOT a famous Indian theater company?

  1. National School of Drama

  2. Indian National Theatre

  3. Theatre Group

  4. Prithvi Theatre


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prithvi Theatre is a famous Indian theater company, but it is not a national theater company.

What is the most important element of Indian drama?

  1. Plot

  2. Character

  3. Theme

  4. Language


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Theme is considered to be the most important element of Indian drama, as it is the underlying message or idea that the playwright is trying to convey.

Which of the following is NOT a common theme in Indian drama?

  1. Love

  2. War

  3. Religion

  4. Nature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nature is not a common theme in Indian drama, which typically focuses on human relationships and social issues.

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