Modern Indian Theater

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Who is considered the father of Modern Indian Theater?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Girish Chandra Ghosh

  3. Dwijendralal Roy

  4. Bhartendu Harishchandra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Girish Chandra Ghosh is widely regarded as the father of Modern Indian Theater for his contributions to the development of Bengali theater in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Which play by Rabindranath Tagore is considered a masterpiece of Modern Indian Theater?

  1. Gitanjali

  2. The Post Office

  3. Red Oleanders

  4. The King of the Dark Chamber


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore's play 'The King of the Dark Chamber' is considered a masterpiece of Modern Indian Theater for its exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the search for truth.

Which theater group is known for its experimental and innovative productions in Modern Indian Theater?

  1. Indian National Theatre

  2. Prithvi Theatre

  3. Rangamandala

  4. Theatre Unit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Theatre Unit, founded by Ebrahim Alkazi, is known for its experimental and innovative productions that have significantly contributed to the development of Modern Indian Theater.

Which playwright is known for his satirical and political plays in Modern Indian Theater?

  1. Vijay Tendulkar

  2. Badal Sircar

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. Mohan Rakesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Badal Sircar is known for his satirical and political plays that address social and political issues in Modern Indian Theater.

Which theater director is known for his minimalist and symbolic productions in Modern Indian Theater?

  1. Ratan Thiyam

  2. Habib Tanvir

  3. B.V. Karanth

  4. K.N. Panikkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ratan Thiyam is known for his minimalist and symbolic productions that draw inspiration from traditional Indian theater forms.

Which theater festival is considered one of the most important events in Modern Indian Theater?

  1. Bharat Rang Mahotsav

  2. National School of Drama Theatre Festival

  3. Prithvi Theatre Festival

  4. Rangayana Theatre Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharat Rang Mahotsav is considered one of the most important events in Modern Indian Theater as it brings together theater companies and artists from across the country to showcase their work.

Which theater movement in Modern Indian Theater is known for its focus on social realism and political activism?

  1. Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA)

  2. Progressive Dramatic Association (PDA)

  3. Theatre of Roots

  4. Jana Natya Manch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) is known for its focus on social realism and political activism in Modern Indian Theater.

Which theater group is known for its productions that combine traditional Indian theater forms with contemporary themes?

  1. Aakash Theatre

  2. Ninasam

  3. Theatre of the Sun

  4. Rangaprabhat


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Theatre of the Sun is known for its productions that combine traditional Indian theater forms with contemporary themes.

Which playwright is known for his plays that explore the complexities of human relationships in Modern Indian Theater?

  1. Vijay Tendulkar

  2. Girish Karnad

  3. Mohan Rakesh

  4. Badal Sircar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijay Tendulkar is known for his plays that explore the complexities of human relationships in Modern Indian Theater.

Which theater director is known for his use of physical theater and multimedia in Modern Indian Theater?

  1. Anuradha Kapur

  2. Roysten Abel

  3. Atul Kumar

  4. N.K. Sharma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Roysten Abel is known for his use of physical theater and multimedia in Modern Indian Theater.

Which theater group is known for its focus on contemporary social issues and its use of interactive and participatory theater techniques?

  1. Jana Natya Manch

  2. Theatre Action Group (TAG)

  3. Nukkad Natak

  4. Yatrik


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Theatre Action Group (TAG) is known for its focus on contemporary social issues and its use of interactive and participatory theater techniques.

Which playwright is known for his plays that explore the themes of identity, displacement, and migration in Modern Indian Theater?

  1. Girish Karnad

  2. Mohan Rakesh

  3. Vijay Tendulkar

  4. Mahesh Elkunchwar


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Mahesh Elkunchwar is known for his plays that explore the themes of identity, displacement, and migration in Modern Indian Theater.

Which theater director is known for his innovative use of space and his focus on creating immersive theater experiences?

  1. Ratan Thiyam

  2. Habib Tanvir

  3. B.V. Karanth

  4. Anuradha Kapur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anuradha Kapur is known for her innovative use of space and her focus on creating immersive theater experiences.

Which theater group is known for its work in reviving traditional Indian theater forms and its focus on community-based theater?

  1. Aakash Theatre

  2. Ninasam

  3. Theatre of the Sun

  4. Rangaprabhat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ninasam is known for its work in reviving traditional Indian theater forms and its focus on community-based theater.

Which theater festival is known for its focus on promoting experimental and innovative theater productions?

  1. Bharat Rang Mahotsav

  2. National School of Drama Theatre Festival

  3. Prithvi Theatre Festival

  4. Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival is known for its focus on promoting experimental and innovative theater productions.

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