Sports and Theater

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Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian folk theater form that incorporates sports?

  1. Nautanki

  2. Kathakali

  3. Yakshagana

  4. Tamasha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical Indian dance form from Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes and makeup, and does not typically incorporate sports.

In which Indian state is the traditional folk theater form of Yakshagana primarily performed?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Kerala

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a traditional folk theater form from Karnataka, known for its colorful costumes, elaborate makeup, and dynamic storytelling.

Which Indian theater director is known for his innovative productions that often explore the relationship between sports and society?

  1. Badal Sarkar

  2. Girish Karnad

  3. Habib Tanvir

  4. Ratan Thiyam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ratan Thiyam is a renowned Indian theater director from Manipur, known for his experimental productions that often explore social and political issues, including the relationship between sports and society.

Which of the following is NOT a play by Girish Karnad that explores the intersection of sports and politics?

  1. Tughlaq

  2. Hayavadana

  3. Nagamandala

  4. The Fire and the Rain


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hayavadana is a play by Girish Karnad that explores themes of love, jealousy, and reincarnation, but does not directly address the intersection of sports and politics.

Which Indian film director is known for his critically acclaimed sports dramas, including 'Lagaan' and 'Chak De! India'?

  1. Ashutosh Gowariker

  2. Shimit Amin

  3. Imtiaz Ali

  4. Anurag Kashyap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashutosh Gowariker is an Indian film director known for his sports dramas, including 'Lagaan' (2001) and 'Chak De! India' (2007), which explore themes of patriotism, teamwork, and social change.

Which of the following Indian sports films is based on the true story of the Indian women's hockey team's victory at the 2002 Commonwealth Games?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. Mary Kom


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chak De! India is a 2007 Indian sports drama film based on the true story of the Indian women's hockey team's victory at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Which Indian theater company is known for its productions that combine traditional and contemporary forms of theater with sports?

  1. The Madras Players

  2. Thespo

  3. Jana Natya Manch

  4. Rangashankara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jana Natya Manch is an Indian theater company known for its productions that combine traditional and contemporary forms of theater with sports, often addressing social and political issues.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian sport that is often featured in folk theater performances?

  1. Kabbadi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Cricket

  4. Gilli-danda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cricket is a popular sport in India, but it is not a traditional Indian sport and is not typically featured in folk theater performances.

Which Indian theater director is known for his experimental productions that explore the relationship between sports and gender?

  1. Badal Sarkar

  2. Girish Karnad

  3. Habib Tanvir

  4. Anuradha Kapur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anuradha Kapur is an Indian theater director known for her experimental productions that explore the relationship between sports and gender, often challenging traditional notions of masculinity and femininity.

Which of the following Indian sports films is based on the true story of the Indian cricket team's victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. 83


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

83 is a 2021 Indian sports drama film based on the true story of the Indian cricket team's victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian sport that is often featured in folk theater performances?

  1. Kabbadi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Cricket

  4. Gilli-danda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cricket is a popular sport in India, but it is not a traditional Indian sport and is not typically featured in folk theater performances.

Which Indian theater company is known for its productions that combine traditional and contemporary forms of theater with sports?

  1. The Madras Players

  2. Thespo

  3. Jana Natya Manch

  4. Rangashankara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jana Natya Manch is an Indian theater company known for its productions that combine traditional and contemporary forms of theater with sports, often addressing social and political issues.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian sport that is often featured in folk theater performances?

  1. Kabbadi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Cricket

  4. Gilli-danda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cricket is a popular sport in India, but it is not a traditional Indian sport and is not typically featured in folk theater performances.

Which Indian theater director is known for his experimental productions that explore the relationship between sports and gender?

  1. Badal Sarkar

  2. Girish Karnad

  3. Habib Tanvir

  4. Anuradha Kapur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anuradha Kapur is an Indian theater director known for her experimental productions that explore the relationship between sports and gender, often challenging traditional notions of masculinity and femininity.

Which of the following Indian sports films is based on the true story of the Indian cricket team's victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Dangal

  4. 83


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

83 is a 2021 Indian sports drama film based on the true story of the Indian cricket team's victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

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