Indian Astronomy in Theater

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Which play by Girish Karnad explores the life and work of the ancient Indian astronomer Aryabhata?

  1. Tughlaq

  2. Hayavadana

  3. Nagamandala

  4. Yayati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yayati is a play by Girish Karnad that tells the story of the legendary Indian king Yayati and his encounter with the astronomer Aryabhata.

In which play by Rabindranath Tagore does the character of the astronomer Maitreya discuss the concept of the infinite universe?

  1. Chitra

  2. The King of the Dark Chamber

  3. Red Oleanders

  4. The Post Office


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chitra is a play by Rabindranath Tagore that features the character of the astronomer Maitreya, who engages in discussions about the vastness and infinity of the universe.

Which theater group is known for its productions that blend traditional Indian storytelling with contemporary scientific concepts, including astronomy?

  1. Jana Natya Manch

  2. Theatre of Roots

  3. Ninasam

  4. Rangashankara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Theatre of Roots is a theater group based in Bengaluru, India, that is known for its innovative productions that combine traditional Indian storytelling with contemporary scientific concepts, including astronomy.

Which play by the Indian playwright Mahesh Dattani explores the conflict between traditional beliefs and modern scientific understanding, including the role of astronomy?

  1. Dance Like a Man

  2. Final Solutions

  3. Tara

  4. Seven Steps Around the Fire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tara is a play by Mahesh Dattani that tells the story of a young woman named Tara who struggles to reconcile her traditional beliefs with her growing understanding of modern science, including astronomy.

In which play by the Indian playwright Vijay Tendulkar does the character of the astronomer Dr. Amol Palekar discuss the concept of time dilation?

  1. Silence! The Court Is in Session

  2. Sakharam Binder

  3. Ghashiram Kotwal

  4. Gidhade


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gidhade is a play by Vijay Tendulkar that features the character of the astronomer Dr. Amol Palekar, who engages in discussions about the concept of time dilation and its implications for human existence.

Which theater festival in India is known for its focus on plays that explore the relationship between science and society, including astronomy?

  1. Bharat Rang Mahotsav

  2. Prithvi Theatre Festival

  3. National School of Drama Theatre Festival

  4. Science and Theatre Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Science and Theatre Festival is an annual festival held in India that showcases plays that explore the relationship between science and society, including astronomy.

Which play by the Indian playwright Girish Karnad explores the life and work of the ancient Indian astronomer Varahamihira?

  1. Tughlaq

  2. Hayavadana

  3. Nagamandala

  4. Yayati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nagamandala is a play by Girish Karnad that tells the story of the legendary Indian king Nala and his encounter with the astronomer Varahamihira.

In which play by Rabindranath Tagore does the character of the astronomer Maitreya discuss the concept of the expanding universe?

  1. Chitra

  2. The King of the Dark Chamber

  3. Red Oleanders

  4. The Post Office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Red Oleanders is a play by Rabindranath Tagore that features the character of the astronomer Maitreya, who engages in discussions about the expanding universe and its implications for human understanding.

Which theater group is known for its productions that blend traditional Indian storytelling with contemporary scientific concepts, including astronomy?

  1. Jana Natya Manch

  2. Theatre of Roots

  3. Ninasam

  4. Rangashankara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ninasam is a theater group based in Heggodu, India, that is known for its innovative productions that combine traditional Indian storytelling with contemporary scientific concepts, including astronomy.

Which play by the Indian playwright Mahesh Dattani explores the conflict between traditional beliefs and modern scientific understanding, including the role of astronomy?

  1. Dance Like a Man

  2. Final Solutions

  3. Tara

  4. Seven Steps Around the Fire


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Final Solutions is a play by Mahesh Dattani that tells the story of a young woman named Maya who struggles to reconcile her traditional beliefs with her growing understanding of modern science, including astronomy.

In which play by the Indian playwright Vijay Tendulkar does the character of the astronomer Dr. Amol Palekar discuss the concept of black holes?

  1. Silence! The Court Is in Session

  2. Sakharam Binder

  3. Ghashiram Kotwal

  4. Gidhade


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sakharam Binder is a play by Vijay Tendulkar that features the character of the astronomer Dr. Amol Palekar, who engages in discussions about the concept of black holes and their implications for human existence.

Which theater festival in India is known for its focus on plays that explore the relationship between science and society, including astronomy?

  1. Bharat Rang Mahotsav

  2. Prithvi Theatre Festival

  3. National School of Drama Theatre Festival

  4. Science and Theatre Festival


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Prithvi Theatre Festival is an annual festival held in Mumbai, India, that showcases plays that explore the relationship between science and society, including astronomy.

Which play by the Indian playwright Girish Karnad explores the life and work of the ancient Indian astronomer Bhaskaracharya?

  1. Tughlaq

  2. Hayavadana

  3. Nagamandala

  4. Yayati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tughlaq is a play by Girish Karnad that tells the story of the legendary Indian king Muhammad bin Tughluq and his encounter with the astronomer Bhaskaracharya.

In which play by Rabindranath Tagore does the character of the astronomer Maitreya discuss the concept of the multiverse?

  1. Chitra

  2. The King of the Dark Chamber

  3. Red Oleanders

  4. The Post Office


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The King of the Dark Chamber is a play by Rabindranath Tagore that features the character of the astronomer Maitreya, who engages in discussions about the concept of the multiverse and its implications for human understanding.

Which theater group is known for its productions that blend traditional Indian storytelling with contemporary scientific concepts, including astronomy?

  1. Jana Natya Manch

  2. Theatre of Roots

  3. Ninasam

  4. Rangashankara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jana Natya Manch is a theater group based in Kolkata, India, that is known for its innovative productions that combine traditional Indian storytelling with contemporary scientific concepts, including astronomy.

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