Indian Drama Resources

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Which of the following is NOT a major source of information about Indian drama?

  1. Natya Shastra

  2. Abhinavagupta's Abhinavabharati

  3. Bharata Muni's Natyaveda

  4. The works of Kalidasa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bharata Muni's Natyaveda is not a major source of information about Indian drama. The Natya Shastra, Abhinavagupta's Abhinavabharati, and the works of Kalidasa are all considered to be important sources of information about Indian drama.

Who is considered to be the father of Indian drama?

  1. Bharata Muni

  2. Kalidasa

  3. Bhavabhuti

  4. Shudraka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharata Muni is considered to be the father of Indian drama. He is the author of the Natya Shastra, which is a treatise on the art of drama.

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

  1. Nataka

  2. Prakarana

  3. Bhana

  4. Vyāyoga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vyāyoga is not a type of Indian drama. Nataka, Prakarana, and Bhana are all types of Indian drama.

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

  1. Love

  2. War

  3. Politics

  4. Religion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Politics is not a major theme in Indian drama. Love, war, and religion are all major themes in Indian drama.

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

  1. Use of Sanskrit language

  2. Elaborate stagecraft

  3. Emphasis on spectacle

  4. Use of music and dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Use of Sanskrit language is not a characteristic of Indian drama. Indian dramas are typically written in Prakrit languages.

Which of the following is NOT a famous Indian dramatist?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Bhavabhuti

  3. Shudraka

  4. Vishakhadatta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vishakhadatta is not a famous Indian dramatist. Kalidasa, Bhavabhuti, and Shudraka are all famous Indian dramatists.

Which of the following is NOT a famous Indian drama?

  1. Shakuntala

  2. Mrichchakatika

  3. Abhijnanashakuntalam

  4. Uttararamacharita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uttararamacharita is not a famous Indian drama. Shakuntala, Mrichchakatika, and Abhijnanashakuntalam are all famous Indian dramas.

Which of the following is NOT a major center of Indian drama?

  1. Ujjain

  2. Kannauj

  3. Pataliputra

  4. Mathura


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mathura is not a major center of Indian drama. Ujjain, Kannauj, and Pataliputra are all major centers of Indian drama.

Which of the following is NOT a major period of Indian drama?

  1. Early period (c. 200 BCE - c. 100 CE)

  2. Classical period (c. 100 CE - c. 600 CE)

  3. Medieval period (c. 600 CE - c. 1200 CE)

  4. Modern period (c. 1200 CE - present)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Modern period (c. 1200 CE - present) is not a major period of Indian drama. Early period (c. 200 BCE - c. 100 CE), Classical period (c. 100 CE - c. 600 CE), and Medieval period (c. 600 CE - c. 1200 CE) are all major periods of Indian drama.

Which of the following is NOT a major genre of Indian drama?

  1. Tragedy

  2. Comedy

  3. Farce

  4. Historical drama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Historical drama is not a major genre of Indian drama. Tragedy, comedy, and farce are all major genres of Indian drama.

Which of the following is NOT a major element of Indian drama?

  1. Plot

  2. Character

  3. Dialogue

  4. Spectacle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Spectacle is not a major element of Indian drama. Plot, character, and dialogue are all major elements of Indian drama.

Which of the following is NOT a major convention of Indian drama?

  1. Use of Sanskrit language

  2. Use of Prakrit languages

  3. Use of music and dance

  4. Use of elaborate stagecraft


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Use of Sanskrit language is not a major convention of Indian drama. Use of Prakrit languages, use of music and dance, and use of elaborate stagecraft are all major conventions of Indian drama.

Which of the following is NOT a major influence on Indian drama?

  1. Greek drama

  2. Roman drama

  3. Sanskrit literature

  4. Persian literature


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Roman drama is not a major influence on Indian drama. Greek drama, Sanskrit literature, and Persian literature are all major influences on Indian drama.

Which of the following is NOT a major contribution of Indian drama to world literature?

  1. Development of the concept of rasa

  2. Development of the concept of natya

  3. Development of the concept of abhinaya

  4. Development of the concept of mudra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Development of the concept of mudra is not a major contribution of Indian drama to world literature. Development of the concept of rasa, development of the concept of natya, and development of the concept of abhinaya are all major contributions of Indian drama to world literature.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge facing Indian drama today?

  1. Lack of government support

  2. Lack of public interest

  3. Lack of trained actors and directors

  4. Lack of access to performance spaces


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lack of public interest is not a major challenge facing Indian drama today. Lack of government support, lack of trained actors and directors, and lack of access to performance spaces are all major challenges facing Indian drama today.

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