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Flashcards on Evolution of Indian Theatre
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What is the origin period of Indian theatre?
Over 2000 years ago
What are the main two branches of ancient Indian theatre?
Sanskrit and folk theatre
Which treatise details Indian dramaturgy and theatre architecture?
Natyashastra by Bharata Muni
What was the main language used in ancient Indian Sanskrit drama?
Sanskrit
Name an ancient Indian drama renowned worldwide.
Shakuntala by Kalidasa
What role did folk theatre play in Indian villages?
Social and educational
How did colonial rule affect Indian theatre?
Introduced Western elements and proscenium stage
What is the Parsi theatre?
An influential theatre movement in 19th century India, blending Indian themes with European technology
How has modern Indian theatre been influenced?
By traditional forms, Western theatre and Indian cinema
Which modern Indian playwright is known for plays like 'Tughlaq'?
Girish Karnad
What is Ramlila?
Folk re-enactment of the life of Lord Rama, leading up to Dussehra
Who was a pioneer of modern Indian theatre reform in Bengal?
Rabindranath Tagore
Which Indian theatre form includes elaborate makeup and costumes?
Kathakali
What is Bhavai?
Traditional folk theatre of Gujarat
What is the goal of street theatre in India?
Social awareness and political protest
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What literary work is regarded as the foundation of Indian theatre?
Ramayana
Natyashastra by Bharata Muni
Mahabharata
Abhijnanashakuntalam
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Which one of the following is not a traditional form of Indian theatre?
Kathakali
Noh
Yakshagana
Bhavai
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The Parsi theatre was known for:
Using only traditional Indian instruments
Being performed exclusively in Parsi language
Blending Indian themes with European technology
Excluding female actors from performance
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Who is a famous playwright in modern Indian theatre?
Girish Karnad
William Shakespeare
Sophocles
Anton Chekhov
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What was a significant impact of colonialism on Indian theatre?
Introduction of Sanskrit language in plays
Exclusion of music and dance elements
Introducing Western elements and proscenium stage
Completely banning of all theatre practices
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What is the main focus of street theatre in India?
Entertaining the rural population
Social awareness and political protest
Showcasing ancient Sanskrit plays
Celebrating religious festivals
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Which one of these is a characteristic feature of Kathakali?
Use of minimal makeup
Elaborate makeup and costumes
No use of masks in performance
Recitation of poetry only
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Ramlila is associated with which Indian festival?
Diwali
Dussehra
Holi
Navaratri
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Who contributed to theatre reform in Bengal and won a Nobel Prize?
Rabindranath Tagore
Satyajit Ray
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Ismat Chughtai
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Which language was predominantly used in ancient Sanskrit drama?
Sanskrit
Prakrit
Hindi
Tamil
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