Question : Which of the following is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama, and music in India?

Option 1: Lalit Kala AKademI

Option 2: Sangeet Natak AKademI

Option 3: National School of Drama

Option 4: Sahitya Academy

Question : Given below are four sentences, three of which, are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order.
A. It was the first instrument to combine a reed (as in a clarinet) with a brass bell (as in a trumpet).
B. Without its unique sound, we would never have heard jazz, or any of the music styles that followed in its footsteps.
C. While some musical instruments have been around for centuries, the saxophone is a relatively recent invention.
D. The first saxophone was patented by Antoine-Joseph Sax in Paris in 1846.

Option 1: CDAB

Option 2: CADB

Option 3: CDBA

Option 4: CABD

Question : Kumudini Lakhia, the founder of Kadamb School of Dance and Music, is a _________ dancer.

Option 1: Bharatanatyam

Option 2: Kathakali

Option 3: Kuchipudi

Option 4: Kathak

Question : Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

Is there any difference between "genius" and "talent" ? We generally feel that a man of genius is in some way higher than a man of talent; and that talented men are more common than genius. This is true, but it is rather vague. Genius implies "very extraordinary gifts or native powers, especially as displayed in original creation, discovery, expression or achievement; phenomenal capacity regarded as relatively independent of instruction and training". Talent, on the other hand, consists of "mental endowments or capacities of superior character; marked mental ability". "Talent" is more the capacity to learn to do a thing well; but "genius" is an inborn inspiration that drives a man to do a thing with original excellence. As Meredith said, "Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can".
Shakespeare in drama and poetry, Isaac Newton in science, Napoleon in war, Beethoven in music, were geniuses; many well-known poets, scientists, generals and musicians have been men of talent.

Question:

As per the paragraph, like Shakespeare, is a genius in drama and poetry _______.

Option 1: Issac Newton is a talented scientist.
 

Option 2: There are many famous poets and musicians who are talented.

Option 3: Beethoven is a genius in war.

Option 4: There are many people in general who are are geniuses.

Question : What is the field in which Pradosh Dasgupta distinguised himself ?

Option 1: Sculpture .

Option 2: Painting .

Option 3: Instrument music .

Option 4: Hindustanic music (vocal)

Question :

Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Eye : Ophthalmologist :: Music : ?

Option 1: Player

Option 2: Conductor

Option 3: Pianist

Option 4: Composer

Question : Abdul Karim Khan was the exponent of which school of Hindustani Music?

Option 1: Jaipur Gharana

Option 2: Gwalior Gharana

Option 3: Delhi Gharana

Option 4: Kirana Gharana

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research (1)______ that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music can (2)______ the brain’s production of the hormone dopamine. This increased dopamine production helps (3)________ feelings of anxiety and depression. Music is processed directly by the amygdala, which is the part of the brain (4)________ in mood and emotions. By reducing stress levels and providing a strong competing stimulus to the pain (5) ________ that enter the brain, music therapy can assist in pain management.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 1.

Option 1: interprets

Option 2: suggests

Option 3: dreams

Option 4: focuses

Question : Gangubai Hangal, of the Khayal genre of Hindustani classical music, was an Indian singer from the ___________ and was known for her deep and powerful voice.

Option 1: Andhra Pradesh

Option 2: Karnataka

Option 3: Kerala

Option 4: Tamil Nadu

Question :  Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

Is there any difference between "genius" and "talent" ? We generally feel that a man of genius is in some way higher than a man of talent; and that talented men are more common than genius. This is true, but it is rather vague. Genius implies "very extraordinary gifts or native powers, especially as displayed in original creation, discovery, expression or achievement; phenomenal capacity regarded as relatively independent of instruction and training". Talent, on the other hand, consists of "mental endowments or capacities of superior character; marked mental ability". "Talent" is more the capacity to learn to do a thing well; but "genius" is an inborn inspiration that drives a man to do a thing with original excellence. As Meredith said, "Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can".
Shakespeare in drama and poetry, Isaac Newton in science, Napoleon in war, Beethoven in music, were geniuses; many well-known poets, scientists, generals and musicians have been men of talent.

Question:
What is the closest meaning to the underlined word:

Genius implies "very extraordinary gifts or native powers, especially as displayed in original creation,

Option 1: Similar

Option 2: Ordinary
 

Option 3: Vague

Option 4: Unique