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11. Which of the following states present Kalidas Samman annually?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Andhra Pradesh
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION : The Kalidas Samman is a prestigious arts award presented annually by the government of Madhya Pradesh in India.
22. The Kalaimamani awards are given in which of the following states of India.
A. Odisha
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Telangana
D. Kerala
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION: The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
13. In 2017, Deepika Reddy go the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2017 for her contribution in the field of _____.
A. Manipuri
B. Kuchipudi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Odissi
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION: Shrimati Deepika Reddy receives the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2017 for her contribution to Kuchipudi.
14. B Herambanathan who was awarded with the ‘Sangeet Natak Akademi Award’ in 2013 is a _____.
A. Odissi
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Kathak
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION: Herambanathan is a Bharatanatyam artist and dance director.
15. Who among the following Bharatanatyam exponents received the ‘Chevalier of Arts and Letters award from the Government of France in 2004?
A. Mallika Sarabhai
B. Sonal Mansingh
C. Mrinalini Sarabhai
D. Alarmel Valli
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:Alarmel Valli
16. When was the Sri Shanmukhananda National Eminence Award set up?
A. 2001
B. 2003
C. 2000
D. 2002
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION :To provide a national framework for honouring veterans in the field of performing arts, as well as emerging stars, Sri Shanmukhananda National Eminence Award was set up in the Golden Jubilee year, 2002 with the title ‘Sangeetha Kala Vibhushan’.
17. Which of the following fields is not offered by Kalidas Samman?
A. Classical Music
B. Classical dance
C. Puppetry
D. Plastic arts
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION: Puppetry is not a field offered by the Kalidas Samman. The Kalidas Samman is a prestigious arts award presented annually by the government of Madhya Pradesh in India. The award is given in the fields of classical music, classical dance, theatre, and visual art.
18. How much purse money was given to a recipient of the Akademi Award in 2019?
A. 1 lakh
B. 2 lakh
C. 3 lakh
D. 4 lakh
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:In 2019, the cash prize for both the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award was ₹1 lakh.
19. How much purse money was given to a Sangget Natak Akademi fellow in 2019?
A. 1 lakh
B. 2 lakh
C. 3 lakh
D. 4 lakh
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION: The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, also known as Akademi Ratna Sadasyata, awards a cash prize of ₹3 lakh (US$5,700 in 2023) along with a shawl and a citation plaque. The award recognizes artists for their contributions to music, dance, theatre, traditional arts, puppetry, and performing arts.
20. ____ won the national Award for the Best Music director for his music album in the movie ‘ Viswasam’ at the 67th National Award.
A. D Imman
B. Anirudh Ravi Chander
C. MM Keeravani
D. Mani Sharma
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:The album received mixed reviews from critics, but appreciated Imman’s instrumentation in tune with the film’s rural setting. Imman later won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction at the 67th edition held for films released in 2019.