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Asked 4 times in UPSC Prelims · first asked 1999 · last asked 2009

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Consider the following famous names: 1. Amrita Sher-Gil 2. Bikash Bhattacharjee 3. N.S. Bendre 4. Subodh Gupta Who of the above is/are well known as artist(s)?

2009Art & Culture
A1 only
B1 and 4 only
C2, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Among the listed names, Amrita Sher-Gil, Bikash Bhattacharjee, N.S. Bendre, and Subodh Gupta are all renowned artists. Amrita Sher-Gil was a prominent Indian painter, while Bikash Bhattacharjee hailed from Kolkata, West Bengal. N.S. Bendre was a celebrated artist in India during the 20th century, and Subodh Gupta is a contemporary artist based in New Delhi.

The paintings of Abanindranath Tagore are classified as:

1999Art & Culture
Arealistic
Bsocialistic
Crevivalistic
Dimpressionistic

Explanation

Abanindranath Tagore is recognized as the pioneer of the Revivalist Movement in modern Indian painting in Bengal. His artworks are categorized as revivalistic, reflecting his influence and leadership in this artistic movement.

The first feature film (talkie) to be produced in India was:

1999Art & Culture
AHatimtai
BAlam Ara
CPundalik
DRaja Harishchandra

Explanation

Alam Ara was the initial Indian sound movie directed by Ardeshir Irani. This first Indian talkie gained immense popularity, necessitating police assistance to manage the large crowds.

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

1999Art & Culture
A'Neel Darpan' was a play based on the exploitation of the Indigo farmers.
BThe author of the play 'Ghashiram Kotwal's is Vijay Tendulkar.
CThe play 'Navann' by Nabin Chandra Das was based on the famine of Bengal.
DUrdu theatre used to depend heavily on Parsi theatre.

Explanation

Neel Darpan is a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858-1859, while Ghashiram Kotwal is a Marathi play penned by playwright Vijay Tendulkar in 1972.