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Home/PYQs/Art Culture & Sports/Dance & Music

Dance & Music — UPSC Previous Year Questions

26 previous year questions • Art Culture & Sports • 1997–2025

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UPSC 2000

Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance: 1. It is performed by Chakiar caste 2. It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caster Hindus 3. Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument 4. Its theatre form is called Koothambalam Which of these statements are correct?

Practice 26 UPSC previous year questions on Dance & Music from Art Culture & Sports. These questions span from 1997 to 2025, covering key concepts frequently tested in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept.

Year-wise Distribution

2025: 1 Q2021: 1 Q2018: 1 Q2017: 1 Q2014: 3 Qs2013: 1 Q2012: 2 Qs2009: 2 Qs2008: 1 Q2007: 1 Q2006: 2 Qs2005: 1 Q2004: 1 Q2002: 1 Q2001: 1 Q2000: 3 Qs1999: 2 Qs1997: 1 Q

Sample Questions

  1. Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance: 1. It is performed by Chakiar caste 2. It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caster Hindus 3. Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument 4. Its theatre form is called Koothambalam Which of these statements are correct?(UPSC 2000)
  2. A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their(UPSC 2014)
  3. With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna. 2. Tyagaraja created several new ragas. 3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries. 4. Annamacharya kirtanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara. Which of the statements given above are correct?(UPSC 2018)
  4. The Raga which is sung early in the morning is:(UPSC 2000)
  5. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a song and dance performance 2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance 3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(UPSC 2017)