Sangeet Natak Akademi — Set 2

Correct Answer: D. An Angavastram

• **An Angavastram** = Recipients of the Akademi Puraskar traditionally receive this, along with a cash prize and a citation. • **Tamrapatra** — A copper plaque of this name is also part of the formal recognition for the award winner. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'A gold medal': Not part of the traditional award; 'A bronze trophy': Not part of the traditional award; 'A silver plaque': A copper plaque (Tamrapatra) is given, not a silver one.

Correct Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy

• **Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy** = This institution is a constituent unit of the Sangeet Natak Akademi located in Imphal. • **Imphal** — This academy is located here to preserve the unique tribal and classical heritage of the state. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'National School of Drama': An independent institution, not a direct unit of Sangeet Natak Akademi; 'Kalakshetra': An independent cultural academy in Chennai; 'Sangeet Research Academy': A private music institution, not a unit of Sangeet Natak Akademi.

Correct Answer: D. 2012

• **2012** = The Sangeet Natak Akademi instituted the special 'Tagore Ratna' awards in this year. • **150th birth anniversary** — These awards commemorated this significant milestone of Rabindranath Tagore. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '2010': Incorrect year for the institution of Tagore awards; '2011': Incorrect year for the institution of Tagore awards; '2013': Incorrect year for the institution of Tagore awards.

Correct Answer: A. Audio-video recordings of folk arts

• **Audio-video recordings of folk arts** = The Sangeet Natak Akademi archive is famous for holding this significant historical collection. • **Traditional music and dance** — This archive is one of the largest in the world for records related to these forms. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Cinema reels': Not the primary focus of this archive, which is performing arts; 'Ancient stone idols': This would be part of archaeological or art history archives, not the Sangeet Natak Akademi; 'Mughal paintings': This belongs to art history archives, not performing arts.

Correct Answer: D. Architecture

• **Architecture** = This art form does NOT fall under the direct purview of the Sangeet Natak Akademi. • **Lalit Kala Akademi** — This domain falls under the purview of this sister academy and architectural bodies. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Classical Music': This is a core focus of the Akademi; 'Contemporary Theatre': This is a core focus of the Akademi (drama); 'Puppetry': This is specifically promoted by the Akademi as a significant folk drama tradition.

Correct Answer: C. 3 lakhs

• **3 lakhs** = The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) cash prize was recently increased to 3 lakh rupees. • **3 lakh rupees** — This is the highest cash award given by the Akademi for artistic excellence, while ordinary Akademi Awards (Puraskar) carry 1 lakh rupees. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1 lakh]: This amount is for the ordinary Akademi Awards (Puraskar), not the Fellowship; [2 lakhs]: This is not the current cash prize for the Fellowship; [5 lakhs]: This is not the current cash prize for the Fellowship.

Correct Answer: C. Sangeet Natak Utsav

• **Sangeet Natak Utsav** = This is a major festival organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to promote and showcase classical music and other performing arts. • **National integration** — These festivals feature award winners and established masters, held in various parts of the country to promote national integration. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Sur Sringar]: This is a music festival, but not the primary one organized by Sangeet Natak Akademi for classical music; [Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan]: This is organized by All India Radio, not Sangeet Natak Akademi; [Kalidas Samman]: This is an award given by the Madhya Pradesh government, not a festival by Sangeet Natak Akademi.

Correct Answer: D. President of India

• **President of India** = The Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi is appointed by the President of India as per the Akademi's rules. • **Distinguished background** — The Chairman usually has a distinguished background in the field of arts, ensuring high-level state patronage for performing arts. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Prime Minister of India]: The Prime Minister is not the appointing authority for the Chairman; [Chief Justice of India]: The Chief Justice of India does not appoint the Chairman; [Minister of Culture]: The Minister of Culture oversees policy but does not hold the appointing authority.

Correct Answer: A. 1950s

• **1950s** = The Sangeet Natak Akademi was the first national academy to be established in this decade, specifically in 1953. • **1953** — This year marks its establishment as the pioneer, followed by Sahitya (1954) and Lalit Kala (1954), reflecting a state initiative to rebuild Indian culture. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1940s]: No national academies were established in this decade; [1960s]: The national academies were already established by this decade; [1970s]: The national academies were already well-established by this decade.

Correct Answer: D. A peacock

• **A peacock** = The official emblem of the Sangeet Natak Akademi features a peacock, which is also the national bird of India. • **Beauty and vibrancy** — The peacock represents beauty, grace, and the vibrancy of Indian performing arts, often seen on official citations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [A Veena]: While a significant musical instrument, it is not the official emblem; [A Nataraja]: This iconic figure represents Shiva as the cosmic dancer, but it is not the emblem; [A flute]: While a musical instrument, it is not the emblem.