Sangeet Natak Akademi — Set 2
Awards & Honors · संगीत नाटक अकादमी · Questions 11–20 of 50
What does the winner of a Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Puraskar) receive besides a cash prize and a citation?
Correct Answer: D. An Angavastram
Recipients of the Akademi Puraskar are traditionally honored with a shawl or 'Angavastram'. They also receive a copper plaque or 'Tamrapatra' as part of the formal recognition. The cash prize for this award is currently one lakh rupees.
Which of these institutions is a constituent unit of the Sangeet Natak Akademi located in Imphal?
Correct Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy
The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy is the premier institution for the teaching of Manipuri dance. It was established as a unit of the Akademi to preserve the unique tribal and classical heritage of the state. It offers comprehensive courses in Raas Leela and other Manipuri forms.
In which year did the Sangeet Natak Akademi institute the special 'Tagore Ratna' awards to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore?
Correct Answer: D. 2012
The Tagore Akademi Ratna and Tagore Akademi Puraskar were one-time awards given in 2012. These were intended to honor veterans and young artists during the Tagore sesquicentenary celebrations. Rabindranath Tagore's contribution to music and drama is highly revered by the Akademi.
The Sangeet Natak Akademi archive is famous for holding which significant historical collection?
Correct Answer: A. Audio-video recordings of folk arts
The Akademi maintains a vast library and audio-video archive of Indian performing arts. This repository is one of the largest in the world for traditional music and dance records. It serves as a vital resource for scholars and researchers globally.
Which of the following art forms does NOT fall under the direct purview of the Sangeet Natak Akademi?
Correct Answer: D. Architecture
The Sangeet Natak Akademi is exclusively focused on performing arts like music, dance, and drama. Architecture falls under the domain of the Lalit Kala Akademi and architectural bodies. Puppetry is specifically promoted by the Akademi as a significant folk drama tradition.
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellow (Ratna) receives how much cash prize as of recent revisions?
Correct Answer: C. 3 lakhs
The correct answer is '3 lakhs'. The cash prize for the Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) was increased to 3 lakh rupees. This is the highest cash award given by the Akademi for artistic excellence. Ordinary Akademi Awards (Puraskar) carry a prize of 1 lakh rupees.
Which of these is a major festival organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to showcase classical music?
Correct Answer: C. Sangeet Natak Utsav
The Sangeet Natak Akademi organizes various festivals like the Sangeet Natak Utsav to promote performing arts. These festivals feature award winners and established masters of different genres. They are held in different parts of the country to promote national integration.
Who among the following appoints the Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi?
Correct Answer: D. President of India
As per the rules of the Akademi, the President of India is the appointing authority for the Chairman. The Chairman usually has a distinguished background in the field of arts. This ensures high-level state patronage for the performing arts.
The Sangeet Natak Akademi was the first national academy to be established in which decade?
Correct Answer: A. 1950s
The 1950s saw the birth of all three national academies: Sangeet Natak (1953), Sahitya (1954), and Lalit Kala (1954). This era was marked by a strong state initiative to rebuild Indian culture post-independence. The Sangeet Natak Akademi was the pioneer among them.
What is the emblem of the Sangeet Natak Akademi?
Correct Answer: D. A peacock
The official emblem of the Akademi features a peacock, which is also the national bird of India. The peacock represents beauty, grace, and the vibrancy of Indian performing arts. It is often seen on official citations and tamrapatras given by the Akademi.