Sangeet Natak Akademi — Set 3
Awards & Honors · संगीत नाटक अकादमी · Questions 21–30 of 50
Which autonomous institution, originally a unit of Sangeet Natak Akademi, became independent in 1975?
Correct Answer: A. National School of Drama
The National School of Drama (NSD) was started as a part of the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959. It later became an independent autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture. NSD remains India's premier theatre training institute.
What is the maximum number of 'Fellows' (Ratnas) the Akademi can have at any given point in time?
Correct Answer: B. 40
The number of Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellows is strictly limited to 40. New fellows are elected only when there is a vacancy due to the passing of an existing fellow. This makes the title highly exclusive and prestigious.
Which of these cities hosts the 'Sattriya Kendra', a constituent unit of the Akademi?
Correct Answer: A. Gwahati
The correct answer is 'Gwahati'. Sattriya Kendra was established in Guwahati to promote and preserve the Sattriya dance of Assam. It was founded after the Akademi recognized Sattriya as a classical dance in the year 2000. It focuses on the traditions started by Saint Srimanta Sankardev.
The Akademi confers awards in which of the following non-performing categories related to arts?
Correct Answer: B. Scholarship in Performing Arts
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar is also given for overall contribution or scholarship in performing arts. This recognizes the work of historians, critics, and theorists who document Indian heritage. It encourages academic study alongside practical performance.
Which award by the Akademi specifically recognizes contributions to folk and tribal arts?
Correct Answer: B. Akademi Puraskar
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar has a dedicated category for folk, tribal, and traditional arts. This category includes martial arts, folk music, and traditional theatre forms like Yakshagana. It ensures that rural and indigenous traditions receive national recognition.
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship is equivalent to which of the following in status?
Correct Answer: D. Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship is the highest honor in performing arts, similar to the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship in literature. Both are peer-elected honors given to the most distinguished masters in their respective fields. They represent the ultimate validation by the artistic community.
Which year saw the Akademi recognize 'Sattriya' as a classical dance of India?
Correct Answer: C. 2000
The Sangeet Natak Akademi officially granted classical status to Sattriya in 2000. It was a historic move that recognized the 500-year-old Vaishnavite tradition of Assam. Since then, it has been eligible for inclusion in classical dance festivals.
In which city is the 'Centre for Chhau Dance' located, which is managed by the Sangeet Natak Akademi?
Correct Answer: B. Seraikella
The Akademi manages the Government Chhau Centre in Seraikella, Jharkhand. Chhau is a semi-classical dance form with martial origins practiced in Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. The Akademi provides financial support and training for this masked dance tradition.
The Sangeet Natak Akademi library is famously known as which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Performing Arts Library
The specialized library of the Akademi in New Delhi is a major repository of books on music, dance, and drama. It houses thousands of rare books, manuscripts, and periodicals. It is used extensively by research scholars from across the globe.
Which of these is a scheme of the Akademi to provide financial help to aged artists?
Correct Answer: B. Artiste Assistance Scheme
The Akademi has a scheme to provide financial assistance to artists in indigent circumstances. This is particularly targeted at veteran artists who have dedicated their lives to traditional forms. It ensures a basic livelihood for practitioners who may not have modern social security.