Sangeet Natak Akademi — Set 4

Correct Answer: A. Rs 25,000

• **Rs 25,000** = The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar carries a cash prize of 25,000 rupees. • **25,000 rupees** — This prize is meant for upcoming artists who have shown exceptional promise. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Rs 50,000]: This is not the correct cash prize for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar; [Rs 75,000]: This is an incorrect amount for the award; [Rs 1,00,000]: This is the prize money for the main Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, not the Yuva Puraskar.

Correct Answer: C. National Cultural Trust

• **National Cultural Trust** = The idea for the Sangeet Natak Akademi came from a proposal for a National Cultural Trust after independence. • **National Cultural Trust** — It was envisioned as a way for the newly independent state to patronize and revive indigenous arts. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [British Arts Council]: This is a UK-based organization and not the direct inspiration; [Asiatic Society]: An older learned society focused on Oriental studies, not the direct predecessor for the Akademi; [Indian Council for Cultural Relations]: This body was established for cultural diplomacy and exchange, not as the primary inspiration for the national arts academies.

Correct Answer: B. Every year

• **Every year** = The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards are the primary national honors in the field of performing arts and are given annually. • **annually** — These awards recognize artists for their lifelong contribution or specific achievements in a given year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Every two years]: The awards are conferred more frequently than every two years; [Every five years]: This is an incorrect frequency; [Every three years]: The awards are not given on a triennial basis.

Correct Answer: D. Musicians, dancers, and theatre artists

• **Musicians, dancers, and theatre artists** = The Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar is open to all practitioners of Indian music, dance, and drama. • **all practitioners** — This broad scope reflects the Akademi's mission to support all performing arts, including traditional, folk, tribal, and puppetry. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Only musicians]: This is incorrect as the award also recognizes dancers and theatre artists; [Only dancers]: This option is too restrictive; [Only theatre artists]: The award encompasses more than just theatre artists.

Correct Answer: C. Traditional/Folk/Tribal Dance/Music/Theatre

• **Traditional/Folk/Tribal Dance/Music/Theatre** = Puppetry is officially categorized under 'Traditional/Folk/Tribal Arts' by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. • **'Traditional/Folk/Tribal Arts'** — It is recognized as an ancient and vital form of storytelling and drama in India, encompassing various regional traditions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Drama]: While puppetry is a form of drama, this category is too general for the Akademi's specific classification; [Music]: Puppetry is not solely a musical art form; [New forms]: Puppetry is an ancient art form, not a 'new form' category.

Correct Answer: C. Sattriya

• **Sattriya** = Sattriya was the last major addition to the classical dance list recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. • **2000** — Before this year, Sattriya was considered a traditional dance-drama form of Assam, and its elevation to classical status led to increased popularity and study worldwide. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Odissi]: Odissi was recognized as a classical dance much earlier; [Kuchipudi]: Kuchipudi has been a recognized classical dance form for a longer period; [Mohiniyattam]: Mohiniyattam was recognized as classical before 2000.

Correct Answer: C. 40

• **40** = The Sangeet Natak Akademi Ratna (Fellowship) is limited to 40 individuals at any given time. • **40 individuals** — This restriction ensures that the honor remains the most elite and sought-after recognition in the arts, serving as a 'hall of fame' for Indian performing artists. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [25]: This is an incorrect maximum limit for the fellowship; [30]: The limit is higher than 30; [50]: The maximum number of fellows is less than 50.

Correct Answer: D. New Delhi

• **New Delhi** = New Delhi is the central hub for the Sangeet Natak Akademi's national operations and administration. • **New Delhi** — All major policy decisions and the selection of awardees happen at its headquarters in this city, which also hosts the Akademi's main library and archives. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Mumbai]: While a major cultural center, Mumbai is not the administrative headquarters of the Sangeet Natak Akademi; [Kolkata]: Kolkata is an important cultural city but not the primary center for the Akademi; [Chennai]: Chennai is a significant cultural hub, especially for Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam, but not the Akademi's administrative base.

Correct Answer: C. Akademi Puraskar

• **Akademi Puraskar** = The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award is most commonly referred to as the Akademi Puraskar. • **Akademi Puraskar** — This term is the highest national recognition given to practicing artists by their own peers and distinguishes it from civilian awards like the Padma series. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [National Film Award]: This is a separate national award for cinema; [National Award in Performing Arts]: While accurate in description, 'Akademi Puraskar' is the specific and commonly used name; [Bharat Ratna of Music]: This is an informal, hyperbolic description and not the official or common name.

Correct Answer: C. Modern Painting

• **Modern Painting** = Modern Painting falls under the jurisdiction of the Lalit Kala Akademi, not the Sangeet Natak Akademi. • **Modern Painting** — Sangeet Natak Akademi focuses strictly on the 'performing' aspect of arts, with music, dance, and theatre being the three main pillars of its award system. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Carnatic Music]: This is a core category for Sangeet Natak Akademi awards; [Hindustani Music]: This is also a primary category for SNA awards; [Traditional Theatre]: Awards are given for various forms of traditional theatre.