ICSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2024 Indian Dance

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ICSE 2024 EXAMINATION

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INDIAN DANCE

Maximum Marks: 100

Time allowed: Two hours

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets[ ].

SECTION A
(Answer all questions from this Section.)

Question 1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [20]
(Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)

(i) Match the following compositions with their respective Dance-forms:
A. Mangalacharan 1. Bharatanatyam
B. Thumri 2. Kuchipudi
C. Kalapam 3. Odissi
D. Varnam 4. Kathak
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
(b) A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

(c) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
(d) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

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(ii) Statement I: Birju Maharaj is associated with Kathak.

Statement II: Rukmindevi is founder of Kalakshetra in Chennai.

(a) Statement I and II both are correct.

(b) Statement I and II both are incorrect.

(c) Statement I is correct and II is incorrect.

(d) Statement I is incorrect and II is correct.

(iii) Nandikeshwara is associated with:

(a) Mahabharat

(b) Abhinaya Darpana

(c) Natya Sastra

(d) Ramayana

(iv) ‘Nritta’ is considered as ‘Talalayasritam’ or ‘Pure dance’, because:

(a) It consists of fundamental steps and expressions

(b) It consists of only fundamental steps

(c) It consists of story telling or theme based

(d) A combination of all the above three.

(v) “Sadir Natyam” is previous name of:

(a) Bharatanatyam

(b) Mohiniattam

(c) Kathak

(d) Manipuri

(vi) ‘Veena’ is an instrument which produces sound by __________.

(a) wind

(b) string

(c) skin

(d) metal

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(vii) “Enchantress” is the meaning of the artist associated with __________.

(a) Mohiniattam

(b) Chhau

(c) Odissi

(d) Kathakali

(viii) “Tanjavur” has been a center in the development of __________.

(a) Bharatanatyam

(b) Kathakali

(c) Kuchipudi

(d) Odissi

(ix) Silver ornaments are commonly used in the __________ style.

(a) Mohiniyattam

(b) Odissi

(c) Kathakali

(d) Manipuri

(x) “Kathi & Daadi” are the characters portrayed in __________.

(a) Kuchipudi

(b) Kathakali

(c) Mohiniyattam

(d) Bharatanatyam

(xi) “Rajanartaki” means__________.

(a) Ballet dancer

(b) Temple dancer

(c) Court dancer

(d) Royal queen

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(xii) Bharatamuni is associated with __________

(a) Mahabharat

(b) Abhinaya Darpana

(c) Natya Sastra

(d) Bhavaprakasham

(xiii) “Geeta Govindam” is written by __________.

(a) Vasudeva Acharya

(b) Sahadeva

(c) Jayadeva

(d) Mahadeva

(xiv) “Tarangam” is more popular item in ___________.

(a) Mohiniattam

(b) Bharatanatyam

(c) Kuchipudi

(d) Kathak

(xv) “Chowka” is the basic stance of ___________.

(a) Kathakali

(b) Odissi

(c) Kathak

(d) Manipuri

(xvi) Statement I: Kathak derives its name from the Sanskrit word “KATHA”

Statement II: Kuchipudi derives its name from a village.

(a) Statement I and II both are correct.

(b) Statement I and II both are incorrect.

(c) Statement I is correct and II is incorrect.

(d) Statement I is incorrect and II is correct.

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(xvii) Name the dancer who is associated with Kuchipudi.

(a) Bala Saraswati

(b) Udayshakar

(c) Birju Maharaj

(d) Vempati Chinna Satyam

(xviii) Choose the composition which is used in Bharatanatyam repertoire:

(a) Tukda

(b) Alarippu

(c) Pallavi

(d) Bhamakalapam

(xix) ‘Bandhava Hastas’ means, the Hastamudra used to denote:

(a) The Celetial Plantes

(b) The Relatives

(c) The Rulers of eight directions

(d) Ten Incarnatiions of Vishnu

(xx) Identify the ‘Hastamudra’ from the picture:

(a) Tripataka

(b) Ardhapataka

(c) Kangoola

(d) Tamrchuda

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SECTION B
(Answer any four questions from this Section.)

Question 2

Write short notes on any four of the following: [20]

(i) Lasya and Tandava

(ii) Variations of Karuna Rasa

(iii) Bhavas

(iv) Four Abhinayas in brief

(v) Nrtta, Nrtya and Natya

(vi) Variations of Hasya Rasa

(vii) Four Classification of Instruments

(viii) Sringara Rasa

Question 3

Write short stories on the myths surrounding any two of the following: [20]

(i) Durga

(ii) Krishna

(iii) Karthikeya

(iv) Ganesha

Question 4

Write on any one of the following: [20]

(i) Write the advantages and disadvantages of Guru-Shisya Parampara

(ii) Write in detail about Dasavatara Hasta Mudras used in Classical dance.

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Question 5

(i) Match the following Maestros with their respective art-form. [5]

A. Rukmini Devi Arundel 1. Kathak

B. Vempati Chinna Satyam 2. Bharatanatyam

C. Chandu Panikkar 3. Odissi

D. Kelucharan Mahapatro 4. Kuchipudi

E. Birju Maharaj 5. Kathakali

(ii) Choose the correct meaning of the following Hastas from the brackets. [10]

(a) Pataka __________ (flag, crackers, crocodile, eyes)

(b) Anjali __________ (pincers, net, offering, neck)

(c) Ardhachandra __________ (full moon, crescent moon, half moon)

(d) Kapota __________ (pigeon, peacock, peahen, parrot)

(e) Sarpasirsa __________ (snake head, swan head, head, ears)

(f) Hamsapaksha __________ (eagle wing, swan wing, one week, nose)

(g) Suchi __________ (needle, pillar, pipe, fan)

(h) Kartari __________ (scissors, pincers, vehicle, birds)

(i) Tishula __________ (spear, arrow, bow, trident)

(j) Kurma __________ (snake, fish, boar, turtle)

(iii) (a) The text Natya Sastra is essence of four Vedas, so it is called __________ Veda. {5}

(b) The dancing girls dedicated to the temple deities in ancient India were called
__________.

(c) Nataraja, the King of Dancers is another name of Lord ____________.

(d) The expression through the voice, speech and music is called __________.

(e) The dance done by Shiva is called Tandava and Parvati is called _________.

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Question 6

(i) Write a brief note on any two of the following classical dance forms: [10]

(a) Bharatanatyam

(b) Kuchipudi

(c) Manipuri

(d) Kathakali

(ii) Write any two of the following of your chosen dance style: [10]

(a) Mention list of items performed

(b) Costumes and jewels

(c) Instruments used

(d) 10 exponents names

Question 7

Describe in detail the repertoire of any one classical dance form chosen by you in your [20]
practical part.

Question 8

Write on any one of the following: [20]

(i) Bandhava Hasta Mudras

(ii) Navagraha Hasta Mudras

Question 9

(i) State whether each of the following statement is true or false. [10]

(a) Kathak is not a dance form.

(b) Bharatanatyam was originally called “DASIATTAM”.

(c) Kathakali’s compositions are based on Drama.

(d) ‘Moksha’ is a Bharatanatyam item.

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(e) ‘Bhamakalapam’ is related to Mohiniattam.

(f) Hasta mudra BRHAMARA means ‘bee’.

(g) ‘Kathakali’ is from North Eastern States of India.

(h) Odissi originates from Bengal.

(i) ‘Classical dance forms’ are called Margi in India.

(j) Indian Music is more associated with Classical dance forms than other art
forms.

(ii) Fill in the blanks with appropriate word to complete the sentence: [10]

(a) The dancing girls dedicated to the temples in Orissa are called ________.

(b) Siddhendra Yogi is very closely associated with __________ dance form.

(c) Shantiniketan institute was founded by ____________.

(d) To show a honey bee in Indian Dance-forms, we use _______ hasta.

(e) The celestial planets are called ___________ according to the Indian
mythology.

(f) In ancient India, Mohiniattam has been performed by __________ only.

(g) The ‘Gharana’ is more associated with the _____________ dance style.

(h) The founder of “Kalakshetra”, a premier institute of classical dance and music
is __________.

(i) Kuchipudi dance form derives its name from a _________.

(j) ‘Gotipuas’ are associated with _______ dance form.

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