ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2024 Indian Dance

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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 (20 Marks)
(Answer all questions from this Section.)

Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [20]
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

(i) Statement I: Indian Dances are not merely physical but spiritual based.

Statement II: Indian Dances are executed based on music and lyrics.

(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

(ii) ‘Chaturvidha Abhinaya’ means, Abhinayas are of __________ kinds.

(a) Forty

(b) Forty-four

(c) Forty-Five

(d) Four

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(iii) Match the following:

1. Birju Maharaj A. Bharatanatyam

2. Jhaveri sisters B. Mohiniattam

3. Kanaka Rele C. Kathak

4. Saroja Vaidyanathan D. Manipuri

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

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

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

(iv) ‘Ashthapadi’ is a unique composition which contains __________.

(a) Eight stanzas

(b) Six stanzas

(c) Four stanzas

(d) Ten Stanzas

(v) ‘Percussion’ instruments mean the sound produced by _________.

(a) Metal

(b) Air

(c) Strings

(d) Leather

(vi) ‘Maharis’ are the temple dancers associated with ___________.

(a) Kathakali

(b) Odissi

(c) Kathak

(d) Chhau

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(vii) Words like ‘Jhem, thom, Jhum, dhin’ that are used in Classical dance styles are
called __________.

(a) Mnemonic

(b) Aerophonic

(c) Chordophonic

(d) Autophonic

(viii) ‘Vilamba laya’ means __________ speed.

(a) Medium

(b) Slow

(c) Fast

(d) None

(ix) ‘Yato hastas tato drushti’ means ___________.

(a) Eyes should follow the hands.

(b) Hands should follow the eyes.

(c) Eyes and hands should not move.

(d) Eyes and hands follow opposite direction.

(x) ‘Golden border’ sarees are commonly used in the __________ style.

(a) Mohiniyattam

(b) Odissi

(c) Kathakali

(d) Manipuri

(xi) ‘Golla Kalapam’ is a composition which is mostly performed in ___________.

(a) Kuchipudi

(b) Kathakali

(c) Mohiniattam

(d) Bharatanatyam
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(xii) Goddess Saraswati is the embodiment of ___________.

(a) Wealth

(b) Wisdom

(c) Power

(d) None

(xiii) ‘Kaliyamardana’ is the name given to ____________ subjugating the serpent.

(a) Indra

(b) Balarama

(c) Krishna

(d) Shiva

(xiv) Bhima uses ___________ as his weapon.

(a) Axe

(b) Spear

(c) Mace

(d) Bow and arrow

(xv) Shiva holds the ‘Trishula’, so, he is called __________.

(a) Manikantha

(b) Neelakantha

(c) Trinethra

(d) Trishuladhari

(xvi) Krishna killed his maternal uncle ___________.

(a) Kansa

(b) Shishupala

(c) Duryodhan

(d) Karna

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(xvii) ‘Vedas’ were rescued by Vishnu, in the __________ avataar.

(a) Narasimha

(b) Vamana

(c) Matsya

(d) Buddha

(xviii) ‘Amrutham’ the nectar was distributed by Mohini, who is __________ in disguise.

(a) Shiva

(b) Vishnu

(c) Brahma

(d) Ganesha

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

(a) Brhmara

(b) Alapadma

(c) Kangoola

(d) Anjali

(xx) ‘Raghuvanshi’ is another name associated with ___________.

(a) Rama

(b) Krishna

(c) Vamana

(d) Buddha

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SECTION B (80 Marks)
(Answer any four questions from this Section.)

Question 2
(i) In India classical dance-form is called ‘Natyam’. What are the classical forms being [10]
practised in different regions of India?

(ii) Explain any two of the following based on your chosen dance style: [10]
(a) Sequence of the items performed
(b) Sangeetam and Vadyas used
(c) Costumes and Jewellery used
(d) Ten Eminent artistes /Gurus

Question 3 [20]
(i) Which are the treatises used as texts for the Indian classical dances? Write the
salient features of any one of the text.

OR

(ii) Write the mythological evolution of Natyam / dance in India. What is the
contribution of Devadasis to Indian Dance-forms?

Question 4
Describe briefly any four of the following with examples, if any: [20]

(i) The Nrtta and Nrtya
(ii) Hastamudras
(iii) Bhramaries
(iv) Veera Rasa
(v) Tata Vaadyas
(vi) Karuna Rasa
(vii) Bhavas
(viii) Karana and Angahara

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Question 5

(i) Write the name of the dance form associated with the following instruments, [10]
institutes or artistes:

(a) Sitar

(b) Mridangam

(c) Pakhawaj

(d) Vempati Chinna Satyam

(e) Birju Maharaj

(f) Bala Saraswati

(g) Kalakshetra

(h) Kelucharan Mahopatra

(i) Kalamandalam

(j) Mrinalini Sarabhai

(ii) Choose the odd one out from the groups given below: [10]

(a) Manmatha, Matsya, Mayura, Mushti

(b) Samdamsha, Mukula, Shukatunda, Avahitta

(c) Shambu, Sadashiva, Maheshwara, Gauri

(d) Tabala, Mridangam, Pakhawaj, Veena

(e) Krishna, Kaanna, Giridhari, Ganesha

(f) Saraswati, Vagdevi, Veenavadini, Venkatesha

(g) Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Indra

(h) Hasya, Hamsasya, Hamsapaksha, Mukula

(i) Parvati, Gauri, Shambhavi, Sarpasheersha

(j) Anjali, Karkata, Dola, Trishula

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Question 6

Explain any one of the following:

(i) What are the possibilities and the limitations of implementing the traditional Guru- [20]
Shishya Paramapara in your opinion?

(ii) Describe any one of the following:

(a) Bandu / Bandhava Hastas

(b) Navagraha Hastas

Question 7

Describe in detail the repertoire of the dance style chosen for your practical work. [20]

Question 8

Write a brief note on any two of the following classical dance forms: [20]

(i) Bharatanatyam

(ii) Odissi

(iii) Kathak

(iv) Kuchipudi

Question 9

(i) Choose the appropriate answer for each of the following: [5]

(a) “Devadasi” is the name given to __________.
[Court dancer, Temple dancer, Street dancer, Ballet dancer]

(b) “Vaikuntha” is the abode/home for the Lord __________.
[Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Indra]

(c) The word “Tandava” is attributed to __________.
[Parvati, Shiva, Krihsna, Karthikeya]

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(d) ‘Chowka’ is one of the stances of __________ dance form.
[Chau, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi]

(e) “Aramandi’ is a stance associated with __________.
[Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi]

(ii) Identify the appropriate persons to complete the following statements: [5]

(a) Sita was brought up by 1. Nandikeshwara

(b) Ramayana was written by 2. Shiva

(c) “Abhinaya Darpana” text’s author is 3. Sage Valmiki

(d) In the Trinity, the creator of the universe is 4. King Janaka

(e) Nandi is the mount / vahana of 5. Brahma

(iii) Match the following Gods with their consorts: [5]

(a) Devasena 1. Krishna

(b) Parvati 2. Brahma

(c) Rukmini 3. Rama

(d) Saraswati 4. Shiva

(e) Sita 5. Karthikeya

(iv) Match the following brother names: [5]

(a) Hiranyaksha 1. Kumbhkarna

(b) Karthikeya 2. Bharatha

(c) Raama 3. Hiranyakashipa

(d) Krishna 4. Ganesha

(e) Ravana 5. Balarama

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