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[#431] Gerasim Lebedev and Goloknath Das staged the two English translated comedies in 1795. Which of the following was/were the master piece(s)?
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (C)

Explanation

Solution: With the efforts of a Russian dramatist, Gerasim Lebedev and a Bengali theatre lover Goloknath Das, earliest plays were staged in the theatre. These plays were Disguise and Love is the Best Doctor.

[#432] For the upliftment of Bengali theatre, which of the following institutions was established in 1943?
Correct Answer

(C) Indian People's Theatre Association

Explanation

Solution: The Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) was established in 1943 in Calcutta. Its goal was to bring cultural awakening among the people.

[#433] Bohurupee, the foremost theatre group was founded in
Correct Answer

(C) 1948

Explanation

Solution: Bihurupee, the foremost theatre group was founded in 1948 by some active members who left the Indian People's Theatre Association like Sombhu Mitra and Bijon Bhattacharya.

[#434] Bengali plays Mora Chand, Debi Gorjon, Jabanbandi, Aaj Basanta etc are written by
Correct Answer

(B) Bijon Bhattacharya

Explanation

Solution: Some famous plays written by Bijon Bhattacharya include Jabanbandi, Nabanna, Mora Chand, Debi Gorjon, Aaj Basanta, etc.

[#435] Badal Sarkar, the dramatist, did experiments with theatrical environments like
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Badal Sarkar experimented with Stage craft, costumes, presentation and subject matter of theatre.
He is seen as modern Indian playwright in Bengali just as Vijay Tendulkar in Marathi and Girish Karnad in Kannada.