West Bengal - Study Mode

[#491] Which of the following famous theatre personalities is associated with the pioneering work of 'The Hindu Rangamanch'?
Correct Answer

(D) Prasanna Kumar Tagore

Explanation

Solution: The Bengali theatre historically can be traced out with the establishment of The Hindu Rangamanch at Calcutta by Prasanna Kumar Tagore.
In 1831, Prasanna Kumar established the Rangmanch and staged the Wilson's English translation of Bhavabhuti's Sanskrit drama Uttar Ramacharitam.

[#492] Where was the Indian People's Theatre Association established in 1943?
Correct Answer

(A) Calcutta

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.

[#493] Well-known member(s) of IPTA is/are
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Personalities like Prithviraj Kapoor, Bijon Bhattacharya, Ritwik Ghatak, Utpal Dutt, Salil Chowdhury, Jyotirindra Moitra, Amar Shaikh, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Homi Bhabha, Kaifi Azmi, Balraj Sahni and Mohan Segal are some of the well-known members of Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA).

[#494] Utpal Dutt has a reputation in which of the following fields?
Correct Answer

(C) Drama

Explanation

Solution: Utpal Dutt was an actor, playwright and director. He was primarily an actor in Bengali theatre.

[#495] The vision of the Academy of Fine Arts is
Correct Answer

(A) To foster and encourage the Group Theatre

Explanation

Solution: The vision of the Academy of Fine Arts is to foster and encourage the Group Theatres in the state irrespective of theur reputation.