Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Play/theatre group)	List-II (Playwright/founder)
(A) Naya Theatre	(I) Girish Karnad
(B) Pagla Ghodha	(II) Badal Sircar
(C) Tughlaq	(III) Bansi Kaul
(D) Rang Vidushak	(IV) Habib Tanvir

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

For matching questions in modern Indian theatre, focus on connecting major groups to their founders (e.g., Naya Theatre-Habib Tanvir) and landmark plays to their authors (e.g., Tughlaq-Girish Karnad).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question requires matching significant plays and theatre groups from modern Indian theatre with their respective playwrights or founders.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- (A) Naya Theatre: This influential theatre company, based in Bhopal and known for working with folk artists, was founded by (IV) Habib Tanvir.
- (B) Pagla Ghodha (Mad Horse): This is a well-known play written by the Bengali playwright (II) Badal Sircar.
- (C) Tughlaq: This is a critically acclaimed historical play about the Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq, written by (I) Girish Karnad.
- (D) Rang Vidushak: This theatre group, also based in Bhopal and known for its clowning and folk-inspired style, was founded by the director (III) Bansi Kaul.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct set of matches is A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III.