Government Support for Dance Education in India
Covers government schemes, scholarships, and institutions supporting dance education and academies in India
Questions
Which government ministry is responsible for promoting and supporting dance academies in India?
- Ministry of Culture
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Tourism
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
What is the name of the scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to dance academies?
- Scheme for Promotion of Dance Academies
- Scheme for Development of Dance Academies
- Scheme for Upgradation of Dance Academies
- Scheme for Excellence in Dance Academies
Which of the following is not a criterion for dance academies to be eligible for financial assistance under the Scheme for Promotion of Dance Academies?
- The academy should be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
- The academy should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in teaching dance
- The academy should have a minimum of 20 students enrolled in its dance programs
- The academy should have a minimum of 5 faculty members with relevant qualifications
What is the maximum amount of financial assistance that a dance academy can receive under the Scheme for Promotion of Dance Academies?
- Rs. 10 lakhs
- Rs. 20 lakhs
- Rs. 30 lakhs
- Rs. 40 lakhs
Which of the following activities is not eligible for financial assistance under the Scheme for Promotion of Dance Academies?
- Construction of new dance studios
- Renovation of existing dance studios
- Purchase of dance equipment and instruments
- Conducting dance workshops and festivals
What is the name of the national-level dance academy established by the Government of India?
- National Centre for the Performing Arts
- National School of Drama
- National Institute of Kathakali
- National Institute of Odissi
Which of the following dance forms is not taught at the National Centre for the Performing Arts?
- Bharatanatyam
- Kathak
- Odissi
- Manipuri
What is the name of the scholarship program launched by the Government of India to support talented dance students?
- National Scholarship Scheme for Dance
- National Talent Scholarship Scheme for Dance
- National Merit Scholarship Scheme for Dance
- National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme for Dance
Which of the following is not a criterion for students to be eligible for the National Scholarship Scheme for Dance?
- The student should be a citizen of India
- The student should be pursuing a full-time dance course from a recognized institution
- The student should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the previous year's examination
- The student's annual family income should be below Rs. 6 lakhs
What is the amount of scholarship provided to students under the National Scholarship Scheme for Dance?
- Rs. 1,000 per month
- Rs. 2,000 per month
- Rs. 3,000 per month
- Rs. 4,000 per month
Which of the following is not an objective of the National Scholarship Scheme for Dance?
- To provide financial assistance to talented dance students
- To encourage students to pursue higher education in dance
- To promote excellence in dance education
- To increase the number of dance academies in India