UPSC Prelims 2008 Q68: Art & Culture – Theatre & Cinema
Ebrahim Alkazi is an eminent personality
in which one of the following areas?
- (a) Heart surgery
- (b) Civil aviation
- (c) Theatre training
- (d) Transport engineering
Answer: (c) Theatre training
Explanation
Ebrahim Alkazi's area of eminence
This notable figure made significant contributions to a specific cultural/artistic field in India.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Heart surgery | Incorrect | Not his field of eminence |
| (b) Civil aviation | Incorrect | Also not his field |
| (c) Theatre training | Correct | Ebrahim Alkazi is an eminent figure in theatre training, notably through his leadership at the National School of Drama |
| (d) Transport engineering | Incorrect | Not his field of eminence |
Ebrahim Alkazi facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Field | Theatre training |
| Association | National School of Drama |
Answer: (c) Theatre training.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Heart surgery is not his field.
- (b) Incorrect. Civil aviation is also not his field.
- (c) CORRECT. Ebrahim Alkazi is eminent in theatre training.
- (d) Incorrect. Transport engineering is also not his field.
Key point
Ebrahim Alkazi is an eminent figure in theatre training, notably associated with the National School of Drama.
Remember
Ebrahim Alkazi: eminent in theatre training.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Alkazi's theatre contributions with unrelated technical or medical fields.
- Not knowing his specific National School of Drama association.
- Mixing up different cultural figures' distinct areas of recognition.
Exam tip
Ebrahim Alkazi = theatre training, closely associated with the National School of Drama.
Sources
- National School of Drama — Directors: Ebrahim Alkazi (1962–77)
- Sangeet Natak Akademi — Akademi Awards: Ebrahim Alkazi