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Q · History of Cinema and TheatreMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about Prithvi Theatre: 1. It was founded by Prithviraj Kapoor. 2. It is known for pioneering proscenium theatre in India. 3. Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kapoor revitalised it in Mumbai. Which of the above is/are correct?
TopicHistory of Cinema and Theatre
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Prithviraj Kapoor founded Prithvi Theatres (a travelling theatre company). Later, his son Shashi Kapoor and daughter-in-law Jennifer Kapoor set up Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai as a performance space in 1978. It is not linked with proscenium theatre innovation alone.
Final Answer: Option C — 1 and 3 only