art_culture medium Fill in the Blank

The Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA), founded in 1943, used theatre as a tool for _____ awareness and social reform.

  1. political
  2. religious
  3. commercial
  4. spiritual

Answer: political

IPTA, the cultural wing of the Communist Party of India, used theatre, music, and dance to raise political consciousness during the freedom struggle and post-independence era. It influenced progressive artists like Balraj Sahni and Ritwik Ghatak.

Topic Theatre - Modern Movement
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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