Set 2 | Important Indian Theatre and Puppetry Art MCQs 2024
Important Indian Theatre and Puppetry Art. Indian Theatre and Puppetry is an integral part of Indian Art and Culture, which is extremely beneficial for various examinations such as Civil services, State exams, SSC, Railways, Banking and other One day exams. It provides a great opportunity to gain knowledge about the country’s history in order to excel in these competitive fields. Objectives on Indian Art and Culture for competitive exams.
MCQs on Indian Theatre and Puppetry Art – Objective Questions and Answers
Q11. Which one of theatre is only performed in the Kali temples of Kerala?
[A] Koodiyattam
[B] Koothu
[C] Pagati Veshaalu
[D] Mudiyettu
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Correct Answer is D.
Mudiyettu is performed only in the Kali temples of Kerala.
It is celebrated in the month of Vrischkam(Nov-Dec).
It shows the depiction of triumph of goddedd Bhadrakali over asur Darika.
It was also included in the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
Q12. Krishnattam theatre is a cycle of ___ plays?
[A] 5
[B] 8
[C] 7
[D] 10
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Correct Answer is B.
Krishnattam is a cycle of eight plays performed for eight consecutive days, depicting the story of Lord Krishna.
It came into existence in the 17th century under the patronage of King Manavada of Calicut.
Q13. Chakyar Koothu theatre narrates the story of _____?
[A] Ramayana
[B] Love Stories
[C] Dancing Animals
[D] None
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Correct Answer is A.
Chakyar Koothu theatre of Kerala narrates the stories of Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata.
It is a kind of highly refined monologue.
Q14. Which theatre is the revised version of Yakshaganam and Kalapam?
[A] Harikatha
[B] Veedhi Natakam
[C] Both
[D] None
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Correct Answer is B.
Veedhi Natakam theatre was an improvement upon the earlier performing forms of the Yakshaganam and the Kalapam.
It is also known as ‘Bayalata’ in the Rayalseema area and ‘Veedhi Bhagavatham’ in whole Andhra.
It had its origin in 16th – 17th century.
Q15. Which one is the popular theatre from Telangana?
[A] Mudiyettu
[B] Pagati Veshaalu
[C] Bayalata
[D] Buta Kola
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Correct Answer is B.
Pagati Veshaalu is a popular theatre form in Telangana and the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
In this theatre form, artists enact different characters by donning a costume and assuming another’s role.
Q16. Yakshagana depicts the stories of ____?
[A] Ramayana
[B] Mahabharata
[C] Buddha
[D] None
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Correct Answer is A & B.
Yakshagana in Karnataka is based on mythological stories and Puranas.
The most popular episodes are from Ramayana and Mahabharata.
It is mainly found in Tulnadu and some parts of Malenadu regions of Karnataka and Kerala.
Q17. Bayalata is a form of which ___ theatre?
[A] Bhand Pather
[B] Veeragase
[C] Bhand Jashan
[D] Yakshagana
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Correct Answer is D.
Bayalata is a form of Yakshagana found in Karnataka.
It features stories from Indian epics and the Puranas rendered as dance and drama.
It also marks the end of harvest season.
Q18. Tulu speaking community practice which theatre/play?
[A] Tala-Maddale
[B] Buta Kola
[C] Bhand pather
[D] Veeragase
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Correct Answer is B.
Buta Kola is an annual ritual performance where local spirits or deities are impersonated and worshipped.
It is similar to Theyyam of Kerala.
It is practiced by Tulu speaking community in the Dakshina Kannada districts in Karnataka and in Kasargod taluk of Kerala, Collectively known as Tulu Nadu.
Q19. Which drama from Karnataka narrates the story of Lord Krishna, Rukmini and Satyabhama?
[A] Krishna Parijatha
[B] Koothu
[C] Yakshagana
[D] None
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Correct Answer is A.
Krishna Parijatha is very popular in Karnataka, this folk drama narrates the story of Lord Krishna, Rukmini and Satyabhama.
It is seen that Krishna Parijatha is a blend of the themes of the dance dramas- Yakshagana and Bayalatta.
Q20. Which one of form is demonstrated in the Dasara procession held in Mysore?
[A] Swang
[B] Veeragase
[C] Jatra
[D]Tamasha
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Correct Answer is B.
Veeragase is one of dances demonstrated in the Dasara procession held in Mysore.
It is a popular theatre from Karnataka.
It is a dance based on Hindu Mythology and involves very intense energy-sapping dance movements.
It is performed mainly in the Hindu months of Shravana and Karthika during festivals.
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