Language and Theatre in India

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Which language is primarily used in traditional Yakshagana theatre?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form that originated in Karnataka and is primarily performed in the Kannada language.

Which theatre form is known for its elaborate costumes and stylized movements, often depicting mythological stories?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance-drama form from Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes, stylized movements, and the portrayal of mythological stories.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theatre form of Jatra in West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jatra is a traditional theatre form from West Bengal, primarily performed in the Bengali language.

Which language is associated with the traditional theatre form of Nautanki in North India?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Rajasthani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nautanki is a traditional theatre form from North India, primarily performed in the Hindi language.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theatre form of Bhavai in Gujarat?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Marathi

  3. Rajasthani

  4. Sindhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhavai is a traditional theatre form from Gujarat, primarily performed in the Gujarati language.

Which language is associated with the traditional theatre form of Tamasha in Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamasha is a traditional theatre form from Maharashtra, primarily performed in the Marathi language.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theatre form of Koodiyattam in Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Koodiyattam is a traditional theatre form from Kerala, primarily performed in the Malayalam language.

Which language is associated with the traditional theatre form of Chhau in Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal?

  1. Odia

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Santhali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhau is a traditional theatre form from Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, primarily performed in the Odia language.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theatre form of Burrakatha in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burrakatha is a traditional theatre form from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, primarily performed in the Telugu language.

Which language is associated with the traditional theatre form of Therukoothu in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Malayalam

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Therukoothu is a traditional theatre form from Tamil Nadu, primarily performed in the Tamil language.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theatre form of Yakshagana in Karnataka?

  1. Kannada

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form from Karnataka, primarily performed in the Kannada language.

Which language is associated with the traditional theatre form of Ankia Nat in Assam?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ankia Nat is a traditional theatre form from Assam, primarily performed in the Assamese language.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theatre form of Bhand Pather in Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhand Pather is a traditional theatre form from Maharashtra, primarily performed in the Marathi language.

Which language is associated with the traditional theatre form of Dasavatar in Odisha?

  1. Odia

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dasavatar is a traditional theatre form from Odisha, primarily performed in the Odia language.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theatre form of Nautanki in North India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Urdu

  4. Rajasthani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nautanki is a traditional theatre form from North India, primarily performed in the Hindi language.

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