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Puppetry in Indian Literature

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In which Indian language is the puppet play 'Ravan Chhaya' performed?

  1. Telugu

  2. Hindi

  3. Odia

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Ravan Chhaya' is a famous puppet play performed in the Odia language.

Which Indian state is known for its 'Kathputli' puppetry?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Kathputli' puppetry is a traditional form of puppetry that originated in Rajasthan.

The 'Yakshagana' puppet theater of Karnataka is known for its elaborate:

  1. Costumes

  2. Masks

  3. Music

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Yakshagana' puppet theater is known for its elaborate costumes, masks, and music.

In which Indian state is the 'Gombeyatta' puppetry performed?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Gombeyatta' puppetry is a traditional form of puppetry performed in Karnataka.

The 'Togalu Gombeyatta' puppet theater of Karnataka is known for its:

  1. Shadow puppets

  2. String puppets

  3. Rod puppets

  4. Glove puppets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Togalu Gombeyatta' puppet theater is known for its shadow puppets.

Which Indian state is known for its 'Bommalattam' puppetry?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Bommalattam' puppetry is a traditional form of puppetry performed in Tamil Nadu.

The 'Puli Vesham' puppet theater of Kerala is known for its:

  1. Tiger puppets

  2. Snake puppets

  3. Elephant puppets

  4. Monkey puppets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Puli Vesham' puppet theater is known for its tiger puppets.

Which Indian state is known for its 'Yampuri' puppetry?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Yampuri' puppetry is a traditional form of puppetry performed in Andhra Pradesh.

The 'Tholpavakoothu' puppet theater of Kerala is known for its:

  1. Leather puppets

  2. Wooden puppets

  3. Metal puppets

  4. Cloth puppets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Tholpavakoothu' puppet theater is known for its leather puppets.

Which Indian state is known for its 'Koothu-P-Pattarai' puppetry?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Koothu-P-Pattarai' puppetry is a traditional form of puppetry performed in Tamil Nadu.

The 'Bhuta Kola' puppet theater of Karnataka is known for its:

  1. Spirit puppets

  2. Animal puppets

  3. Human puppets

  4. Demon puppets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Bhuta Kola' puppet theater is known for its spirit puppets.

Which Indian state is known for its 'Gombeyata' puppetry?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Gombeyata' puppetry is a traditional form of puppetry performed in Karnataka.

The 'Dashavatara' puppet theater of Odisha is known for its:

  1. Ten incarnations of Vishnu

  2. Ten incarnations of Shiva

  3. Ten incarnations of Brahma

  4. Ten incarnations of Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Dashavatara' puppet theater is known for its ten incarnations of Vishnu.

Which Indian state is known for its 'Putul Nach' puppetry?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Putul Nach' puppetry is a traditional form of puppetry performed in West Bengal.

The 'Yampuri' puppet theater of Andhra Pradesh is known for its:

  1. Death and afterlife

  2. Love and romance

  3. War and peace

  4. Good and evil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Yampuri' puppet theater is known for its themes of death and afterlife.

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