0

Languages Used in Theater and Drama in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the languages used in theater and drama in India.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: indian languages scheduled languages languages in theater and drama
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which language is predominantly used in traditional Yakshagana theater of Karnataka?

  1. Kannada

  2. Tulu

  3. Konkani

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yakshagana, a traditional theater form of Karnataka, primarily uses Kannada as its language of performance.

In which language is the famous Manipuri dance-drama form, Lai Haraoba, performed?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Assamese

  3. Bengali

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lai Haraoba, a significant dance-drama form of Manipur, is performed in the Manipuri language, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theater form of Ankiya Nat, prevalent in Assam?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Maithili


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ankiya Nat, a traditional theater form of Assam, is primarily performed in the Assamese language, showcasing the region's rich cultural traditions.

Which language is predominantly used in the traditional theater form of Bhavai, popular in Gujarat?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Marathi

  3. Rajasthani

  4. Sindhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhavai, a traditional theater form of Gujarat, is primarily performed in the Gujarati language, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.

In which language is the renowned theater form of Jatra performed, prevalent in West Bengal and Odisha?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Hindi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jatra, a popular theater form in West Bengal and Odisha, is predominantly performed in the Bengali language, showcasing the region's cultural traditions.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theater form of Nautanki, popular in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Awadhi

  4. Maithili


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nautanki, a traditional theater form of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, is primarily performed in the Hindi language, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.

In which language is the renowned theater form of Kathakali performed, prevalent in Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali, a renowned theater form of Kerala, is primarily performed in the Malayalam language, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theater form of Tamasha, popular in Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Konkani

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamasha, a traditional theater form of Maharashtra, is primarily performed in the Marathi language, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.

In which language is the renowned theater form of Burrakatha performed, prevalent in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burrakatha, a renowned theater form of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, is primarily performed in the Telugu language, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theater form of Koodiyattam, popular in Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Koodiyattam, a traditional theater form of Kerala, is primarily performed in the Sanskrit language, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.

In which language is the renowned theater form of Chhau performed, prevalent in Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand?

  1. Odia

  2. Bengali

  3. Hindi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhau, a renowned theater form prevalent in Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, is primarily performed in the Odia language, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theater form of Bhand Pather, popular in Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri

  2. Dogri

  3. Hindi

  4. Punjabi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhand Pather, a traditional theater form of Jammu and Kashmir, is primarily performed in the Kashmiri language, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.

In which language is the renowned theater form of Raslila performed, prevalent in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Awadhi

  4. Rajasthani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raslila, a renowned theater form prevalent in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, is primarily performed in the Hindi language, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region.

Which language is commonly used in the traditional theater form of Bhaona, popular in Assam?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Maithili


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhaona, a traditional theater form of Assam, is primarily performed in the Assamese language, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.

In which language is the renowned theater form of Therukoothu performed, prevalent in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Malayalam

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Therukoothu, a renowned theater form prevalent in Tamil Nadu, is primarily performed in the Tamil language, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region.

- Hide questions