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Puppetry in Political Satire

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In which country did puppetry first emerge as a form of political satire?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Greece

  4. Egypt


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Puppetry first emerged as a form of political satire in ancient Greece, where it was used to criticize politicians and public figures.

Which Indian puppeteer is known for his satirical puppets that comment on current political events?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Raju Srivastav

  3. Kapil Sharma

  4. Krishen Khanna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadi Pudumjee is an Indian puppeteer and director who is known for his satirical puppets that comment on current political events. He is the founder of the Ishara Puppet Theatre in New Delhi.

What is the name of the satirical puppet show created by Dadi Pudumjee that features a character named Mr. Punch?

  1. The Punch and Judy Show

  2. The Great Indian Puppet Show

  3. The Political Punch Show

  4. The Puppet Satire Show


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Political Punch Show is a satirical puppet show created by Dadi Pudumjee that features a character named Mr. Punch. The show uses puppets to comment on current political events and social issues.

Which Indian political leader was frequently satirized by Dadi Pudumjee's puppets?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Rajiv Gandhi

  3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi was frequently satirized by Dadi Pudumjee's puppets. Pudumjee's puppets often criticized Gandhi's policies and her authoritarian style of leadership.

In which Indian city is the Ishara Puppet Theatre located?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. New Delhi

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ishara Puppet Theatre is located in New Delhi, India. The theatre was founded by Dadi Pudumjee in 1983 and is dedicated to the art of puppetry.

What is the name of the satirical puppet show created by Rajeev Sethi that features a character named Mr. India?

  1. The Mr. India Show

  2. The Great Indian Puppet Show

  3. The Political Puppet Show

  4. The Puppet Satire Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mr. India Show is a satirical puppet show created by Rajeev Sethi that features a character named Mr. India. The show uses puppets to comment on current political events and social issues.

Which Indian political leader was frequently satirized by Rajeev Sethi's puppets?

  1. Narendra Modi

  2. Rahul Gandhi

  3. Arvind Kejriwal

  4. Mamata Banerjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Narendra Modi was frequently satirized by Rajeev Sethi's puppets. Sethi's puppets often criticized Modi's policies and his style of leadership.

In which Indian city is the Rajeev Sethi Puppet Theatre located?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. New Delhi

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rajeev Sethi Puppet Theatre is located in Mumbai, India. The theatre was founded by Rajeev Sethi in 1990 and is dedicated to the art of puppetry.

What is the name of the satirical puppet show created by Kapil Sharma that features a character named Gutthi?

  1. The Kapil Sharma Show

  2. The Great Indian Puppet Show

  3. The Political Puppet Show

  4. The Puppet Satire Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kapil Sharma Show is a satirical puppet show created by Kapil Sharma that features a character named Gutthi. The show uses puppets to comment on current political events and social issues.

Which Indian political leader was frequently satirized by Kapil Sharma's puppets?

  1. Narendra Modi

  2. Rahul Gandhi

  3. Arvind Kejriwal

  4. Mamata Banerjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Narendra Modi was frequently satirized by Kapil Sharma's puppets. Sharma's puppets often criticized Modi's policies and his style of leadership.

In which Indian city is the Kapil Sharma Puppet Theatre located?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. New Delhi

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kapil Sharma Puppet Theatre is located in Mumbai, India. The theatre was founded by Kapil Sharma in 2016 and is dedicated to the art of puppetry.

What is the name of the satirical puppet show created by Krishen Khanna that features a character named Pappu?

  1. The Pappu Show

  2. The Great Indian Puppet Show

  3. The Political Puppet Show

  4. The Puppet Satire Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pappu Show is a satirical puppet show created by Krishen Khanna that features a character named Pappu. The show uses puppets to comment on current political events and social issues.

Which Indian political leader was frequently satirized by Krishen Khanna's puppets?

  1. Narendra Modi

  2. Rahul Gandhi

  3. Arvind Kejriwal

  4. Mamata Banerjee


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rahul Gandhi was frequently satirized by Krishen Khanna's puppets. Khanna's puppets often criticized Gandhi's policies and his style of leadership.

In which Indian city is the Krishen Khanna Puppet Theatre located?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. New Delhi

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Krishen Khanna Puppet Theatre is located in Kolkata, India. The theatre was founded by Krishen Khanna in 1995 and is dedicated to the art of puppetry.

What is the name of the satirical puppet show created by Rajasthani puppeteer Puran Bhatt that features a character named Ramu Kaka?

  1. The Ramu Kaka Show

  2. The Great Indian Puppet Show

  3. The Political Puppet Show

  4. The Puppet Satire Show


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramu Kaka Show is a satirical puppet show created by Rajasthani puppeteer Puran Bhatt that features a character named Ramu Kaka. The show uses puppets to comment on current political events and social issues.

Which Indian political leader was frequently satirized by Puran Bhatt's puppets?

  1. Narendra Modi

  2. Rahul Gandhi

  3. Arvind Kejriwal

  4. Mamata Banerjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Narendra Modi was frequently satirized by Puran Bhatt's puppets. Bhatt's puppets often criticized Modi's policies and his style of leadership.

In which Indian city is the Puran Bhatt Puppet Theatre located?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. New Delhi

  4. Jaipur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Puran Bhatt Puppet Theatre is located in Jaipur, India. The theatre was founded by Puran Bhatt in 1980 and is dedicated to the art of puppetry.

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