Indian Folk Theatre

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Which of the following is not a form of Indian folk theatre?

  1. Nautanki

  2. Kathakali

  3. Bhavai

  4. Yatra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical Indian dance form from Kerala, not a form of folk theatre.

In which state of India is Nautanki popular?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nautanki is a form of folk theatre that originated in Uttar Pradesh.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Bhavai?

  1. Use of masks

  2. Elaborate costumes

  3. Live music

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhavai is known for its use of masks, elaborate costumes, and live music.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from West Bengal?

  1. Jatra

  2. Yatra

  3. Nautanki

  4. Bhavai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jatra is a form of folk theatre that originated in West Bengal.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from Rajasthan?

  1. Nautanki

  2. Bhavai

  3. Yatra

  4. Kathputli


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kathputli is a form of folk theatre from Rajasthan that uses puppets.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from Maharashtra?

  1. Tamasha

  2. Nautanki

  3. Bhavai

  4. Yatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamasha is a form of folk theatre from Maharashtra that combines music, dance, and drama.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from Karnataka?

  1. Yakshagana

  2. Nautanki

  3. Bhavai

  4. Yatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yakshagana is a form of folk theatre from Karnataka that combines music, dance, and drama.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Burrakatha

  2. Nautanki

  3. Bhavai

  4. Yatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burrakatha is a form of folk theatre from Andhra Pradesh that combines storytelling, music, and dance.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from Tamil Nadu?

  1. Therukoothu

  2. Nautanki

  3. Bhavai

  4. Yatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Therukoothu is a form of folk theatre from Tamil Nadu that combines music, dance, and drama.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from Kerala?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Nautanki

  3. Bhavai

  4. Yatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a form of folk theatre from Kerala that combines music, dance, and drama.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from Odisha?

  1. Pala

  2. Nautanki

  3. Bhavai

  4. Yatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pala is a form of folk theatre from Odisha that combines music, dance, and drama.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from Chhattisgarh?

  1. Pandavani

  2. Nautanki

  3. Bhavai

  4. Yatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pandavani is a form of folk theatre from Chhattisgarh that combines storytelling, music, and dance.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from Jharkhand?

  1. Chhau

  2. Nautanki

  3. Bhavai

  4. Yatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhau is a form of folk theatre from Jharkhand that combines music, dance, and drama.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Nati

  2. Nautanki

  3. Bhavai

  4. Yatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nati is a form of folk theatre from Himachal Pradesh that combines music, dance, and drama.

Which of the following is a form of folk theatre from Uttarakhand?

  1. Ramlila

  2. Nautanki

  3. Bhavai

  4. Yatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramlila is a form of folk theatre from Uttarakhand that combines music, dance, and drama.

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