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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Kathputli.
- It is the string puppets of Rajasthan.
- Carved from a single piece of wood, these puppets are like large dolls that are colourfully dressed.
- These puppets wear long trailing skirts and do not have legs.
- Oval faces, large eyes, arched eyebrows and large lips are some of the facial features of these puppets.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The traditional marionettes of Rajasthan are known as Kathputli. Carved from a single piece of wood, these puppets are like large dolls that are colourfully dressed. Their costumes and headgears are designed in the medieval Rajasthani style of dress, which is prevalent even today. The Kathputli is accompanied by a highly dramatised version of the regional music. Oval faces, large eyes, arched eyebrows and large lips are some of the distinct facial features of these string puppets. These puppets wear long trailing skirts and do not have legs. Puppeteers manipulate them with two to five strings which are normally tied to their fingers and not to a prop or a support.
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Solution: d)
The traditional marionettes of Rajasthan are known as Kathputli. Carved from a single piece of wood, these puppets are like large dolls that are colourfully dressed. Their costumes and headgears are designed in the medieval Rajasthani style of dress, which is prevalent even today. The Kathputli is accompanied by a highly dramatised version of the regional music. Oval faces, large eyes, arched eyebrows and large lips are some of the distinct facial features of these string puppets. These puppets wear long trailing skirts and do not have legs. Puppeteers manipulate them with two to five strings which are normally tied to their fingers and not to a prop or a support.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in
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Solution: d)
The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil classic ‘Silappadikaaram’ written around the 1st or 2nd century B.C.
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Solution: d)
The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil classic ‘Silappadikaaram’ written around the 1st or 2nd century B.C.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the folloiwng statements regarding Indian Puppetry.
- Puppets were present at excavation sites at Harappa and Mohenjodaro.
- Bommalattam and Yampuri and examples of string puppet.
- Gombeyatta has influence of Yakshagana theatre of Karnataka.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The excavation sites at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro have yielded puppets with sockets attached to them, which suggest the presence of puppetry as an art form.
Bommalattam is a String puppet and Yampuri is a rod puppet.
Gombeyatta — Karnataka: It has influence of Yakshagana theatre of Karnataka.
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Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The excavation sites at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro have yielded puppets with sockets attached to them, which suggest the presence of puppetry as an art form.
Bommalattam is a String puppet and Yampuri is a rod puppet.
Gombeyatta — Karnataka: It has influence of Yakshagana theatre of Karnataka.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Puppetry State
- Ravanchhaya Rajasthan
- Yampuri Bihar
- Pavakoothu Kerala
- Tholu bommalata Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?
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Solution: d)
Ravanchhaya – shadow puppetry of Odisha region. The puppets are made of deer skin and depict bold, dramatic postures. They do not have any joints attached to them, making it a more complex art.
Yampuri – It is the traditional rod puppet of Bihar. The puppets are generally made of wood and are without any joints.
In Kerala, the traditional glove puppet play is called Pavakoothu. It came into existence during the 18th century due to the influence of Kathakali.
Tholu bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
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Solution: d)
Ravanchhaya – shadow puppetry of Odisha region. The puppets are made of deer skin and depict bold, dramatic postures. They do not have any joints attached to them, making it a more complex art.
Yampuri – It is the traditional rod puppet of Bihar. The puppets are generally made of wood and are without any joints.
In Kerala, the traditional glove puppet play is called Pavakoothu. It came into existence during the 18th century due to the influence of Kathakali.
Tholu bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Togalu Gombeyaata’ is a form of
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Solution: c)
Togalu gombeyaata is a puppet show unique to the state of Karnataka. Togalu gombeyaata translates to “a play of leather dolls” in the native language of Kannada. It is a form of shadow puppetry. The puppets are usually characters from the Hindu epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
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Solution: c)
Togalu gombeyaata is a puppet show unique to the state of Karnataka. Togalu gombeyaata translates to “a play of leather dolls” in the native language of Kannada. It is a form of shadow puppetry. The puppets are usually characters from the Hindu epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
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