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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding puppetry.
- The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil classic ‘Silappadikaaram’.
- Natyashastra, the masterly treatise on dramaturgy also refers exhaustively about the art of puppetry.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: B
The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil classic ‘Silappadikaaram’ written around the 1st or 2nd century B.C.
Natyashastra, the masterly treatise on dramaturgy written sometime during 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD., does not refer to the art of puppetry but the producer-cum-director of the human theatre has been termed as ‘Sutradhar’ meaning the holder of strings.
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Solution: B
The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil classic ‘Silappadikaaram’ written around the 1st or 2nd century B.C.
Natyashastra, the masterly treatise on dramaturgy written sometime during 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD., does not refer to the art of puppetry but the producer-cum-director of the human theatre has been termed as ‘Sutradhar’ meaning the holder of strings.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Tholpavakkoothu.
- Tholpavakkoothu also called as shadow puppetry, is a traditional temple art in Kerala.
- Speciality of Tholpavakkoothu is the complete absence of any instruments in the performance.
- It narrates the tales from the Ramayana.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: B
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Tholpavakkoothu
- It is also called as shadow puppetry, Nizhalkkoothu and Olakkoothu.
- It is a traditional temple art in Kerala having its roots in Palakkad and neighbouring regions.
- It used to be performed in the Bhadrakali temples of Palakkad, telling tales from the Ramayana.
- Accompanying instruments include Ezhupara, Chenda and Maddalam.
- The artists have to undergo several years of rigorous training to master this art form.
- The puppetry is staged on a special structure in temple premises called Koothumadam.
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Solution: B
Statement 2 is incorrect.
Tholpavakkoothu
- It is also called as shadow puppetry, Nizhalkkoothu and Olakkoothu.
- It is a traditional temple art in Kerala having its roots in Palakkad and neighbouring regions.
- It used to be performed in the Bhadrakali temples of Palakkad, telling tales from the Ramayana.
- Accompanying instruments include Ezhupara, Chenda and Maddalam.
- The artists have to undergo several years of rigorous training to master this art form.
- The puppetry is staged on a special structure in temple premises called Koothumadam.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Putul Nautch.
- It is a traditional string puppet form of West Bengal.
- The puppets are about 3 to 4 feet in height and are costumed like the actors of Jatra.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: B
The traditional rod puppet form of West Bengal is known as Putul Nautch. They are carved from wood and follow the various artistic styles of a particular region. In Nadia district of West Bengal, rod-puppets used to be of human size like the Bunraku puppets of Japan. This form is now almost extinct. The Bengal rod-puppets, which survive are about 3 to 4 feet in height and are costumed like the actors of Jatra, a traditional theatre form prevalent in the State. These puppets have mostly three joints. The heads, supported by the main rod, is joined at the neck and both hands attached to rods are joined at the shoulders.
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Solution: B
The traditional rod puppet form of West Bengal is known as Putul Nautch. They are carved from wood and follow the various artistic styles of a particular region. In Nadia district of West Bengal, rod-puppets used to be of human size like the Bunraku puppets of Japan. This form is now almost extinct. The Bengal rod-puppets, which survive are about 3 to 4 feet in height and are costumed like the actors of Jatra, a traditional theatre form prevalent in the State. These puppets have mostly three joints. The heads, supported by the main rod, is joined at the neck and both hands attached to rods are joined at the shoulders.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements.
- The epic Mahabharata mentions puppet traditions.
- Leather puppets are not used in India for religious reasons.
- Tholu bommalata is a shadow puppet theatre tradition practised in Andhra Pradesh.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: A
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The best-known leather puppets in our country are those used in the Tholu Bomalatta of Andhra Pradesh. Its performers are part of a group of wandering entertainers and peddlers who pass through villages during the course of a year and offer to sing ballads, tell fortunes, sell amulets, perform acrobatics, charm snakes, weave fishnets, tattoo local people and mend pots.
Tholu bommalata literally means “the dance of leather puppets” (tholu – “leather” and bommalata – “puppet dance”). Leather puppets are made out of the hides of goat, deer and buffalo.
The puppeteers comprise some of the various entertainers who perform all night and usually reenact various stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The origins of these puppets can be traced back to about 2000 BCE, as they are mentioned in the Mahabharata.
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Solution: A
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The best-known leather puppets in our country are those used in the Tholu Bomalatta of Andhra Pradesh. Its performers are part of a group of wandering entertainers and peddlers who pass through villages during the course of a year and offer to sing ballads, tell fortunes, sell amulets, perform acrobatics, charm snakes, weave fishnets, tattoo local people and mend pots.
Tholu bommalata literally means “the dance of leather puppets” (tholu – “leather” and bommalata – “puppet dance”). Leather puppets are made out of the hides of goat, deer and buffalo.
The puppeteers comprise some of the various entertainers who perform all night and usually reenact various stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The origins of these puppets can be traced back to about 2000 BCE, as they are mentioned in the Mahabharata.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of following is/are forms of glove puppetry?
- Yampuri
- Ravanchaya
- Pavakoothu
- Bommalattam
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