Arts of Kerala Quiz

#1. The name of which art form literally means "orchestra of five instruments"?

Padayani

Krishnanattam

Panchavadyam

Theyyam

Panchavadyam literally meaning an orchestra of five instruments, is basically a temple art form that has evolved in Kerala. Of the five instruments, four — timila, maddalam, ilathalam and idakka — belong to the percussion category, while the fifth, kombu, is a wind instrument.

#2. Ammannur Madhava Chakyar is related to

Koodiyattam

Theyyam

Kathakali

Ottan thullal

#3. Which of the following is a dance form evolved in Kerala under the patronage of the Christian Church?

Chavittu Natakam

Thiruvathirakali

Ottamthullal

Mohiniattam

Chavittu Natakam, a popular Christian art form in Kerala, originated during 17th century. Chavittu Natakam is a blend of music, dance, acting, dialogue delivery, and rhythm and its pet themes are Christ, saints and the history of kings. [keralatourism.org]

#4. Oppana is a dance form performed by the women of ____________ community.

Muslim

Christian

Buddhist

Hindu

#5. The district in Kerala where "Yakshagana" is popular

Idukki

Trissur

Kasargod

Palakkad

#6. Which place is known as the birth place of Ottan Thullal?

Mattancherry

Neelamperoor

Ambalappuzha

Kodungalloor

#7. The term "vichithi" is associated with which art form of Kerala?

Mohiniyattam

Keralanadanam

Kathakali

Koodiyattam

The costume of mohiniyattam is called “vichithi”.

#8. Which district is known as "The Cultural Capital of Kerala"?

Alapuzha

Ernakulam

Trissur

Thiruvananthapuram

#9. Who is the exponent of "Ottan Thullal"?

Kottarakkara Thampuran

Guru Gopinath

Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma

Kunjan Nambiar

#10. Which among the following dance forms is a primitive form of Kathakali?

Ramanattam

Theyyam

Ottan thullal

Margamkali

#11. Which district in Kerala is known as "Land of Theyyams"?

Thiruvananthapuram

Kannur

Trissur

Alapuzha

Theyyam is a popular ritual form of dance worship in Kerala and Karnataka. It is performed predominantly in the Kolathunadu area (consisting of present-day Kasargod, Kannur Districts, Mananthavady Taluk of Wayanad and Vadakara and Koyilandy Taluks of Kozhikode) and in Karnataka in South Canara and Kodagu.