Arts of Kerala Quiz

#1. The birth place of Chavittu Natakam is

Mattancherry

Kalabhavan

Neelamperoor

Chitilapilly

#2. Ammannur Madhava Chakyar is related to

Ottan thullal

Kathakali

Theyyam

Koodiyattam

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

Padayani

Panchavadyam

Theyyam

Krishnanattam

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.

#4. Who is regarded as the father of Yakshagana?

Mukundraja

Parthy Subban

Swati Tirunal

Kunchan Nambiar

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

Mohiniyattam

Keralanadanam

Kathakali

Koodiyattam

The costume of mohiniyattam is called “vichithi”.

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

Thiruvananthapuram

Kannur

Alapuzha

Trissur

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.

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

Trissur

Alapuzha

Thiruvananthapuram

Ernakulam

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

Thiruvathirakali

Ottamthullal

Mohiniattam

Chavittu Natakam

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]