Arts of Kerala Quiz

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

Chavittu Natakam

Ottamthullal

Mohiniattam

Thiruvathirakali

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]

#2. Which district in Kerala is known as “Land of Theyyams”?

Kannur

Thiruvananthapuram

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.

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

Trissur

Kasargod

Idukki

Palakkad

#4. An ancient Indian round dance of the St.Thomas Christians community based in Kerala state.

Padayani

Thiruvathirakali

Margamkali

Mangalamkali

#5. The name of which art form literally means “orchestra of five instruments”?

Padayani

Theyyam

Panchavadyam

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.