Arts of Kerala Quiz

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

Theyyam

Ramanattam

Ottan thullal

Margamkali

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

Kathakali

Mohiniyattam

Keralanadanam

Koodiyattam

The costume of mohiniyattam is called “vichithi”.

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

Kunchan Nambiar

Swati Tirunal

Mukundraja

Parthy Subban

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

Thiruvananthapuram

Alapuzha

Trissur

Kannur

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.

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

Guru Gopinath

Kunjan Nambiar

Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma

Kottarakkara Thampuran

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

Neelamperoor

Kodungalloor

Mattancherry

Ambalappuzha

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

Buddhist

Muslim

Christian

Hindu

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

Ottamthullal

Thiruvathirakali

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]

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

Palakkad

Idukki

Trissur

Kasargod

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

Margamkali

Padayani

Mangalamkali

Thiruvathirakali

#11. 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.