Q.13 ____ is a popular folk theatre of Karnataka which has a history of about…
2019
Q.13 ____ is a popular folk theatre of Karnataka which has a history of about 400 years. It is a unique harmony of music tradition, eye-catching costumes, authentic styles of dance and improvised gestures and acting, in which lies the wide appeal of its instant dialogue delivery.
- A.
Swang
- B.
Yakshagana
- C.
Therukoothu
- D.
Tamasha
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Correct answer: B
Yakshagana is the traditional theatre form from coastal Karnataka, known for dance, music, improvised dialogue, colourful costumes, and all-night performances based on epics. Swang belongs to Haryana–UP–Rajasthan. Therukoothu is from Tamil Nadu. Tamasha is from Maharashtra.
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