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Find out the correct list of traditional art forms of Kerala, which is performed by women ?

AThumpithullal, Oppana, Poorakkali, Ammanattam

BMudiyattam, Kaikottikkali, Devakkuthu, Margamkali

CMudiyettu, Kudam thullal, Kolkkali , Velakali

DPadayani, Kummatti, Ammanattam, Koothu

Answer:

B. Mudiyattam, Kaikottikkali, Devakkuthu, Margamkali

Read Explanation:

  • Mudiyattam - This is a temple art form in Kasaragod district. It is a type of dance in which the hair of the goddess is pulled and danced.

  • Kaikottikkali - This is a dance performed by women during Onam. It is similar to Thiruvathirakali.

  • Devakoothu - This is a ritual dance popular in Payyannur, Kannur district. It is a type of ritual art form performed to please the deity

  • Margamkali - An ancient traditional dance form popular among the Syrian Christians of Kerala


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Which of the following statements are true regarding Naikkar Kali, a traditional folk dance ?

  1. Naikkar Kali is prominently practiced among the tribal communities residing in Wayanad and Malappuram districts
  2. It is performed as a pooja to the family deities during marriages.
  3. Percussion instruments like Thappu and wind instruments like Kuzhal are used in Naikar Kali

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    1. ഒരു ജനകീയ കലയാണ്
    2. ഒരു ദൃശ്യകലയാണ്
    3. പ്രധാന വാദ്യോപകരണം മിഴാവാണ്
    4. പച്ച, കരി, കത്തി, താടി ,മിനുക്ക് എന്നീ വിവിധ വേഷവിധാനങ്ങളുണ്ട്

      Identify the wrong statements about 'Arabanamuttu'an art form prevalent among Muslims in Kerala

      1. The name "Arabanamuttu" is derived from "Arabana", a musical instrument originating from Arabia.
      2. Each part of the Arabanamuttu performance is called "Adakan."
      3. The primary instrument used in Arabanamuttu, Arabana, is made of metal and synthetic materials
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