UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 20 August 2025
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The earliest reference to the art of puppetryis found in a) Shakuntalam b) Sama veda c) Natyashastra d) Silappadikaaram Correct Solution: D The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil classic ‘Silappadikaaram’ written around the 1st or 2nd century B.C. Incorrect Solution: D The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil classic ‘Silappadikaaram’ written around the 1st or 2nd century B.C.
#### 1. Question
The earliest reference to the art of puppetryis found in
• a) Shakuntalam
• b) Sama veda
• c) Natyashastra
• d) Silappadikaaram
Solution: D
The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil classic ‘Silappadikaaram’ written around the 1st or 2nd century B.C.
Solution: D
The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil classic ‘Silappadikaaram’ written around the 1st or 2nd century B.C.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the folloiwng statements regarding Indian Puppetry. Puppets were present at excavation sites at Harappa and Mohenjodaro. Bommalattam and Yampuri and examples of string puppet. Gombeyatta has influence of Yakshagana theatre of Karnataka. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 2 is incorrect. The excavation sites at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro have yielded puppets with sockets attached to them, which suggest the presence of puppetry as an art form. Bommalattam is a String puppet and Yampuri is a rod puppet. Gombeyatta — Karnataka: It has influence of Yakshagana theatre of Karnataka. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 2 is incorrect. The excavation sites at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro have yielded puppets with sockets attached to them, which suggest the presence of puppetry as an art form. Bommalattam is a String puppet and Yampuri is a rod puppet. Gombeyatta — Karnataka: It has influence of Yakshagana theatre of Karnataka.
#### 2. Question
Consider the folloiwng statements regarding Indian Puppetry.
• Puppets were present at excavation sites at Harappa and Mohenjodaro.
• Bommalattam and Yampuri and examples of string puppet.
• Gombeyatta has influence of Yakshagana theatre of Karnataka.
How many of the above statements are correct?
• (a) Only one
• (b) Only two
• (c) All three
Solution: B
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The excavation sites at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro have yielded puppets with sockets attached to them, which suggest the presence of puppetry as an art form.
Bommalattam is a String puppet and Yampuri is a rod puppet.
Gombeyatta — Karnataka: It has influence of Yakshagana theatre of Karnataka.
Solution: B
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The excavation sites at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro have yielded puppets with sockets attached to them, which suggest the presence of puppetry as an art form.
Bommalattam is a String puppet and Yampuri is a rod puppet.
Gombeyatta — Karnataka: It has influence of Yakshagana theatre of Karnataka.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question ‘Togalu Gombeyaata’ is a form of a) Rod puppetry practised in the state of Odisha b) Water puppetry from South India c) Shadow puppetry that depict mythological tales d) None of the above Correct Solution: C Togalu gombeyaata is a puppet show unique to the state of Karnataka. Togalu gombeyaata translates to “a play of leather dolls” in the native language of Kannada. It is a form of shadow puppetry. The puppets are usually characters from the Hindu epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Incorrect Solution: C Togalu gombeyaata is a puppet show unique to the state of Karnataka. Togalu gombeyaata translates to “a play of leather dolls” in the native language of Kannada. It is a form of shadow puppetry. The puppets are usually characters from the Hindu epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
#### 3. Question
‘Togalu Gombeyaata’ is a form of
• a) Rod puppetry practised in the state of Odisha
• b) Water puppetry from South India
• c) Shadow puppetry that depict mythological tales
• d) None of the above
Solution: C
Togalu gombeyaata is a puppet show unique to the state of Karnataka. Togalu gombeyaata translates to “a play of leather dolls” in the native language of Kannada. It is a form of shadow puppetry. The puppets are usually characters from the Hindu epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Solution: C
Togalu gombeyaata is a puppet show unique to the state of Karnataka. Togalu gombeyaata translates to “a play of leather dolls” in the native language of Kannada. It is a form of shadow puppetry. The puppets are usually characters from the Hindu epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following pairs: Puppetry State Ravanchhaya Rajasthan Yampuri Bihar Pavakoothu Kerala Tholu bommalata Andhra Pradesh Which of the above pairs are incorrectly matched? a) 2, 3 b) 3 only c) 1, 2, 4 d) 2, 3, 4 Correct Solution: d) Ravanchhaya – shadow puppetry of Odisha region. The puppets are made of deer skin and depict bold, dramatic postures. They do not have any joints attached to them, making it a more complex art. Yampuri – It is the traditional rod puppet of Bihar. The puppets are generally made of wood and are without any joints. In Kerala, the traditional glove puppet play is called Pavakoothu. It came into existence during the 18th century due to the influence of Kathakali. Tholu bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Incorrect Solution: d) Ravanchhaya – shadow puppetry of Odisha region. The puppets are made of deer skin and depict bold, dramatic postures. They do not have any joints attached to them, making it a more complex art. Yampuri – It is the traditional rod puppet of Bihar. The puppets are generally made of wood and are without any joints. In Kerala, the traditional glove puppet play is called Pavakoothu. It came into existence during the 18th century due to the influence of Kathakali. Tholu bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Puppetry State
• Ravanchhaya Rajasthan
• Yampuri Bihar
• Pavakoothu Kerala
• Tholu bommalata Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?
• c) 1, 2, 4
• d) 2, 3, 4
Solution: d)
Ravanchhaya – shadow puppetry of Odisha region. The puppets are made of deer skin and depict bold, dramatic postures. They do not have any joints attached to them, making it a more complex art.
Yampuri – It is the traditional rod puppet of Bihar. The puppets are generally made of wood and are without any joints.
In Kerala, the traditional glove puppet play is called Pavakoothu. It came into existence during the 18th century due to the influence of Kathakali.
Tholu bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Solution: d)
Ravanchhaya – shadow puppetry of Odisha region. The puppets are made of deer skin and depict bold, dramatic postures. They do not have any joints attached to them, making it a more complex art.
Yampuri – It is the traditional rod puppet of Bihar. The puppets are generally made of wood and are without any joints.
In Kerala, the traditional glove puppet play is called Pavakoothu. It came into existence during the 18th century due to the influence of Kathakali.
Tholu bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Kathputli. These are the traditional string instruments of Bihar and Jharkhand It is controlled by a single string that passes from the top of the puppet over the puppeteers. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: A Kathputli: The traditional string puppets of the Rajasthan area known as Kathputli, which derives its name from ‘kath’ meaning wood and ‘putli’ meaning doll. A unique feature of the puppets is the absence of legs. The strings are attached to the finger of the puppeteer. Incorrect Solution: A Kathputli: The traditional string puppets of the Rajasthan area known as Kathputli, which derives its name from ‘kath’ meaning wood and ‘putli’ meaning doll. A unique feature of the puppets is the absence of legs. The strings are attached to the finger of the puppeteer.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Kathputli.
• These are the traditional string instruments of Bihar and Jharkhand
• It is controlled by a single string that passes from the top of the puppet over the puppeteers.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: A
Kathputli: The traditional string puppets of the Rajasthan area known as Kathputli, which derives its name from ‘kath’ meaning wood and ‘putli’ meaning doll. A unique feature of the puppets is the absence of legs. The strings are attached to the finger of the puppeteer.
Solution: A
Kathputli: The traditional string puppets of the Rajasthan area known as Kathputli, which derives its name from ‘kath’ meaning wood and ‘putli’ meaning doll. A unique feature of the puppets is the absence of legs. The strings are attached to the finger of the puppeteer.
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