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Which art form of Kerala is in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list?

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This previous-year-style question tests Indian culture: “Which art form of Kerala is in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list?” The correct answer is Kutiyattam. Kutiyattam, also written Koodiyattam, is a traditional Sanskrit theatre form of Kerala and is recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It combines acting, Sanskrit drama, temple-theatre traditions and elements of Koothu. Traditionally, it was performed in Koothambalams, the temple theatre spaces of Kerala. Theyyam and Chakyar Koothu are also important Kerala traditions, but the UNESCO-listed answer in this question is Kutiyattam.

ATheyyam
BKutiyattam
CChakyar Koothu
DThiruvathirakali
Correct Answer: KutiyattamYour Answer: B

Explanation

NESCO-listed answer in this question is Kutiyattam. Match the tradition with its region, form, performer or recognition. A familiar cultural name is not enough unless every clue agrees. Therefore answer, correct index and explanation consistently identify Kutiyattam. Kutiyattam, also written Koodiyattam, is a traditional Sanskrit theatre form of Kerala and is recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It combines acting, Sanskrit drama, temple-theatre traditions and elements of Koothu. Traditionally, it was performed in Koothambalams, the temple theatre spaces of Kerala. Theyyam and Chakyar Koothu are also important Kerala traditions, but the UNESCO-listed answer in this question is Kutiyattam.

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