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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 37

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 8 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q37

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A ______ performance begins with the kelikottu, calling the audience to attention followed by the todayam.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Kathakali.

 

In Kathakali, a traditional dance-drama from Kerala, the performance begins with kelikottu, which is a ritualistic invocation that calls the audience to attention. This is followed by the todayam, a percussion ensemble that sets the mood for the performance.

Other options:

  • Kathak: A classical dance form from North India, focusing on storytelling through footwork and spins, without the kelikottu and todayam rituals.

  • Sattriya: A classical dance-drama from Assam, which has its own unique rituals but does not include kelikottu and todayam.

  • Kuchipudi: A dance-drama from Andhra Pradesh, known for its fast rhythms and expressive storytelling, but it doesn’t start with kelikottu or todayam.