SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 42

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Koodiyattam.

"Goodiyattam" (correctly spelled Koodiyattam) is an ancient, traditional performing art form from Kerala, India. Recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, it is the oldest surviving Sanskrit theatre tradition in the world. Performed in temples, it features elaborate costumes, intricate make-up, rhythmic drumming, and highly stylized movements and expressions (mudras) to narrate stories from Hindu epics. Performances can last for several nights, with actors taking on specific roles for years.