Kerala Culture — Festivals, Arts, Dance Forms

Q1.The state festival of Kerala is:

A. Vishu B. Onam C. Thrissur Pooram D. Christmas

Q2.Thrissur Pooram was introduced by:

A. Marthanda Varma B. Sakthan Thampuran C. Swathi Thirunal D. Sri Chithira Thirunal

Q3.Kathakali originated in:

A. Tamil Nadu B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Andhra Pradesh

Q4.Mohiniyattam is a dance form from:

A. Tamil Nadu B. Kerala C. Karnataka D. Odisha

Q5.Theyyam is performed mainly in:

A. Central Kerala B. South Kerala C. North Kerala (Kannur, Kasaragod) D. East Kerala

Q6.Koodiyattam is a UNESCO-recognised art form from Kerala. It is:

A. A martial art B. A temple dance-drama C. A boat race D. A festival

Q7.Vallam Kali (boat race) is associated with:

A. Onam B. Vishu C. Christmas D. Eid

Q8.Kalaripayattu is:

A. A dance form B. A martial art C. A musical instrument D. A painting style

Q9.Vishukkani is associated with:

A. Onam B. Vishu C. Thrissur Pooram D. Theyyam

Q10.Pulikali (tiger dance) is performed during:

A. Vishu B. Onam C. Christmas D. Navratri

Q11.The Nehru Trophy Boat Race features:

A. Motor boats B. Kayaks C. Chundan Vallam (snake boats) D. Fishing boats

Q12.Ottamthullal was introduced by:

A. Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan B. Kunchan Nambiar C. Cherusseri D. Poonthanam

Q13.Mural paintings in Kerala temples are in which style?

A. Mughal style B. Rajput style C. Kerala mural style D. Tanjore style

Q14.Onam celebrates the return of:

A. Lord Vishnu B. King Mahabali C. Sree Narayana Guru D. Lord Ayyappa

Q15.Chenda is a:

A. Dance form B. Musical instrument (drum) C. Painting style D. Festival