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Consider the following statements with reference to Pulikkali It is a folk dance performed on the st...........

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    Consider the following statements with reference to Pulikkali

    1. It is a folk dance performed on the streets of Kerala as a part of Onam celebrations.
    2. It is performed to the rhythm of traditional percussion instruments such as thakil, udukku and chenda.
    3. The main theme of this folk art is tiger hunting.

    Select the correct statement.

    1&2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    All of the above

    Correct Answer
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    Explanation:
    • Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. Puli means Leopard/Tiger and Kali means Play in Malayalam. The main theme of this folk art is tiger hunting with participants playing the role of tiger and hunter.
    • Performers paint their bodies like tigers and hunters and dance on streets to the beats of traditional percussion instruments such as thakil, udukku and chenda. It is performed on the fourth day of Onam celebrations.

    Hence all statements are correct.

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