Q. With reference to Karakattam, consider the following statements:
1.It is a folk dance performed at festivals, conferences, roadshows and primarily at rain goddess festivals.
2.The dance is famous in regions around Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
3.The performers balance a pot on their head.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: Karakattam is a form of folk dance performed at festivals, conferences, roadshows and primarily at Mariamman (rain goddess) festivals.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Karakattam is mostly famous in Tamil Nadu, it’s performed in different parts of Kerala as well.
Statement 3 is correct: Both men and women perform the dance on the muddy ground. The performers balance a pot on their head.
Source: Indian Express
