With reference to Seethakali, consider the following statements:1.It is a dance form that is only performed by women.2.The performance is carried out by Dalit artists belonging to the Veda and Pulaya communities.3.The performance portrays the tale of Sita’s journey, from vanayatra (exile to the forest) to Sita’s andardhanam (descend into the earth).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to Seethakali, consider the following statements:
1.It is a dance form that is only performed by women.
2.The performance is carried out by Dalit artists belonging to the Veda and Pulaya communities.
3.The performance portrays the tale of Sita’s journey, from vanayatra (exile to the forest) to Sita’s andardhanam (descend into the earth).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 3 only

[D] 2 and 3 only

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Seethakali performance is carried out by Dalit artists belonging to the Veda and Pulaya communities. It is a traditional folk-dance drama from Desinganad, Kerala.It is primarily performed during the Onam festivities. The performance portrays the tale of Sita’s journey, from vanayatra (exile to the forest) to Sita’s andardhanam (descend into the earth)

Statement 1 is incorrect. It is performed by both men and women.

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