Question

Consider the following statements regarding Indian puppetry. Statement I: 'Kathputli' is a form of shadow puppetry originating from the state of Rajasthan. Statement II: 'Tholpavakoothu' is a traditional glove puppet form practised in Kerala.

• A. Both Statements I and II are correct
• B. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
• C. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
• D. Both Statements I and II are incorrect

Hint:

Kathputli $\rightarrow$ Rajasthan $\rightarrow$ String Puppet Tholpavakoothu $\rightarrow$ Kerala $\rightarrow$ Shadow Puppet

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Examine Statement I.
Kathputli is the famous puppet tradition of Rajasthan. However, Kathputli is a: \[ {\text{String Puppet}} \] and not a shadow puppet. Therefore, \[ {\text{Statement I is incorrect}} \]

Step 2: Examine Statement II.
Tholpavakoothu is the traditional puppet art of Kerala. It is a: \[ {\text{Shadow Puppet Tradition}} \] and not a glove puppet. Hence, \[ {\text{Statement II is incorrect}} \]

Step 3: Choose the correct answer.
Both statements are incorrect. \[ {\text{Option (D)}} \]