Step 1: Spot the key clue.
The words mime and elaborated facial expressions are the strongest clues. Most folk forms depend on speech and songs, so we look for a form where the face does the talking.
Step 2: Sort the forms into two groups.
Yakshagana, Jatra and Nautanki are folk forms where actors speak, sing and shout dialogue. Kathakali is a classical form where actors stay silent and the story is told by gesture and face.
Step 3: Confirm with Kathakali features.
A Kathakali actor uses hand signs (mudras), eye movement and nine rasas on the face. Singers and drummers stand at the side. Heavy make-up makes the face stand out.
Step 4: Conclude.
Only Kathakali fits the full clue, so option (3) is correct.
Final Answer:
Kathakali is the answer, option (3).
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