Question

    A puppet is one of the most remarkable and ingenious inventions of man. Which of the following is NOT one of the forms of Puppetry in India?

    A String Puppets Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Shadow Puppets Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rod Puppets Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Glove Puppets Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Ventriloquist Puppets Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ventriloquism is of ancient origin. Traces of the art are found in Egyptian and Hebrew archaeology. Eurycles of Athens was the most celebrated of Greek ventriloquists, who were called, after him, eurycleides, as well as engastrimanteis (“belly prophets”). Stories adapted from puranic literature, local myths and legends usually form the content of traditional puppet theater in India which, in turn, imbibes elements of all creative expressions like painting, sculpture, music, dance, drama, etc. The presentation of puppet programmes involves the creative efforts of many people working together. String Puppets Shadow Puppets Rod Puppets Glove Puppets

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