Bommalattam puppetry
1. are the smallest and lightest marionettes found in India.
2. is indigenous to the region of Kerala.
3. has strings attached to an iron ring which is worn by the puppeteer on his head.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

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Bommalattam puppetry
1. are the smallest and lightest marionettes found in India.
2. is indigenous to the region of Kerala.
3. has strings attached to an iron ring which is worn by the puppeteer on his head.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is not correct: Bommalattam puppets are actually among the largest and heaviest marionettes in India, not the smallest and lightest. Some Bommalattam puppets can be as tall as 4-5 feet and are made of wood, making them heavier than other string puppets.

Statement 2 is not correct: Bommalattam is native to Tamil Nadu, not Kerala. The term "Bommalattam" itself means "puppet dance" in Tamil.

Statement 3 is correct: This is a distinctive feature of Bommalattam puppetry. The strings are tied to an iron ring that the puppeteer wears on their head, allowing for more control over movements.

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Bommalattam puppetry 1. are the smallest and lightest marionettes found in India. 2. is indigenous to the region of Kerala. 3. has strings attached to an iron ring which is worn by the puppeteer on his head. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only