With reference to the folk theatres of India, consider the following statements about Ankiya Naat:
1. It is a religious theatre form of the north-eastern state of Assam.
2. It was created by Shri. Shankardeva in the 15-16th centuries.
3. It is mainly performed in the prayer hall of a sacred monastery.

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

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With reference to the folk theatres of India, consider the following statements about Ankiya Naat:
1. It is a religious theatre form of the north-eastern state of Assam.
2. It was created by Shri. Shankardeva in the 15-16th centuries.
3. It is mainly performed in the prayer hall of a sacred monastery.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Ankiya means act and naat means drama. Ankiya Naat is a religious theatre form from the north-eastern state Assam.

Statement 2 is correct: Ankiya Naat is a religious form created by Shri. Shankardeva who lived during the 15-16th centuries. He was a great devotee of Lord Krishna. Shankardeva wrote many plays which became very popular.

Statement 3 is correct: The performance of Ankiya Naat takes place in a prayer hall located in a sacred monastery (math). Usually the spectators sit on the ground or stand facing each other. Usually men perform all the roles, including those of women, in the math performances.
However, outside the math women may participate.

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With reference to the folk theatres of India, consider the following statements about Ankiya Naat: 1. It is a religious theatre form of the north-eastern state of Assam. 2. It was created by Shri. Shankardeva in the 15-16th centuries. 3. It is mainly performed in the prayer hall of a sacred monastery. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3