Consider the following pairs:Theatre Forms : State/UTs1. Bhaand Pathe...
- Bhand Pather:
- The traditional theatre form of Kashmir is a unique combination of dance, music, and acting. Satire, wit, and parody are preferred for inducing laughter. Hence pair 1 is correctly matched.
- In this theatre form, music is provided with surnai, nagaara, and dhol. Since the actors of Bhand Pather are mainly from the farming community, the impact of their way of living, ideals, and sensitivity is discernible.
- Maach:
- It is the traditional theatre form of Madhya Pradesh. The term Maach is used for the stage itself as also for the play. In this theatre, form songs are given prominence in between the dialogues. Hence pair 2 is not correctly matched.
- The term for dialogue in this form is bol and rhyme in narration is termed vanag. The tunes of this theatre form are known as rangat.
- Bhaona:
- It is a presentation of the Ankia Naat of Assam. Hence pair 3 is not correctly matched.
- In Bhaona cultural glimpses of Assam, Bengal Orissa, Mathura and Brindavan can be seen. The Sutradhaar or narrator begins the story, first in Sanskrit and then in either Brajboli or Assamese.
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Consider the following pairs:Theatre Forms : State/UTs1. Bhaand Pathe...
The correct answer is option 'A', only one pair is correctly matched.
Explanation:
Bhaand Pather: Jammu and Kashmir
- Bhaand Pather is a traditional form of theatre in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
- It is a folk theatre form performed by the Bhaands, who are traditional actors and storytellers.
- Bhaand Pather is known for its satirical and humorous style and often includes social and political commentary.
Maach: West Bengal
- Maach is a popular form of theatre in the state of West Bengal.
- It is a traditional folk theatre form that originated in rural Bengal.
- Maach performances often include a combination of music, dance, and drama.
- The themes of Maach performances usually revolve around mythological stories and historical events.
Bhaona: Gujarat
- This pair is incorrectly matched. Bhaona is not a theatre form from Gujarat, but from the state of Assam.
- Bhaona is a traditional form of theatre associated with the religious and cultural practices of the Vaishnavite sect of Assam.
- It is performed as a part of religious festivals and usually involves the enactment of mythological stories from the life of Lord Krishna.
Conclusion:
- Among the pairs given, only the first pair of Bhaand Pather and Jammu and Kashmir is correctly matched.
- Maach is a theatre form from West Bengal, but Bhaona is not a theatre form from Gujarat, but from Assam.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A', only one pair is correctly matched.