{"id":72880,"date":"2024-04-20T11:32:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=72880"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:32:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:32:40","slug":"which-classical-dance-form-of-kerala-uses-elaborate-facial-expressions-and-hand-gestures-mudras-to-tell-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-classical-dance-form-of-kerala-uses-elaborate-facial-expressions-and-hand-gestures-mudras-to-tell-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Which classical dance form of Kerala uses elaborate facial expressions and hand gestures (mudras) to tell stories?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a970dca66f27\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Mohiniyattam                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Kathakali                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Koodiyattam                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Theyyam                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is B) Kathakali.<\/p>\n<p>Kathakali is a classical dance form of Kerala, India. It is a highly stylized dance-drama that uses elaborate facial expressions and hand gestures (mudras) to tell stories from Hindu mythology. The dancers wear elaborate costumes and makeup, and the performance is accompanied by music and singing.<\/p>\n<p>Mohiniyattam is another classical dance form of Kerala. It is a graceful and lyrical dance that tells stories of love and devotion. The dancers wear simple costumes and makeup, and the performance is accompanied by music and singing.<\/p>\n<p>Koodiyattam is a masked dance form of Kerala. It is a dramatic and powerful dance that tells stories of gods, demons, and heroes. The dancers wear elaborate masks and costumes, and the performance is accompanied by music and singing.<\/p>\n<p>Theyyam is a ritual dance form of Kerala. It is a devotional dance that is performed to honor the gods and goddesses. 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