Question

Arrange the evolving forms of Kerala Theatre in order :
A. Krishnattam

B. Koodiattam

C. Kathakali

D. Ramanattam
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. C, D, B, A
• B. A, B, C, D
• C. B, A, D, C
• D. D, A, B, C

Hint:

Evolution of Kerala theatre: \[ \text{Koodiattam} \rightarrow \text{Krishnattam} \rightarrow \text{Ramanattam} \rightarrow \text{Kathakali} \] \[ \text{Kathakali} \] developed as the later classical dance-drama form of Kerala.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Kerala has a rich theatrical tradition that evolved gradually through different dance-drama and temple performance forms. The development of Kerala theatre can be traced historically from Sanskrit theatre traditions to highly stylized dance dramas such as Kathakali.

Step 1: Understand the earliest theatre form.
Koodiattam is considered one of the oldest surviving Sanskrit theatre traditions of Kerala. It originated in temple theatres and became the foundation for later theatrical developments. Thus, the earliest form is: \[ \text{Koodiattam} \]

Step 2: Understand the later evolving forms.
After Koodiattam, the evolution continued through:
• Krishnattam -- Dance-drama based on the life of Lord Krishna.
• Ramanattam -- Developed later based on the story of Lord Rama.
• Kathakali -- Evolved further as a highly developed classical dance-drama form.

Step 3: Identify the historical order.
The correct historical sequence is: \[ \text{Koodiattam} \rightarrow \text{Krishnattam} \rightarrow \text{Ramanattam} \rightarrow \text{Kathakali} \] Using the given letters: \[ B \rightarrow A \rightarrow D \rightarrow C \]

Step 4: Compare with the given options.
Among the given choices: \[ (A)\ C,D,B,A \] \[ (B)\ A,B,C,D \] \[ (C)\ B,A,D,C \] \[ (D)\ D,A,B,C \] the correct sequence is: \[ \boxed{B,A,D,C} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(C)}} \]