Question

Tamaasha, the traditional folk theatre form of Maharashtra has evolved from the folk forms of

• A. Gondhal, Jagran and Kirtan
• B. Only Kirtan
• C. Only Gondhal, Jagran
• D. Only Gondhal

Hint:

More than two folk traditions fed into Tamasha.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

This question checks knowledge of the folk art traditions of Maharashtra.

1. Gondhal, Jagran and Kirtan: Correct. Tamasha, the popular folk theatre of Maharashtra, developed by drawing on multiple existing folk traditions, including Gondhal (a ritual folk performance), Jagran (a devotional night vigil performance), and Kirtan (musical storytelling and devotional singing).
2. Only Kirtan: Not correct. Kirtan alone is not the full source, Tamasha draws on more than one tradition.
3. Only Gondhal, Jagran: Not correct. This leaves out Kirtan, which is also a source.
4. Only Gondhal: Not correct. This leaves out both Jagran and Kirtan.

So the answer is Gondhal, Jagran and Kirtan, option A.