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Consider the following statements regarding the art, architecture, and cultural heritage of Kerala:

1. Theyyam is a ritualistic dance-art form predominantly performed in the North Malabar region.
2. Nalukettu refers to a traditional domestic architectural layout characterized by a central open courtyard known as Nadumuttam.
3. Thrissur Pooram, an annual temple festival, is hosted on the grounds of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

Answer

Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.
The option selecting statements 1 and 2 only is correct. Theyyam is an ancient shamanic ritual dance of North Malabar, Kerala. Nalukettu is a classic quadrangular house model with an inner open sky courtyard (Nadumuttam). Statement 3 is false because Thrissur Pooram takes place at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, not the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Theyyam.
Theyyam is indeed a popular ritual dance-art form native to the North Malabar region (Kolathunadu area) of Kerala.
Verifying regional folk art forms of Kerala.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding Nalukettu architecture.
Nalukettu is the traditional homestead architecture of Kerala comprising four blocks arranged around an open central courtyard called Nadumuttam.
Verifying vernacular architectural features of Kerala.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding Thrissur Pooram venue.
Thrissur Pooram is celebrated annually at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, not at the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.
Verifying temple festival locations.

Key Concept

Kerala Traditional Art Forms, Vernacular Architecture, and Cultural Fairs
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