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GK QUESTION#169

The dramatic themes and stories of Kathakali are mainly drawn from which source?

  1. ABuddhist Jataka stories
  2. BIndian epics such as the Ramayana and MahabharataCorrect answer
  3. CMedieval historical chronicles
  4. DRegional folk ballads
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B. Indian epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata

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Kathakali is a classical dance-drama from Kerala renowned for its elaborate makeup and costumes. Its repertoire, known as 'Attakatha', primarily draws themes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas.

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