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GK QUESTION#306

With reference to Tamasha, a traditional folk-theatre form, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a Marathi folk performance usually held in rural areas during the Shimga (Holika) festival.
  2. The Kolhati community has a historical association with Tamasha troupes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. AOnly 1
  2. BOnly 2
  3. CBoth 1 and 2Correct answer
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2
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Answer

C. Both 1 and 2

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Explanation

Both 1 & 2 correct. Tamasha is a Marathi folk theatre of Maharashtra, traditionally performed in rural areas during the Shimga (Holi) festival and has a historical association with the Kolhati community.

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