Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance: I. > It is performed by Chakiar caste. II. > It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caste Hindus. III. > Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument. IV. > Its theatre for

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Q: 27 (IAS/2000)
Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance:
I. It is performed by Chakiar caste.
II. It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caste Hindus.
III. Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument.
IV. Its theatre form is called koothambalam.
Which of these statements are correct ?

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General Knowledge

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IAS

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The correct statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance are:

I. It is performed by the Chakiar caste.

III. Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument.

IV. Its theatre form is called koothambalam.

Statement II, which mentions that the dance cannot be traditionally witnessed by higher caste Hindus, is not correct. Chakiarkoothu performances can be witnessed by people from all castes and communities.

Therefore, the correct answer is: I, III, and IV.