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UPSC 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?
(a)I, III and IV
(b)I, II and III
(c)II, III and IV
(d)I, II and IV
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) I, III and IV
Chakiar Koothu is performed by members of the Chakiar caste (I), is staged inside temple koothambalams where traditionally only higher-caste Hindus were allowed to watch—so statement II is incorrect—uses the mizhavu drum (III) and its dedicated theatre is the koothambalam (IV). Therefore statements I, III and IV are correct ⇒ option (a). ([selfstudyhistory.com](https://selfstudyhistory.com/2015/04/06/prelims-ias-general-studies-solved-paper-with-explanations-2000-part-1/))
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The correct answer is option (a): I, III and IV. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2000, GS Paper 1, as Question 27. It falls under Art & Culture > Classical Dance Forms.
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This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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