Match the following:

List - I	List - II
A. Nautanki	1. Mewar
B. Rammat	2. Bikaner
C. Tamasha	3. Jaipur
D. Turra-Kalangi	4. Dhaulpur, Bharatpur

Correct option is B

Ans. (b)
Rajasthan has a rich tradition of folk theatrical performances, each associated with a specific region:
· Nautanki → Dhaulpur, Bharatpur (4): Nautanki is a popular folk theater form originating from Northern India, especially Dhaulpur and Bharatpur in Rajasthan. It involves dramatic storytelling with music and dance, often based on historical and romantic tales.
· Rammat → Bikaner (2): A traditional folk drama of Bikaner, Rammat is a form of narrative storytelling performed in open spaces during festivals and fairs.
· Tamasha → Jaipur (3): Tamasha is a dramatic art form featuring musical and dance elements, widely performed in Jaipur and nearby regions. It has a blend of folk and classical influences.
· Turra-Kalangi → Mewar (1): This is a musical debate performance form, performed by two opposing groups, often associated with the Mewar region. It is linked to the martial traditions of Rajasthan.
Information Booster
· Nautanki is a famous folk drama of Northern India, popular in Dhaulpur and Bharatpur.
· Rammat is an open-air theatrical form practiced in Bikaner.
· Tamasha is a musical drama tradition mainly found in Jaipur.
· Turra-Kalangi is a poetic debate form, representing Mewar's cultural heritage.
Additional Knowledge
· Khyal: A folk drama performed with traditional music.
· Swang: A Haryana-originated dramatic performance, also popular in Rajasthan.
· Bhavai: A female-oriented theatrical form with storytelling elements.
· Kathputli (Puppet Theatre): A Rajasthani folk performance using puppets to narrate historical tales.