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Literature and Arts
- Q: Who is known as the ‘Mahakavi’ of Malayalam literature?
A: Kumaran Asan
- Q: Which Malayalam writer won the Jnanpith Award for his contribution to literature?
A: M.T. Vasudevan Nair
- Q: What is the main theme of the literary works of O.V. Vijayan?
- A: Social and political issues
- Q: Which Kerala poet is known for his work on the epics of Malayalam literature?
A: Vailoppilly Sreedhara Menon
- Q: What is the traditional dance form of Kerala that involves storytelling through facial expressions and elaborate costumes?
A: Kathakali
- Q: What is the primary focus of the Kerala Kala Mandalam?
A: Promoting traditional art forms and performing arts
- Q: Which Kerala-based artist is known for his modernist paintings and contributions to the art scene?
A: Raja Ravi Varma
- Q: What is the name of the traditional Kerala art form involving intricate masks and costumes?
A: Theyyam
- Q: Which Malayalam writer is known for his works on social reform and humanism?
A: C.V. Raman Pillai
- Q: Which Kerala-based literary festival celebrates Malayalam literature and art?
A: Kerala Literature Festival (KLF)