UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 6

It is a shadow puppet from Andhra Pradesh which has a rich and strong tradition.
Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
The puppets are large in size to cast a shadow .
They have a jointed waist, shoulders, elbows, and knees .
They are colored on both sides and throw colored shadows on the screen .
The classical music of the region is used.
The theme of the puppet plays is drawn from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas . Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
The skin of wild animals (Goats) is used to make the puppet.
The skin is treated with herbs and oils and then beaten till it becomes translucent.
The different parts of the puppet ís body are separately cut out of this skin.
Gods and heroes are made the largest in size, because of their importance .
The angle of the head has significance : a downward glance suggests modesty , a high chin indicates arrogance .
Colors too have meaning : giant bullies and their kind have red faces, while white stands for a fiery nature.
The pieces are then joined together with a thick knotted string , which facilitates easy movement .
A split-bamboo or palm leaf stem is used for the main central support of the puppet .
The legs are loosely attached from below the knees , and the manipulator can jerk the puppet to produce the swaying movement of the legs.
The screen for the shadow puppet show is a bamboo box-like stage erected in the open air. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
In the rural areas, very often, oil lamps made of split coconut shells are used for lighting.
The flickering light keeps the puppets in constant movement , and lends an air of magic to the show.