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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2018 — General Studies · Question 196 of 200

Q196
Current Affairs & General KnowledgeArt, Culture, Literature & Cinema
Which city was set to host an International Puppet Festival from 26 October 2017?
  1. a.Kolkata
  2. b.Chennai
  3. c.Mumbai
  4. d.Delhi

Answer: (A) Kolkata

Kolkata was announced as the host of an International Puppet Festival beginning on 26 October 2017, with troupes from India and abroad taking part. West Bengal has its own puppet traditions: 'Putul Nach' in the form of rod puppets (Dang Putul), glove puppets (Beni Putul) and string puppets (Tarer Putul). Other Indian forms: Kathputli (Rajasthan, string) and Tholu Bommalata (Andhra Pradesh, shadow).

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