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1. 1.

   Write T for true and F for false for these sentences.

   1. The means of storytelling has not changed over the years.
   2. Yakshagana is an amalgamation of films and theatre.
   3. The actors wear heavy make-up made out of vegetables dyes.
   4. The narrator or the singer in the Yakshagana troupe is called the Himmela.
   5. Yakshagana has close links to Udupi.
   6. Women have started performing Yakshagana recently.
2. 2.

   How has storytelling evolved over the years?
3. 3.

   Which dance forms does Yakshagana resemble? How long has it been performed?
4. 4.

   'As most things do, Yakshagana, as an artistic and commercial performance, has seen a transition through time.' Explain.

5. 5.

   Write a short note on any one aspect of Yakshagana.
6. 6.

   What is required for a Yakshagana performance to be successful?