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The Darsanams of the Gosangi 
Over the costumes, Gosangi wears various objects made up of leather, shells, metal and threads as ornaments. Traditionally, the prominent among them is known as Darsanam-s, which literally means vision or suggesting that which is visible. There are altogether seven Darsanams, which can be neither considered as costumes nor ornaments. But, for an outsider, they may look like ornaments. The first Darsanam that Gosangi wears,cover chest and the back. This is traditionally identified as Rommu Darsanam or Sanku Darsanam. The second one is tied around the neck and called as Kanta Darsanam. The third and fourth ones are tied around the arms of left and right hands. The fifth and sixth ones are tied to the left and right wrists. (For these specific names are mentioned by the performers). The seventh one is known as Siro Darsanam, and it is tied around the already tied hair (koppu). The performers also know all these Dasanam except the Rommu Darsanam and Dasthavejulu (records).

Question: 1

What is the rommu darsanam or sanku darsanam?

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  • A darsanam wrapped around the neck
  • A darsanam encompassing the chest and the back
  • A darsanam fastened to the wrist
  • A darsanam affixed to the hair.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the description of the "Rommu Darsanam" or "Sanku Darsanam" based on the provided text.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The passage describes the seven Darsanams in order.
For the first one, it states: "The first Darsanam that Gosangi wears,cover chest and the back. This is traditionally identified as Rommu Darsanam or Sanku Darsanam."
This sentence directly links the Rommu Darsanam to the one that covers the chest and the back.
Step 3: Final Answer:
According to the passage, the Rommu Darsanam is the one that encompasses the chest and the back.
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Question: 2

Which darasanam is worn around the neck?

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  • Shiro Darsanam
  • Rommu Darsanam
  • Kanta Darsanam
  • Dasthavejalu
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks to identify the specific Darsanam that is tied around the neck.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The passage describes the second Darsanam as follows: "The second one is tied around the neck and called as Kanta Darsanam."
This provides a direct answer. Let's check the other options based on the text:
- Shiro (Siro) Darsanam is tied to the hair.
- Rommu Darsanam covers the chest and back.
- Dasthavejalu is a term for records, not a Darsanam worn on the body.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The text explicitly states that the Kanta Darsanam is worn around the neck.
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Question: 3

Two Darsanam-s, the third and the fourth, are tied around:

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Pay attention to details that distinguish between similar body parts. The passage makes a clear distinction between "arms" (for the third and fourth Darsanams) and "wrists" (for the fifth and sixth).
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  • The neck
  • The arms of left and right hands.
  • The chest and the back
  • The wrists
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks about the placement of the third and fourth Darsanams on the performer's body.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The passage continues its sequential description of the Darsanams.
After describing the second one, it says: "The third and fourth ones are tied around the arms of left and right hands."
This sentence directly answers the question. The text separately mentions that the fifth and sixth are tied to the wrists.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The third and fourth Darsanams are tied around the arms of the left and right hands.
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Question: 4

The Seventh Darsanam, known as Siro Darsanam, is tied around:

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  • The chest and the back
  • The arms
  • The already tied hair(Koppu)
  • The Wrists
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question asks for the specific location where the seventh Darsanam, the Siro Darsanam, is worn.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The passage describes the seventh Darsanam last: "The seventh one is known as Siro Darsanam, and it is tied around the already tied hair (koppu)."
The text is very specific, even providing the local term "koppu" for the tied hair.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The Siro Darsanam is tied around the already tied hair (Koppu).
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Question: 5

Which term do performers use to define all Darsanam-s except the Rommu Darsanam?

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  • Vision
  • Dasthavejulu
  • Kanta Darsanam
  • Ornaments
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the specific term that performers use to refer to a collective group of Darsanams, with the exception of the Rommu Darsanam. This requires careful interpretation of the last sentence.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The last sentence of the passage is: "The performers also know all these Dasanam except the Rommu Darsanam and Dasthavejulu (records)."
This sentence structure is slightly unconventional. It can be interpreted to mean that the performers have a term for "all these Darsanams (except the Rommu Darsanam)," and that term is "Dasthavejulu." The word "records" in parentheses clarifies the meaning of Dasthavejulu. In this context, it seems the performers refer to this set of sacred objects as their 'records' or 'documents'.
Let's analyze the options:
- Vision: This is the literal meaning of "Darsanam," not the collective term used by performers.
- Kanta Darsanam: This is just one of the seven Darsanams.
- Ornaments: The passage explicitly states they are not considered ornaments.
Therefore, by elimination and interpretation of the final sentence, Dasthavejulu is the most plausible answer.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Based on the interpretation of the final, somewhat ambiguous sentence, the term the performers use is Dasthavejulu.
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