GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
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It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area
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It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
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It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option 4. Kalaripayattu is a martial art. It originated in Kerala from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD. The place where this martial art is practised is called a ‘Kalari’.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kalaripayattu, also spelled as Kalarippayattu is an ancient martial art indigenous to Kerala, a small state in the southern tip of India, but is known and practised throughout the globe today. The exact time of its origin however cannot be fixed with any sense of certainty.
Detailed explanation-3: -Kalaripayattu combines a wide range of combat techniques from empty hand combat to a wide range of weaponry including long staff, short stick, curved stick, sword and shield, spear, mace and flexible sword (urumi). Agility and flexibility are the hallmarks of this legendary art form.