MARTIAL ARTS IN INDIA Flashcards

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1
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Kalaripayattu martial art originated in the state of?

A

Kerala.

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2
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Kalaripayattu was introduced by?

A

Sage Parasurama.

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3
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Unniyarcha, a legendary heroine, won many battles using which martial art?

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Kalaripayattu.

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4
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Silambam is a Martial Art from which state?

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Tamil Nadu. Was promoted by Pandyas, Cholas and Cheras during their reign.

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Who created Silambam?

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Lord Murugan and sage Agastya.

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Which martial arts were banned during British rule?

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  1. Kalaripayattu
  2. Silambam
  3. Thang ta.
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Thang Ta and Sarit Saraka martial arts belongs to which state?

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Manipur.
Thang Ta is armed martial art whereas Sarit Sarak is unarmed.

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Thang Ta and Sarit Sarak are together called?

A

Huyen Langlon.

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9
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Cheibi Gad-ga martial art is from which state?

A

Manipur.

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10
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Pari Khanda martial art is from which state?

A

Bihar. Its steps and techniques are widely used in Chhau dance.

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Thoda martial art is from which state?

A

Himachal Pradesh.

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12
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Teams in Thoda martial arts are called?

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Pashis and Saathis, who are believed to be the descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas of Mahabharata.

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13
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Mardani Khel is a martial arts from which state?

A

Maharashtra.

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14
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Lathi martial art is practiced in?

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Punjab and Bengal.

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15
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Inbuan wrestling is a native martial art form of which state?

A

Mizoram.

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16
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Kuttu Varisai is a martial art from which state?

A

Tamil Nadu. It is an empty hand combat and is considered as an unarmed component of silambam.

17
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Musti Yuddha origin?

A

Unarmed martial art from Varanasi.

18
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Fights in Musti Yuddha are divided into four categories and are named according to the Hindu Gods that excelled that particular kind of art form. What are those categories?

A
  1. Jambuvanti– locking and holding
  2. Hanumanti– technical superiority
  3. Bhimaseni– sheer strength
  4. Jarasandhi– concentrates on limb and joint breaking.
19
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Paika Akhadha martial art place of origin?

A

Odisha.

20
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Sqay martial art place of origin?

A

Kashmir.

21
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Kathi Samu martial art place of origin?

A

Andhra Pradesh.

22
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Bandesh martial art place of origin?

A

India.

23
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Malla Yuddha martial art place of origin?

A

South India.

24
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Malla Khamb martial art place of origin?

A

Maharashtra.

25
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Insu Knawr martial art place of origin?

A

Mizoram.

26
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Kirip, Saldu martial art place of origin?

A

Nicobar.

27
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Varma Ati martial art place of origin?

A

Tamil Nadu.

28
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Martial arts mentioned in Silappadikaram?

A

Silambam.

29
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Martial arts mentioned in Sangam Literature?

A
  1. Silambam
  2. Kuttu Varisai.