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With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?

(a)

It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India.

(b)

It is an ancient style bronze and brass work still found in southern part of Coromandel area.

(c)

It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar.

(d)

It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India.

Correct Answer

(d)

Explanation

Kalaripayattu is a martial art, which originated as a style in Kerala, India. The word kalari first appears in Sangam literature to describe both a battlefield and combat arena.Tikdam:

Microtheme: Art forms —
6 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2021] Consider the following pairs:
    Historical place : Well known for
    1. Burzahom : Rock cut shrines
    2. Chandraketugarh :Terracotta art
    3.Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 1 and 2
    • (c) 3 only
    • (d) 2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (D) 2 and 3
  2. [2018] Consider the following pairs :
    Craft. Heritage of
    1. Puthukkuli shawls Tamil Nadu
    2. Sujni embroidery Maharashtra
    3. Uppada Jamdani saris Karnataka
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 1 and 2
    • (c) 3 only
    • (d) 2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (A) 1 only
  3. [2015] Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status?
    (1) Banaras Brocades and Sarees
    (2) Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
    (3) Tirupathi Laddu
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 and 3 only
    • (c) 1 and 3 only
    • (d) 1, 2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (C) 1 and 3 only
  4. [2014] With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?

    • (a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India.
    • (b) It is an ancient style bronze and brass work still found in southern part of Coromandel area.
    • (c) It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar.
    • (d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India.
    Correct Answer: (D) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India.
  5. [2014] Consider the following towns of India:
    1. Bhadrachalam
    2. Chanderi
    3. Kancheepuram
    4. Karnal
    Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabrics?

    • (a) 1 and 2 only
    • (b) 2 and 3 only
    • (c) 1, 2 and 3
    • (d) 1, 3 and 4
    Correct Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
  6. [2009] Consider the following pairs:
    1. Gatka a traditional marital art :Kerala
    2. Madhubani, a traditional painting :Bihar
    3. Singhwy Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival: Jammu and Kashmir
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched:

    • (a) 1 and 2 only
    • (b) 3 only
    • (c) 2 and 3 only
    • (d) 1,2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (C) 2 and 3 only