Q. Match the following Indian Martial Art forms with their respective states:
Martial Art form — State.
1. Gatka——–A. Kerala.
2. Kalaripayattu——–B. Tamil
3. Silambam——–C. Punjab
4. Cheibi Gad-ga—-D. Manipur
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Kalaripayattu is the oldest existing martial art form indigenous to Kerala. Kalaripayattu is practiced by women also.
The state of Tamil Nadu is considered to be the cradle of modern and scientific staff fencing, popularly known in Tamil as Silambam. The Pandya king promoted Silambam fencing.
Cheibi Gad-ga in one the Manipur’s most ancient martial arts. The fighting equipments comprises of a sword and a shield.
Gatka is a weapon based Indian martial art basically created by the Sikhs of Punjab. The weapons used may be stick, sword, kirpan or kataar. Gatka is displayed during the different celebrations or at fairs in Punjab.
Source: Spectrum’s Art and Culture
