Martial Arts in India
Q. Which pair of martial arts and their areas is correctly matched?
1) Gatka - Orissa
2) Silambam – Tamil Nadu
3) Sqay - Kashmir- Published on 19 Oct 16a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 2, 3
- Gatka martial art is art of the state Punjab. It is created by the Sikh of Punjab. This art is considered as physical as well as mental exercise.
- Silambam art is based on weapon or stick. This martial arts is the main game in the state Tamil Nadu.
- Kalarippayattu martial art is the oldest art. Kalarippayattu is also known as Chinese art because Bhodh Dharma took knowledge of this art from India to China. This art is very famous in Kerala.
- Mardani Khel martial art is one of most popular art in all parts of the state Maharashtra.
- Sqay is an ancient South Asian martial art created and practiced by the Kashmiri people of Kashmir.
- Thang Ta is a weapon based martial art from Manipur. It is created by the Meitei.
- Paika Akhanda is the martial art of the people of the state Odisha. This art is a combination of dance and combat.
