Caste and Martial Arts

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Which caste is traditionally associated with the martial art of Kalaripayattu?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kalaripayattu is a martial art that originated in Kerala, India. It is traditionally practiced by the Kshatriya caste, who are the warrior caste in the Hindu caste system.

What is the name of the martial art that is practiced by the Meitei people of Manipur?

  1. Thang-ta

  2. Gatka

  3. Silambam

  4. Mardani Khel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thang-ta is a martial art that is practiced by the Meitei people of Manipur. It is a combination of unarmed combat and weapon-based techniques.

Which caste is traditionally associated with the martial art of Gatka?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gatka is a martial art that originated in the Punjab region of India. It is traditionally practiced by the Kshatriya caste, who are the warrior caste in the Hindu caste system.

What is the name of the martial art that is practiced by the Maratha people of Maharashtra?

  1. Mardani Khel

  2. Silambam

  3. Kalaripayattu

  4. Thang-ta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mardani Khel is a martial art that is practiced by the Maratha people of Maharashtra. It is a combination of unarmed combat and weapon-based techniques.

Which caste is traditionally associated with the martial art of Silambam?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Silambam is a martial art that originated in Tamil Nadu, India. It is traditionally practiced by the Vaishya caste, who are the merchant caste in the Hindu caste system.

What is the name of the martial art that is practiced by the Rajput people of Rajasthan?

  1. Gatka

  2. Kalaripayattu

  3. Mardani Khel

  4. Silambam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gatka is a martial art that originated in the Punjab region of India. It is traditionally practiced by the Rajput people of Rajasthan, who are a warrior caste.

Which caste is traditionally associated with the martial art of Mardani Khel?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mardani Khel is a martial art that originated in Maharashtra, India. It is traditionally practiced by the Kshatriya caste, who are the warrior caste in the Hindu caste system.

What is the name of the martial art that is practiced by the Nair people of Kerala?

  1. Kalaripayattu

  2. Silambam

  3. Mardani Khel

  4. Gatka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalaripayattu is a martial art that originated in Kerala, India. It is traditionally practiced by the Nair people of Kerala, who are a warrior caste.

Which caste is traditionally associated with the martial art of Thang-ta?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thang-ta is a martial art that originated in Manipur, India. It is traditionally practiced by the Kshatriya caste, who are the warrior caste in the Hindu caste system.

What is the name of the martial art that is practiced by the Jat people of Haryana?

  1. Gatka

  2. Kalaripayattu

  3. Mardani Khel

  4. Silambam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gatka is a martial art that originated in the Punjab region of India. It is traditionally practiced by the Jat people of Haryana, who are a warrior caste.

Which caste is traditionally associated with the martial art of Silambam?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Silambam is a martial art that originated in Tamil Nadu, India. It is traditionally practiced by the Vaishya caste, who are the merchant caste in the Hindu caste system.

What is the name of the martial art that is practiced by the Gorkha people of Nepal?

  1. Khukuri

  2. Silambam

  3. Mardani Khel

  4. Gatka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khukuri is a martial art that originated in Nepal. It is traditionally practiced by the Gorkha people of Nepal, who are a warrior caste.

Which caste is traditionally associated with the martial art of Khukuri?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Khukuri is a martial art that originated in Nepal. It is traditionally practiced by the Kshatriya caste, who are the warrior caste in the Hindu caste system.

What is the name of the martial art that is practiced by the Naga people of Nagaland?

  1. Gatka

  2. Kalaripayattu

  3. Mardani Khel

  4. Naga Martial Arts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Naga Martial Arts is a martial art that originated in Nagaland, India. It is traditionally practiced by the Naga people of Nagaland, who are a warrior tribe.

Which caste is traditionally associated with the martial art of Naga Martial Arts?

  1. Brahmins

  2. Kshatriyas

  3. Vaishyas

  4. Shudras


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Naga Martial Arts is a martial art that originated in Nagaland, India. It is traditionally practiced by the Kshatriya caste, who are the warrior caste in the Hindu caste system.

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