Martial Arts in India: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Art and Culture)
This page lists 1 previous year UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies Paper-I) question on Martial Arts in India (Art and Culture), asked between 2014. Choose an option to see the correct answer and the full explanation on the same page.
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UPSC 2014Art and Culture · Martial Arts in India
Q1. With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
Explanation
Kalaripayattu is an ancient martial art form which originated in Kerala, a state in the southern part of India. Its name derives from the Malayalam words "Kalari," meaning training ground or battlefield and "Payattu," meaning practice or fight. This martial art is renowned for its comprehensive training regimen which includes strikes, kicks, grappling, weaponry, healing methods, and meditation. Practitioners begin their training with an oil massage to enhance body agility and suppleness. The art also emphasizes knowledge of "Marmas" or vital points by integrating traditional healing practices into its system.
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(d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India.
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