India, with its rich and diverse cultural heritage, boasts a plethora of traditional martial arts that are practiced across its length and breadth. These martial arts are not just about combat but also focus on discipline, self-defense, physical fitness, and mental well-being. If you’re preparing for competitive exams like OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, or ICDS Supervisor, having knowledge about these martial arts can be an advantage. Here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to help you get acquainted with the top martial arts in India.
Top 30 Martial Arts in India(GK) MCQs For OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- Kalaripayattu originated in which Indian state?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Karnataka
c) Kerala
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: c) Kerala - What does the term ‘Kalari’ refer to in the context of Kalaripayattu?
a) A type of weapon
b) A training hall
c) A form of meditation
d) A fighting technique
Answer: b) A training hall - Which aspect is considered the most important in Kalaripayattu?
a) Drumming
b) Song
c) Footwork
d) Meditation
Answer: c) Footwork - What is ‘Uzhichil’ in Kalaripayattu?
a) A type of combat
b) A weapon
c) A ritual
d) A massage with Gingli oil
Answer: d) A massage with Gingli oil - What does ‘Verumkai’ refer to in Kalaripayattu?
a) Sword fight
b) Bare-handed fight
c) Body exercises
d) Use of metal weapons
Answer: b) Bare-handed fight - Silambam is a martial art form from which Indian state?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: c) Tamil Nadu - Which literature mentions the trade of Silambam staves?
a) Ramayana
b) Silappadikaram
c) Mahabharata
d) Thirukkural
Answer: b) Silappadikaram - What is the primary weapon used in Silambam?
a) Sword
b) Spear
c) Bamboo stave
d) Shield
Answer: c) Bamboo stave - Thang-ta is an armed martial art form created by which people?
a) Meitei
b) Tamil
c) Malayali
d) Kannadiga
Answer: a) Meitei - What does ‘Thang’ and ‘Ta’ refer to in Thang-ta?
a) Shield and spear
b) Sword and spear
c) Sword and shield
d) Spear and bow
Answer: b) Sword and spear - What is the primary weapon used in Cheibi Gad-ga?
A) Sword and Shield
B) Stick encased in soft leather and Leather Shield
C) Bow and Arrow
D) Spear and Shield
Answer: B) Stick encased in soft leather and Leather Shield - What is the diameter of the contest circle in Cheibi Gad-ga?
A) 5 meters
B) 6 meters
C) 7 meters
D) 8 meters
Answer: C) 7 meters - How far apart are the two lines within the contest circle of Cheibi Gad-ga?
A) 1 meter
B) 2 meters
C) 3 meters
D) 4 meters
Answer: B) 2 meters - What is the length range of the ‘Cheibi’ stick used in Cheibi Gad-ga?
A) 1 to 1.5 feet
B) 1.5 to 2 feet
C) 2 to 2.5 feet
D) 2.5 to 3 feet
Answer: C) 2 to 2.5 feet - What is the diameter of the shield used in Cheibi Gad-ga?
A) 0.5 meters
B) 1 meter
C) 1.5 meters
D) 2 meters
Answer: B) 1 meter - On what basis is victory achieved in Cheibi Gad-ga?
A) The number of rounds won
B) The points earned during a duel
C) The duration of the fight
D) The number of knockouts
Answer: B) The points earned during a duel - What is the main criteria for awarding points in Cheibi Gad-ga?
A) Number of hits
B) Length of the duel
C) Skills and brute force
D) Defensive maneuvers
Answer: C) Skills and brute force - Which state in India is the origin of Cheibi Gad-ga?
A) Bihar
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Manipur
D) Punjab
Answer: C) Manipur - What does the term ‘Cheibi’ refer to in the context of Cheibi Gad-ga?
A) Shield
B) Stick
C) Sword
D) Circle
Answer: B) Stick - Which of the following martial arts involves archery skills?
A) Cheibi Gad-ga
B) Pari-khanda
C) Thoda
D) Gatka
Answer: C) Thoda - What is the origin state of Pari-khanda?
A) Bihar
B) Maharashtra
C) Punjab
D) Mizoram
Answer: A) Bihar - Which festival is Thoda associated with?
A) Holi
B) Diwali
C) Baisakhi
D) Navratri
Answer: C) Baisakhi - What do the two teams in Thoda symbolize?
A) Pandavas and Kauravas
B) Rama and Ravana
C) Krishna and Kansa
D) Arjuna and Karna
Answer: A) Pandavas and Kauravas - Which martial art is performed by the Sikhs of Punjab?
A) Cheibi Gad-ga
B) Gatka
C) Lathi
D) Musti Yuddha
Answer: B) Gatka - What are the unique weapons used in Mardani Khel?
A) Sword and Shield
B) Stick and Leather Shield
C) Patta and Vita
D) Bow and Arrow
Answer: C) Patta and Vita - Where is Inbuan Wrestling predominantly practiced?
A) Manipur
B) Punjab
C) Maharashtra
D) Mizoram
Answer: D) Mizoram - Which unarmed Dravidian martial art is mainly practiced in Tamil Nadu?
A) Kuttu Varisai
B) Lathi
C) Thoda
D) Mardani Khel
Answer: A) Kuttu Varisai - Which martial art involves techniques such as grappling, striking, and locking?
A) Cheibi Gad-ga
B) Thoda
C) Kuttu Varisai
D) Gatka
Answer: C) Kuttu Varisai - In Musti Yuddha, what does the category ‘Hanumanti’ focus on?
A) Technical superiority
B) Sheer strength
C) Limb and joint breaking
D) Forcing the opponent into submission
Answer: A) Technical superiority - Which martial art was once popular in Varanasi and resembles boxing?
A) Gatka
B) Musti Yuddha
C) Pari-khanda
D) Lathi
Answer: B) Musti Yuddha
