Indian Culture – Sports and martial arts

General Knowledge Test with questions about different types of Indian Culture and Sports and martial arts for exams like UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Banking, RPSC, MPSC, KAS, MPPSC, and others.

1. What does “Kambala” refer to in the context of India’s culture and traditions?

  1. A traditional dance form
  2. A type of festival
  3. A buffalo race
  4. A form of classical music
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Answer: Option C. A buffalo race

2. In which Indian state is Kambala Sport conducted?

  1. Karnataka
  2. Kerala
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Maharashtra
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Answer: Option A. Karnataka

3. From which Indian state does Gatka, an ancient martial art, originate?

  1. Gujarat
  2. Punjab
  3. Rajasthan
  4. West Bengal
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Answer: Option B. Punjab

4. Which of the following represents examples of Indian martial arts?

  1. Kalaripayattu
  2. Thang-Ta
  3. Silambam
  4. Mudiyettu

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

  1. 1, 2 & 3
  2. 1, 2, 3 & 4
  3. Only 1 & 3
  4. Only 1
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Answer: Option A. 1, 2 & 3

5. Identify the pair that is incorrectly matched (Countries – National Game).

  1. India – Hockey
  2. China – Table Tennis
  3. Brazil – Football
  4. USA – Basketball
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Answer: Option D. USA – Basketball