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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Art & Culture Chapter: Indian Dance Forms

2014 PYQ

Question 48

With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?

Choose one answer AIt is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India BIt is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area CIt is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar DIt is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India

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Correct answer: D

Correct Option: D Explanation: Kalaripayattu is a traditional martial art associated especially with Kerala’s Malabar region. Option-wise Analysis: A: Incorrect - It is not a Shaiva Bhakti sect. B: Incorrect - It is not a southern metalworking craft. C: Incorrect - It is not primarily a dance-drama tradition. D: Correct - Correct: an indigenous South Indian martial-art tradition.

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