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The weapon based Dravidian martial art 'Silambam' is native of which south Indian state ?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. karnataka
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Silambam is an ancient weapon-based martial art that originated in the Tamilakam region (modern-day Tamil Nadu). It is characterized by the use of a bamboo staff and is one of the oldest martial arts in the world.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to have some knowledge about the weapon-based Dravidian martial art called "Silambam".

Option A) Kerala - This option is incorrect because Silambam is not native to Kerala. Although Kerala has its own traditional martial arts such as Kalaripayattu, Silambam is not one of them.

Option B) Tamil Nadu - This option is correct because Silambam is native to Tamil Nadu. It is a traditional weapon-based martial art that originated in the Tamil region of South India.

Option C) Andhra Pradesh - This option is incorrect because Silambam is not native to Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh has its own martial arts forms like Kuchipudi and Bhamakalpam, but Silambam is not one of them.

Option D) Karnataka - This option is incorrect because Silambam is not native to Karnataka. Karnataka has its own martial arts forms like Kusti (traditional Indian wrestling) and Malla-yuddha (traditional Indian combat sport), but Silambam is not one of them.

The correct answer is B) Tamil Nadu. Silambam is native to Tamil Nadu.

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