Multiple choice

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

  1. It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India.

  2. It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area.

  3. It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar.

  4. It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India.
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Explanation

Kalaripayattu is an Indian martial art from Kerala. It is one of the most ancient fighting systems that are even practiced today. It was originally practised in Kerala and some parts of Karnataka. Today it is practiced in Kerala, Tamil Nadu as well as Karnataka and some parts of Sri Lanka.

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