General Awareness

Combat Sports and Martial Arts

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Combat sports and martial arts include regulated fighting disciplines and traditional self defense systems from around the world. This section tests knowledge on various sports like boxing, fencing, Taekwondo, and regional martial arts. Such questions are common in general awareness sections.

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Combat Sports and Martial Arts Questions

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of attack in Silambattam?

  1. Punch

  2. Kick

  3. Thrust

  4. Sweep
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The most common type of attack in Silambattam is the sweep, which involves using the silambams to sweep the opponent's legs, causing them to lose balance and fall.

Multiple choice

What is the primary defensive technique in Silambattam?

  1. Block

  2. Dodge

  3. Parry

  4. Counterattack
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The primary defensive technique in Silambattam is the block, which involves using the silambams to intercept and deflect the opponent's attacks.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique that involves spinning the silambams rapidly to create a defensive barrier?

  1. Chakram

  2. Nunchucks

  3. Sai

  4. Urumi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The technique that involves spinning the silambams rapidly to create a defensive barrier is called Chakram.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique that involves striking the opponent's pressure points with the tips of the silambams?

  1. Marmam Adi

  2. Varma Kalai

  3. Silambam Varma

  4. Angampora
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The technique that involves striking the opponent's pressure points with the tips of the silambams is called Marmam Adi.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique that involves using the silambams to trap and lock the opponent's weapon?

  1. Silambam Katti

  2. Silambam Kuzhi

  3. Silambam Vetti

  4. Silambam Thotti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The technique that involves using the silambams to trap and lock the opponent's weapon is called Silambam Katti.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique that involves disarming the opponent by striking their weapon with the silambams?

  1. Silambam Vettu

  2. Silambam Thotti

  3. Silambam Kuzhi

  4. Silambam Katti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The technique that involves disarming the opponent by striking their weapon with the silambams is called Silambam Vettu.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique that involves using the silambams to perform acrobatic maneuvers and evasive movements?

  1. Silambam Kuthu

  2. Silambam Varuthu

  3. Silambam Adi

  4. Silambam Thotti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The technique that involves using the silambams to perform acrobatic maneuvers and evasive movements is called Silambam Kuthu.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique that involves using the silambams to perform a series of rapid strikes and attacks?

  1. Silambam Adi

  2. Silambam Varuthu

  3. Silambam Kuthu

  4. Silambam Thotti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The technique that involves using the silambams to perform a series of rapid strikes and attacks is called Silambam Adi.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique that involves using the silambams to perform a powerful downward strike?

  1. Silambam Thotti

  2. Silambam Vettu

  3. Silambam Kuzhi

  4. Silambam Adi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The technique that involves using the silambams to perform a powerful downward strike is called Silambam Thotti.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique that involves using the silambams to perform a sweeping strike that targets the opponent's legs?

  1. Silambam Kuzhi

  2. Silambam Thotti

  3. Silambam Vettu

  4. Silambam Adi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The technique that involves using the silambams to perform a sweeping strike that targets the opponent's legs is called Silambam Kuzhi.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique that involves using the silambams to perform a spinning strike that targets the opponent's head?

  1. Silambam Varuthu

  2. Silambam Adi

  3. Silambam Kuzhi

  4. Silambam Thotti
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The technique that involves using the silambams to perform a spinning strike that targets the opponent's head is called Silambam Varuthu.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the technique that involves using the silambams to perform a series of rapid strikes that target the opponent's vital points?

  1. Silambam Vettu

  2. Silambam Kuzhi

  3. Silambam Thotti

  4. Silambam Adi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The technique that involves using the silambams to perform a series of rapid strikes that target the opponent's vital points is called Silambam Vettu.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a striking martial art?

  1. Judo

  2. Taekwondo

  3. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

  4. Aikido
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art characterized by its dynamic and powerful kicks.

Multiple choice

What is the primary focus of Aikido?

  1. Striking

  2. Grappling

  3. Joint Manipulation

  4. Meditation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aikido is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes joint manipulation and blending with an opponent's movements.

Multiple choice

Which martial art is known for its use of the 'flying triangle' submission?

  1. Muay Thai

  2. Kung Fu

  3. Capoeira

  4. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling martial art that emphasizes ground fighting and submissions, including the 'flying triangle'.