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 submission in Senior Wrestling?

  1. Armbar

  2. Triangle Choke

  3. Kimura

  4. Guillotine Choke
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Explanation

The Armbar is the most common type of submission in Senior Wrestling.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of disqualification in Senior Wrestling?

  1. Illegal Hold

  2. Unsportsmanlike Conduct

  3. Stalling

  4. Leaving the Mat
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Explanation

Illegal Hold is the most common type of disqualification in Senior Wrestling.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Japanese ritual suicide by sword?

  1. Seppuku

  2. Hari-kiri

  3. Bushido

  4. Zen
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Explanation

Seppuku is the name of the Japanese ritual suicide by sword.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the defensive technique in Silambam that involves parrying an opponent's attack with the silambam stick?

  1. Kaapu

  2. Maru

  3. Adi

  4. Vadi
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Explanation

The 'Kaapu' is a defensive technique in Silambam where the practitioner uses the silambam stick to parry an opponent's attack, deflecting it away from their body.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common weapon used in Silambam besides the silambam stick?

  1. Sword

  2. Spear

  3. Dagger

  4. Nunchaku
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Explanation

The nunchaku is not a common weapon used in Silambam. The sword, spear, and dagger are occasionally incorporated into Silambam training and performances, but the silambam stick remains the primary weapon.

Multiple choice

Which Indian martial art is known for its emphasis on self-defense and physical fitness, and is often practiced as a form of exercise?

  1. Kalaripayattu

  2. Silambam

  3. Gatka

  4. Mardani Khel
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Explanation

Kalaripayattu is a martial art that originated in Kerala, India. It is known for its emphasis on self-defense and physical fitness, and is often practiced as a form of exercise. Kalaripayattu is believed to be one of the oldest martial arts in the world, and has influenced many other martial arts, including kung fu and karate.

Multiple choice

What is the primary focus of Varma Adi?

  1. Striking Techniques

  2. Grappling Techniques

  3. Vital Points

  4. Weaponry
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Varma Adi primarily focuses on identifying and manipulating vital points on the human body to cause pain, incapacitation, or even death.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key principle of Varma Adi?

  1. Using Brute Force

  2. Attacking Randomly

  3. Targeting Pressure Points

  4. Striking with Closed Fists
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A key principle of Varma Adi is targeting pressure points on the body to disrupt the flow of energy and cause various effects.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common Varma Adi technique?

  1. Punches

  2. Kicks

  3. Throws

  4. Joint Locks
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Explanation

Varma Adi techniques often involve joint locks and pressure point manipulation to control an opponent and cause pain or incapacitation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major style of Karate?

  1. Shotokan

  2. Goju-Ryu

  3. Kyokushin

  4. Judo
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Explanation

Judo is a Japanese martial art, but it is not a style of Karate.

Multiple choice

What is the highest rank in Karate?

  1. Black Belt

  2. Brown Belt

  3. Red Belt

  4. White Belt
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Explanation

The highest rank in Karate is Black Belt.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of the Karate kata?

  1. To demonstrate technique

  2. To develop physical fitness

  3. To teach self-defense

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Karate kata is used to demonstrate technique, develop physical fitness, and teach self-defense.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of Karate competition?

  1. Kumite

  2. Kata

  3. Bunkai

  4. Kihon
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Explanation

Kumite is the most common type of Karate competition, and it involves two competitors fighting each other.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Karate technique that involves a powerful punch?

  1. Tsuki

  2. Uchi

  3. Geri

  4. Mawashi
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Explanation

Tsuki is the name of the Karate technique that involves a powerful punch.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Karate technique that involves a kick?

  1. Tsuki

  2. Uchi

  3. Geri

  4. Mawashi
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Explanation

Geri is the name of the Karate technique that involves a kick.