GS Prelims 2009 Analysis

10. Consider the following pairs: Tradition State 1. Gatka, a traditional Martial art : Kerala 2. Mudhubani, a Traditional Painting : Bihar 3. Singhey Khabas sindhu Darshan Festival : Jammu and Kashmir Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1,2 and 3

Source : My Source –*G.K books * Atlas * Internet Correct Answer 1. Gatka, a traditional Martial art : Punjab 2. Mudhubani, a Traditional Painting : Bihar 3. Singhey Khabas sindhu Darshan Festival : Jammu & Kashmir Gatka is the name of an Indian martial art associated with the Sikhs of thePunjab region. It is a style of stick fighting, with wooden sticks intended to simulate swords. The Punjabi name gatka properly refers to the wooden stick used. Mudhubani painting - Mithila region, work on plastered wall. The Sindhu Darshan festival is a celebration of River Sindhu or Indus - one of the world's longest rivers, which gave 'India' its name. It is held every year from June 1-3 at Leh, Ladakh in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. Caution : Took from Indian Culture section which covers traditional culture, language, religion, Music, drama, dance, art, architecture, folk dances, crafts, monuments, UNESCO heritage sites, cultural institutions. So make a list and practice.