Static Quiz 11 May 2026 (Art and Culture)

Q1. With reference to the martial art “Thoda” of Himachal Pradesh, consider the following statements:

1. It is an archery-based martial tradition performed during Baisakhi.
2. The competing groups, Pashis and Saathis, symbolically represent Kauravas and Pandavas.
3. The objective is to hit the opponent above the waist.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Q1. (A)
Explanation:

• Thoda is a traditional martial archery sport of Himachal Pradesh.
• It is performed mainly during Baisakhi fairs.
• Participants must strike below the knee, not above the waist.
• Hence, Statements 1 and 2 are correct; Statement 3 is incorrect.

Q2. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

Martial Art	State
1. Mardani Khel	Maharashtra
2. Kathi Samu	Andhra Pradesh
3. Inbuan	Mizoram
4. Cheibi Gad-ga	Manipur

Select the correct answer:

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D) 2 and 4 only

Q2. (C)
Explanation:

• Maharashtra – Mardani Khel
• Andhra Pradesh – Kathi Samu
• Mizoram – Inbuan
• Manipur – Cheibi Gad-ga
• All pairs are correct.

Q3. “Huyen Langlon” of Manipur consists of which two components?

A) Thang-Ta and Sarit Sarak
B) Gatka and Lathi
C) Pari-Khanda and Chhau
D) Silambam and Kuttu Varisai

Q3. (A)
Explanation:

• Huyen Langlon is the umbrella martial tradition of Manipur.
• Thang-Ta = armed combat.
• Sarit Sarak = unarmed combat.

Q4. Consider the following martial arts:

1. Gatka
2. Thang-Ta
3. Kalaripayattu
4. Mardani Khel

Which of the above are associated with weapon-based combat traditions?

A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D) 1 and 3 only

Q4. (C)
Explanation:
All four are weapon-centric traditions involving swords, sticks, spears or shields.

Q5. Which martial art is closely associated with the Sikh warrior tradition and demonstrations during Hola Mohalla?

A) Lathi Khela
B) Gatka
C) Musti Yuddha
D) Inbuan

Q5. (B)
Explanation:

• Gatka originated in Punjab.
• Integral to Khalsa military training.
• Displayed during Hola Mohalla.

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