Q. Kalarippayattu, recently seen in the news, is the traditional martial art form popularly practiced in which state?
Answer:
Kerala
Notes: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports announced in the Lok Sabha that the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation has been recognized as the Regional Sports Federation to promote Kalarippayattu in India. This traditional martial art, originating in Kerala, is believed to have been established by the warrior sage Parasurama. The term "Kalaripayattu" combines "kalari" (place of combat) and "payattu" (fighting) in Malayalam.