1. Kalaripayatt is a traditional art practised in Kerala. Though claims of its heavenly origin are disputable, foreign travellers have mentioned Kalari being practised in Kerala as early as the 13th century, which makes it the oldest martial art to be in existence. Kalari is considered to be the most complete and scientific martial art and is the mother of all martial arts. Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk from India, introduced Kalari into China and Japan.
2. What makes Kalari unique is the fact that it is much more than a martial art. A student of Kalari learns philosophy, medicine, attack and self-defence and, above all, learns how to avoid confrontations, where he has to attack somebody or defend himself. He even learns to treat the injuries he causes to his opponent while attacking or defending himself. An advanced student would learn about Marma points or pressure points in the body. A skilful blow at the right place could cripple or kill a person. These points are also used to cure various illnesses. The Chinese art of acupressure is also based on these pressure points. Kalari also includes Tantra and Mantra through which a look could make a person drop dead.
3. The reason for Kalari being more than a mere martial art can be attributed to the fact that Brahmins practised it. Their influence has made Kalari impart an all-round training of the mind and body to the student to make him a complete man rather than just turn out savage warriors. Fifteenth century Kerala did not have a strong central rule, which gave rise to many small rulers constantly at war with each other. To avoid unnecessary bloodshed, they began a system where one Kalari warrior from each side would represent his king and fight the other. The winner would win the war for his king. This gives an indication of how respectable and venerated practitioners of Kalari were between the 13th and 16th centuries.
4. When the British ruled India, they were unable to understand the nuances of this art and, scared by the lethal skill of its practitioners, banned it in India.
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On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following objective type questions very briefly. (4 x 1 = 4 Marks)
(a) Kalaripayatt is in fact a combination of:
(i) a martial art (ii) , (iii) medicine, (iv) attack and (v)
(b) Marma points are important for two reasons:
(i) A at one of these points can cripple or kill a person (ii) These points are used to treat .
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(c) used Kalari to impart an all-round training of the mind and body.
(d) Kalaripayatt aims to turn its practitioners into savage warriors. (True/False)
(e) Rulers in fifteenth century Kerala often indulged in wars because there was
no strong .
Choose the most appropriate option in each of the following. Answer any four. (4 × 1 = 4 Marks)
1. What is 'Kalaripayyat'?
a) a traditional way of worship to God
b) a martial art practised in Kerala
c) a Buddhist training for monks
d) a martial art developed in China and Japan
2. What are students of 'Kalari' taught?
a) to kill a person
b) to give medicines
c) to cripple an opponent
d) to defend themselves
3. 'He' in the third line of the second paragraph refers to
a) an opponent
b) a teacher of Kalari
c) a student of Kalari
d) an observer of Kalari duel
4. One thing common to Kalari and Chinese system of acupressure is that
a) both make use of pressure points in body
b) both are martial arts
c) both are ancient systems of medicine
d) both include 'tantra' and 'mantra'
5. 'Kalari' practitioners were highly respected between the 13th and 16th centuries because
a) they were savage warriors
b) they were patronised by Kings
c) they helped settle royal disputes without unnecessary bloodshed
d) their mere looks could kill their opponents
6. According to the passage, the British banned Kalari because
a) it was a very violent art
b) it was a very subtle art
c) it was a potential threat to them
d) it was an all-round training of body and soul
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1. a) (2) Student of kalari learns philosophy.
(5) self defence
b) (1) a skilful blow.
(2) various illness.
c) influence
d) true
e) central rules
2. 1) option b
2) option d
3) option c
4) option a
5) option b
6) option d
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Q.1.
(a)
Ans : (v) How to avoid confrontations
(b)
Ans : Yes Marma points can cripple or kill a person and these points are used to treat people.
Q.2.
(d)
Ans : False this Kalari imparts an all aound
Q.1.
Ans :- (b) a martial art developed practiced in Kerela
Q.2.
Ans : (d) to defend themselves
Q.6.
Ans : (c) It was a potential threat to them
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