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101.
The resurgence of Kalaripayattu is attributed to:
A Government ban on traditional arts
B Increased global interest in traditional martial arts and wellness
C Decline in physical fitness awareness
D Focus solely on competitive sports
102.
What are the vital points in the human body that Kalaripayattu practitioners are trained to understand and target?
A Marma points
B Chakra points
C Acupressure points
D Nerve endings
103.
Which of the following is NOT typically integrated into the practice of Kalaripayattu?
A Yoga
B Meditation
C Modern electronic music
D Traditional healing practices
104.
What is the approximate age of Kalaripayattu, making it one of the oldest surviving martial arts?
A Around 500 years
B Around 1000 years
C Over 2000 years
D Around 1500 years
105.
Kalaripayattu, an ancient Indian martial art form, originated in which state of India?
A Tamil Nadu
B Karnataka
C Andhra Pradesh
D Kerala
106.
Which of the following is a key challenge faced by the GHNPCA in terms of conservation?
A Over-industrialization
B Climate change and human encroachment
C Lack of water resources
D Excessive volcanic activity
107.
The GHNPCA is part of which major biogeographical region known for its high biodiversity?
A Western Ghats
B Indo-Gangetic Plain
C Himalayan biodiversity hotspot
D Deccan Plateau
108.
Which of the following is a primary ecological significance of the GHNPCA?
A It is a major breeding ground for migratory birds only.
B It protects pristine alpine and subalpine ecosystems and endangered species.
C It is primarily known for its rich archaeological ruins.
D It serves as a major industrial hub for the region.
109.
In which year was the Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A 2010
B 2012
C 2014
D 2016
110.
The Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (GHNPCA) is located in which Indian state?
A Uttarakhand
B Jammu and Kashmir
C Himachal Pradesh
D Sikkim