Question

40. Which of the following ancient martial art is closely related to modern day staff fencing?

• A. a) Kalaripayatu
• B. b) Silambam
• C. c) Thang –Ta
• D. d) Gatka

Answer 1

The correct option is B

b) Silambam

Ans 40.B

Explanation:Silambam or Silambattam)is a weapon-based Indian martial art from Tamil Nadu, but also traditionally practised by the Tamil community of Malaysia. It derives from the Tamil word silam meaning "hill" and the word perambu from which the English "bamboo" originates. Silambam referred to the sound derived from swinging of the perambu a particular type of bamboo from the Kurinji hills in southern Indian sub-continent. Thussilambam was named after its primary weapon, the perambu. The related term silambattam often refers specifically to stick-fighting.