Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport shown in the picture below?

Options:

Chaupar

Gilli Danda

Malkham

Kho Kho

Correct Answer:

Malkham

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Malkham

'Malla' literally means wrestling and 'khamb' translates to pole. Together, mallakhamb means wrestling on a pole. Wrestlers and warriors used to use the pole as a training apparatus to perfect martial arts moves which they could later use on opponents in the ring or the battlefield.