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MediumConsider the following pairs:
- 1.Gatka, a traditional martial art: Kerala
- 2.Madhubani, a traditional painting: Bihar
- 3.Singhey Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival: Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Answer & explanation
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only
Madhubani painting is from Bihar and the Sindhu Darshan festival is held on the Indus at Leh, then in Jammu and Kashmir. Gatka is a Sikh martial art of Punjab, not Kerala.
- ✗ 1. Gatka belongs to Punjab (Nihang Sikh tradition); Kerala's martial art is Kalaripayattu.
- ✓ 2. Madhubani painting is a registered GI of Bihar.
- ✓ 3. Sindhu Darshan is held every year on the Indus at Leh.
- • Since then Since 31 October 2019 Leh is in the Union Territory of Ladakh, not Jammu and Kashmir.
Remember · Gatka: Punjab; Madhubani: Bihar; Sindhu Darshan: Leh on the Indus.
Sources
- Incredible India, Amritsar ↗ “During religious festivals, witness the dynamic Gatka, a martial art performance steeped in tradition.”
- IPR India, State-wise registered GIs ↗ “94 37 Madhubani Painting Registered 22.08.2005 Handicraft Bihar”
- Incredible India, Leh ↗ “Sindhu darshan (11–13 Jun): This festival is held annually as a homage to the Indus.”
Question: UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) 2009, General Studies paper. UPSC did not publish an answer key for 2009: the answer shown is the one the sources above support. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 24 Oct 2026 (how we verify). ·