Question

The bull-taming sports 'Jallikattu' is typically practiced in the Indian state of _____________.

• A. Kerala
• B. Tamil Nadu
• C. Andhra Pradesh
• D. Karnataka
• E.

Hint:

Jallikattu is deeply rooted in Tamil culture and is synonymous with Pongal festival, so remembering the regional association helps in identifying the correct answer.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport that is famously practiced in Tamil Nadu during the Pongal festival. The sport involves participants trying to grab the bull's hump and hold onto it for a certain distance while the bull runs free. Jallikattu is a centuries-old tradition and has cultural significance, though it has also been at the center of legal and ethical debates due to concerns about animal cruelty. Eliminations: (A) Kerala is not the location for Jallikattu, and the other states do not have this tradition either. This sport is primarily unique to Tamil Nadu.