Jallikattu - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   What is Jallikattu?

a. Bull taming sport
b. Bull fighting sport
c. Bull riding sport
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Bull taming sport

Explanation:
The Union Government has Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to promulgate an ordinance to hold Jallikattu, a traditional bull taming sport.

The Union Ministries of Home, Law and Environment has vetted the state’s draft ordinance and cleared the amendment.

Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao has promulgated an Ordinance (as per Article 213 of Constitution).

This was paving way for resuming Jallikattu game in the state.

With the ordinance, people from Tamil Nadu now for conducting the bull-taming game that banned by Supreme Court in May 2014.

Earlier, Central government had given for the draft of the state ordinance after it was endorsed by President, enabling the approval of the state Governor.

Jallikattu: Know More

  • Jallikattu is bull-taming sport.
  • It is an age-old annual event celebrated during Pongal (Harvest festival).
  • It is celebrated in in Tamil Nadu.
  • It is one of the oldest living ancient traditions practiced in the modern era.


2)   SC has banned which festival in Tamil Nadu?

a. Jallikattu
b. Onam
c. Pongal
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Jallikattu

Explanation:
NDA government on January 7th had issued a notice asking the allowance of Jallikattu and bullock cart racing in Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and TN. Ruling AIADMK and opposition DMK in TN have welcomed the move that has lifted the ban but SC has now enforced the ann on Jallikattu and bullock cart racing, two harvest season traditional sports. These festivals have not been celebrated for the past 4 years.