The Opportunities for Traditional Indian Sports

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Which traditional Indian sport is known for its fast-paced action and requires players to chase and tag opponents?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Ludo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of 12 players each. The objective is to chase and tag opponents while avoiding being tagged oneself.

What is the primary objective of Gilli-Danda, a traditional Indian game played with two wooden sticks?

  1. Hitting a ball over a net

  2. Knocking down pins

  3. Tagging opponents

  4. Scoring runs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game where players use two wooden sticks to hit a small wooden ball over a net.

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams attempting to capture each other's territory by crossing a central line?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Ludo

  4. Gilli-Danda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport where two teams attempt to capture each other's territory by crossing a central line and tagging opponents.

What is the traditional Indian sport known for its use of a wooden board with holes and pegs, where players strategically move pegs to capture their opponent's pieces?

  1. Ludo

  2. Carrom

  3. Chess

  4. Snakes and Ladders


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carrom is a traditional Indian sport played on a wooden board with holes and pegs. Players use their fingers to flick pegs into holes, capturing their opponent's pieces.

Which traditional Indian sport involves players throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Hammer Throw

  4. Stone Put


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stone Put is a traditional Indian sport where players compete to throw a heavy stone or rock as far as possible.

What is the primary objective of Mallakhamb, a traditional Indian sport that combines gymnastics and wrestling?

  1. Performing acrobatic feats on a vertical pole

  2. Engaging in wrestling matches

  3. Balancing on a tightrope

  4. Jumping over obstacles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mallakhamb is a traditional Indian sport where athletes perform acrobatic feats on a vertical pole, demonstrating strength, agility, and balance.

Which traditional Indian sport involves players using a wooden stick to strike a small wooden ball through a series of wickets?

  1. Cricket

  2. Baseball

  3. Golf

  4. Polo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricket is a traditional Indian sport where players use a wooden stick to strike a small wooden ball through a series of wickets, scoring runs for their team.

What is the traditional Indian sport known for its use of a long stick with a curved end, used to strike a small ball through a goal?

  1. Hockey

  2. Lacrosse

  3. Polo

  4. Golf


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hockey is a traditional Indian sport where players use a long stick with a curved end to strike a small ball through a goal, scoring points for their team.

Which traditional Indian sport involves players using their hands to throw a small ball at a target, attempting to knock down wooden pins?

  1. Bowling

  2. Darts

  3. Bocce

  4. Shuffleboard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bowling is a traditional Indian sport where players use their hands to throw a small ball at a target, attempting to knock down wooden pins.

What is the traditional Indian sport known for its use of a wooden board with a series of holes, where players use marbles to navigate through the holes?

  1. Ludo

  2. Carrom

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pachisi is a traditional Indian sport played on a wooden board with a series of holes. Players use marbles to navigate through the holes, following specific rules and strategies.

Which traditional Indian sport involves players using a wooden stick to strike a small wooden ball, attempting to hit a target or score points?

  1. Cricket

  2. Golf

  3. Polo

  4. Lacrosse


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Golf is a traditional Indian sport where players use a wooden stick to strike a small wooden ball, attempting to hit a target or score points by getting the ball into a hole.

What is the traditional Indian sport known for its use of a long stick with a net attached to the end, used to catch and throw a small ball?

  1. Lacrosse

  2. Hockey

  3. Polo

  4. Cricket


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lacrosse is a traditional Indian sport where players use a long stick with a net attached to the end to catch and throw a small ball, attempting to score goals by throwing the ball into a net.

Which traditional Indian sport involves players using their feet to kick a ball into a goal, with the objective of scoring more goals than the opposing team?

  1. Football

  2. Soccer

  3. Rugby

  4. Hockey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Football is a traditional Indian sport where players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal, with the objective of scoring more goals than the opposing team.

What is the traditional Indian sport known for its use of a wooden board with a series of squares, where players move pieces according to specific rules and strategies?

  1. Chess

  2. Ludo

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Carrom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chess is a traditional Indian sport played on a wooden board with a series of squares. Players move pieces according to specific rules and strategies, with the objective of capturing the opponent's pieces and ultimately checkmating their king.

Which traditional Indian sport involves players using a wooden stick to strike a small wooden ball, attempting to hit a target or score points by getting the ball into a hole?

  1. Golf

  2. Cricket

  3. Polo

  4. Lacrosse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Golf is a traditional Indian sport where players use a wooden stick to strike a small wooden ball, attempting to hit a target or score points by getting the ball into a hole.

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