The Venues Where Traditional Indian Sports Are Played

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Which of the following is the traditional venue for the sport of Kho-Kho?

  1. Open field

  2. Indoor stadium

  3. Beach

  4. Swimming pool


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kho-Kho is traditionally played on an open field, typically a rectangular area marked with lines and boundary markers.

In the sport of Gilli-Danda, what is the name of the stick used by the players?

  1. Danda

  2. Gilli

  3. Lathi

  4. Baton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Gilli-Danda, the stick used by the players to hit the gilli (a small wooden peg) is called the danda.

Which traditional Indian sport is played on a circular court with a central pole?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Tug-of-War


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kabaddi is traditionally played on a circular court with a central pole, and the objective of the game is to tag members of the opposing team while holding your breath.

What is the traditional venue for the sport of Tug-of-War?

  1. Open field

  2. Indoor stadium

  3. Riverbank

  4. Mountain top


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tug-of-War is traditionally played on an open field, typically a grassy area with enough space for two teams to pull the rope.

In the sport of Kabaddi, what is the name of the area where the players attempt to tag members of the opposing team?

  1. Central circle

  2. End zone

  3. Penalty box

  4. Safety zone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the area where the players attempt to tag members of the opposing team is called the central circle.

Which traditional Indian sport is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Volleyball

  4. Badminton


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Volleyball is traditionally played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle, and the objective of the game is to hit the ball over the net and land it in the opponent's court.

What is the traditional venue for the sport of Gatka?

  1. Open field

  2. Indoor stadium

  3. Beach

  4. Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gatka is traditionally played on an open field, typically a grassy area with enough space for the players to swing their swords.

In the sport of Gilli-Danda, what is the name of the small wooden peg that is hit by the danda?

  1. Gilli

  2. Danda

  3. Lathi

  4. Baton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Gilli-Danda, the small wooden peg that is hit by the danda is called the gilli.

Which traditional Indian sport is played on a rectangular court with two nets at each end?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Tennis

  4. Badminton


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tennis is traditionally played on a rectangular court with two nets at each end, and the objective of the game is to hit the ball over the net and land it in the opponent's court.

What is the traditional venue for the sport of Mallakhamb?

  1. Open field

  2. Indoor stadium

  3. Gymnasium

  4. Swimming pool


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mallakhamb is traditionally played in a gymnasium or an indoor stadium, where the mallakhamb pole is installed.

In the sport of Kabaddi, what is the name of the player who attempts to tag members of the opposing team?

  1. Raider

  2. Defender

  3. Umpire

  4. Scorer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the player who attempts to tag members of the opposing team is called the raider.

Which traditional Indian sport is played on a circular court with a central pole and two teams of seven players?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Tug-of-War


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kabaddi is traditionally played on a circular court with a central pole and two teams of seven players.

What is the traditional venue for the sport of Pehlwani?

  1. Open field

  2. Indoor stadium

  3. Gymnasium

  4. Swimming pool


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pehlwani is traditionally played in a gymnasium or an indoor stadium, where the wrestling mats are laid out.

In the sport of Gilli-Danda, what is the name of the technique used to hit the gilli with the danda?

  1. Flick

  2. Strike

  3. Chop

  4. Jab


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Gilli-Danda, the technique used to hit the gilli with the danda is called a strike.

Which traditional Indian sport is played on a rectangular court with two teams of six players?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Volleyball

  4. Badminton


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Volleyball is traditionally played on a rectangular court with two teams of six players.

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