The Role of Government in Promoting Traditional Indian Sports

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Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Kho-Kho

  4. Tennis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of 12 players each. The objective of the game is to tag as many players from the opposing team as possible while avoiding being tagged oneself.

What is the role of the government in promoting traditional Indian sports?

  1. Organizing tournaments and competitions

  2. Providing financial assistance to sports organizations

  3. Developing infrastructure for sports

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government plays a crucial role in promoting traditional Indian sports by organizing tournaments and competitions, providing financial assistance to sports organizations, and developing infrastructure for sports.

Which government agency is responsible for promoting sports in India?

  1. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  2. Sports Authority of India

  3. National Sports Federation

  4. Indian Olympic Association


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is the nodal agency of the Government of India for the promotion of sports in the country.

What is the name of the scheme launched by the government to promote traditional Indian sports?

  1. Khelo India

  2. Fit India

  3. Sports for All

  4. Traditional Sports Promotion Scheme


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Traditional Sports Promotion Scheme was launched by the government in 2017 to promote traditional Indian sports by providing financial assistance to sports organizations and developing infrastructure for sports.

Which of the following is an example of a government initiative to promote traditional Indian sports?

  1. Organizing the Khelo India Traditional Games

  2. Renovating the infrastructure of traditional sports venues

  3. Providing scholarships to traditional sports athletes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government has taken several initiatives to promote traditional Indian sports, including organizing the Khelo India Traditional Games, renovating the infrastructure of traditional sports venues, and providing scholarships to traditional sports athletes.

How has the government's role in promoting traditional Indian sports impacted the popularity of these sports?

  1. Increased participation in traditional sports

  2. Improved performance of traditional sports athletes

  3. Greater recognition of traditional sports

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government's role in promoting traditional Indian sports has led to increased participation in these sports, improved performance of traditional sports athletes, and greater recognition of traditional sports.

What are some of the challenges faced by the government in promoting traditional Indian sports?

  1. Lack of awareness about traditional sports

  2. Inadequate infrastructure for traditional sports

  3. Limited financial resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government faces several challenges in promoting traditional Indian sports, including lack of awareness about traditional sports, inadequate infrastructure for traditional sports, and limited financial resources.

What can be done to overcome the challenges faced by the government in promoting traditional Indian sports?

  1. Raising awareness about traditional sports

  2. Developing infrastructure for traditional sports

  3. Increasing financial support for traditional sports

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To overcome the challenges faced by the government in promoting traditional Indian sports, it is important to raise awareness about traditional sports, develop infrastructure for traditional sports, and increase financial support for traditional sports.

What is the role of the private sector in promoting traditional Indian sports?

  1. Organizing tournaments and competitions

  2. Providing financial assistance to sports organizations

  3. Developing infrastructure for sports

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The private sector can play a significant role in promoting traditional Indian sports by organizing tournaments and competitions, providing financial assistance to sports organizations, and developing infrastructure for sports.

What are some of the ways in which the private sector can contribute to the promotion of traditional Indian sports?

  1. Sponsoring traditional sports events

  2. Investing in the development of traditional sports infrastructure

  3. Providing scholarships to traditional sports athletes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The private sector can contribute to the promotion of traditional Indian sports by sponsoring traditional sports events, investing in the development of traditional sports infrastructure, and providing scholarships to traditional sports athletes.

What are some of the benefits of promoting traditional Indian sports?

  1. Preserving cultural heritage

  2. Promoting physical fitness

  3. Fostering national pride

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting traditional Indian sports has several benefits, including preserving cultural heritage, promoting physical fitness, and fostering national pride.

How can traditional Indian sports be used to promote tourism in India?

  1. Organizing international traditional sports tournaments

  2. Developing traditional sports tourism circuits

  3. Promoting traditional sports as a part of cultural heritage tourism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traditional Indian sports can be used to promote tourism in India by organizing international traditional sports tournaments, developing traditional sports tourism circuits, and promoting traditional sports as a part of cultural heritage tourism.

What are some of the challenges faced by traditional Indian sports in the modern era?

  1. Lack of awareness

  2. Inadequate infrastructure

  3. Limited financial resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traditional Indian sports face several challenges in the modern era, including lack of awareness, inadequate infrastructure, and limited financial resources.

What can be done to address the challenges faced by traditional Indian sports in the modern era?

  1. Raising awareness about traditional sports

  2. Developing infrastructure for traditional sports

  3. Increasing financial support for traditional sports

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To address the challenges faced by traditional Indian sports in the modern era, it is important to raise awareness about traditional sports, develop infrastructure for traditional sports, and increase financial support for traditional sports.

What is the future of traditional Indian sports?

  1. Bright

  2. Challenging

  3. Uncertain

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of traditional Indian sports is both bright and challenging. On the one hand, there is a growing interest in traditional sports among the youth. On the other hand, traditional sports face several challenges, such as lack of awareness, inadequate infrastructure, and limited financial resources.

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