Athletics and Indigenous Sports in India

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Which of the following is not an indigenous sport of India?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Cricket

  4. Gilli-danda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cricket is a sport that originated in England, while Kabaddi, Kho-kho, and Gilli-danda are all indigenous sports of India.

Which of the following is the most popular indigenous sport in India?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Gilli-danda

  4. Ludo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabaddi is the most popular indigenous sport in India, with a large following across the country.

What is the objective of the game of Kabaddi?

  1. To score points by touching the opponent's players

  2. To capture the opponent's flag

  3. To throw a ball into the opponent's goal

  4. To run around a track in the fastest time


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of the game of Kabaddi is to score points by touching the opponent's players while holding your breath.

How many players are there on each team in a Kabaddi match?

  1. 7

  2. 9

  3. 11

  4. 13


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 7 players on each team in a Kabaddi match.

What is the name of the player who leads the Kabaddi team?

  1. Captain

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. All-rounder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The captain is the player who leads the Kabaddi team.

Which of the following is not a valid move in Kabaddi?

  1. Raid

  2. Block

  3. Dodge

  4. Tackle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dodge is not a valid move in Kabaddi.

What is the name of the sport in which players throw a small ball at each other?

  1. Kho-kho

  2. Gilli-danda

  3. Ludo

  4. Carrom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kho-kho is a sport in which players throw a small ball at each other.

How many players are there on each team in a Kho-kho match?

  1. 9

  2. 11

  3. 13

  4. 15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 9 players on each team in a Kho-kho match.

What is the objective of the game of Kho-kho?

  1. To score points by touching the opponent's players

  2. To capture the opponent's flag

  3. To throw a ball into the opponent's goal

  4. To run around a track in the fastest time


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of the game of Kho-kho is to score points by touching the opponent's players while running across the court.

What is the name of the player who leads the Kho-kho team?

  1. Captain

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. All-rounder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The captain is the player who leads the Kho-kho team.

Which of the following is not a valid move in Kho-kho?

  1. Raid

  2. Block

  3. Dodge

  4. Tackle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dodge is not a valid move in Kho-kho.

What is the name of the sport in which players use a stick to hit a wooden peg into a hole?

  1. Gilli-danda

  2. Ludo

  3. Carrom

  4. Chess


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gilli-danda is a sport in which players use a stick to hit a wooden peg into a hole.

How many players are there on each team in a Gilli-danda match?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 2 players on each team in a Gilli-danda match.

What is the objective of the game of Gilli-danda?

  1. To score points by hitting the opponent's peg

  2. To capture the opponent's flag

  3. To throw a ball into the opponent's goal

  4. To run around a track in the fastest time


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of the game of Gilli-danda is to score points by hitting the opponent's peg with your stick.

What is the name of the player who leads the Gilli-danda team?

  1. Captain

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. All-rounder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The captain is the player who leads the Gilli-danda team.

Which of the following is not a valid move in Gilli-danda?

  1. Hitting the opponent's peg

  2. Blocking the opponent's shot

  3. Dodging the opponent's shot

  4. Tackling the opponent's player


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tackling the opponent's player is not a valid move in Gilli-danda.

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