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Traditional Games and Pastimes: A Journey Through India's Cultural Heritage

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Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a small, flat wooden disc into a hole in the ground?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Ludo

  4. Carrom


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carrom is a popular traditional Indian game played on a square board with a smooth surface. Players use their fingers to flick small, flat wooden discs (called carrom men) into holes in the corners of the board.

In the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, what is the name of the player who crosses the opponent's line and tries to tag as many players as possible?

  1. Raider

  2. Defender

  3. Umpire

  4. Captain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the raider is the player who crosses the opponent's line and tries to tag as many players as possible without being caught. The defenders try to prevent the raider from tagging them and tackle the raider to the ground.

Which traditional Indian game is played with two teams of seven players each, and the objective is to score goals by hitting a small ball into the opponent's goal post?

  1. Hockey

  2. Football

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Kho-Kho


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian team sport played with two teams of seven players each. The objective of the game is to score goals by hitting a small ball into the opponent's goal post. Players can only move in a zigzag pattern and must tag the opponent's players to prevent them from scoring.

In the traditional Indian game of Ludo, what is the name of the dice used to determine the movement of the pieces?

  1. Chausar

  2. Parcheesi

  3. Backgammon

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Ludo, the dice used to determine the movement of the pieces is called Pachisi. Pachisi is a traditional Indian dice game that is played on a board with a cross-shaped layout. Players roll the dice and move their pieces around the board, trying to be the first to reach the center of the board.

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of wooden sticks, and the objective is to move all of one's sticks to the other side of the board before the opponent does?

  1. Snakes and Ladders

  2. Ludo

  3. Chess

  4. Pallanguzhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pallanguzhi is a traditional Indian game played with a set of wooden sticks. The objective of the game is to move all of one's sticks to the other side of the board before the opponent does. Players take turns moving their sticks from one hole to another, following specific rules.

In the traditional Indian game of Snakes and Ladders, what happens when a player lands on a square with a snake?

  1. The player moves up the ladder to the next square.

  2. The player moves down the snake to the next square.

  3. The player loses a turn.

  4. The player wins the game.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Snakes and Ladders, landing on a square with a snake means that the player must move down the snake to the next square. This can be a setback for the player, as it can prevent them from reaching the end of the board quickly.

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of cards, and the objective is to collect as many cards as possible by following specific rules?

  1. Rummy

  2. Teen Patti

  3. Bridge

  4. Poker


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Teen Patti is a traditional Indian card game played with a set of cards. The objective of the game is to collect as many cards as possible by following specific rules. Players can bet on their hands, and the player with the best hand at the end of the game wins the pot.

In the traditional Indian game of Chess, what is the name of the most powerful piece?

  1. Queen

  2. King

  3. Rook

  4. Bishop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Chess, the Queen is the most powerful piece. It can move in any direction, both horizontally and vertically, and can move any number of squares in a straight line. This makes the Queen a very versatile and powerful piece in the game.

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of wooden blocks, and the objective is to stack the blocks on top of each other to create a tower without knocking it down?

  1. Jenga

  2. Connect Four

  3. Dominoes

  4. Checkers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jenga is a traditional Indian game played with a set of wooden blocks. The objective of the game is to stack the blocks on top of each other to create a tower without knocking it down. Players take turns removing blocks from the bottom of the tower and placing them on top, trying to keep the tower stable.

In the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, what is the name of the area in the center of the court where the raiders and defenders try to tag each other?

  1. The Pit

  2. The Circle

  3. The Arena

  4. The Zone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the area in the center of the court where the raiders and defenders try to tag each other is called The Circle. The raider must enter the circle and tag as many defenders as possible before returning to their own side of the court.

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of colorful wooden pegs, and the objective is to move all of one's pegs to the opposite side of the board before the opponent does?

  1. Ludo

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Carrom

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pachisi is a traditional Indian game played with a set of colorful wooden pegs. The objective of the game is to move all of one's pegs to the opposite side of the board before the opponent does. Players take turns rolling dice and moving their pegs around the board, following specific rules.

In the traditional Indian game of Kho-Kho, what is the name of the player who tries to prevent the raider from tagging the defenders?

  1. Defender

  2. Raider

  3. Umpire

  4. Captain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kho-Kho, the defender is the player who tries to prevent the raider from tagging the defenders. The defenders stand in a line across the court and try to tackle the raider before they can tag them.

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of nine small stones, and the objective is to arrange the stones in a specific pattern to win the game?

  1. Pallanguzhi

  2. Ludo

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Aadu Puli Aatam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aadu Puli Aatam is a traditional Indian game played with a set of nine small stones. The objective of the game is to arrange the stones in a specific pattern to win the game. Players take turns moving their stones around the board, following specific rules.

In the traditional Indian game of Carrom, what is the name of the small, flat wooden disc that is used to strike the other discs?

  1. Striker

  2. Carrom Men

  3. Queen

  4. King


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Carrom, the striker is the small, flat wooden disc that is used to strike the other discs. Players use the striker to flick the carrom men into the holes in the corners of the board.

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of wooden sticks, and the objective is to move all of one's sticks to the other side of the board before the opponent does?

  1. Pallanguzhi

  2. Ludo

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pallanguzhi is a traditional Indian game played with a set of wooden sticks. The objective of the game is to move all of one's sticks to the other side of the board before the opponent does. Players take turns moving their sticks from one hole to another, following specific rules.

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