The History of Traditional Indian Sports

Description: This quiz covers the history of traditional Indian sports, including their origins, evolution, and cultural significance.
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Which ancient Indian text mentions the game of Pachisi?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Mahabharata

  4. Ramayana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The game of Pachisi is mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.

What was the original name of the game Kho-Kho?

  1. Khokho

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kho-Kho-Kho

  4. Kho-Kho-Kho-Kho


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The original name of the game Kho-Kho was Khokho, which means 'to chase' in Marathi.

Which traditional Indian sport is believed to have originated in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kho-Kho is believed to have originated in the state of Maharashtra, India.

What is the primary objective of the game Gilli-Danda?

  1. To hit a small wooden stick (danda) as far as possible

  2. To hit a small wooden stick (gilli) as far as possible

  3. To hit a small wooden stick (gilli) into a hole

  4. To hit a small wooden stick (danda) into a hole


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary objective of the game Gilli-Danda is to hit a small wooden stick (gilli) as far as possible using a longer wooden stick (danda).

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams of seven players each trying to tag members of the opposing team?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kho-Kho involves two teams of seven players each trying to tag members of the opposing team.

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport in which players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Langadi is a traditional Indian sport in which players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal.

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball.

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport in which players try to knock down a pyramid of wooden blocks using a ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Langadi is a traditional Indian sport in which players try to knock down a pyramid of wooden blocks using a ball.

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a pair of sticks and a small wooden ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a pair of sticks and a small wooden ball.

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport in which players try to tag members of the opposing team by throwing a ball at them?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kabbadi is a traditional Indian sport in which players try to tag members of the opposing team by throwing a ball at them.

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball.

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport in which players try to knock down a pyramid of wooden blocks using a ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Langadi is a traditional Indian sport in which players try to knock down a pyramid of wooden blocks using a ball.

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a pair of sticks and a small wooden ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a pair of sticks and a small wooden ball.

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport in which players try to tag members of the opposing team by throwing a ball at them?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kabbadi is a traditional Indian sport in which players try to tag members of the opposing team by throwing a ball at them.

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball.

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