Indian Dice Games

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Which of the following is the most popular dice game in India?

  1. Ludo

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Chaupar

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ludo is a strategy board game for two to four players, in which the players race their four tokens from start to finish according to the rolls of a single die.

What is the objective of the game Pachisi?

  1. To be the first player to move all four tokens around the board

  2. To capture the opponent's tokens

  3. To roll the highest number on the die

  4. To collect the most coins


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of Pachisi is to be the first player to move all four of their tokens around the board, counter-clockwise, from their starting point to the home square.

How many players can play Chaupar?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chaupar is typically played by four players, each with their own set of four tokens.

What is the significance of the number 12 in the game Snakes and Ladders?

  1. It is the highest number that can be rolled on the die

  2. It is the number of squares on the board

  3. It is the number of ladders on the board

  4. It is the number of snakes on the board


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The number 12 is significant in Snakes and Ladders because it is the highest number that can be rolled on the die.

Which Indian dice game is believed to have originated in the 6th century BC?

  1. Ludo

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Chaupar

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pachisi is believed to have originated in the 6th century BC, making it one of the oldest board games in the world.

What is the traditional name for the dice used in Indian dice games?

  1. Pasha

  2. Kauri

  3. Dadu

  4. Ashtapad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional name for the dice used in Indian dice games is Pasha.

Which Indian dice game is often played during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Ludo

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Chaupar

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Chaupar, and Pachisi are all popular Indian dice games that are often played during festivals and celebrations.

How many squares are there on a typical Ludo board?

  1. 56

  2. 64

  3. 72

  4. 80


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A typical Ludo board consists of 56 squares, arranged in a square grid.

What is the name of the central square in a Chaupar board?

  1. Chaupar

  2. Kot

  3. Hathi

  4. Ghoda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central square in a Chaupar board is called Chaupar.

Which Indian dice game is known for its use of cowrie shells as dice?

  1. Ludo

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Chaupar

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chaupar is known for its use of cowrie shells as dice.

What is the name of the square on a Snakes and Ladders board that takes you directly to the finish?

  1. 100

  2. 99

  3. 98

  4. 97


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The square on a Snakes and Ladders board that takes you directly to the finish is square number 100.

Which Indian dice game is believed to have been played by the Mughal emperors?

  1. Ludo

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Chaupar

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pachisi is believed to have been played by the Mughal emperors.

What is the name of the square on a Ludo board that allows a player to move their token an extra six squares?

  1. Home Square

  2. Safe Square

  3. Star Square

  4. Bonus Square


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The square on a Ludo board that allows a player to move their token an extra six squares is called the Star Square.

Which Indian dice game is often played as a gambling game?

  1. Ludo

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Chaupar

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pachisi is often played as a gambling game, especially during festivals and celebrations.

What is the name of the square on a Snakes and Ladders board that sends you back to the start?

  1. 1

  2. 10

  3. 20

  4. 30


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The square on a Snakes and Ladders board that sends you back to the start is square number 1.

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