Indian Board Games

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Which ancient Indian board game is considered to be the predecessor of chess?

  1. Chaturanga

  2. Pachisi

  3. Ludo

  4. Carrom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chaturanga is an ancient Indian strategy board game that is believed to have originated in the 6th century AD. It is considered to be the predecessor of modern chess, as it shares many similarities in terms of gameplay and pieces.

What is the objective of the game of Pachisi?

  1. To move all your pieces around the board and reach the center first

  2. To capture all of your opponent's pieces

  3. To roll the dice and move your pieces according to the number rolled

  4. To build a tower of pieces in the center of the board


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of Pachisi is to move all of your pieces around the board and reach the center first. The game is played on a cross-shaped board with four arms, and each player has four pieces.

What is the name of the Indian board game that is similar to Ludo?

  1. Parcheesi

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Carrom

  4. Chaupar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parcheesi is an Indian board game that is similar to Ludo. It is played on a cross-shaped board with four arms, and each player has four pieces. The objective of the game is to move all of your pieces around the board and reach the center first.

Which Indian board game involves flicking pieces into holes on a board?

  1. Carrom

  2. Ludo

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Chaupar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carrom is an Indian board game that involves flicking pieces into holes on a board. The game is played on a square board with four pockets at each corner. Each player has nine pieces, and the objective of the game is to flick all of your pieces into the pockets before your opponent.

What is the name of the Indian board game that is played with a set of dice and a board with numbered squares?

  1. Snakes and Ladders

  2. Ludo

  3. Chaupar

  4. Parcheesi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Snakes and Ladders is an Indian board game that is played with a set of dice and a board with numbered squares. The game is played by two or more players, and the objective is to roll the dice and move your piece around the board, landing on squares that will either advance you or set you back.

Which Indian board game is played with a set of six cowrie shells?

  1. Chaupar

  2. Pachisi

  3. Ludo

  4. Carrom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chaupar is an Indian board game that is played with a set of six cowrie shells. The game is played on a square board with four arms, and each player has four pieces. The objective of the game is to move all of your pieces around the board and reach the center first.

What is the name of the Indian board game that is played with a set of wooden pegs and a board with holes?

  1. Pachisi

  2. Ludo

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Pallanguzhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pallanguzhi is an Indian board game that is played with a set of wooden pegs and a board with holes. The game is played by two or more players, and the objective is to move your pegs around the board and capture your opponent's pegs.

Which Indian board game is played with a set of cards?

  1. Teen Patti

  2. Rummy

  3. Bridge

  4. Solitaire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Teen Patti is an Indian board game that is played with a set of cards. The game is played by three or more players, and the objective is to make the best hand possible using three cards.

What is the name of the Indian board game that is played with a set of magnetic pieces and a metal board?

  1. Chess

  2. Checkers

  3. Go

  4. Magnetic Chess


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Magnetic Chess is an Indian board game that is played with a set of magnetic pieces and a metal board. The game is played by two players, and the objective is to checkmate your opponent's king.

Which Indian board game is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a grid of squares?

  1. Chess

  2. Checkers

  3. Go

  4. Draughts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chess is an Indian board game that is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a grid of squares. The game is played by two players, and the objective is to checkmate your opponent's king.

What is the name of the Indian board game that is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a hexagonal grid?

  1. Go

  2. Checkers

  3. Chess

  4. Draughts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Go is an Indian board game that is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a hexagonal grid. The game is played by two players, and the objective is to control more territory than your opponent.

Which Indian board game is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a grid of squares?

  1. Checkers

  2. Chess

  3. Go

  4. Draughts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Checkers is an Indian board game that is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a grid of squares. The game is played by two players, and the objective is to capture all of your opponent's pieces.

What is the name of the Indian board game that is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a grid of squares?

  1. Draughts

  2. Chess

  3. Go

  4. Checkers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Draughts is an Indian board game that is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a grid of squares. The game is played by two players, and the objective is to capture all of your opponent's pieces.

Which Indian board game is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a grid of squares?

  1. Chess

  2. Checkers

  3. Go

  4. Draughts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chess is an Indian board game that is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a grid of squares. The game is played by two players, and the objective is to checkmate your opponent's king.

What is the name of the Indian board game that is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a grid of squares?

  1. Go

  2. Checkers

  3. Chess

  4. Draughts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Go is an Indian board game that is played with a set of wooden pieces and a board with a grid of squares. The game is played by two players, and the objective is to control more territory than your opponent.

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