Indian Folk Games and Sports

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Which folk game involves throwing a wooden stick at a target while standing on one leg?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game where players use a wooden stick (danda) to hit a smaller wooden piece (gilli) and then run around a designated area before the opponent retrieves the gilli and hits them with it.

In the game of Kabaddi, what is the term used for the player who crosses the midline and tries to tag opposing players?

  1. Raider

  2. Defender

  3. Umpire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the raider is the player who crosses the midline and attempts to tag as many opposing players as possible while holding their breath. The defenders try to prevent the raider from crossing the midline or tagging them.

Which folk sport involves two teams of players trying to pull a rope in opposite directions?

  1. Tug-of-War

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Ludo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tug-of-War is a traditional sport where two teams of players pull on opposite ends of a rope, trying to drag the other team across a designated line.

In the game of Kho-Kho, what is the name of the player who stands at the center of the court and tries to tag the running players?

  1. Chaser

  2. Runner

  3. Umpire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kho-Kho, the chaser stands at the center of the court and tries to tag the running players as they pass through the designated areas. The runners try to avoid being tagged and complete their run.

Which folk game involves throwing a ball at a target while standing on a raised platform?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Ludo

  3. Pachisi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pachisi is a traditional Indian board game where players roll dice and move their pieces around a board, trying to reach the center first. It involves throwing a ball at a target while standing on a raised platform.

In the game of Ludo, what is the term used for the dice that is rolled to determine the movement of pieces?

  1. Pawn

  2. Die

  3. Token


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Ludo, players roll a die to determine the number of spaces their pieces can move. The die is a small cube with numbers 1 to 6 on its sides.

Which folk sport involves two teams of players trying to score goals by hitting a ball with a curved stick?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Kabaddi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hockey is a traditional sport where two teams of players use curved sticks to hit a ball into the opposing team's goal. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins.

In the game of Cricket, what is the term used for the player who bowls the ball to the batsman?

  1. Batsman

  2. Bowler

  3. Wicket-keeper


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Cricket, the bowler is the player who delivers the ball to the batsman. The bowler tries to hit the wicket with the ball, while the batsman tries to defend the wicket and score runs.

Which folk game involves two players standing on opposite sides of a net and hitting a shuttlecock back and forth?

  1. Badminton

  2. Tennis

  3. Table Tennis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Badminton is a traditional sport where two players or two pairs of players stand on opposite sides of a net and hit a shuttlecock back and forth using rackets.

In the game of Tennis, what is the term used for the area where the players stand to hit the ball?

  1. Court

  2. Field

  3. Pitch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Tennis, the court is the rectangular area where the players stand to hit the ball. The court is divided into two halves by a net.

Which folk sport involves two teams of players trying to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team's goal?

  1. Football

  2. Hockey

  3. Cricket


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Football is a traditional sport where two teams of players use their feet to kick a ball into the opposing team's goal. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins.

In the game of Basketball, what is the term used for the player who scores the most points?

  1. Scorer

  2. Point Guard

  3. Center


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Basketball, the scorer is the player who scores the most points for their team. Points are scored by shooting the ball through the hoop.

Which folk game involves two players standing on opposite sides of a table and hitting a ping pong ball back and forth using paddles?

  1. Table Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Tennis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Table Tennis is a traditional sport where two players or two pairs of players stand on opposite sides of a table and hit a ping pong ball back and forth using paddles.

In the game of Volleyball, what is the term used for the player who serves the ball?

  1. Server

  2. Receiver

  3. Setter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Volleyball, the server is the player who starts the rally by hitting the ball over the net to the opposing team.

Which folk sport involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a shuttlecock over a net using rackets?

  1. Badminton

  2. Tennis

  3. Table Tennis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Badminton is a traditional sport where two players or two pairs of players stand on opposite sides of a net and hit a shuttlecock back and forth using rackets.

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