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Unraveling the Legacy: Multiple Choice Quiz on Traditional Indian Games

Description: Embark on a journey through time as we explore the rich tapestry of traditional Indian games. From ancient pastimes to modern favorites, this quiz will test your knowledge of these captivating activities that have shaped Indian culture for centuries.
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Which of these traditional Indian games involves throwing a wooden stick at a target while standing on one leg?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Ludo

  4. Gilli-Danda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a popular Indian game where players use a wooden stick called a 'danda' to hit a smaller stick called a 'gilli'. The objective is to strike the gilli as far as possible while maintaining balance on one leg.

In the game of Kabaddi, what is the name of the player who attempts to tag members of the opposing team?

  1. Striker

  2. Defender

  3. Raider

  4. Umpire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the raider is the player who crosses the center line and attempts to tag members of the opposing team. The raider must hold their breath while crossing the line and tagging opponents.

Which traditional Indian game involves rolling dice and moving pieces along a board, similar to Western board games like Monopoly?

  1. Snakes and Ladders

  2. Ludo

  3. Carrom

  4. Chess


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ludo is a classic Indian board game where players roll dice and move their pieces along a square board. The objective is to be the first player to move all their pieces to the home square.

In the game of Carrom, what is the name of the small wooden disc that players strike with their fingers to pocket other discs?

  1. Striker

  2. Queen

  3. Coin

  4. Puck


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Carrom, the striker is a small wooden disc that players use to strike other discs into pockets on the board. Players take turns flicking the striker with their fingers to pocket their own discs and score points.

Which traditional Indian game involves spinning a top and trying to keep it balanced on a string?

  1. Lattu

  2. Kite Flying

  3. Tug-of-War

  4. Hide-and-Seek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lattu, also known as spinning top, is a traditional Indian game where players spin a wooden or metal top and try to keep it balanced on a string. The objective is to keep the top spinning for as long as possible.

In the game of Kho-Kho, what is the name of the player who tries to tag members of the opposing team while running between two poles?

  1. Chaser

  2. Defender

  3. Striker

  4. Umpire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kho-Kho, the chaser is the player who attempts to tag members of the opposing team while running between two poles. The chaser must tag opponents before they reach the safety zone.

Which traditional Indian game involves flying kites during festivals and competitions?

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Tug-of-War

  3. Hide-and-Seek

  4. Lattu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kite flying is a popular traditional Indian game and pastime. During festivals and competitions, people fly kites of various shapes and sizes, often competing to see whose kite flies the highest or remains in the air the longest.

In the game of Tug-of-War, what is the objective of the two teams?

  1. To pull the rope across a line

  2. To break the rope

  3. To tag members of the opposing team

  4. To spin the rope around a pole


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Tug-of-War, the objective of the two teams is to pull the rope across a line marked in the center of the playing area. The team that manages to pull the rope across the line first wins the game.

Which traditional Indian game involves hiding and seeking, with one person searching for the others?

  1. Hide-and-Seek

  2. Tag

  3. Kho-Kho

  4. Ludo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hide-and-Seek is a classic traditional Indian game where one person, known as the seeker, tries to find the others who are hiding. The hiders must remain hidden until the seeker finds them or until a predetermined time limit expires.

In the game of Chess, what is the name of the most powerful piece that can move in any direction?

  1. Queen

  2. King

  3. Knight

  4. Rook


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Chess, the queen is the most powerful piece, capable of moving in any direction (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) for any number of squares.

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a ball at a target while standing on one leg?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Gilli-Danda

  4. Ludo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game where players use a wooden stick called a 'danda' to hit a smaller stick called a 'gilli'. The objective is to strike the gilli as far as possible while maintaining balance on one leg.

In the game of Kabaddi, what is the name of the player who attempts to tag members of the opposing team?

  1. Striker

  2. Defender

  3. Raider

  4. Umpire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the raider is the player who crosses the center line and attempts to tag members of the opposing team. The raider must hold their breath while crossing the line and tagging opponents.

Which traditional Indian game involves rolling dice and moving pieces along a board, similar to Western board games like Monopoly?

  1. Snakes and Ladders

  2. Ludo

  3. Carrom

  4. Chess


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ludo is a classic Indian board game where players roll dice and move their pieces along a square board. The objective is to be the first player to move all their pieces to the home square.

In the game of Carrom, what is the name of the small wooden disc that players strike with their fingers to pocket other discs?

  1. Striker

  2. Queen

  3. Coin

  4. Puck


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Carrom, the striker is a small wooden disc that players use to strike other discs into pockets on the board. Players take turns flicking the striker with their fingers to pocket their own discs and score points.

Which traditional Indian game involves spinning a top and trying to keep it balanced on a string?

  1. Lattu

  2. Kite Flying

  3. Tug-of-War

  4. Hide-and-Seek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lattu, also known as spinning top, is a traditional Indian game where players spin a wooden or metal top and try to keep it balanced on a string. The objective is to keep the top spinning for as long as possible.

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