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A Glimpse into India's Past: Traditional Games and Pastimes Quiz

Description: Welcome to the quiz on India's Traditional Games and Pastimes. This quiz will take you on a journey through the rich cultural heritage of India, exploring the traditional games and pastimes that have been enjoyed by generations.
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Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a small, round object called a 'gilli' and striking it with a stick called a 'danda'?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda

  4. Ludo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game that involves throwing a small, round object called a 'gilli' and striking it with a stick called a 'danda'.

In the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, what is the objective of the 'raider'?

  1. To score points by touching the opposing team's players

  2. To capture the opposing team's players and bring them back to their own side

  3. To prevent the opposing team from scoring points

  4. To complete a circuit of the playing field without being tagged


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the objective of the 'raider' is to score points by touching the opposing team's players.

Which traditional Indian game is played on a rectangular board with 64 squares, using two sets of 16 pieces each?

  1. Chess

  2. Checkers

  3. Go

  4. Ludo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chess is a traditional Indian game that is played on a rectangular board with 64 squares, using two sets of 16 pieces each.

In the traditional Indian game of Ludo, what is the objective of the players?

  1. To move their pieces around the board and be the first to reach the finish line

  2. To capture the opposing team's pieces and prevent them from reaching the finish line

  3. To score points by landing on certain squares on the board

  4. To complete a circuit of the board without being captured


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Ludo, the objective of the players is to move their pieces around the board and be the first to reach the finish line.

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a small, wooden ball called a 'kancha' at a stack of other kanchas arranged in a pyramid?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Kancha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kancha is a traditional Indian game that involves throwing a small, wooden ball called a 'kancha' at a stack of other kanchas arranged in a pyramid.

In the traditional Indian game of Kho-Kho, what is the objective of the 'chasers'?

  1. To tag the opposing team's players and prevent them from scoring points

  2. To score points by crossing the midline of the playing field

  3. To capture the opposing team's players and bring them back to their own side

  4. To complete a circuit of the playing field without being tagged


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kho-Kho, the objective of the 'chasers' is to tag the opposing team's players and prevent them from scoring points.

Which traditional Indian game is played on a circular board with 144 holes, using small seeds or marbles as pieces?

  1. Ludo

  2. Chess

  3. Checkers

  4. Pallanguzhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pallanguzhi is a traditional Indian game that is played on a circular board with 144 holes, using small seeds or marbles as pieces.

In the traditional Indian game of Ludo, what is the name of the special square that allows a player to move their piece an extra turn?

  1. Home Square

  2. Safe Square

  3. Star Square

  4. Finish Square


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Ludo, the special square that allows a player to move their piece an extra turn is called the Star Square.

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams of players attempting to throw a ball into a small pot called a 'ghada'?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Ghada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ghada is a traditional Indian game that involves two teams of players attempting to throw a ball into a small pot called a 'ghada'.

In the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, what is the name of the player who leads the raiding team?

  1. Captain

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. Stopper


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the player who leads the raiding team is called the Raider.

Which traditional Indian game is played on a rectangular board with 100 squares, using two sets of 15 pieces each?

  1. Chess

  2. Checkers

  3. Ludo

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pachisi is a traditional Indian game that is played on a rectangular board with 100 squares, using two sets of 15 pieces each.

In the traditional Indian game of Ludo, what is the name of the square that allows a player to move their piece directly to the finish line?

  1. Home Square

  2. Safe Square

  3. Star Square

  4. Finish Square


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Ludo, the square that allows a player to move their piece directly to the finish line is called the Finish Square.

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams of players attempting to throw a ball into a hole in the ground called a 'kutti'?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Kutti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kutti is a traditional Indian game that involves two teams of players attempting to throw a ball into a hole in the ground called a 'kutti'.

In the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, what is the name of the player who defends the opposing team's territory?

  1. Captain

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. Stopper


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the player who defends the opposing team's territory is called the Defender.

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams of players attempting to throw a ball into a net called a 'khel'?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Khel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khel is a traditional Indian game that involves two teams of players attempting to throw a ball into a net called a 'khel'.

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