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The Role of Sports in Indian Religious Environmentalism

Description: This quiz focuses on the role of sports in Indian religious environmentalism. It explores the ways in which sports and religion intersect to promote environmental awareness and conservation in India.
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Which sport is closely associated with the Hindu festival of Diwali?

  1. Cricket

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho-kho

  4. Badminton


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kabaddi is a popular sport in India that is often played during the Hindu festival of Diwali. It is a team sport where players from two teams try to tag members of the opposing team while holding their breath.

What is the significance of the 'Jallikattu' festival in Tamil Nadu?

  1. It celebrates the harvest season.

  2. It is a bull-taming sport.

  3. It is a religious ritual.

  4. It is a cultural dance performance.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport that is practiced in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a cultural event that is often associated with the harvest season and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

Which sport is considered to be a sacred ritual in the Sikh religion?

  1. Hockey

  2. Gatka

  3. Wrestling

  4. Football


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gatka is a traditional Sikh martial art that is considered to be a sacred ritual. It is a form of stick fighting that is often practiced in gurdwaras (Sikh temples) and is believed to promote physical and spiritual strength.

How does the sport of 'Kalaripayattu' relate to the Hindu religion?

  1. It is a form of martial arts that originated in Kerala.

  2. It is a ritual dance performed during religious festivals.

  3. It is a form of yoga that is practiced in temples.

  4. It is a traditional sport that is played during weddings.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalaripayattu is a traditional martial art that originated in Kerala, India. It is believed to have religious significance in Hinduism and is often practiced in temples and religious institutions.

Which sport is associated with the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Badminton

  4. Volleyball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricket is a popular sport in India that is often played during the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. It is a team sport where players from two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball with a bat.

How does the sport of 'Kushti' relate to the Hindu festival of Diwali?

  1. It is a form of wrestling that is practiced during the festival.

  2. It is a traditional dance performed during religious ceremonies.

  3. It is a form of yoga that is practiced in temples.

  4. It is a traditional sport that is played during weddings.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kushti is a traditional form of wrestling that is practiced in India. It is often associated with the Hindu festival of Diwali and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

Which sport is considered to be a sacred ritual in the Jain religion?

  1. Hockey

  2. Gatka

  3. Mallakhamb

  4. Football


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mallakhamb is a traditional Indian sport that is considered to be a sacred ritual in the Jain religion. It is a form of pole gymnastics where athletes perform acrobatic feats on a vertical pole.

How does the sport of 'Sepak Takraw' relate to the Buddhist religion?

  1. It is a form of martial arts that originated in Thailand.

  2. It is a ritual dance performed during religious festivals.

  3. It is a form of yoga that is practiced in temples.

  4. It is a traditional sport that is played during weddings.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sepak Takraw is a traditional sport that is played in Southeast Asia, including Thailand. It is often associated with Buddhist festivals and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

Which sport is considered to be a sacred ritual in the Zoroastrian religion?

  1. Hockey

  2. Gatka

  3. Mallakhamb

  4. Zor-Khast


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zor-Khast is a traditional Iranian sport that is considered to be a sacred ritual in the Zoroastrian religion. It is a form of wrestling that is often practiced in Zoroastrian temples and is believed to promote physical and spiritual strength.

How does the sport of 'Kho-kho' relate to the Hindu festival of Holi?

  1. It is a form of martial arts that originated in Maharashtra.

  2. It is a ritual dance performed during religious festivals.

  3. It is a form of yoga that is practiced in temples.

  4. It is a traditional sport that is played during weddings.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kho-kho is a traditional Indian sport that is often played during the Hindu festival of Holi. It is a team sport where players from two teams try to tag members of the opposing team while running around a rectangular court.

Which sport is considered to be a sacred ritual in the Bahá'í Faith?

  1. Hockey

  2. Gatka

  3. Mallakhamb

  4. Badminton


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Badminton is a popular sport that is often played in Bahá'í communities around the world. It is considered to be a sacred ritual because it promotes physical activity, sportsmanship, and unity among people of different backgrounds.

How does the sport of 'Surya Namaskar' relate to the Hindu religion?

  1. It is a form of martial arts that originated in North India.

  2. It is a ritual dance performed during religious festivals.

  3. It is a form of yoga that is practiced in temples.

  4. It is a traditional sport that is played during weddings.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Surya Namaskar is a traditional form of yoga that is practiced in Hinduism. It is a series of 12 poses that are performed in a specific sequence and is believed to promote physical and spiritual well-being.

Which sport is considered to be a sacred ritual in the Sikh religion?

  1. Hockey

  2. Gatka

  3. Mallakhamb

  4. Football


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gatka is a traditional Sikh martial art that is considered to be a sacred ritual. It is a form of stick fighting that is often practiced in gurdwaras (Sikh temples) and is believed to promote physical and spiritual strength.

How does the sport of 'Kalaripayattu' relate to the Hindu religion?

  1. It is a form of martial arts that originated in Kerala.

  2. It is a ritual dance performed during religious festivals.

  3. It is a form of yoga that is practiced in temples.

  4. It is a traditional sport that is played during weddings.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalaripayattu is a traditional martial art that originated in Kerala, India. It is believed to have religious significance in Hinduism and is often practiced in temples and religious institutions.

Which sport is associated with the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Badminton

  4. Volleyball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricket is a popular sport in India that is often played during the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. It is a team sport where players from two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball with a bat.

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