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The Role of Sports in Preserving and Promoting Traditional Indian Games

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the role of sports in preserving and promoting traditional Indian games. These games hold cultural significance and provide insights into India's rich heritage. Test your understanding of their importance and the efforts made to revitalize them.
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Which traditional Indian game is played with a wooden stick called a 'gilli danda'?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Ludo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gilli Danda is a traditional Indian game where players use a long wooden stick to hit a smaller wooden stick called a 'danda'. The objective is to strike the danda as far as possible.

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

  1. Striker

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. Umpire


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the raider is the player who crosses the midline and attempts to tag as many opposing team members as possible before returning to their own side.

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a heavy spherical object called a 'guti' at a target?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Lagori


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagori is a traditional Indian game where players throw a heavy spherical object called a 'guti' at a pile of stones or wooden sticks called 'lagori'. The objective is to knock down the lagori while preventing the opposing team from doing the same.

In the traditional Indian game of Kho-Kho, what is the name of the player who tries to intercept the opposing team's players?

  1. Striker

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. Umpire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Kho-Kho, the defender is the player who tries to intercept the opposing team's players by touching them before they can reach the other end of the court.

Which traditional Indian game is played with a spinning top called a 'lattu'?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Lattu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lattu is a traditional Indian game where players spin a wooden or metal top called a 'lattu' and try to keep it spinning for as long as possible.

What is the name of the traditional Indian game where players sit in a circle and pass a small object to each other while singing a song?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Antakshari


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Antakshari is a traditional Indian game where players sit in a circle and pass a small object to each other while singing a song. The next player must sing a song that starts with the last letter of the previous song.

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

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Kabaddi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kabaddi is a traditional Indian game where players take turns throwing a ball at a target while standing on one leg. The objective is to knock down the target while preventing the opposing team from doing the same.

What is the name of the traditional Indian game where players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Football


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Football is a traditional Indian game where players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal. It is one of the most popular sports in India and is played by people of all ages.

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of dice and a board with numbered squares?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Lagori


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ludo is a traditional Indian game played with a set of dice and a board with numbered squares. Players roll the dice and move their pieces around the board, trying to reach the finish line first.

What is the name of the traditional Indian game where players use a bow and arrow to shoot at a target?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Archery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Archery is a traditional Indian game where players use a bow and arrow to shoot at a target. It is a sport that requires skill, precision, and focus.

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a ball at a series of wickets?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Cricket


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cricket is a traditional Indian game where players throw a ball at a series of wickets. The objective is to score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets.

What is the name of the traditional Indian game where players use their hands to hit a shuttlecock over a net?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Badminton


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Badminton is a traditional Indian game where players use their hands to hit a shuttlecock over a net. It is a sport that requires speed, agility, and hand-eye coordination.

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a heavy stone or metal ball as far as possible?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Shot Put


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shot Put is a traditional Indian game where players throw a heavy stone or metal ball as far as possible. It is a sport that requires strength, technique, and coordination.

What is the name of the traditional Indian game where players use a stick to hit a ball through a hoop?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Hockey


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hockey is a traditional Indian game where players use a stick to hit a ball through a hoop. It is a sport that requires speed, skill, and teamwork.

Which traditional Indian game involves running a long distance while carrying a torch?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

  4. Marathon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marathon is a traditional Indian game where players run a long distance while carrying a torch. It is a sport that requires endurance, stamina, and determination.

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