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Preserving Our Traditions: Quiz on Traditional Indian Games and Pastimes

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Which of the following is a popular traditional Indian board game that involves moving pieces on a grid to capture the opponent's pieces?

  1. Chess

  2. Ludo

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Carrom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chess, known as "Chaturanga" in ancient India, is a strategy board game that involves moving pieces on a grid to capture the opponent's pieces and ultimately checkmate their king.

In the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, players from two teams take turns to raid the opponent's territory and tag as many players as possible before returning to their own side. What is the name of the player who leads the raiding team?

  1. Raider

  2. Defender

  3. Captain

  4. Umpire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the player who leads the raiding team and attempts to tag the opponent's players is known as the Raider.

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

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Shot Put

  4. Discus Throw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game where players use a stick (danda) to hit a small wooden piece (gilli) and then try to hit it as far as possible.

In the traditional Indian game of Lagori, players use a small wooden stick (lagori) to hit a pile of stones. What is the objective of the game?

  1. To score points by hitting the stones

  2. To prevent the opponent from hitting the stones

  3. To knock down the lagori stick

  4. To catch the lagori stick in the air


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of Lagori is to score points by hitting the stones with the lagori stick. Players take turns hitting the stones, and the team that scores the most points wins.

Which traditional Indian game involves teams of players pulling on a rope in an attempt to drag the opposing team across a line?

  1. Tug of War

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho-Kho

  4. Gilli-Danda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tug of War is a traditional Indian game where two teams of players pull on a rope in an attempt to drag the opposing team across a line.

In the traditional Indian game of Pachisi, players roll dice to move their pieces around a board, capturing the opponent's pieces and trying to reach the center of the board first. What is the name of the special square in the center of the board?

  1. Home Square

  2. King's Square

  3. Victory Square

  4. Safe Square


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Pachisi, the special square in the center of the board is called the Victory Square. Players aim to reach this square first to win the game.

Which traditional Indian game involves players standing in a circle and passing a small object to each other while singing a song?

  1. Antakshari

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda

  4. Lagori


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antakshari is a traditional Indian game where players stand 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.

In the traditional Indian game of Carrom, players use their fingers to flick wooden discs into pockets at the corners of a board. What is the name of the special disc that is placed in the center of the board?

  1. Queen

  2. King

  3. Black Disc

  4. Red Disc


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Carrom, the special disc that is placed in the center of the board is called the Queen. It is worth three points, and capturing it gives the player an additional turn.

Which traditional Indian game involves players throwing a small wooden stick (gilli) into the air and then hitting it with a longer stick (danda) to keep it in the air as long as possible?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Lagori

  4. Antakshari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game where players throw a small wooden stick (gilli) into the air and then hit it with a longer stick (danda) to keep it in the air as long as possible.

In the traditional Indian game of Kho-Kho, players from two teams take turns chasing and tagging each other within a rectangular playing area. What is the name of the player who tries to tag the opponent's players?

  1. Chaser

  2. Defender

  3. Captain

  4. Umpire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kho-Kho, the player who tries to tag the opponent's players is called the Chaser.

Which traditional Indian game involves players standing in a circle and throwing a small ball to each other in a specific order?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Lagori

  4. Seven Stones


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Seven Stones is a traditional Indian game where players stand in a circle and throw a small ball to each other in a specific order. The player who fails to catch the ball is out of the game.

In the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, what is the name of the move where a raider crosses the opponent's territory and tags as many players as possible before returning to their own side?

  1. Raid

  2. Defense

  3. Capture

  4. Escape


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the move where a raider crosses the opponent's territory and tags as many players as possible before returning to their own side is called a Raid.

Which traditional Indian game involves players using their feet to kick a ball into a goal?

  1. Football

  2. Cricket

  3. Hockey

  4. Kabaddi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Football is a traditional Indian game where players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal.

In the traditional Indian game of Lagori, what is the name of the player who tries to hit the pile of stones with the lagori stick?

  1. Striker

  2. Defender

  3. Captain

  4. Umpire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Lagori, the player who tries to hit the pile of stones with the lagori stick is called the Striker.

Which traditional Indian game involves players throwing a small wooden stick (gilli) into the air and then hitting it with a longer stick (danda) to keep it in the air as long as possible?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Lagori

  4. Antakshari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game where players throw a small wooden stick (gilli) into the air and then hit it with a longer stick (danda) to keep it in the air as long as possible.

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