Sports and Cultural Heritage in India

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Which Indian sport is known as the 'Game of Kings'?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Polo

  4. Gilli-Danda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Polo is an ancient Indian sport that was played by kings and nobles. It is a team sport played on horseback, and the objective is to score goals by hitting a small ball into the opponent's goal.

Which Indian martial art is known for its use of sticks?

  1. Kalaripayattu

  2. Silambam

  3. Gatka

  4. Mardani Khel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Silambam is an Indian martial art that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is known for its use of sticks, which are used to strike, block, and disarm opponents.

Which Indian folk dance is performed with sticks?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Dandiya Raas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dandiya Raas is a Gujarati folk dance that is performed with sticks. It is typically performed during the Navratri festival, and it is a popular dance among both men and women.

Which Indian sport is known as the 'National Game of India'?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Football


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hockey is the National Game of India. It is a team sport played with a stick and a ball, and the objective is to score goals by hitting the ball into the opponent's goal.

Which Indian classical dance is known for its graceful movements and elaborate costumes?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is known for its graceful movements, elaborate costumes, and expressive hand gestures.

Which Indian folk dance is performed with colorful umbrellas?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Chhau


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chhau is an Indian folk dance that is performed with colorful umbrellas. It is typically performed during festivals, and it is a popular dance among both men and women.

Which Indian sport is known as the 'King of Sports'?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

  4. Tennis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricket is known as the 'King of Sports' in India. It is a team sport played with a bat and a ball, and the objective is to score runs by hitting the ball and running between wickets.

Which Indian classical dance is known for its fast-paced movements and energetic rhythms?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathak is a classical Indian dance that originated in North India. It is known for its fast-paced movements, energetic rhythms, and intricate footwork.

Which Indian folk dance is performed with bamboo sticks?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Cheraw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cheraw is an Indian folk dance that is performed with bamboo sticks. It is typically performed during festivals, and it is a popular dance among both men and women.

Which Indian sport is known as the 'Game of the Gods'?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Polo

  4. Gilli-Danda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabaddi is known as the 'Game of the Gods' in India. It is a team sport played with two teams of seven players each. The objective of the game is to score points by touching or tackling members of the opposing team.

Which Indian classical dance is known for its expressive hand gestures and intricate footwork?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical Indian dance that originated in Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its expressive hand gestures, intricate footwork, and elaborate costumes.

Which Indian folk dance is performed with swords and shields?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Gatka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gatka is an Indian folk dance that is performed with swords and shields. It is typically performed during festivals, and it is a popular dance among both men and women.

Which Indian sport is known as the 'Poor Man's Cricket'?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Polo

  4. Gilli-Danda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is known as the 'Poor Man's Cricket' in India. It is a simple game that can be played with a stick and a small piece of wood. The objective of the game is to hit the piece of wood with the stick and send it as far as possible.

Which Indian classical dance is known for its graceful movements and elaborate costumes?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical Indian dance that originated in Odisha. It is known for its graceful movements, elaborate costumes, and expressive hand gestures.

Which Indian folk dance is performed with colorful handkerchiefs?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Kathakali

  4. Dandiya Raas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Garba is an Indian folk dance that is performed with colorful handkerchiefs. It is typically performed during the Navratri festival, and it is a popular dance among both men and women.

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