Sports and Religion

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Which Indian sport is considered to be a sacred ritual and is often performed during religious festivals?

  1. Cricket

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Hockey

  4. Jallikattu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport practiced in Tamil Nadu, India. It is considered to be a sacred ritual and is often performed during the Pongal festival.

Which Indian sport is believed to have originated from a religious ritual?

  1. Kho-kho

  2. Gilli-danda

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Tug-of-war


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kabaddi is believed to have originated from a religious ritual in which young men would try to touch a sacred object without being caught by their opponents.

Which Indian sport is often associated with the Hindu god Hanuman?

  1. Wrestling

  2. Boxing

  3. Weightlifting

  4. Gymnastics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wrestling is often associated with the Hindu god Hanuman, who is known for his strength and agility.

Which Indian sport is considered to be a form of yoga?

  1. Mallakhamb

  2. Kalaripayattu

  3. Silambam

  4. Gatka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mallakhamb is a traditional Indian sport that involves performing acrobatic feats on a vertical pole. It is considered to be a form of yoga and is often practiced by wrestlers and gymnasts.

Which Indian sport is believed to have been created by the sage Agastya?

  1. Silambam

  2. Kalaripayattu

  3. Gatka

  4. Mardani Khel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silambam is a traditional Indian martial art that involves using a stick as a weapon. It is believed to have been created by the sage Agastya, who is also known as the father of Tamil literature.

Which Indian sport is often performed during religious festivals in Kerala?

  1. Theyyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Mohiniyattam

  4. Kalaripayattu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kalaripayattu is a traditional Indian martial art that is often performed during religious festivals in Kerala. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Dravidian culture.

Which Indian sport is associated with the Sikh religion?

  1. Gatka

  2. Mardani Khel

  3. Nihang

  4. Shastar Vidya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gatka is a traditional Indian martial art that is associated with the Sikh religion. It involves using a wooden stick as a weapon and is often practiced by Sikh warriors.

Which Indian sport is believed to have been created by the god Shiva?

  1. Mardani Khel

  2. Kushti

  3. Pehlwani

  4. Dangal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mardani Khel is a traditional Indian martial art that is believed to have been created by the god Shiva. It involves using a variety of weapons, including swords, spears, and shields.

Which Indian sport is often performed during religious festivals in Maharashtra?

  1. Lavani

  2. Tamasha

  3. Powada

  4. Mardani Khel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tamasha is a traditional Indian folk theatre that is often performed during religious festivals in Maharashtra. It involves a variety of performances, including singing, dancing, and acting.

Which Indian sport is associated with the Hindu god Vishnu?

  1. Kushti

  2. Pehlwani

  3. Dangal

  4. Mallakhamb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kushti is a traditional Indian wrestling sport that is associated with the Hindu god Vishnu. It is often practiced by wrestlers and gymnasts.

Which Indian sport is believed to have been created by the sage Parashurama?

  1. Pehlwani

  2. Dangal

  3. Mallakhamb

  4. Gatka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pehlwani is a traditional Indian wrestling sport that is believed to have been created by the sage Parashurama. It involves using a variety of techniques, including throws, takedowns, and holds.

Which Indian sport is often performed during religious festivals in Punjab?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Gidda

  3. Jhumar

  4. Luddi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a traditional Indian folk dance that is often performed during religious festivals in Punjab. It involves a variety of movements, including clapping, stomping, and jumping.

Which Indian sport is associated with the Hindu god Krishna?

  1. Dangal

  2. Mallakhamb

  3. Gatka

  4. Silambam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dangal is a traditional Indian wrestling sport that is associated with the Hindu god Krishna. It is often practiced by wrestlers and gymnasts.

Which Indian sport is believed to have been created by the sage Kapila?

  1. Mallakhamb

  2. Gatka

  3. Silambam

  4. Kalaripayattu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mallakhamb is a traditional Indian sport that involves performing acrobatic feats on a vertical pole. It is believed to have been created by the sage Kapila, who is also known as the father of Indian philosophy.

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