Ancient Indian Sports and Games

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the various sports and games that were popular in ancient India. These activities played a significant role in the cultural and social life of the people during that time.
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Which of the following was a popular board game in ancient India?

  1. Chess

  2. Ludo

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Carrom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chess, known as Chaturanga in ancient India, was a popular board game that involved strategy and skill.

What was the primary objective of the ancient Indian sport, Ashvamedha?

  1. To conquer new territories

  2. To demonstrate military strength

  3. To perform a religious ritual

  4. To train horses for warfare


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ashvamedha was a sacred ritual in which a horse was released to roam freely for a year. If it returned unharmed, it was considered a sign of divine approval and the king's sovereignty.

Which ancient Indian game involved throwing a heavy stone or metal ball?

  1. Kho-kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Discus Throw

  4. Shot Put


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Discus Throw, known as Chakra Prakshepa in ancient India, was a sport that involved throwing a heavy stone or metal ball for distance.

What was the ancient Indian name for the game of tag?

  1. Chor-Police

  2. Pithu Garam

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Kho-kho


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kho-kho, known as Chhuppan Chhupai in ancient India, was a traditional game similar to tag, where players chased and tagged each other.

Which ancient Indian sport was played on horseback and involved spearing a target?

  1. Elephant Polo

  2. Jousting

  3. Tent Pegging

  4. Horse Racing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tent Pegging, known as Neelakantamani in ancient India, was a sport where riders on horseback galloped and attempted to spear a small tent peg driven into the ground.

What was the ancient Indian name for the game of hide-and-seek?

  1. Chor-Police

  2. Pithu Garam

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Kho-kho


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pithu Garam, also known as Blindekuh, was the ancient Indian version of hide-and-seek, where one player was blindfolded and tried to catch the others.

Which ancient Indian game involved two teams trying to score by throwing a ball through a hoop?

  1. Hockey

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho-kho

  4. Polo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Polo, known as Ashvakrida in ancient India, was a team sport played on horseback, where players used mallets to hit a ball through a goal.

What was the ancient Indian name for the game of tug-of-war?

  1. Rassa Khela

  2. Tug of War

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Kho-kho


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rassa Khela, also known as Tug of War, was a traditional Indian sport where two teams pulled on opposite ends of a rope, trying to drag the other team's members across a line.

Which ancient Indian sport involved running and jumping over obstacles?

  1. Kho-kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Obstacle Course Racing

  4. Parkour


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Obstacle Course Racing, known as Vyayama Shala in ancient India, was a sport that involved running, jumping, and climbing over various obstacles.

What was the ancient Indian name for the game of hopscotch?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Seven Stones

  4. Hopscotch


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Seven Stones, known as Sapta Pada in ancient India, was a traditional game where players hopped on one leg while kicking a stone through a series of squares drawn on the ground.

Which ancient Indian game involved throwing a stick at a target?

  1. Javelin Throw

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Shot Put

  4. Stick Throw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stick Throw, known as Danda Yuddha in ancient India, was a sport where players threw sticks at a target, testing their aim and accuracy.

What was the ancient Indian name for the game of wrestling?

  1. Malla-yuddha

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho-kho

  4. Boxing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malla-yuddha, also known as Kushti, was the ancient Indian form of wrestling, which involved grappling and throwing techniques.

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams trying to score by hitting a ball with a stick?

  1. Hockey

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho-kho

  4. Polo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hockey, known as Khokho in ancient India, was a team sport played with sticks and a ball, where players tried to score by hitting the ball into the opponent's goal.

What was the ancient Indian name for the game of archery?

  1. Dhanurvidya

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho-kho

  4. Javelin Throw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhanurvidya, also known as Archery, was the ancient Indian art of shooting arrows from a bow, which was considered a skill essential for warfare and hunting.

Which ancient Indian game involved two teams trying to capture each other's players?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Tag

  4. Capture the Flag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabaddi, a traditional Indian sport, involves two teams trying to capture each other's players by tagging them while holding their breath and chanting 'Kabaddi'.

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