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Rediscovering Our Roots: Traditional Games and Pastimes Quiz

Description: Rediscover the rich heritage of traditional games and pastimes that have been passed down through generations in India. This quiz will take you on a nostalgic journey, testing your knowledge of these beloved activities that have shaped Indian culture.
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In the traditional game of Pallanguzhi, what is the name of the small pits used to hold seeds?

  1. Kuli

  2. Mancala

  3. Gundu

  4. Lagori


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pallanguzhi is a traditional Indian board game played with seeds. The small pits used to hold the seeds are called Kuli.

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a wooden stick called a Gilli and hitting it with another stick called a 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 wooden stick called a Gilli and another stick called a Danda to hit it.

In the game of Ludo, what is the name of the dice used to determine the movement of pieces?

  1. Chausar

  2. Parcheesi

  3. Monopoly

  4. Snakes and Ladders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ludo is a traditional Indian board game derived from the ancient game of Chausar. The dice used in Ludo are called Chausar.

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

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Lagori

  4. Lattu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

In the game of Lagori, what is the name of the small stones used to hit the pile of stones?

  1. Gilli

  2. Danda

  3. Pallanguzhi

  4. Lagori


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagori is a traditional Indian game where players use small stones called Lagori to hit a pile of stones.

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams trying to capture each other's territory by drawing lines on the ground?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Ludo

  4. Snakes and Ladders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian game where two teams try to capture each other's territory by drawing lines on the ground.

In the game of Kabaddi, what is the name of the player who tries to tag members of the opposing team while holding their breath?

  1. Raider

  2. Defender

  3. Umpire

  4. Scorer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the player who tries to tag members of the opposing team while holding their breath is called the Raider.

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of seven stones, and the goal is to arrange them in a specific pattern?

  1. Pallanguzhi

  2. Ludo

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Seven Stones


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Seven Stones is a traditional Indian game played with a set of seven stones, and the goal is to arrange them in a specific pattern.

In the game of Snakes and Ladders, what happens when a player lands on a square with a snake?

  1. They move up the board

  2. They move down the board

  3. They lose their turn

  4. They win the game


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Snakes and Ladders, when a player lands on a square with a snake, they move down the board to the square at the bottom of the snake.

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

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Lagori

  4. Khokho


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khokho is a traditional Indian game where players throw a ball at a target while standing on one leg.

In the game of Monopoly, what is the name of the most expensive property?

  1. Boardwalk

  2. Park Place

  3. Kentucky Avenue

  4. Marvin Gardens


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Monopoly, the most expensive property is Boardwalk.

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of wooden blocks, and the goal is to stack them in a tower without knocking it down?

  1. Pallanguzhi

  2. Ludo

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Jenga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jenga is a traditional Indian game played with a set of wooden blocks, and the goal is to stack them in a tower without knocking it down.

In the game of Scrabble, what is the highest-scoring word?

  1. Quixotic

  2. Seraphic

  3. Jinx

  4. Cozy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Scrabble, the highest-scoring word is Quixotic.

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams trying to capture each other's flag?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Lagori

  4. Capture the Flag


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Capture the Flag is a traditional Indian game where two teams try to capture each other's flag.

In the game of Pachisi, what is the name of the piece that can move in any direction?

  1. Raja

  2. Mantri

  3. Sepoy

  4. Ghoda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Pachisi, the piece that can move in any direction is called the Raja.

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