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Preserving Our Cultural Legacy: Traditional Games and Pastimes Quiz

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Which traditional game involves throwing a small, bean-shaped object called a 'goti' into a series of holes on a wooden board?

  1. Ludo

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Carrom

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pachisi is an ancient Indian board game that has been played for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Mughal era and is still widely enjoyed today.

In the traditional game of tug-of-war, two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope. What is the primary objective of each team?

  1. To move the rope to their side

  2. To pull the rope until it breaks

  3. To make the other team fall

  4. To reach a designated point


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of tug-of-war is to pull the rope towards your team's side until the center marker crosses a predetermined line.

Which traditional game involves players hopping on one leg while trying to knock over small pieces called 'pins' arranged in a specific pattern?

  1. Hopscotch

  2. Jump Rope

  3. Kho-Kho

  4. Kabbadi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hopscotch is a popular children's game that requires players to hop on one leg and follow a numbered pattern of squares while avoiding stepping on the lines.

In the traditional game of hide-and-seek, one player counts while the others hide. What is the primary objective of the counting player?

  1. To find all the hidden players

  2. To reach a predetermined number before starting to search

  3. To shout out the names of the hidden players

  4. To hide themselves as well


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The counting player's goal is to find all the hidden players before they reach a designated safe spot or before a certain time limit expires.

Which traditional game involves throwing a small, spherical object called a 'kancha' at a stack of other kanchas arranged in a pyramid shape?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Lagori

  3. Seven Stones

  4. Kancha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kancha is a simple yet engaging game that requires players to aim and throw a kancha at a stack of other kanchas, trying to knock them down.

In the traditional game of kabaddi, players from two teams take turns raiding each other's territory. What is the primary objective of the raiding team?

  1. To touch as many players from the opposing team as possible

  2. To capture the opposing team's flag

  3. To score points by crossing the midline

  4. To eliminate all players from the opposing team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The raiding team's goal in kabaddi is to cross the midline into the opposing team's territory and touch as many players as possible before returning to their own side.

Which traditional game involves players hitting a small, wooden peg called a 'gilli' with a stick called a 'danda' and then running around a designated area?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Ludo

  3. Gilli-Danda

  4. Seven Stones


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game that requires players to hit a small wooden peg with a stick and then run around a designated area while the other players try to hit them with the danda.

In the traditional game of lagori, players from two teams take turns throwing a small ball at a stack of stones arranged in a specific pattern. What is the primary objective of the throwing team?

  1. To knock down as many stones as possible

  2. To score points by hitting the stones

  3. To eliminate players from the opposing team

  4. To reach a designated score before the opposing team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The throwing team's goal in lagori is to knock down as many stones from the stack as possible using the ball.

Which traditional game involves players jumping over a long rope swung by two other players?

  1. Tug-of-War

  2. Hopscotch

  3. Jump Rope

  4. Kho-Kho


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jump Rope is a traditional game where players take turns jumping over a long rope swung by two other players.

In the traditional game of seven stones, players take turns throwing a small stone at a stack of seven stones arranged in a specific pattern. What is the primary objective of the throwing player?

  1. To knock down as many stones as possible

  2. To score points by hitting the stones

  3. To eliminate players from the opposing team

  4. To reach a designated score before the opposing team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The throwing player's goal in seven stones is to knock down as many stones from the stack as possible using the small stone.

Which traditional game involves players throwing a small, flat object called a 'chakram' at a target?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Lagori

  3. Kho-Kho

  4. Chakram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chakram is a traditional game where players throw a small, flat object called a chakram at a target.

In the traditional game of kho-kho, players from two teams take turns chasing and tagging each other within a designated playing area. What is the primary objective of the chasing team?

  1. To tag as many players from the opposing team as possible

  2. To score points by tagging players

  3. To eliminate players from the opposing team

  4. To reach a designated score before the opposing team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chasing team's goal in kho-kho is to tag as many players from the opposing team as possible before they reach the safety zone.

Which traditional game involves players hitting a small, wooden ball with a wooden bat and trying to score runs by running between wickets?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

  4. Volleyball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricket is a traditional game where players hit a small, wooden ball with a wooden bat and try to score runs by running between wickets.

In the traditional game of kabaddi, players from two teams take turns raiding each other's territory. What is the primary objective of the defending team?

  1. To prevent the raiding team from touching them

  2. To score points by catching the raiding team

  3. To eliminate players from the raiding team

  4. To reach a designated score before the raiding team


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The defending team's goal in kabaddi is to prevent the raiding team from touching them and returning to their own territory safely.

Which traditional game involves players throwing a small, spherical object called a 'goti' into a series of holes on a wooden board?

  1. Ludo

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Carrom

  4. Pachisi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pachisi is an ancient Indian board game that has been played for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Mughal era and is still widely enjoyed today.

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