Kabaddi: The National Sport of India

Description: Kabaddi, the national sport of India, is a team sport that originated in ancient India. It is played by two teams of seven players each, with the objective of scoring points by tagging members of the opposing team while holding one's breath. Test your knowledge about Kabaddi with this quiz.
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What is the minimum number of players required on each team in Kabaddi?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9

  4. 11


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, each team consists of seven players on the field, with five substitutes allowed.

What is the objective of the game in Kabaddi?

  1. To score goals

  2. To tag opponents

  3. To hold one's breath

  4. To win by points


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The objective of Kabaddi is to score points by tagging members of the opposing team while holding one's breath.

What is the duration of a Kabaddi match?

  1. 30 minutes

  2. 40 minutes

  3. 50 minutes

  4. 60 minutes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Kabaddi match consists of two halves, each lasting 20 minutes, with a 5-minute break in between.

What is the name of the player who leads the team in Kabaddi?

  1. Captain

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. All-rounder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The captain is the leader of the Kabaddi team and is responsible for making strategic decisions during the game.

What is the name of the player who attempts to tag opponents in Kabaddi?

  1. Raider

  2. Defender

  3. All-rounder

  4. Substitute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The raider is the player who attempts to tag opponents in Kabaddi by crossing the midline and entering the opponent's half.

What is the name of the player who tries to prevent the raider from scoring points in Kabaddi?

  1. Raider

  2. Defender

  3. All-rounder

  4. Substitute


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The defender is the player who tries to prevent the raider from scoring points by tackling or blocking them.

What is the name of the area in Kabaddi where the raider attempts to tag opponents?

  1. Midline

  2. Half-court

  3. Raiding zone

  4. Defense zone


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The raiding zone is the area in Kabaddi where the raider attempts to tag opponents by crossing the midline and entering the opponent's half.

What is the name of the area in Kabaddi where the defenders try to prevent the raider from scoring points?

  1. Midline

  2. Half-court

  3. Raiding zone

  4. Defense zone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defense zone is the area in Kabaddi where the defenders try to prevent the raider from scoring points by tackling or blocking them.

What is the name of the move in Kabaddi where the raider attempts to tag multiple opponents simultaneously?

  1. Super raid

  2. Bonus point

  3. Do-or-die raid

  4. Touch point


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A super raid is a move in Kabaddi where the raider attempts to tag multiple opponents simultaneously, earning extra points for each successful tag.

What is the name of the move in Kabaddi where the raider attempts to tag an opponent who is holding their breath?

  1. Super raid

  2. Bonus point

  3. Do-or-die raid

  4. Touch point


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A do-or-die raid is a move in Kabaddi where the raider attempts to tag an opponent who is holding their breath. If successful, the raider's team earns a point, but if unsuccessful, the raider's team loses a point.

What is the name of the move in Kabaddi where the raider scores a point by simply touching an opponent?

  1. Super raid

  2. Bonus point

  3. Do-or-die raid

  4. Touch point


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A touch point is a move in Kabaddi where the raider scores a point by simply touching an opponent without holding their breath.

What is the name of the rule in Kabaddi that requires the raider to hold their breath while attempting to tag opponents?

  1. Super raid rule

  2. Bonus point rule

  3. Do-or-die raid rule

  4. Holding breath rule


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The holding breath rule in Kabaddi requires the raider to hold their breath while attempting to tag opponents. If the raider takes a breath before tagging an opponent, the raid is considered unsuccessful.

What is the name of the rule in Kabaddi that allows a team to earn extra points for tagging multiple opponents in a single raid?

  1. Super raid rule

  2. Bonus point rule

  3. Do-or-die raid rule

  4. Holding breath rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The super raid rule in Kabaddi allows a team to earn extra points for tagging multiple opponents in a single raid. The number of extra points awarded depends on the number of opponents tagged.

What is the name of the rule in Kabaddi that allows a team to earn a point if the raider is tackled or blocked by multiple defenders?

  1. Super raid rule

  2. Bonus point rule

  3. Do-or-die raid rule

  4. Holding breath rule


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The bonus point rule in Kabaddi allows a team to earn a point if the raider is tackled or blocked by multiple defenders. The bonus point is awarded regardless of whether the raider successfully tags an opponent.

What is the name of the rule in Kabaddi that requires a team to substitute a player if the team has fewer than three players on the field?

  1. Super raid rule

  2. Bonus point rule

  3. Do-or-die raid rule

  4. Holding breath rule


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The do-or-die raid rule in Kabaddi requires a team to substitute a player if the team has fewer than three players on the field. The substituted player cannot return to the game until the next raid.

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