Cultural Sports in India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about Cultural Sports in India. These sports are an integral part of the country's rich cultural heritage and have been practiced for centuries.
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Which of the following is a popular cultural sport in India that involves throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible?

  1. Kho-kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Shot Put

  4. Stone Lifting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stone Lifting is a traditional sport in India where participants compete to lift and throw a heavy stone or rock as far as possible.

In the traditional Indian sport of Gilli-Danda, what is the name of the stick used to hit the wooden peg?

  1. Danda

  2. Gilli

  3. Peg

  4. Wicket


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Gilli-Danda, the stick used to hit the wooden peg is called the Danda.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian martial art that combines elements of wrestling, striking, and grappling?

  1. Kalaripayattu

  2. Mallakhamb

  3. Gatka

  4. Silambam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art that originated in Kerala and is known for its emphasis on fluid movements and powerful strikes.

In the traditional Indian sport of Kabaddi, what is the name of the player who tries to tag members of the opposing team without being caught?

  1. Raider

  2. Defender

  3. Umpire

  4. Captain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kabaddi, the player who attempts to tag members of the opposing team without being caught is called the Raider.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves balancing on a long pole while performing acrobatic feats?

  1. Mallakhamb

  2. Gatka

  3. Silambam

  4. Tent Pegging


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mallakhamb is a traditional Indian sport that involves balancing on a long pole while performing acrobatic feats such as climbing, swinging, and twisting.

In the traditional Indian sport of Gatka, what is the name of the wooden sword used by the participants?

  1. Lathi

  2. Danda

  3. Gada

  4. Talwar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Gatka, the wooden sword used by the participants is called the Lathi.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian martial art that originated in Tamil Nadu and is known for its use of long bamboo sticks?

  1. Kalaripayattu

  2. Mallakhamb

  3. Gatka

  4. Silambam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Silambam is a traditional Indian martial art that originated in Tamil Nadu and is known for its use of long bamboo sticks.

In the traditional Indian sport of Tent Pegging, what is the name of the tent peg that the riders aim to strike with their lances?

  1. Peg

  2. Pole

  3. Target

  4. Flag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Tent Pegging, the riders aim to strike a tent peg with their lances.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves throwing a javelin-like spear at a target?

  1. Javelin Throw

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Shot Put

  4. Hammer Throw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Javelin Throw is a traditional Indian sport that involves throwing a javelin-like spear at a target.

In the traditional Indian sport of Kho-kho, what is the name of the player who tries to tag members of the opposing team while running between two poles?

  1. Chaser

  2. Runner

  3. Defender

  4. Umpire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Kho-kho, the player who tries to tag members of the opposing team while running between two poles is called the Chaser.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a small ball with their hands?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Volleyball

  4. Handball


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Volleyball is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a small ball with their hands.

In the traditional Indian sport of Sepak Takraw, what is the name of the ball made of rattan or synthetic materials?

  1. Ball

  2. Shuttlecock

  3. Puck

  4. Sphere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Sepak Takraw, the ball used is made of rattan or synthetic materials.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by throwing a ball into a net?

  1. Basketball

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Netball


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Netball is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by throwing a ball into a net.

In the traditional Indian sport of Tug of War, what is the name of the rope used by the two teams to pull against each other?

  1. Rope

  2. Cord

  3. String

  4. Cable


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Tug of War, the rope used by the two teams to pull against each other is simply called the Rope.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a shuttlecock with their rackets?

  1. Badminton

  2. Tennis

  3. Squash

  4. Table Tennis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Badminton is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a shuttlecock with their rackets.

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