Indian Mathematical Games and Puzzles

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In the game of Pachisi, how many squares are there on the board?

  1. 24

  2. 28

  3. 32

  4. 36


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Pachisi board consists of 32 squares arranged in a cross shape.

What is the name of the Indian board game in which players move their pieces around a board according to the roll of dice?

  1. Ludo

  2. Snakes and Ladders

  3. Parcheesi

  4. Carrom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ludo is a popular Indian board game played by two to four players.

In the game of Sudoku, what is the objective?

  1. To fill a 9x9 grid with numbers so that each row, column, and 3x3 subgrid contains all of the digits from 1 to 9.

  2. To move all of the pieces from one side of the board to the other.

  3. To capture all of the opponent's pieces.

  4. To score the most points.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of Sudoku is to fill a 9x9 grid with numbers so that each row, column, and 3x3 subgrid contains all of the digits from 1 to 9.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical puzzle in which a square is divided into four smaller squares, and the goal is to rearrange the four smaller squares to form a larger square?

  1. Soma cube

  2. Tangram

  3. Pythagorean puzzle

  4. Rubik's cube


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tangram is a Chinese puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes, which can be rearranged to form a variety of different shapes.

In the game of chess, what is the name of the piece that can move in any direction, but only one square at a time?

  1. King

  2. Queen

  3. Rook

  4. Bishop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The king is the most powerful piece in chess, and it can move in any direction, but only one square at a time.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical puzzle in which a number is divided into two parts, and the goal is to find the two parts that add up to the original number?

  1. Pythagorean puzzle

  2. Soma cube

  3. Tangram

  4. Rubik's cube


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean puzzle is a mathematical puzzle in which a number is divided into two parts, and the goal is to find the two parts that add up to the original number.

In the game of Go, what is the name of the piece that is placed on the board?

  1. Stone

  2. Pawn

  3. Checker

  4. Marble


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the game of Go, the pieces that are placed on the board are called stones.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical puzzle in which a number is divided into two parts, and the goal is to find the two parts that multiply to the original number?

  1. Pythagorean puzzle

  2. Soma cube

  3. Tangram

  4. Rubik's cube


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean puzzle is a mathematical puzzle in which a number is divided into two parts, and the goal is to find the two parts that multiply to the original number.

In the game of chess, what is the name of the piece that can move in any direction, but only two squares at a time?

  1. King

  2. Queen

  3. Rook

  4. Knight


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The knight is a unique piece in chess, as it can move in any direction, but only two squares at a time.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical puzzle in which a number is divided into two parts, and the goal is to find the two parts that have the same remainder when divided by a given number?

  1. Pythagorean puzzle

  2. Soma cube

  3. Tangram

  4. Rubik's cube


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean puzzle is a mathematical puzzle in which a number is divided into two parts, and the goal is to find the two parts that have the same remainder when divided by a given number.

In the game of chess, what is the name of the piece that can move only forward, and only one square at a time?

  1. King

  2. Queen

  3. Rook

  4. Pawn


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pawn is a unique piece in chess, as it can only move forward, and only one square at a time.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical puzzle in which a number is divided into two parts, and the goal is to find the two parts that have the same difference?

  1. Pythagorean puzzle

  2. Soma cube

  3. Tangram

  4. Rubik's cube


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean puzzle is a mathematical puzzle in which a number is divided into two parts, and the goal is to find the two parts that have the same difference.

In the game of chess, what is the name of the piece that can move only horizontally or vertically, and only one square at a time?

  1. King

  2. Queen

  3. Rook

  4. Bishop


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The rook is a powerful piece in chess, as it can move horizontally or vertically, and only one square at a time.

What is the name of the Indian mathematical puzzle in which a number is divided into two parts, and the goal is to find the two parts that have the same product?

  1. Pythagorean puzzle

  2. Soma cube

  3. Tangram

  4. Rubik's cube


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean puzzle is a mathematical puzzle in which a number is divided into two parts, and the goal is to find the two parts that have the same product.

In the game of chess, what is the name of the piece that can move only diagonally, and only one square at a time?

  1. King

  2. Queen

  3. Rook

  4. Bishop


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The bishop is a unique piece in chess, as it can only move diagonally, and only one square at a time.

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