Athletics and Indigenous Sports in India
Learn about traditional indigenous sports of India including Kabaddi, Kho-kho, and Gilli-danda
Questions
Which of the following is not an indigenous sport of India?
- Kabaddi
- Kho-kho
- Cricket
- Gilli-danda
Which of the following is the most popular indigenous sport in India?
- Kabaddi
- Kho-kho
- Gilli-danda
- Ludo
What is the objective of the game of Kabaddi?
- To score points by touching the opponent's players
- To capture the opponent's flag
- To throw a ball into the opponent's goal
- To run around a track in the fastest time
How many players are there on each team in a Kabaddi match?
- 7
- 9
- 11
- 13
What is the name of the player who leads the Kabaddi team?
- Captain
- Raider
- Defender
- All-rounder
Which of the following is not a valid move in Kabaddi?
- Raid
- Block
- Dodge
- Tackle
How many players are there on each team in a Kho-kho match?
- 9
- 11
- 13
- 15
What is the objective of the game of Kho-kho?
- To score points by touching the opponent's players
- To capture the opponent's flag
- To throw a ball into the opponent's goal
- To run around a track in the fastest time
What is the name of the player who leads the Kho-kho team?
- Captain
- Raider
- Defender
- All-rounder
Which of the following is not a valid move in Kho-kho?
- Raid
- Block
- Dodge
- Tackle
What is the name of the sport in which players use a stick to hit a wooden peg into a hole?
- Gilli-danda
- Ludo
- Carrom
- Chess
How many players are there on each team in a Gilli-danda match?
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
What is the objective of the game of Gilli-danda?
- To score points by hitting the opponent's peg
- To capture the opponent's flag
- To throw a ball into the opponent's goal
- To run around a track in the fastest time
What is the name of the player who leads the Gilli-danda team?
- Captain
- Raider
- Defender
- All-rounder
Which of the following is not a valid move in Gilli-danda?
- Hitting the opponent's peg
- Blocking the opponent's shot
- Dodging the opponent's shot
- Tackling the opponent's player