Sports and games - confined to India - One Line Questions

1. In Indian wrestling (Kushti), the arena where bouts are held is called a: — Akhada
2. The sport of 'Thang-Ta' is a martial art form associated with which northeastern Indian state? — Manipur
3. The 'National Sports Day' in India is celebrated on August 29th in honor of which legendary hockey player? — Dhyan Chand
4. Which state is renowned for the martial art form 'Paika Akhada'? — Odisha
5. The sport of 'Polo' in India is often referred to as the 'Game of Kings' and was patronized by: — Mughal Emperors
6. The game of 'Chaupar' is an ancient Indian board game, often seen as a precursor to which popular game? — Ludo
7. The game of 'Kabaddi' has different rule sets. The standard version played in India is often called: — Standard Kabaddi
8. The game of 'Ganjifa' is a traditional Indian card game, known for its: — Circular playing cards
9. In 'Kabaddi', a player who attempts to raid the opponent's half is called a: — Raider
10. Which Indian sport involves a player using a long stick to hit a ball, aiming to score goals? — Hockey
11. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional league for which sport? — Cricket
12. Which Indian sport, popular in Punjab, involves throwing a discus-like object for distance? — Discus Throw
13. Which Indian sport involves a team trying to score by getting a ball across a goal line using only their feet? — Football (Soccer)
14. The sport of 'Kabaddi' is considered the national sport of which country? — Bangladesh
15. Which Indian sport is played with a 'Gilli' (small wooden piece) and a 'Danda' (larger stick)? — Gilli Danda
16. Which traditional Indian sport involves striking a ball with a stick and is often considered a precursor to modern hockey? — Gilli Danda
17. In which Indian sport do players score points by touching opponents while evading tackles? — Kabaddi
18. Which Indian sport is played between two teams of 12 players each, with the objective of touching as many opponents as possible in a single raid? — Kabaddi
19. Which Indian sport requires players to chase opponents and tag them out, often involving quick turns and sprints? — Kho Kho
20. Which Indian sport involves a team trying to defend a line of seven men while one player, the 'Chaser', tries to cross it? — Kho Kho
21. Which of the following is a traditional Indian game played with flat stones, where the objective is to knock down a stack of stones? — Lagori
22. Which Indian sport, involving a wooden stick and a ball, is often played in rural areas and is a precursor to hockey? — Gilli Danda
23. Which of the following is a traditional Indian game played with seven flat stones, where the aim is to knock down the pile and rebuild it before being hit? — Lagori
24. Which Indian sport is characterized by players running in a circular path and trying to tag opponents? — Kho Kho
25. Which Indian sport involves a player standing on one leg and hopping, while trying to knock down a pile of stones? — Lagori
26. Which Indian martial art form uses a long bamboo staff as its primary weapon? — Silambam
27. Which Indian martial art form is known for its emphasis on dance-like movements and mock combat? — Kalaripayattu
28. Which Indian martial art form is known for its use of sticks and swords, and is particularly prevalent in Tamil Nadu? — Silambam
29. Which Indian martial art form, originating in Manipur, involves armed combat and is known as 'the art of self-preservation'? — Thang-Ta
30. Which Indian sport, practiced widely in Punjab, involves the use of swords and shields in mock combat? — Gatka
31. Which Indian sport involves a single player performing gymnastic feats on a vertical wooden pole? — Mallakhamb
32. Which Indian sport, played with marbles, involves knocking opponents' marbles out of a circle? — Kancha
33. Which Indian sport, popular in West Bengal, is a form of martial arts often performed during festivals? — Lathi Khela
34. Which of the following is a traditional Indian board game that involves moving pieces across a grid? — Pachisi
35. Which Indian sport is a form of wrestling where the goal is to lift and throw the opponent? — Kushti
36. The sport of 'Kabaddi' originated in which region of India? — North India
37. The sport of 'Kabaddi' requires players to chant a specific word continuously while in the opponent's half. This is known as: — Chant
38. The game of 'Polo' has a long history in India, particularly in which region? —
39. The sport of 'Gatka' is a martial art originating from which community in India? — Sikh
40. The sport of 'Mallakhamb' involves performing various feats on a: — Vertical wooden pole
41. In 'Kho Kho', the player who is chasing is called the: — Chaser
42. The sport of 'Kabbadi' has different variations. The version played internationally is known as: — Amar
43. Which martial art form from Kerala involves intricate movements, weapon usage, and healing techniques? — Kalaripayattu
44. The game of 'Chaupar' is played on a cross-shaped board and is a game of: — Chance
45. The sport of 'Polo' was historically played by royalty and nobility in which part of India? — North-East India
46. The game of 'Pachisi', a precursor to Ludo, is traditionally played on a board shaped like a: — Cross
47. The martial art form 'Vajra Mushti' involves combat using: — Knuckles
48. Which state is most famously associated with the martial art form of Kalaripayattu? — Kerala
49. The traditional Indian game of 'Chaupar' is played by: — Four players
50. The sport of 'Kho Kho' is played on a rectangular court with: — Two teams of 7 players each
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