The Chapter suggests that beyond the more globally recognized sports, traditional Indian sports and games have played a crucial role in the country's culture and history. Not only serving as a source of amusement, they have also been instrumental in keeping mind and ..........................
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Match the columns.
Column A | Column B |
---|---|
1. Kith-kith | a. wrestler |
2. Chaturanga | b. escargot |
3. Bhima | c. gilli danda |
4. Independence Day | d. Chess |
5. Dandi Biyo | e. Kite-flying |
Column A | Column B |
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1. Kith-kith | b. escargot |
2. Chaturanga | d. Chess |
3. Bhima | a. wrestler |
4. Independence Day | e. Kite-flying |
5. Dandi Biyo | c. gilli danda |
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Annual village wrestling competitions in India are called ________________
Kabaddi requires great control of one’s ________________________
A game similar to cricket is __________________________
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Some words that are commonly used in sporting vocabulary are given below. Write the name of the sports in which they are used alongside. Choose words from the box.
Chess cards basketball tennis billiards gymnastics cricket badminton
Somersault _________________
Dunk _________________
Crease _________________
Shuttle _________________
Stalemate _________________
Cue _________________
Ace _________________
Shuffle _________________
Somersault - Gymnastics
Dunk - Basketball
Crease - Cricket
Shuttle - Badminton
Stalemate - Chess
Cue - Billiards
Ace - Tennis
Shuffle - Cards
Now fill in the blanks with the words given above. Note that the words have been used in non
sporting contexts in these sentences. Add s or ed where required.
The circus clown _________________ twice before diving through the ring.
Even after long discussions, the _________________ continued, with no solution in sight.
As a result of the class _________________ many of my friends are now in the other section.
Sarita stood behind the wings of the stage, giving _________________ to Madhavi to help her deliver the dialogues.
The toddler _________________ the teddy bear into a bucket full of soapwater.
No one can beat Shania – she is an _________________ in everything she does.
Harish has to _________________ between Delhi and Mumbai to keep his job and look after his family at the same time.
Even ironing could not straighten the stubborn _________________ on the dress.
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1. Day _______ 3. Research _______ 5. Poem _______
2. Gold _______ 4. Weather _______ 6. Page _______
7. Failure _______ 8. Rice _______
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Sign up nowInsert eh wherever required in these sentences. Put a cross where the is not required.
Polo was played by _______ aristocrats in _______ past.
Are you fond of _______ nature sports?
In pithoo _______ pebbles are pilled one on top of _______ other and then hit with a ball.
Shashi has retired from _______ test cricket.
Wrestling competitions or dangals are held in _______ small towns and villages every year.
Chess spread from Persia to _______ Arabs and then to _______ Greeks and Romans.
Sarla’s game is much better now. She’s made a lot of _______ progress.
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Across
3. A ______________ of ice cream
6. A ______________ of soap
7. A ______________ of cloth
Down
1. A ______________ of sugar
2. A ______________ of juice
4. A ______________ of advice
5. A ______________ of tennis
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What is the role of a 'chaser' in the game of Kho-kho?
In the game of Kho-kho, a chaser from one team tries to touch an opponent from the other team to get them 'out'. The chaser may pass his or her task to a teammate, sitting on the central line made on a rectangular field, by touching the teammate's back and shouting 'kho'. The team that takes the shortest time to dismiss its rivals wins.
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Amusement: - the state or experience of finding something entertaining or enjoyable.
The circus provided great amusement to the audience with its acrobatic performances.
Commoners: - ordinary people; those who are not part of the nobility or aristocracy.
The king was loved by both the nobility and commoners alike for his fair rule.
Agility: - the ability to move quickly and with ease; nimbleness.
The gymnast displayed remarkable agility as she effortlessly executed her routine.
Alertness: - the state of being attentive and aware of one's surroundings.
The security guards ........................
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1. Historical Significance:
The Chapter describes how the traditional games of India have their roots deep in Indian history and culture. From the chanting and breathless game ...
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1. Introduction to Traditional Indian Sports:
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1. "In ancient India, as with many ancient civilizations, it was not enough to gain knowledge - the health and fitness of one's body was equally important."
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