Introduction and History of Sports

Q.

What is the national game of Sri Lanka?

Q. The Gupta period is sometimes known as the 'Golden Age of India'. During this period, which of the following outdoor sports were played for the purpose of entertainment?

1. Horse racing
2. Chess
3. Chariot racing
4. Wrestling

Q. The ancient event of Olympic games used to be held at ________, the ancient Greek city.

1. Greeka
2. Olympia
3. Olympica
4. Olympus

Q.

What are the games which can be played with and without any equipment?

Q. The sports event called 'X' is said to have its origins in ancient Greece, from almost 3, 000 years ago. 'X' is held once every four years. What is 'X'?

1. Paralympics
2. Olympic Games
3. Asiad
4. Commonwealth Games

Q. Sports is a combination of entertainment and ________.

1. meditation
2. physical exercise
3. lazyness
4. waste of time

Q. Hunting was a way of obtaining food for the ancient people but it was also looked upon as a _____ and entertainment.

1. game
2. occupation
3. matter of self-respect
4. gambling

Q. The ______ were the first to standardise the rules of sports and organise them systematically.

1. French
2. Roman
3. Persian
4. Greek

Q. Identify the Indian sport depicted in the picture.

1. Kabaddi
   
2. Kho Kho
3. Langadi
   
4. Mallakhamb

Q. Vitamin D is prepared by our body in the presence of sunlight.

1. True
2. False

Q. Guess the word based on the clues provided.

1. 
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3. 
4. 

Q. Which of the following highlight the importance of games?

1. Games help in refereshing the minds.
2. Games helps in developing leadership qualities.
3. Games makes people tired.
4. Games help in developing courage, determination and sportsmanship.

Q. Ancient event of Olympic competition was held in which ancient city?

1. Rome
2. Olympia
3. Venice
4. Paris

Q. Can the chessmen move in any way they like?