Question

Write short notes on indigenous games.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Discuss the indoor and outdoor games briefly.
• Discuss the influential sports from India making mark in the international world.

Solution:
The games which have their origin in India and are an important part of Indian culture are indigenous games.

1. They are of two types – ‘Indoor Games’ and ‘Outdoor Games’. Indoor Games are played within a closed environment and a number of them are played by sitting at one place. Chess, card games, dice, carrom, etc. are indigenous indoor games.
2. An open space or preferably a playground is required to play outdoor games. Kabaddi, Atyapatya, Kho-kho etc. are indigenous outdoor games.
3. The special feature of indigenous games is that they do not require high cost material and hence are less expensive. Phugadi, Zimma, Bhatukali are some of the indigenous games played by girls. In modern times, all national and international games are played by both girls and boys.