Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1. Kabaddi is played on a circular court in international matches.
2. Touch play is a term used in Kho-Kho.
3. En Passant is a chess tactic.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Only 2 and 3 are correct.
Explanation:
☛ Statement 1 is incorrect: In standard international matches governed by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF), Kabaddi is played on a rectangular court (13 m × 10 m for men and 12 m × 8 m for women), not a circular court (Circle Kabaddi is a regional/traditional style).
☛ Statement 2 is correct: 'Touch play' is an active technique/term used in Kho-Kho where a chaser touches an opponent runner to dismiss them.
☛ Statement 3 is correct: 'En Passant' (meaning 'in passing' in French) is a special rule/move in Chess involving pawn capture.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Kabaddi Court Dimensions: The standard rectangular court is 13 metres × 10 metres for men and 12 metres × 8 metres for women.
☛ Kho-Kho Terms: Important terms related to Kho-Kho include Chaser, Runner, Pole Dive, Lobby, Trapping, and Touch.
☛ Chess Terms: Key terms related to Chess include Checkmate, Stalemate, Castling, Gambit, and En Passant.
☛ Duration of Standard Kabaddi Match: A standard men's Kabaddi match lasts for 40 minutes, divided into two halves of 20 minutes each.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ How many active players from each team are on the field in a standard Kabaddi match? → 7 players
☛ How many players take part in a match from each side in Kho-Kho? → 9 active players (out of 12 squad members)
☛ Which term in chess refers to simultaneously moving the King and the Rook? → Castling
☛ In which Asian Games was standard Kabaddi introduced as a medal event for men? → 1990 Beijing Asian Games
☛ Which Indian grandmaster became India's first Grandmaster in 1988? → Viswanathan Anand