SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 39

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q39

The first known rules of Kabaddi were framed in which Indian state? 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Answer: Maharashtra

Explanation:
The earliest known standardized rules of Kabaddi were framed in Maharashtra. The game, which has ancient roots in India, was later organized and regulated in a structured form in Maharashtra during the early 20th century, especially through sports associations promoting indigenous games.

Maharashtra played a key role in formalizing Kabaddi rules before it became a nationally and internationally recognized sport.

Additional Key Points:

Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport with references in ancient texts.

It requires no equipment and is played between two teams.

The All India Kabaddi Federation helped in further standardization later.

Kabaddi became a part of major events like the Asian Games (since 1990).

It is especially popular in rural India.

Potential Questions & Answers:

Q. What is the basic objective of Kabaddi?
A. To score points by raiding the opponent’s court and tagging defenders.

Q. Which state is known for formalizing Kabaddi rules?
A. Maharashtra.