Which Indian traditional sport involves “raiders” touching opponents and returning to their half?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Kabaddi.
Explanation:
☛ Kabaddi is an ancient traditional contact sport that originated in India.
☛ In this game, a single offensive player, known as a “raider”, enters the opponent's half of the court.
☛ The raider's goal is to tag as many defenders (known as stoppers or antis) as possible and return to their own court half within 30 seconds without getting tackled.
☛ A standard Kabaddi match consists of two halves of 20 minutes each, played between two teams of 7 active players on each side.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Key terms used in Kabaddi: Cant (chanting continuously), Bonus Line, Baulk Line, Lona (all-out points), Super Tackle, and Toe Touch.
☛ Archery: A precision target sport using a bow and arrow; it is the national sport of Bhutan.
☛ Hockey: Played with a curved stick and a ball; famous tournaments include the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and Agha Khan Cup.
☛ Golf: A club-and-ball sport played on an open-air course; common terms include Birdie, Eagle, Bogey, and Albatross.
☛ Kabaddi was included as a regular medal event at the Asian Games starting from the 1990 Beijing edition.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ What is the continuous chanting of the word 'Kabaddi' by a raider called? → Cant
☛ How many points are awarded for an 'All-Out' (Lona) in Kabaddi? → 2 Extra Points
☛ Which state of India recognizes Kabaddi as its official state sport? → Tamil Nadu (also Maharashtra, Telangana, and Punjab)
☛ In which Asian Games was Women's Kabaddi introduced for the first time? → 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games
☛ What is the standard measurement of a men's Kabaddi court? → 13 meters × 10 meters