Which statement(s) about Kabaddi's history is/are correct?
1) 'Kabaddi' comes from Kaunbada, denoting an early defensive formation.
2) Rules were framed in 1918, printed in 1923, and used in a Baroda tournament.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only 2 is Correct.
Statement 1 is incorrect because the term 'Kabaddi' is more commonly derived from the Tamil word "Kai-pidi" (meaning 'holding hands'). The term 'Kaunbada' is actually associated with the traditional roots of Kho-Kho, not Kabaddi, representing an early defensive formation in that sport. Statement 2 is historically accurate: the first standardized rules for Kabaddi were indeed drafted in 1918, published in 1923, and formally applied during a tournament in Baroda, which laid the foundation for modern competitive Kabaddi.