1. (A) Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option.
(1) The ancient event of Olympic competitions used to be held at …………….. . (March ’19)
(a) Olympia, Greece (b) Rome (c) India (d) China
Ans. (a) Olympia, Greece
(2) The wooden dolls made in Maharashtra are known as ……………
(a) Thaki (b) Kalichandika (c) Gangavati (d) Champavati
Ans. (a) Thaki
(B) Identify the wrong pair in the following, correct it and rewrite.
(1) Mallakhamb – Outdoor game based on physical skills
(2) Water polo – Water sport
(3) Skating – Adventurous ice sport
(4) Chess – Outdoor game
Ans. Wrong Pair :Chess – outdoor game
Correct Statement : Chess – indoor game
2. Write notes :
(1) Toys and Festivals (March ’19)
Ans. (i) Toys can throw light on history and technological development. (i) We can also get a glimpse of religious and cultural traditions through them. (iii) As a part of traditional Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra model forts are made. (iv) Clay images of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his soldiers and also people and animals are placed on these model forts.
(2) Sports and movies (Nov ’20)
Ans. (i) The process of making a movie is a deep study of the particular period of the movies, story, language, dressing style, social life, etc.(ii) Recently some movies on sports and biography of players have been released in Hindi and English for instance, the films Mary Kom and Dangal.
(iii) Mary Kom is the first Indian female boxer to participate in the Olympics and to win a bronze medal. (iv) Dangal is based on the life story of Foghat (Phogat) sisters who were the first Indian female wrestlers to win gold medals at various international competitions.
3. Explain the following statements with reasons.
(1) Currently the structure of sports economy has been significantly affected. (July ’19: Sept. ’21)
Ans. (i) The field of sports in the 20th-21st century was naturally influenced by the process of globalisation. (ii) The international matches of various sports like cricket, football, lawn tennis can be watched on television in any corner of the world. (iii) Sports fans scattered all over the world have
significantly affected the entire structure of sports economy. (iv) Fans watch the matches for entertainment, industrial and commercial companies look at it as a good opportunity to advertise their ware.
(2) Toys can tell us about cultural history.
Ans. (i) Toys can throw light on history, we can also get a glimpse of religious and cultural traditions. (ii) As a part of traditional Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra model forts are made. (iii) Clay images of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his soldiers are placed on these model forts. (iv) This tradition keeps the memory alive of the important role of forts in the history of Maharashtra. (v) An ivory doll made by Indian craftsman was found in the excavation of Pompeii 1st century CE. It throws light on the Indo-Roman trade relations.
4. Answer the following questions in 25-30 words.
(1) Explain the importance of sports. (March ’20)
Ans. (i) To play games is very important for us. (ii) It enables us to overcome suffering and worries. (iii) Games help us to relax and refresh our minds. (iv) Games, which involve lot of physical activities, provide good exercise as well. (v) Games help in building a tenacious and strong body. (vi) Playing games also helps us in developing courage, determination and sportsmanship. (vii) Games needing collective participation help us to develop a sense of cooperation and team spirit. (viii) It also helps in developing leadership.
(2) How are professional opportunities available in the field of sports?
Ans. There are many professional opportunities available in the field of sports.
(i) Writers are in demand who can write on sports and critics to write reviews are in demand. (ii) Commentators are in demand on Television, radio and various other private channels. Experts and assistants are needed to provide information regularly. (iii) Coaches train the players, playground staff to maintain the field, umpires, etc. (iv) Cameramen, computer experts and team of assistants to have uninterrupted transmission. Trained and qualified referees are required to work at district, national and international levels. Overall, a great number of job opportunities are available in the field of sports.
5. Write detailed answers to the following questions.
(1) Write about the history of sports equipment and toys in ancient India.
Ans. (i) The means and equipment for the entertainment and education of children are called toys. (ii) Clay toys have been found in archaeological
excavations. These toys were fashioned either by hands or by using moulds. (iii) Dolls are mentioned in the ancient Indian literature. A Sanskrit play is named Mrichchhakatika. It means a clay cart. (iv) Toys can throw light on history and technological development. (v) As a part of traditional Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra model forts are made. (vi) Clay images of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his soldiers are placed on this model forts, this tradition keeps the memory alive of the important role of forts in the history of Maharashtra. (vii) An ivory doll made by Indian craftsmen was found in the excavation of Pompeii, it throws light on the Indo-Roman trade relations. (viii) Thus, toys found in archaeological excavations can tell us about cultural contacts between nations in ancient times.
(2) Explain the close tie between sports and history.
Ans. Sports and history are closely related with each other.
(i) It is a must for a sports writer to know the history of the game he chooses to write on. (ii) Expert commentators need to have good knowledge of History, statistics, previous records, eminent players, historical anecdotes, etc. related to concerned games, thus knowledge of History is useful for them. (iii) The writer has to resort to history while writing columns or articles on sports events like Olympics or Asiad or any national or international matches. (iv) Experts on sports, coaches, trainers, are expected to know strong points and flaws of players, which can be understood with history.
(3) Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor games. (July ’19; Sept ’21)
Ans.
Indoor games | Outdoor games |
1. Most of the indoor games are played by sitting at one place. They are played in a closed environment. | 1. Outdoor games are played on a field. |
2. Indoor games require skills but physical exercise is negligible. | 2. Outdoor games need more physical exercise and skill. |
3. Indoor games do not involve adventure. | 3. Outdoor games involve adventures at times, e.g.. Autoracing |
4. Indoor games includes Chess, Indian Ludo, Carrom and many more. | 4. Outdoor games involve national and international games like Kabaddi, Kho-kho, Hockey, Cricket, etc. |