Kabaddi is one of Pakistan’s most popular traditional sports. This MCQ set explores the history, rules, and cultural significance of Kabaddi in the country. Learn about Kabaddi’s role in Pakistan’s sports culture and history.
Which province in Pakistan is particularly known for its strong tradition and enthusiasm for Kabaddi?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Balochistan
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What is the literal meaning of the word “Kabaddi?
a) Wrestling
b) Tagging
c) Running
d) Chasing
In which season is Kabaddi most commonly played in Pakistan?
a) Summer
b) Winter
c) Spring
d) Monsoon
Kabaddi is the national sport of which country?
a) Pakistan
b) India
c) Bangladesh
d) Nepal
What is the traditional name for the line dividing the teams in a game of Kabaddi?
a) Baulk line
b) Half line
c) Raid line
d) Boundary line
What is the term for the player who enters the opponent’s half during a raid in Kabaddi?
a) Raider
b) Defender
c) Stopper
d) Chaser
How many players are there on each team in a standard game of Kabaddi?
a) 7
b) 9
c) 11
d) 13
What is the term for the action of a raider touching an opponent and then returning to his own half without taking a breath?
a) Super raid
b) Bonus point
c) All-out
d) Do-or-die raid
Which of the following is a type of raid in Kabaddi where a raider tags as many opponents as possible?
a) Super raid
b) Bonus point
c) All-out
d) Empty raid
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a raider successfully crosses the baulk line and returns to his own half without getting caught?
a) Bonus point
b) Super tackle
c) Super raid
d) Touch point
What is the term for a situation in Kabaddi where an entire team is out and the opposing team earns extra points?
a) Super tackle
b) Bonus point
c) All-out
d) Empty raid
In Kabaddi, what is the duration of a standard game at the international level?
a) 20 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 40 minutes
d) 60 minutes
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a defender or a group of defenders successfully captures a raider?
a) Super tackle
b) Bonus point
c) All-out
d) Empty raid
The circle in Kabaddi, where a raider has to prove his raid, is known as the:
a) Target circle
b) Raid circle
c) Touch circle
d) Play circle
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a defender gets a raider out and earns an extra point for his team?
a) Super tackle
b) Bonus point
c) All-out
d) Empty raid
In Kabaddi, what is the term for the line that a raider must cross during a raid to score a point?
a) Baulk line
b) Half line
c) Raid line
d) Touch line
Which of the following cities in Pakistan is known for its strong Kabaddi culture and tournaments?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Peshawar
d) Quetta
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a raider enters the opponent’s half and returns safely without tagging anyone?
a) Empty raid
b) Super raid
c) Bonus point
d) Do-or-die raid
Which of the following is an important rule in Kabaddi that requires a raider to continuously chant the word “Kabaddi” during a raid?
a) Bonus point rule
b) All-out rule
c) Do-or-die rule
d) Cant rule
What is the term for the area in Kabaddi where the match takes place and the players have to stay within its boundaries?
a) Field
b) Court
c) Ground
d) Arena
Which of the following is an important technique used by players in Kabaddi to escape from the grip of defenders?
a) Dodging
b) Tackling
c) Blocking
d) Pushing
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a raider intentionally touches the baulk line and returns without attempting to tag any defenders?
a) Empty raid
b) Super raid
c) Bonus point
d) Do-or-die raid
The term “Lobby” in Kabaddi refers to the area outside the:
a) Target circle
b) Half line
c) Touch line
d) Boundary line
What is the term for the action of a defender or a group of defenders successfully stopping a raider during a raid in Kabaddi?
a) Super tackle
b) Bonus point
c) All-out
d) Empty raid
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a defender or a group of defenders successfully captures a raider and prevents him from returning to his own half?
a) Super tackle
b) Bonus point
c) All-out
d) Empty raid
Which of the following is a type of Kabaddi where players from different countries participate in a tournament?
a) International Kabaddi
b) World Kabaddi
c) Global Kabaddi
d) Intercontinental Kabaddi
In Kabaddi, what is the term for a move where a raider touches an opponent with his foot during a raid?
a) Toe touch
b) Hand touch
c) Leg touch
d) Body touch
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a defender successfully stops a raider and earns an extra point for his team?
a) Super tackle
b) Bonus point
c) All-out
d) Empty raid
In Kabaddi, what is the term for a move where a raider successfully escapes from the grip of defenders and returns to his own half?
a) Escape
b) Release
c) Evade
d) Retreat
The term “Dubki” in Kabaddi refers to a move where a raider:
a) Jumps over a defender
b) Crawls under a defender
c) Dives below a defender’s grip
d) Swings around a defender
In Kabaddi, what is the term for a move where a raider intentionally touches an opponent and returns safely to his own half?
a) Toe touch
b) Hand touch
c) Leg touch
d) Body touch
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a raider successfully tags an opponent and then touches the baulk line before returning to his half?
a) Bonus point
b) Super tackle
c) Super raid
d) Do-or-die raid
Which of the following is an important rule in Kabaddi that restricts the raider from crossing the baulk line more than once during a raid?
a) Cant rule
b) All-out rule
c) Bonus point rule
d) Do-or-die rule
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a defender uses his body to block the path of a raider during a raid?
a) Blocking
b) Tackling
c) Dodging
d) Evading
In Kabaddi, what is the term for a move where a defender holds a raider and prevents him from returning to his own half?
a) Blocking
b) Tackling
c) Holding
d) Gripping
The term “Teasing” in Kabaddi refers to the act of:
a) Distracting opponents during a raid
b) Provoking opponents during a raid
c) Taunting opponents during a raid
d) Aggravating opponents during a raid
In Kabaddi, what is the term for a move where a raider successfully tags an opponent and then crosses the baulk line before returning to his own half?
a) Bonus point
b) Super tackle
c) Super raid
d) Do-or-die raid
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a defender uses his hands to capture a raider during a raid?
a) Blocking
b) Tackling
c) Holding
d) Gripping
Which of the following is an important rule in Kabaddi that requires the raider to cross the baulk line during a raid to score a point?
a) Cant rule
b) All-out rule
c) Bonus point rule
d) Do-or-die rule
In Kabaddi, what is the term for a move where a raider successfully tags an opponent and then crosses the baulk line before returning to his half?
a) Bonus point
b) Super tackle
c) Super raid
d) Do-or-die raid
The term “Bonus line” in Kabaddi refers to the line that a raider must cross during a raid to:
a) Score a bonus point
b) Score a super tackle
c) Score a super raid
d) Score a do-or-die raid
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a raider successfully tags an opponent and returns to his half without touching the baulk line?
a) Bonus point
b) Super tackle
c) Super raid
d) Do-or-die raid
Which of the following is an important rule in Kabaddi that allows a team to earn extra points when the entire opponent team is out?
a) Cant rule
b) All-out rule
c) Bonus point rule
d) Do-or-die rule
In Kabaddi, what is the term for a move where a raider successfully tags an opponent and then returns to his half without touching the baulk line?
a) Bonus point
b) Super tackle
c) Super raid
d) Do-or-die raid
The term “Bonus line” in Kabaddi refers to the line that a raider must cross during a raid to:
a) Score a bonus point
b) Score a super tackle
c) Score a super raid
d) Score a do-or-die raid
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a raider successfully tags an opponent and returns to his half without touching the baulk line?
a) Bonus point
b) Super tackle
c) Super raid
d) Do-or-die raid
Which of the following is an important rule in Kabaddi that allows a team to earn extra points when the entire opponent team is out?
a) Cant rule
b) All-out rule
c) Bonus point rule
d) Do-or-die rule
In Kabaddi, what is the term for a move where a raider successfully tags an opponent and then returns to his half without touching the baulk line?
a) Bonus point
b) Super tackle
c) Super raid
d) Do-or-die raid
The term “Bonus line” in Kabaddi refers to the line that a raider must cross during a raid to:
a) Score a bonus point
b) Score a super tackle
c) Score a super raid
d) Score a do-or-die raid
What is the term for a move in Kabaddi where a raider successfully tags an opponent and returns to his half without touching the baulk line?
a) Bonus point
b) Super tackle
c) Super raid
d) Do-or-die raid
Which province in Pakistan is considered the hub of Kabaddi?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Balochistan
Which Kabaddi player from Pakistan is known as the ‘Prince of Kabaddi’?
a) Shafiq Chishti
b) Akhona
c) Irfan Mana
d) Safiullah
Which city in Pakistan is known for hosting the National Kabaddi Championship regularly?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Faisalabad
d) Multan
The term ‘Kabaddi’ is derived from which language?
a) Sanskrit
b) Arabic
c) Persian
d) Turkish
What is the total duration of a standard Kabaddi match in Pakistan?
a) 30 minutes
b) 40 minutes
c) 50 minutes
d) 60 minutes
Which Kabaddi player from Pakistan is known for his exceptional ‘raids’ and agility on the field?
a) Irfan Mana
b) Shafiq Chishti
c) Akhona
d) Safiullah
The Kabaddi World Cup was held in Pakistan in which year?
a) 2010
b) 2011
c) 2012
d) 2013
Which style of Kabaddi is commonly played in Pakistan?
a) Circle style
b) Standard style
c) Punjabi style
d) National style
Which international Kabaddi tournament was hosted by Pakistan in 2020?
a) Kabaddi World Cup
b) Kabaddi Masters
c) Kabaddi Premier League
d) Kabaddi Champions Trophy
Who is considered the ‘Godfather of Kabaddi’ in Pakistan for his contributions to the sport’s promotion and development?
a) Akhona
b) Shafiq Chishti
c) Irfan Mana
d) Safiullah
In which city was the first professional Kabaddi league in Pakistan launched?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Faisalabad
d) Multan
The term ‘raider’ in Kabaddi refers to which player on the team?
a) The one defending the team’s territory
b) The one attacking the opponent’s territory
c) The captain of the team
d) The coach of the team
Which of the following is an essential requirement for a successful ‘raid’ in Kabaddi?
a) Tackling the opponent forcefully
b) Singing a specific chant
c) Touching as many opponents as possible
d) Standing firmly in the opponent’s territory
The Kabaddi team from Pakistan is commonly known by which nickname?
a) The Tigers
b) The Lions
c) The Eagles
d) The Falcons
Which Pakistani Kabaddi player was awarded the Pride of Performance by the Government of Pakistan for his contributions to the sport?
a) Shafiq Chishti
b) Akhona
c) Irfan Mana
d) Safiullah
Which international Kabaddi tournament did Pakistan win in 2021?
a) Kabaddi World Cup
b) Kabaddi Masters
c) Kabaddi Premier League
d) Kabaddi Champions Trophy
Which of the following is a crucial skill for a defender in Kabaddi?
a) Swift movements in the opponent’s territory
b) Tackling opponents with force
c) Engaging in multiple raids
d) Leading the team’s strategy
The traditional form of Kabaddi in Pakistan is often played during which festival or event?
a) Eid al-Fitr
b) Basant
c) Diwali
d) Baisakhi
The Pakistani Kabaddi team has won the World Cup on how many occasions?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Which of the following is a popular technique used by raiders to confuse defenders in Kabaddi?
a) Dodging
b) Blocking
c) Tackling
d) Pushing
The term ‘all-rounder’ in Kabaddi refers to a player who excels in which aspects of the game?
a) Raiding and defending
b) Tackling and blocking
c) Captaining and coaching
d) Singing and chanting
The Kabaddi Federation in Pakistan is responsible for overseeing and promoting the sport at which level?
a) National level
b) Regional level
c) District level
d) International level
What is the minimum number of players required for a Kabaddi team in Pakistan?
a) 7
b) 8
c) 9
d) 10
The term ‘bonus line’ in Kabaddi refers to which specific line on the court?
a) The line dividing the two teams’ territories
b) The line marking the center of the court
c) The line at the rear end of the raider’s territory
d) The line marking the end zone
Which of the following is a key rule in Kabaddi that defines the boundaries of the game?
a) The ‘do-or-die’ rule
b) The ‘bonus point’ rule
c) The ‘half-line’ rule
d) The ‘self-out’ rule
The term ‘out’ in Kabaddi refers to what action by a player during the game?
a) Leaving the court voluntarily
b) Tackling an opponent forcefully
c) Failing to touch an opponent during a raid
d) Stepping beyond the boundaries of the court
The term ‘super raid’ in Kabaddi refers to what action by a raider during a raid?
a) Touching multiple defenders in a single raid
b) Dodging the defenders repeatedly
c) Escaping from the opponent’s grasp
d) Touching the bonus line before returning
What is the maximum duration allowed for a raider to complete a raid in Kabaddi?
a) 15 seconds
b) 20 seconds
c) 25 seconds
d) 30 seconds
The term ‘revival’ in Kabaddi refers to what action by a team during a match?
a) Bringing back a player who was out
b) Implementing a new strategy
c) Requesting a time-out
d) Changing the team composition
The Kabaddi court is divided into how many equal parts for the two teams?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5