Delve into the history and significance of polo in Pakistan, from its roots in the Gilgit-Baltistan region to its national and international popularity. These MCQs examine polo’s cultural importance.
Which city is known as the “Polo Capital” of Pakistan?
a) Lahore
b) Islamabad
c) Gilgit
d) Chitral
Which province of Pakistan is particularly famous for its rich polo culture and heritage?
a) Sindh
b) Balochistan
c) Punjab
d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What is the traditional name of polo in the Balti language, spoken in the Northern Areas of Pakistan?
a) Chu-gle
b) Khridoli
c) Gul-guli
d) Bozkashi
In which region of Pakistan is the Shandur Polo Festival held annually?
a) Chitral
b) Gilgit
c) Swat
d) Skardu
Which tournament is considered the highest altitude polo tournament in the world and is held at the Shandur Pass in Pakistan?
a) Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
b) Silver Cup
c) Gold Cup
d) Shandur Polo Festival
What is the name of the wooden ball used in traditional polo games in Pakistan?
a) Chukker
b) Mallet
c) Bozkashi
d) Koocha
Which of the following countries is not a participant in the annual Shandur Polo Festival in Pakistan?
a) India
b) Afghanistan
c) China
d) Tajikistan
In which month is the Shandur Polo Festival usually held in Pakistan?
a) May
b) June
c) July
d) August
What is the traditional name for the half-time break during a polo match in Pakistan?
a) Poloo
b) Fagh
c) Chaugan
d) Intizar
In which city is the Lahore Polo Club located in Pakistan?
a) Islamabad
b) Lahore
c) Karachi
d) Peshawar
What is the name of the popular traditional music played during polo matches in Pakistan?
a) Qawwali
b) Sufi
c) Dhol
d) Ghazal
Which of the following animals is traditionally used in the game of polo in Pakistan?
a) Camel
b) Elephant
c) Yak
d) Horse
Which of the following items is not typically worn by polo players in Pakistan during a match?
a) Turban
b) Chaps
c) Gloves
d) Helmet
What is the name of the position of the player who is responsible for scoring goals in a polo match?
a) Defender
b) Goalkeeper
c) Forward
d) Striker
What is the name of the traditional dress worn by polo players in Pakistan during matches?
a) Sherwani
b) Kurta
c) Shalwar Kameez
d) Salwar Suit
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the traditional game of polo in Pakistan?
a) Played on horseback
b) Use of a mallet and ball
c) Played on foot
d) Involvement of multiple players
What is the minimum number of players required for a team to participate in a polo match in Pakistan?
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10
What is the duration of a standard polo match in Pakistan?
a) 60 minutes
b) 90 minutes
c) 120 minutes
d) 150 minutes
What is the name of the traditional tournament organized by the Pakistan Polo Association?
a) Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup
b) Shandur Polo Festival
c) Lahore Polo Festival
d) President’s Cup
Which of the following cities is known for its historic polo grounds and tournaments in Pakistan?
a) Karachi
b) Rawalpindi
c) Peshawar
d) Multan
What is the minimum age requirement for players to participate in professional polo matches in Pakistan?
a) 16
b) 18
c) 21
d) 25
What is the maximum handicap limit for players participating in the Shandur Polo Festival in Pakistan?
a) 12
b) 14
c) 16
d) 18
Which of the following is not a polo club in Pakistan?
a) Lahore Polo Club
b) Rawalpindi Polo Club
c) Islamabad Polo Club
d) Karachi Polo Club
In which region of Pakistan is the traditional game of buzkashi popular?
a) Punjab
b) Balochistan
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Sindh
What is the traditional name for the goalposts used in polo matches in Pakistan?
a) Pol
b) Goal
c) Upright
d) Pylon
What is the name of the award presented to the winning team at the Shandur Polo Festival in Pakistan?
a) President’s Trophy
b) Gold Cup
c) King’s Cup
d) Shandur Trophy
What is the name of the traditional chant used by spectators to cheer the players during a polo match in Pakistan?
a) Jai Ho
b) Bole So Nihal
c) Sher Dil
d) Jashan-e-Azadi
In which century did the game of polo gain popularity in the region now known as Pakistan?
a) 6th century
b) 10th century
c) 16th century
d) 19th century
What is the name of the traditional mallet used by players in polo matches in Pakistan?
a) Ghari
b) Polu
c) Chukker
d) Sagar
What is the name of the organization responsible for the promotion and regulation of polo in Pakistan?
a) Pakistan Polo Association
b) Polo Federation of Pakistan
c) Pakistan Equestrian Federation
d) Pakistan Sports Board
What is the traditional name for the central area of a polo field in Pakistan?
a) Ground
b) Center Circle
c) Field
d) Chaugan
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the traditional polo game in Pakistan?
a) Use of a wooden ball
b) Duration of 60 minutes
c) Four chukkers per match
d) No half-time break
What is the name of the traditional saddle used by polo players in Pakistan?
a) Ghodi
b) Sing
c) Saddle
d) Chetak
What is the name of the traditional chant used by players to coordinate their movements during a polo match in Pakistan?
a) Ghodi Chal
b) Poloo Poloo
c) Fagh Fagh
d) Koocha Koocha
What is the name of the traditional tournament organized by the Lahore Polo Club in Pakistan?
a) Punjab Gold Cup
b) Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup
c) President’s Cup
d) Lahore Open Championship
Which of the following is not a common rule in traditional polo matches in Pakistan?
a) No physical contact between players
b) No use of both hands while holding the mallet
c) No hitting of the ball with both sides of the mallet
d) No shouting during the match
What is the name of the traditional footwear worn by polo players in Pakistan?
a) Juttis
b) Khussas
c) Sandals
d) Boots
What is the name of the traditional headgear worn by polo players in Pakistan?
a) Turban
b) Cap
c) Fedora
d) Hat
What is the name of the traditional game played on horseback with a goat carcass in Afghanistan, which has similarities to polo?
a) Buzkashi
b) Chukkar
c) Khridoli
d) Fagh
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the traditional polo field in Pakistan?
a) Rectangular shape
b) Dimensions of 300 yards by 160 yards
c) Soft ground surface
d) Divided into two halves
What is the name of the traditional saddlecloth used by polo horses in Pakistan?
a) Numnah
b) Saddlepad
c) Blanket
d) Overlay
Which of the following is not a common injury associated with polo players in Pakistan?
a) Concussion
b) Broken Bones
c) Bruises
d) Sprains
What is the name of the traditional tournament organized by the Rawalpindi Polo Club in Pakistan?
a) Rawalpindi Gold Cup
b) President’s Cup
c) Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup
d) Pindi Open Championship
What is the name of the traditional tournament organized by the Karachi Polo Club in Pakistan?
a) Karachi Gold Cup
b) President’s Cup
c) Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup
d) Karachi Open Championship
What is the name of the traditional mouthguard used by polo players in Pakistan?
a) Gag
b) Muzzle
c) Bit
d) Lip Guard
Which city is known as the “Home of Polo” in Pakistan?
a) Lahore
b) Peshawar
c) Gilgit
d) Chitral
In which region of Pakistan did the sport of Polo originate?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Balochistan
What is the name of the annual polo tournament held in Shandur, Pakistan?
a) Chitral Polo Festival
b) Shandur Polo Festival
c) Gilgit Polo Festival
d) Peshawar Polo Festival
What is the traditional name for the game of Polo in the Balti language spoken in some regions of Pakistan?
a) Chaugan
b) Pulu
c) Sagor
d) Buzkashi
Which community in Pakistan has a rich history and tradition of playing Polo, known for its unique style and horsemanship?
a) Kalash
b) Hazara
c) Hunza
d) Pashtun
What is the name of the famous Polo ground in Lahore, Pakistan, known for its historical significance and cultural importance?
a) Bagh-e-Jinnah
b) Shalimar Gardens
c) Minar-e-Pakistan
d) Lahore Fort
What is the approximate duration of the annual Shandur Polo Festival in Pakistan?
a) One week
b) Two weeks
c) Three weeks
d) One month
In which month is the Shandur Polo Festival usually held every year?
a) April
b) May
c) June
d) July
Which of the following is NOT a common name for the sport of Polo in Pakistan?
a) Pulu
b) Chaugan
c) Sagor
d) Buzkashi
What is the traditional material used for making Polo balls in Pakistan?
a) Wood
b) Stone
c) Iron
d) Willow
What is the traditional material used for making Polo mallets in Pakistan?
a) Bamboo
b) Metal
c) Plastic
d) Fiberglass
Which of the following cities is known for hosting the National Polo Championship in Pakistan?
a) Karachi
b) Islamabad
c) Quetta
d) Lahore
What is the maximum number of players on each team in a standard Polo match in Pakistan?
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10
What is the traditional headgear worn by Polo players in Pakistan, often decorated with feathers and ornaments?
a) Turban
b) Topi
c) Pugri
d) Pagri
What is the name of the governing body for Polo in Pakistan that oversees the organization and regulation of the sport?
a) Pakistan Polo Association (PPA)
b) Pakistan Equestrian Federation (PEF)
c) Pakistan Sports Board (PSB)
d) Pakistan Olympic Association (POA)
What is the maximum duration of a regular Polo match in Pakistan?
a) 30 minutes
b) 1 hour
c) 1.5 hours
d) 2 hours
Which of the following is NOT a traditional event or festival associated with Polo in Pakistan?
a) Chitral Polo Festival
b) Shandur Polo Festival
c) Hunza Polo Festival
d) Murree Polo Festival
What is the traditional name for the central area of a Polo field where the match takes place?
a) Field
b) Ground
c) Pitch
d) Court
In which year did Polo become an official sport in Pakistan, recognized by the national sports authorities?
a) 1936
b) 1947
c) 1956
d) 1967
What is the traditional name for the referee in a Polo match in Pakistan?
a) Umpire
b) Judge
c) Official
d) Arbitrator
What is the traditional name for the team captain in a Polo match in Pakistan?
a) Leader
b) Head
c) Chieftain
d) Patron
Which of the following materials is used for making the protective gear worn by Polo players in Pakistan, such as helmets and leg guards?
a) Leather
b) Steel
c) Rubber
d) Carbon fiber
What is the name of the traditional music and dance performance associated with Polo tournaments and festivals in Pakistan?
a) Bhangra
b) Attan
c) Kathak
d) Ghoomar
What is the traditional term used for the designated area at each end of the Polo field where the goalposts are placed?
a) Goalzone
b) Endzone
c) Goalpost
d) Goal
Which of the following countries is NOT a traditional competitor in Polo matches and tournaments with Pakistan?
a) India
b) Afghanistan
c) China
d) Iran
What is the traditional term used for the designated area at each end of the Polo field where the goalposts are placed?
a) Goalzone
b) Endzone
c) Goalpost
d) Goal
Which of the following countries is NOT a traditional competitor in Polo matches and tournaments with Pakistan?
a) India
b) Afghanistan
c) China
d) Iran
What is the traditional term used for the designated area at each end of the Polo field where the goalposts are placed?
a) Goalzone
b) Endzone
c) Goalpost
d) Goal
Which of the following countries is NOT a traditional competitor in Polo matches and tournaments with Pakistan?
a) India
b) Afghanistan
c) China
d) Iran
What is the traditional term used for the designated area at each end of the Polo field where the goalposts are placed?
a) Goalzone
b) Endzone
c) Goalpost
d) Goal
Which of the following countries is NOT a traditional competitor in Polo matches and tournaments with Pakistan?
a) India
b) Afghanistan
c) China
d) Iran
What is the traditional term used for the designated area at each end of the Polo field where the goalposts are placed?
a) Goalzone
b) Endzone
c) Goalpost
d) Goal
Which of the following countries is NOT a traditional competitor in Polo matches and tournaments with Pakistan?
a) India
b) Afghanistan
c) China
d) Iran
What is the traditional term used for the designated area at each end of the Polo field where the goalposts are placed?
a) Goalzone
b) Endzone
c) Goalpost
d) Goal
Which of the following countries is NOT a traditional competitor in Polo matches and tournaments with Pakistan?
a) India
b) Afghanistan
c) China
d) Iran
