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Shandur Polo Festival MCQs with Answers

Shandur Polo Festival MCQs

Explore the unique Shandur Polo Festival in Pakistan, its history, and its role in promoting polo as a sport. These MCQs dive into the cultural significance of this annual event.

Where is the Shandur Polo Festival held?
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Shandur Pass
d) Islamabad

Answer
c) Shandur Pass
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The Shandur Polo Festival takes place on the world’s highest polo ground at an altitude of?
a) 3,700 meters
b) 4,200 meters
c) 3,200 meters
d) 4,500 meters

Answer
b) 4,200 meters
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Which two teams traditionally compete in the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) Gilgit and Chitral
b) Lahore and Karachi
c) Skardu and Hunza
d) Islamabad and Peshawar

Answer
a) Gilgit and Chitral
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The Shandur Polo Festival is usually held during which month?
a) June
b) July
c) August
d) September

Answer
b) July
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What is the unique feature of the polo played at the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) No referees
b) No rules
c) One-handed play
d) Mixed-gender teams

Answer
b) No rules
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Which organization supports the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC)
b) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
c) Pakistan Football Federation (PFF)
d) Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF)

Answer
a) Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC)
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How long does each polo match last in the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) 30 minutes
b) 1 hour
c) 1.5 hours
d) 2 hours

Answer
c) 1.5 hours
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Which cultural activities are typically part of the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) Dance performances
b) Folk music
c) Handicraft exhibitions
d) All of the above

Answer
d) All of the above
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The Shandur Polo Festival is a prominent event in which Pakistani province?
a) Punjab
b) Sindh
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
d) Balochistan

Answer
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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What nickname is given to the polo played at the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) The Game of Kings
b) The Last Great Game
c) The Wild Polo
d) The Gladiators’ Sport

Answer
b) The Last Great Game
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The Shandur Polo Festival is sometimes referred to as?
a) The Polo Carnival
b) The Polo Championship
c) The Roof of the World Polo Festival
d) The Himalayan Polo Festival

Answer
c) The Roof of the World Polo Festival
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What is the main objective of the Shandur Polo Festival besides the polo matches?
a) Promoting local culture
b) Showcasing wildlife
c) Promoting trade
d) Political awareness

Answer
a) Promoting local culture
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Which traditional music is often played during the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) Ghazals
b) Qawwalis
c) Folk songs
d) Classical music

Answer
c) Folk songs
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The Shandur Polo Festival is also a significant event for what type of tourism?
a) Religious tourism
b) Adventure tourism
c) Medical tourism
d) Culinary tourism

Answer
b) Adventure tourism
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The game of polo at Shandur is often described as being?
a) Fast and furious
b) Slow and strategic
c) Calm and controlled
d) Formal and regulated

Answer
a) Fast and furious
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What is a common feature of the Shandur Polo ground?
a) Lush green grass
b) Rocky terrain
c) Ice-covered surface
d) Sandy dunes

Answer
b) Rocky terrain
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In which country is the Shandur Polo Festival held?
a) India
b) Nepal
c) Pakistan
d) Afghanistan

Answer
c) Pakistan
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How is the winner of the Shandur Polo Festival determined?
a) By a panel of judges
b) By the highest number of goals scored
c) By audience voting
d) By a time trial

Answer
b) By the highest number of goals scored
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What is the traditional dress code for players at the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) White trousers and colorful shirts
b) Full protective gear
c) Traditional Shalwar Kameez
d) Western sportswear

Answer
a) White trousers and colorful shirts
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Which tribe is known to participate in the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) Pashtun
b) Kalash
c) Wakhi
d) Kho

Answer
d) Kho
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What is the main mode of transport for reaching the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) Helicopter
b) Car
c) Camel
d) Boat

Answer
b) Car
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The Shandur Polo Festival is known for being played in which unique style?
a) Posh Polo
b) Free-style Polo
c) Traditional Polo
d) Snow Polo

Answer
b) Free-style Polo
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Which organization manages the arrangements for the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) Pakistan Sports Board
b) Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral Scouts
c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Department
d) Pakistan Polo Association

Answer
b) Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral Scouts
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How long is the Shandur Polo Festival typically celebrated?
a) 1 day
b) 2 days
c) 3 days
d) 4 days

Answer
c) 3 days
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The Shandur Polo Festival includes which of the following activities besides polo?
a) Fishing
b) Mountain climbing
c) Paragliding
d) All of the above

Answer
d) All of the above
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What kind of horses are usually used in the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) Arabian horses
b) Thoroughbred horses
c) Local horses
d) Polo ponies

Answer
c) Local horses
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What kind of crowd does the Shandur Polo Festival attract?
a) Local villagers only
b) International tourists
c) National spectators
d) Both b and c

Answer
d) Both b and c
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Who is traditionally responsible for the safety and order during the Shandur Polo Festival?
a) Local police
b) Army
c) Scouts
d) Private security

Answer
c) Scouts
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What is the significance of the Shandur Polo Festival for the local communities?
a) Economic boost
b) Cultural preservation
c) Tourist attraction
d) All of the above

Answer
d) All of the above
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Which type of terrain is Shandur Pass known for?
a) Forested hills
b) Desert sands
c) Snow-capped peaks
d) High-altitude plateau

Answer
d) High-altitude plateau
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The Shandur Polo Festival is often compared to which famous sport?
a) Football
b) Hockey
c) Golf
d) Rugby

Answer
d) Rugby
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