Balbharti Maharashtra State Board Class 10 History Solutions Chapter 7 Sports and History Notes, Textbook Exercise Important Questions and Answers.
Question 1.
(A) Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement.
(1) The ancient event of Olympic competitions used to be held at ………………………… .
(a) Olympia, Greece
(b) Rome
(c) India
(d) China
Answer:
(a) Greece
(2) The wooden dolls made in Maharashtra are known as ………………………… .
(a) Thaki
(b) Kalichandika
(c) Gangavati
(d) Champavati
Answer:
(a) Thaki
(B) Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set.
(1) Mallakhamb – Outdoor game based on physical skills
(2) Water polo – Water sport
(3) Skating – Adventurous ice sport
(4) Chess – Outdoor game
Answer:
(4) Chess – Outdoor game
Question 2.
Write notes :
(1) Toys and Festivals
Answer:
(2) Sports and movies
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Question 3.
Explain the following statements with reasons.
(1) Currently the structure of sports economy has been significantly affected.
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(2) Toys can tell us about cultural history.
Answer:
A tradition of making different type of toys for entertainment is going on since ancient time.
Question 4.
Write detailed answers to the following questions.
(1) Write about the history of sports equipment and toys in ancient India.
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(2) Explain the close tie between sports and history.
Answer:
Sports and history are closely related with each other.
(3) Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor games.
Answer:
| 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. As there is no exertion in indoor games, so it is not essential to develop stamina. | 3. Outdoor games require stamina and strength. |
| 4. Indoor games do not involve adventure. |
4. Outdoor games involve adventures at times, e.g.. Auto racing |
| 5. Indoor games includes Chess, Indian Ludo (Playing house) Bhatukli and many more. | 5. Outdoor games involve national and international games like Kabaddi, Kho-kho, Hockey, Cricket, etc. |
| 6. With the exception of chess and carrom no competitions are held for rest of the Indoor games. | 6. National and international competitions are held of almost all outdoor games. |
Project
(1) Collect information about your favorite sports and its players.
(2) Discuss the hardships the sportspersons have to face while training for the sport with the help of information gathered through movies and literature.
Question 5.
Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option:
(a) The activity which combines physical exercise and entertainment is ……………………….. .
(a) Show
(b) Attitude
(c) Sports
(d) Competition
Answer:
(c) Sports
(b) ……………………….. was looked upon as a game and entertainment by ancient people.
(a) Dancing
(b) Playing
(c) Singing
(d) Hunting
Answer:
(d) Hunting
(c) ……………………….. and its various tactics were devised by Balambhat Deodhar, the physical trainer of Peshwa Bajirao II.
(a) Kabaddi
(b) Atyapatya
(c) Khokho
(d) Mallakhamb
Answer:
(d) Mallakhamb.
(d) The Indian Government has honoured Sachin, Tendulkar with ……………………… for his illustrious achievements in the field of cricket.
(a) Padma Shri
(b) Khel Ratna
(c) Arjuna Award
(d) Bharat Ratna
Answer:
(d) Bharat Ratna
(e) ……………………… is the national game of India.
(a) Hockey
(b) Cricket
(c) Football
(d) Kabaddi
Answer:
(a) Hockey
(f) The National Sports Day of India is celebrated on 29th August which is the birth date of …………………….. .
(a) Khashaba Jadhav
(b) Sachin Tendulkar
(c) Major Dhyan Chand
(d) Bal J. Pandit
Answer:
(c) Major Dhyan Chand
(g) Vishnubhat Godse in his book Maza Pravas wrote that sports and physical activity had great importance in the daily schedule of ………………………
(a) Tatya Tope
(b) Queen of Jhansi Lakshmibai
(c) Bahadur Shah Jaffar
(d) Nanasaheb Peshwa
Answer:
(b) Queen of Jhansi Lakshmibai
(g) Maruti Mane is known for …………………….. .
(a) Hockey
(b) Kabaddi
(c) Marathon
(d) Wrestling
Answer:
(d) Wrestling.
(h) …………………….. wrote the play Mrichchhakatika which means a clay cart.
(a) Harshvardhan
(b) Shudraka
(c) Bhavbhuti
(4) Kalidas
Answer:
(b) Shudraka
(i) The findings in the excavations of …………………….., an ancient city in Italy includes an ivory doll made by Indian craftsmen.
(a) Rome
(b) Athens
(c) Sparta
(d) Pompeii
Answer:
(d) Pompeii
(j) An interesting description of games and toys is found in ……………………. .
(a) Shakuntal
(b) Panchatantra
(c) Mrichchhakatika
(d) Kathasaritsagara
Answer:
(d) Kathasaritsagara
(k) Major Dhyan Chand was honoured in 1956 with …………………….. for his marvellous achievements in hockey.
(a) Padma Shri
(b) Padma Bhushan
(c) Padma Vibhushan
(d) Bharat Ratna
Answer:
(c) Padma Bhushan
(l) …………………….. was the first Indian female boxer to win a bronze medal in the Olympics.
(a) P 7 Sindhu
(b) Mary Kom
(c) Geeta Phoghat
(d) Saina Nehwal
Answer:
(b) Mary Kom.
Question 6.
Identify the wrong pair in the following and write it:
(1)
| (1) Mallakhamb | Outdoor game based on physical skills |
| (2) Water Polo | Water sport |
| (3) Skating | Adventure ice sports |
| (4) Chess | Outdoor game |
Answer:
Wrong pair: Chess – Outdoor game
(2)
| (1) Mallakhamb trainer | Balambhat Deodhar |
| (2) Wizard of Hockey | Milkha Singh |
| (3) First Indian female boxer | Mary Kom |
| (4) First Indian female wrestlers | Phogat sisters |
Answer:
Wrong pair: Wizard of Hockey – Milkha Singh
Question 7.
Do as directed
(A) Complete the graphical description:
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(B) Prepare a Tree-Diagram on typs of games:
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Question 8.
Write short notes:
(a) Indigenous Games:
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Question 9.
Explain the following statements with reasons:
(a) Major Dhyan Chand is called the Wizard of Hockey.
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(b) Globalisation has influenced sports.
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(c) A commentator should know the history of the game.
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Question 10.
Answer the following questions in 25-30 words:
(a) Explain the importance of sports.
Answer:
Sports has gained great importance for the following reasons:
(b) Write about the history of sports.
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(c) Write about the importance of sports in education field.
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(d) What do we need to know while making movies on sports?
Answer:
While making a movie on sports the makers should have complete information of the. sport as well as its history.
Question 11.
Read the following passage and answer the following questions:
(a) Complete the Concept Map:
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(b) How are the experts in history helpful regarding international sports competition?
Answer:
Experts in history are helpful to write and critically analyse the game.
(c) How are professional opportunities available in field of sports?
Answer:
There are many professional opportunities available in the field of sports.
Question 12.
Write a detailed answer to the following:
(a) Write about the history of sports literature and toys in ancient India.
Answer:
A new enterprise is developing in publishing related to sports in India. There is extensive written work on various sports.
(b) Trace the development of toys and their importance.
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Question 13.
Observe the picture and write information about the event it is related to:
Answer:
Memory Map
