In the game of chess, which animal does a rook represent?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Elephant.
· In chess, the rook is traditionally associated with an elephant.
· The term "rook" is derived from the Persian word "rukh," which means chariot, but in many cultures, including Indian chess (Chaturanga), the piece represented an elephant.
· Over time, the shape of the rook evolved into the castle-like structure we see today, but historically, the elephant was the animal symbol for this piece.
· The rook moves horizontally or vertically across the chessboard and can cover any number of squares in those directions.
· Historically, the association of the rook with an elephant reflects the influence of ancient chess variants, such as Chaturanga, where elephants played a role in warfare.
Additional Information:
· Horse : In chess, the knight represents a horse and moves in an L-shaped pattern.
· Camel : A camel is not represented in modern chess, though some ancient chess variants had a camel piece with different movements.
· Goat : A goat is not represented by any piece in the game of chess.