Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Kabaddi and Kho-Kho.
In December 2024, the Uttar Pradesh government organized school-level sports competitions under the PM SHRI scheme. The event was held from December 9 to 14, and included traditional sports like kabaddi and kho-kho along with other athletic events such as races and relay races. The inclusion of these traditional sports is aimed at promoting physical fitness and preserving cultural heritage among students.
Information Booster:
PM SHRI Scheme:
Launched: The PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme was launched by the Government of India to enhance the quality of education in selected government schools.
Objective: It focuses on improving infrastructure, digital learning, and providing holistic development opportunities for students in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
History: The scheme was introduced in 2022 with the aim of transforming government schools into centers of excellence in education and fostering overall growth in students.
Key Focus Areas:
Curriculum Development
Co-curricular activities
Digital Education
Teacher Training and Capacity Building
Physical and mental well-being
Additional Information:
Table of Sports and Terminology
| Sport | Terminology |
|---|---|
| Kabaddi | 1. Raiding – A player crosses into the opponent's half to tag an opponent. |
| 2. Anticipation – The ability to predict the movements of the opposing team during a raid. | |
| 3. Do-or-Die Raid – A raid where the raider must score a point or face elimination. | |
| 4. Tackle – A defensive move to stop a raider by holding or pinning them down. | |
| 5. Bonus Line – A line that a raider crosses to score a bonus point during the raid. | |
| Kho-Kho | 1. Chaser – A player who tries to tag members of the opposing team. |
| 2. Runner – A player who tries to avoid being tagged by the chaser. | |
| 3. Kho – The act of calling a teammate to take over chasing during a match. | |
| 4. Post – The boundary of the court where the chaser must stay while trying to tag the opponent. | |
| 5. Turn – A period when a player has the opportunity to chase the opponent, typically after a rotation. | |
| Cricket | 1. Bowling – The act of delivering the ball to the batsman. |
| 2. Over – A set of six balls bowled by the same bowler. | |
| 3. LBW (Leg Before Wicket) – A method of dismissal when the ball hits the batsman’s leg in line with the stumps. | |
| 4. Duck – A term used when a batsman is dismissed without scoring any runs. | |
| 5. Century – A score of 100 runs by a batsman in a single innings. | |
| Badminton | 1. Shuttlecock – The feathered object hit back and forth in the game. |
| 2. Clear – A stroke where the shuttle is hit high and deep into the opponent's court. | |
| 3. Smash – A powerful downward stroke aimed to score a point by hitting the shuttle sharply. | |
| 4. Drop Shot – A soft shot that lands just over the net, intended to catch the opponent off guard. | |
| 5. Rally – The exchange of shots between players during a game. | |
| Football | 1. Dribbling – The technique of controlling and moving the ball past opponents using feet. |
| 2. Offside – A violation where a player is positioned ahead of the ball at the moment it is passed. | |
| 3. Corner Kick – A kick taken from the corner of the field after the ball goes over the goal line, last touched by a defender. | |
| 4. Penalty Kick – A free shot taken from the penalty spot after a foul within the penalty area. | |
| 5. Header – A move in which a player uses their head to strike the ball, typically for passing or shooting. |
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