POLO – The King Of Games Questions & Answers | Jkbose Class 8 English |
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1. Why is polo called the game of kings?
Ans. Polo was called the game of kings because it was patronized and played by the kings.
2. Where did polo originate?
Ans. Polo originated in central. Asia.
3. What was the status of polo during the Mughal reign?
Ans. During the Mughal rule, polo was the national sport of India.
4. In whose reign did polo come to Ladakh and how?
Ans. Polo came to Ladakh during the reign of king Jamyang Namgyal. King Jamyang Namgyal married a princess from Baltistan, where polo was played for entertainment. Thus it was brought from Baltistan.
5. How is polo played in Ladakh?
Ans. Polo is played in Ladakh with verve. It is considered a part of the cultural heritage. The matches are played in the late afternoon. Each team consists of six players and the game lasts for an hour with a ten minute break. The game is played until either of the teams scores nine goals. After each goal, the teams change their ends. The scorer gets the privilege to patch up the ball.
6. How is polo in Ladakh different from the international format?
Ans. Ladakh polo differs from the international format in player count and duration of play. In Ladakh polo each team consists of six players and the game lasts for 1 hour with a ten minute break. The game is played until either of the teams scores nine goals which is not the case in international format. Also the ends are switched once a team scores a goal.
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