Question 9 of 39intermediate💡 UnderstandLong Answer5 marks

What is Lagori, and how is it played?

Correct Answer

Lagori is a traditional Indian game also known as the game of seven stones.

In this game, seven flat stones are stacked one above the other in the centre of a field marked with a boundary.

One team knocks down the stones with a ball, and the other team tries to rebuild the stack while avoiding being hit by the ball thrown by the opponent team members.

The game is also called Satoliya in Rajasthan.

It is a team game that requires running, dodging skills, and teamwork to win.

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Explanation

The chapter explains through Nidhi and Imran that Lagori is 'actually a game of seven stones.' Imran describes the rules: 'In Lagori the seven flat stones are stacked one above the other. After that, one team knocks down the stones with a ball, and the other team tries to rebuild the stack while avoiding the ball thrown by the members of the first team or the opponent team.'

Solution Steps

  1. Lagori is a traditional Indian game also known as the game of seven stones

  2. Seven flat stones are stacked in the centre of a field marked with a boundary

  3. One team knocks down the stones with a ball

  4. The other team tries to rebuild the stack while avoiding being hit by the ball

  5. The game is called Satoliya in Rajasthan

  6. It is a team game requiring running, dodging skills, and teamwork

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