Question 1

Q1: Draw a fixture for Single Knock-out Tournament with 11 teams.

Accepted Answer

To draw a fixture for 11 teams in a Single Knock-out Tournament, we first need to calculate the number of teams in each half, the number of byes, and the total number of matches. Calculations:    Total Number of Teams (N) = 11    Next highest power of two = 16    Total Number of Matches = N - 1 = 11...

Question 2

Q2: Draw a fixture of 5 teams for Single League Tournament using Tabular Method.

Accepted Answer

In the Tabular Method for a single league tournament with an odd number of teams (N=5), the number of columns and rows will be N+2 (i.e., 5 teams + Bye + one header row/column). Calculations:    Number of Teams (N) = 5    Number of Matches = N(N-1)/2 = 5(4)/2 = 10    Number of Rounds = N = 5 Fixture...

Question 3

Q3: Draw a fixture of Single League Tournament with 7 teams using Cyclic Method.

Accepted Answer

For a single league tournament with 7 teams (an odd number), we will have 7 rounds. In the Cyclic Method, one position (Bye) is fixed, and the other numbers (teams) rotate clockwise for each round. Calculations:    Number of Teams (N) = 7    Number of Rounds = N = 7    Number of Matches = N(N-1)/2 =...

Question 4

Q4: Write the merits and demerits of Single League Tournament.

Accepted Answer

A Single League or Round Robin tournament is one where each team plays once with every other team. Based on the chapter, its merits and demerits are as follows: Merits:    Decides the True Winner: Since every team plays against every other team, the final winner is determined after a comprehensive c...

Question 5

Q5: Draw a fixture for Single League Tournament with 6 teams using Staircase Method.

Accepted Answer

The Staircase Method is a way to draw fixtures for a league tournament where matches are arranged in a staircase-like pattern. For 6 teams, the fixture would be as follows: Calculations:    Number of Teams (N) = 6    Number of Matches = N(N-1)/2 = 6(5)/2 = 15 Fixture using Staircase Method:    1 vs...

Question 6

Q6: List and explain different types of competitions that are being organised at International level.

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Various sports competitions are organized at the international level to promote friendship and sportsmanship among nations. The key competitions mentioned in the chapter are:    Olympic Games: These are the foremost international sporting events. They are divided into:        Ancient Olympic Games:...

Question 7

Q7: List and explain different types of competitions that are being organised in India.

Accepted Answer

Several types of sports competitions are organized at various levels within India to promote sports and identify talent. The major competitions discussed are:    National Games: These games were initially known as the Indian Olympic Games, starting in 1924 in Lahore and held every two years. In 1940...

Question 8

Q8: Explain in detail about the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Olympic Games The Olympic Games are the world's premier international sporting event, held every four years. Their history is divided into two eras:    Ancient Olympic Games: The first recorded games were held in 776 B.C. in Olympia, Greece. They were held every four years and continued for over a m...

Question 9

Q1: What is a tournament?

Accepted Answer

A tournament is a competition held among different teams in a particular game or sport according to a fixed schedule where a winner is decided.

Question 10

Q2: List different types of tournaments.

Accepted Answer

The different types of tournaments are:    Knock-out or Elimination Tournament (Single, Consolation, Double)    League or Round Robin Tournament (Single, Double)    Combination Tournament (e.g., Knock-out cum League, League cum Knock-out)    Challenge Tournament (Ladder, Pyramid)

Question 11

Q3: What is the full form of the SGFI Games?

Accepted Answer

The full form of SGFI is School Games Federation of India.

Question 12

Q4: What were the early National Games called?

Accepted Answer

The early National Games, which started in 1924, were called the Indian Olympic Games.

Question 13

Q5: Where were the inaugural Asian Games held?

Accepted Answer

The inaugural Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India, in 1951.

Question 14

Q6: Who was the founder of Commonwealth Games?

Accepted Answer

The founder of the Commonwealth Games was Melville Marks Robinson.

Question 15

Q7: Where and when were the Winter Olympic Games started?

Accepted Answer

The Winter Olympic Games started in 1924 in Chamonix, France.

Question 16

Q8: Who was the founder of Modern Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

The founder of the Modern Olympic Games was Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

Question 17

Q9: When were the first Ancient Olympic Games held?

Accepted Answer

The first Ancient Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C.

Question 18

Q1: Knock-out tournament is also termed as _____ .

Accepted Answer

Knock-out tournament is also termed as Elimination Tournament.

Question 19

Q10: School games in India are organised by _____。

Accepted Answer

School games in India are organised by SGFI (School Games Federation of India)。

Question 20

Q2: In Single Knock-out tournament, total number of matches with 16 teams will be _____ .

Accepted Answer

In Single Knock-out tournament, total number of matches with 16 teams will be 15.

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