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Q: Which among the following games was very popular in ancient India?
  • A. Chess
  • B. Cricket
  • C. Hockey
  • D. Football
Correct Answer: Option A - One of the most ancient games that originated in India, was Chess which was initially called 'Ashtapada'. The game that came to be called as 'Chaturanga' during the rule of Gupta empire. Persians who travelled to ancient India had picked up the game and named it as 'Shatranj'. Chess is a recreational and competitive board game played between two players.
A. One of the most ancient games that originated in India, was Chess which was initially called 'Ashtapada'. The game that came to be called as 'Chaturanga' during the rule of Gupta empire. Persians who travelled to ancient India had picked up the game and named it as 'Shatranj'. Chess is a recreational and competitive board game played between two players.

Explanations:

One of the most ancient games that originated in India, was Chess which was initially called 'Ashtapada'. The game that came to be called as 'Chaturanga' during the rule of Gupta empire. Persians who travelled to ancient India had picked up the game and named it as 'Shatranj'. Chess is a recreational and competitive board game played between two players.