Understanding Khelo India Program

What is the primary objective of the Khelo India Program?

• To promote sports and physical fitness among the youth of India.

• To reduce the number of sports facilities in India.

• To focus solely on international sports competitions.

• To promote only traditional Indian sports.

In which year was the Khelo India Program launched?

• 2018

• 2020

• 2019

• 2017

Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Khelo India Program?

• Ministry of Home Affairs

• Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

• Ministry of Education

• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

What age group does the Khelo India Program primarily target?

• 0 to 5 years old

• 3 to 10 years old

• 5 to 18 years old

• 18 to 25 years old

Name one major initiative under the Khelo India Program.

• Khelo India Talent Search

• Khelo India Sports Festival

• Khelo India Youth Games

• Khelo India School Games

How does the Khelo India Program aim to promote sports at the grassroots level?

• By focusing only on elite athletes

• The Khelo India Program aims to promote sports at the grassroots level by providing infrastructure, organizing competitions, and offering scholarships to young athletes.

• By eliminating all local competitions

• By restricting access to sports facilities for youth

What is the significance of the Khelo India School Games?

• They aim to reduce sports participation in schools.

• The Khelo India School Games are significant for promoting grassroots sports, identifying young talent, and fostering a sports culture in schools.

• They focus solely on professional athletes.

• They are only for college-level sports.

How does the Khelo India Program contribute to the development of sports infrastructure?

• It discourages the use of public sports facilities for training.

• It promotes only individual sports without infrastructure support.

• It focuses solely on athlete scholarships without facility development.

• The Khelo India Program contributes to the development of sports infrastructure by funding the construction and improvement of sports facilities and establishing training centers.

What role do state governments play in the Khelo India Program?

• State governments are responsible for national sports policy decisions.

• State governments only provide funding for the Khelo India Program.

• State governments implement and support the Khelo India Program by managing local sports initiatives and infrastructure.

• State governments do not participate in the Khelo India Program.

Can you name a sport that has gained popularity due to the Khelo India Program?

• Basketball

• Football

• Cricket

• Hockey