Telangana SCERT 8th class social studies 23rd lesson (Sports: Nationalism And Commerce) question answers according to your textbook syllabus.
TEXTBOOK KEYWORDS
1. Colonial Sport :
Colonial sports are games that rulers from other places brought to the countries they ruled and the locals played them.
2. Global Commerce :
Global commerce is the buying and selling of goods between companies from different countries worldwide.
3. Nationalism :
Nationalism is a strong feeling of love and loyalty towards one’s own country, where people feel a deep connection and pride in their nation.
4. Sponsors :
Sponsors are individuals or companies that give money to support different activities
5. Colonisation :
Colonization happens when people from one country move to another place and establish a colony.
IMPROVE YOUR LEARNING QUESTION ANSWERS
Q1 Correct the false statements:
a) Colonial rulers promoted Cricket to be played between nations that were under their power.
b) People adopted the game of cricket to become westernised.
c) Indian villagers played cricket.
d) Cricket was introduced in schools to teach good manners.
Ans: a) True
b) False (People loved the game and adopted)
c) False (Indian villagers played local games)
d) False (Cricket was introduced in schools as a part of games)
Q2 Write a short note on Gandhiji’s views on other sports and cricket?
Ans: Mahatma Gandhi trusted that sports are very important for balance between body and mind. He highlighted that cricket and hockey are the games of Britishers and they have introduced these games in India. The Britisher had a colonial mentality. The traditional games are replaced by such imported games. They provided ineffective education when compared to the simple exercise done by the people who work on the land.
Q3 Give brief explanations for the following
a) The Parsis were the first Indian community to set up a cricket club in India?
Ans: In India, the cricket was first played in Bombay. A small community of Parsis was the first Indian community to play the cricket. In 1848, they established first Indian cricket club in Bombay, called as the Oriental Cricket Club. The Parsis businessmen such as Tata and the Wadias provided funds to the Parsis clubs. The Parsis were the first Indian community to be Westernised. There was no help from white cricket elite to the Parsis. They constructed their own gymkhana for cricket when they realised that colonial authorities were partial to the English men. In a match between, Parsis and Bombay Gymkhana, Parsis team won against Bombay Gymkhana in 1889. Parsis gymkhana had become an example for many Indians. They started clubs based on religious community. this resulted in the formation of first-class cricket based on communal and racial groups.
b) The significance of the shift of the ICC headquarters from London to Dubai?
Ans: Today cricket matches can be watched live from any part of the world. This point changed the balance of power in the game. This was started from the fall of the British empire and ended globalization with a reasonable conclusion. Majority of the people watching cricket are from India when compared to other cricket-playing countries. Hence, the focus of the game and market was shifted to South Asia which is indicated by changing ICC headquarters to tax-free Dubai from London.
Q4 Find out the history of anyone local sports. Ask your parents or Grandparents about how this game was played in their childhood. Find out whether it is played in the same way now. Try and think of the historical forces that might account for the changes?
Ans:
One Indian local sport with a long history is Kabaddi. It started a long time ago in villages. Back then, it was a simple game played by people of all ages. It involved two teams, each trying to touch members of the other team without getting caught.
In the past, Kabaddi matches were often played in fields or on open grounds. Players used to mark the playing area with stones or sticks. They learned the game from older people in their community and got better by practicing a lot.
But things have changed over time. Kabaddi has become more formalized and organized. Now, there are rules and leagues for the sport. Players use better equipment like mats and protective gear. Matches are shown on TV, so more people know about the game.
Also, because more people are moving to cities, there are fewer people playing Kabaddi in villages. This means that the way the game is played and the number of people playing it have changed.
In short, Kabaddi has changed a lot over time because of rules, better equipment, and more people moving to cities. But it still holds onto its roots as a fun and exciting game enjoyed by many.
Q5 How have advances in technology, especially television technology, influenced the development of contemporary cricket?
Ans: Packer mentioned that cricket was a marketable game and can make large amount of money. Cricket boards sold television rights to the TV companies and made huge revenues. Various companies paid large amounts of money to these TV channels to advertise their products. Cricketers became celebrities by continuous coverage on television. They also made their additional income by doing commercial ad shoots to various products. The phase of the cricket was changed by TV coverage. It has taken the game to even small towns and villages and increased the audience. Children who are from the cities can also watch international cricket matches and even learn the game by following the players. A global market was obtained for cricket by satellite television and multinational television companies.
Q6 Prepare a pamphlet on the consequences of commercialisation of cricket?
THE CONSEQUENCES OF COMMERCIALISATION OF CRICKET Date: 20-3-2024
Cricket has changed a lot because of money. Players feel a lot of pressure to do well because winning means more money. Some countries have more money for cricket, so their players have better chances. Now, shorter games are more popular because they make more money. Some people promise young players lots of money to play, which can be bad. Fans feel like cricket is more about business than fun. It’s important to remember that cricket is supposed to be fun for everyone, not just about making money.
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Q7 Point out any five cricket-playing countries on the world map?
Ans: a) England
b) Bangladesh
c) India
d) Srilanka
e) Australia
