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Carrom

Carrom is a popular indoor game believed to have originated in India, played on a plywood board with wooden discs and a striker. It serves as a stress reliever, requiring skill, concentration, and knowledge of physics and geometry. The game is enjoyed in nearly 50 countries and can be played on regular or water-resistant boards for a better experience.

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Carrom

Carrom is a popular indoor game believed to have originated in India, played on a plywood board with wooden discs and a striker. It serves as a stress reliever, requiring skill, concentration, and knowledge of physics and geometry. The game is enjoyed in nearly 50 countries and can be played on regular or water-resistant boards for a better experience.

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A carrom board is usually made of plywood while the frames are

wooden, with a pocket on each corner. Believed to have been


originated in India, carrom is now played in nearly 50 countries.
Besides the carrom board, you need carrom men—the wooden
discs—nine each in black and white and one in red, and a striker.
Ivory strikers have been replaced by those made of tough plastic.
Besides regular carrom boards, you also have the option of going
for a water-resistant one. Look for a board with smooth surface
for a better playing experience.

Carrom has proven to be great stress buster. Firstly, a game of


carrom with family can help you unwind. Secondly, this indoor
game demands skill and concentration. This is how the All India
Carrom Federation describes the indoor game: “It is a scientific
game and is based on physics and geometry. It requires thorough
knowledge of angles, deftness of touch, keen sight and
superlative control of nerves besides mental and physical fitness.
It also requires skill and deep concentration.”

Q. 2.A] On the basis of your reading of the above article give it a


suitable title and write the parawise topics and the sub-topics
using the format given below. Use only meaningful phrases:
(5 marks)
Title:
I:
II:
A:
B:

Q. 2.B] Write a summary of the above passage in about 60-65


words using the topic sentences of the paragraphs:
(3 marks)

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