Chapter 6 of 12
Chapter 6: Recreation & Games We Play
Indoor Games (Ludo, Chess), Outdoor Games (Cricket, Tag) | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Meaning and Need of Recreation
- Indoor Games: Ludo, Carrom, Chess, Snakes & Ladders
- Outdoor Games: Cricket, Football, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi
- Fair Play, Team Spirit, and Avoiding Excessive Screen Time
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (15 Questions)
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Q1
Think and Tell
What is 'Recreation'? Why is recreation necessary after school and study?
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Recreation is any enjoyable activity done during leisure time to relax, refresh our mind, and have fun. It is necessary because continuous study tires our brain; recreation restores energy and keeps our spirit cheerful.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Definition of recreation
1.5
Refreshes mind and restores energy
1.5
Q2
Indoor vs Outdoor Games
Differentiate between Indoor games and Outdoor games with two examples of each.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
• Indoor Games: Played inside a room or house; do not require large open grounds (e.g., Chess, Carrom, Ludo).
• Outdoor Games: Played in open fields, parks, or stadiums; require running and physical exertion (e.g., Football, Cricket, Badminton).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Indoor games definition and 2 examples
1.5
Outdoor games definition and 2 examples
1.5
Q3
Benefits of Outdoor Play
List three health benefits of playing outdoor games regularly.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
1. Strengthens bones and muscles and keeps body fit and active.
2. Inhales fresh oxygen and absorbs healthy morning sunlight.
3. Teaches teamwork, sharing, and making genuine friends.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
1 mark per valid physical/mental benefit
3
Q4
Traditional Indian Games
Name three traditional games that children in India love playing in streets and village grounds.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Three traditional Indian games:
1. Kho-Kho
2. Kabaddi
3. Gilli-Danda (or Chhupan-Chhupai / Hide and Seek, Stapoo / Hopscotch).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Three valid traditional Indian games
3
Q5
Mind Games
Which board game is known as the game of kings and helps sharpen our thinking and strategy skills?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Chess (Shatranj) is known as the mind game that sharpens thinking, planning, and concentration.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Chess
1
Sharpens thinking/concentration
1
Q6
Fair Play & Rules
Why is it important to follow rules while playing any game?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Following rules ensures that the game is fair, safe, and enjoyable for all players without cheating, fights, or arguments.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Ensures fairness and safety
1
Prevents cheating and arguments
1
Q7
Match the Following
Match the game with the equipment used:
(a) Cricket -> (i) Black & white chequered board
(b) Badminton -> (ii) Bat, ball, and wickets
(c) Carrom -> (iii) Racket and shuttlecock
(d) Chess -> (iv) Wooden board, striker, and coins
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
(a) Cricket -> (ii) Bat, ball, and wickets
(b) Badminton -> (iii) Racket and shuttlecock
(c) Carrom -> (iv) Wooden board, striker, and coins
(d) Chess -> (i) Black & white chequered board.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
All 4 correct matches
2
Q8
True or False
State True or False:
(a) Playing mobile phone games for hours keeps our muscles strong.
(b) A good sportsperson gracefully accepts both winning and losing.
(c) Carrom is an outdoor game played on a 100-meter grass field.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
(a) False (Causes eye fatigue and sedentary weakness)
(b) True (True sportsmanship)
(c) False (Carrom is an indoor table board game).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
1 mark per correct answer
3
Q9
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Football is played by kicking the ball with our ________ (feet / hands).
(b) Snakes and Ladders is played with a rolling ________ (dice / bat).
(c) The national game of India is officially recognized as Field ________ (Hockey / Cricket).
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
(a) feet
(b) dice
(c) Hockey.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
1 mark per correct blank
3
Q10
Sports Day at School
What fun events take place on the school Annual Sports Day?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Fun events include 50-meter sprint races, lemon-and-spoon race, sack race, relay race, tug-of-war, and gymnastics display.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Two or three valid sports day events
2
Q11
Recreational Places
Mention two places where families go for weekend recreation.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
1. Zoo or Botanical Garden (to observe animals and birds)
2. Amusement park, planetarium, or beach.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Two valid recreational family destinations
2
Q12
Team Spirit
What does 'Team Spirit' mean in sports?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Team spirit means playing cooperatively with unity, supporting every teammate, encouraging those who make mistakes, and working together towards common success.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Unity, support, and cooperation in play
2
Q13
Safety While Playing
State one safety precaution to follow while playing outdoor games.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Always wear sports shoes to prevent slipping, do not push fellow players on concrete grounds, and never play on roads with traffic.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Sports shoes, safe ground, no pushing
2
Q14
Art and Music as Recreation
Can painting, singing, and dancing be recreational activities? Explain.
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Yes, creative arts like dancing, singing, and painting express our inner joy, calm our mind, and are wonderful forms of recreation.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Creative self-expression and mental relaxation
1
Q15
Sportsmanship Slogan
What famous proverb describes the value of play along with study?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!' (पढ़ाई के साथ-साथ खेलकूद भी स्वस्थ जीवन के लिए आवश्यक है!)
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
1
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Practical Application Task
Analytical Task: Why is excessive screen time harmful for young children? What two outdoor games should Siddharth play instead to become fit?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
Excessive mobile screen time causes eye strain, headaches, obesity, lack of social skills, and poor sleep. Siddharth should switch to playing outdoor games like Football, Cricket, Badminton, or Tag (Chhupan-Chhupai) in the park, which strengthen muscles, improve stamina, provide fresh air, and make him happy with real friends.
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