Lesson 3 Major Dhyan Chand (Class 6th Phy Edu) English Medium (short answer)

Lesson 3 The Wizard of Hockey - Major Dhyan Chand

Question 1. When was Major Dhyan Chand born?

Answer- Major Dhyan Chand was born on August 29, 1905 at Allahabad.

Question 2. When did the Indian hockey team participate in the Olympic Games for the first time? Which medal did India win in these games?

Answer- Indian hockey team in 1928 AD. Participated in the Amsterdam Olympic Games for the first time. India won the gold medal in these games.

Question 3. Describe any one of the stories associated with the life of Major Dhyan Chand?

Answer- There are many legends associated with Major Dhyan Chand. As once Dhyan Chand's hockey (stick) was broken in Holland, it was seen that this player had not fitted any magnet like thing in his stick. Actually, Dhyan Chand was very much in control of the ball. His ball was inseparable from his hockey.

Question 4. When and where did Major Dhyan Chand play the first international match?

Answer- Dhyan Chand on 13 May 1926 AD. Played the first international match in New Zealand.

Question 5. In which country is the statue of Major Dhyan Chand Situated?

Answer- The statue of Major Dhyan Chand is located in the Australian city of Vienna.

Question 6. Write a brief note on the biography of Major Dhyan Chand?

Answer- Major Dhyan Chand was born on August 29, 1905 AD. Born in Allahabad to his father Sameshwar Dutt. Dhyan Chand inherited the sport of hockey. He joined the army as a soldier at the age of sixteen. He died in 1922. From 1926 AD He continued to participate in army sports competitions.

He died on May 13, 1926. Played the first international match in New Zealand. 1932 AD. The Indian team participated in the Los Angeles Olympics. Dhyan Chand played an important role as a center forward. In these Olympic Games, India defeated America with 24-1 goals.

Dhyan Chand won the heart of German dictator Hitler with his remarkable game. Hitler offered him to play for Germany and a high post in the army, but Dhyan Chand considered it his pride to play for India. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1956. He died on 3 December 1979. He was the great son of Mother India.

Question 7. What initiatives were taken by the Government of India to commemorate the memory of Major Dhyan Chand?

Answer- The Indian Postal Department issued a postage stamp in his memory. Similarly, in the memory of Major Dhyan Chand, the International Sports Stadium at Delhi was established in his name.