NCERT Class 3 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yoga (Hindi): Chapter 5 — स्थानीय और परंपरागत खेल
This chapter, 'Local and Traditional Games' from NCERT's Khel Yoga for Class 3 Physical Education, introduces the importance of playing games with friends, teachers, and family. It highlights how games foster unity, understanding, sensitivity, and empathy. The chapter emphasizes learning and enjoying various local and traditional games played across India. By engaging in these games together, students will develop qualities of compassion and humanity. Playing these games not only provides enjoyment but also helps in building social bonds and understanding cultural diversity through sports. This chapter aims to promote physical activity and social-emotional learning among young students.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yoga (Hindi) |
| Chapter | Chapter 5 — स्थानीय और परंपरागत खेल |
| Language | Hindi |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 169 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the importance of playing games with others.
- Learn about local and traditional games played in India.
- Develop qualities of compassion and humanity through sports.
- Foster a sense of unity and empathy with peers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| स्वाभाविक | Natural |
| एकजुटता | Unity |
| संवेदनशीलता | Sensitivity |
| समानुभूति | Empathy |
| परंपरागत | Traditional |
| करुणा | Compassion |
| मानवता | Humanity |
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Practice questions
- खेल खेलने से कौन सी भावना पैदा होती है? Answer: खेल खेलने से एकजुटता की भावना पैदा होती है।
- इस अध्याय में हम किन खेलों के बारे में सीखेंगे? Answer: इस अध्याय में हम देशभर में खेले जाने वाले स्थानीय और परंपरागत खेलों के बारे में सीखेंगे।
- खेल खेलते समय हमें एक-दूसरे के साथ कैसा व्यवहार करना चाहिए? Answer: खेल खेलते समय हमें एक-दूसरे के साथ संवेदनशीलता, समानुभूति, करुणा और मानवता के भाव के साथ व्यवहार करना चाहिए।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of Chapter 5 of Khel Yoga for Class 3?
Chapter 5, 'Local and Traditional Games', focuses on the importance of playing games, especially traditional Indian games, and how they foster unity, compassion, and empathy among students.
Why are games important according to the chapter?
Games are important because they create a sense of unity, help in understanding each other better, and promote sensitivity, empathy, compassion, and humanity.
Who should children play with?
Children should play with their friends, teachers, and family members.
What qualities can be learned by playing traditional games?
By playing traditional games together, students can learn and internalize qualities of compassion and humanity.
What is the Hindi title of Chapter 5 in Khel Yoga Class 3?
The Hindi title of Chapter 5 is 'स्थानीय और परंपरागत खेल' (Sthaniya aur Paramparagat Khel), which translates to 'Local and Traditional Games'.
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NCERT Class 3 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yoga (Hindi) — Chapter 5 — स्थानीय और परंपरागत खेल. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.