NCERT Class 4 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yoga (Sanskrit): Chapter 2 — स्थानीयाः पारम्परिकाश्च क्रीडाः
This chapter, 'Local and Traditional Sports' (स्थानीयः पारम्परिकश्च क्रीडाः), from NCERT's Khel Yoga (Sanskrit) for Class 4, introduces students to the importance of sports in fostering unity and mutual understanding. It emphasizes playing together with friends, teachers, and family, promoting emotional and mindful behavior during games. The chapter highlights that different regions of India have unique traditional sports. By learning about and experiencing these local games, students will not only have fun but also understand the value of generosity and become better human beings. It encourages collective participation and enjoyment of these diverse sporting activities, reinforcing the idea that sports build character and community.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yoga (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 — स्थानीयाः पारम्परिकाश्च क्रीडाः |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 110 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the role of sports in fostering unity and mutual understanding.
- Recognize the existence of local and traditional sports in different regions of India.
- Appreciate the importance of playing together with friends, family, and teachers.
- Learn to behave emotionally and mindfully during games.
- Understand the value of generosity and becoming a good human being through sports.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| क्रीडनं | Playing |
| स्वाभाविकं | Natural |
| एकतायाः | Of unity |
| भावं | Feeling/Sense |
| परस्परं | Mutually |
| अवगन्तुं | To understand |
| साहाय्यं | Help |
| संवेदनात्मकरूपेण | Emotionally |
| सावधानतया | Carefully/Mindfully |
| स्थानीयः | Local |
| पारम्परिकः | Traditional |
| औदार्यपूर्णं | Generous |
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Practice questions
- क्रीडाः किं निर्माति? Answer: क्रीडाः एकतायाः भावं निर्माति।
- क्रीडनसमे वयं कथं व्यवहारं कुर्याम? Answer: क्रीडनसमे वयं परस्परं संवेदनात्मकरूपेण, सावधानतया च व्यवहारं कुर्याम।
- अस्माकं देशस्य कतिषु प्रदेशेषु काश्चन विशिष्टाः क्रीडाः सन्ति? Answer: अस्माकं देशस्य प्रत्येकेऽस्मिन् प्रदेशे काश्चन विशिष्टाः क्रीडाः सन्ति।
- अस्मिन् अध्याये वयं किं ज्ञास्याम? Answer: अस्मिन् अध्याये वयं देशस्य विभिन्नेषु प्रदेशेषु क्रीडिताः काश्चन क्रीडाः क्रीडितुं अनुभवितुं च ज्ञास्याम।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of Chapter 2 of Khel Yoga (Sanskrit) for Class 4?
Chapter 2, 'Local and Traditional Sports' (स्थानीयः पारम्परिकश्च क्रीडाः), focuses on how sports build unity, mutual understanding, and good character, while introducing students to traditional Indian games.
Why is playing together important according to the chapter?
Playing together fosters a sense of unity, helps in understanding each other better, and promotes emotional and mindful behavior among participants.
What does the chapter say about sports in different regions of India?
The chapter states that each region in India has its own unique local and traditional sports.
What values does the chapter aim to teach through sports?
The chapter aims to teach values like generosity (औदार्यपूर्णं व्यवहारं) and becoming better human beings through the process of playing sports.
Who can students play with, as suggested in the chapter?
Students are encouraged to play with friends, teachers, and family.
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NCERT Class 4 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yoga (Sanskrit) — Chapter 2 — स्थानीयाः पारम्परिकाश्च क्रीडाः. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.