NCERT Class 7 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yatra (Sanskrit): Chapter 4 — क्रीडानां मूलभूताः - कबड्डी
This chapter, 'पादकन्दुकम््' (Football) from NCERT's Khel Yatra for Class 7 Physical Education, introduces the fundamental aspects of football. It describes football as a popular game played between two teams of eleven players each, with the objective of scoring by sending the ball into the opponent's goal. Players can use their feet, head, and body but only the goalkeeper can use hands. The chapter highlights how football enhances physical fitness, teamwork, and coordination, noting its global popularity and inclusion in major events like the FIFA World Cup. It also touches upon basic techniques like 'कन्दुक-प्रहारः' (ball striking) and 'पादाभ्यन्तर-भागेन कन्दुक-प्रहारः' (striking with the inside of the foot), emphasizing the importance of proper stance and foot movement for ball control and passing.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yatra (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 4 — क्रीडानां मूलभूताः - कबड्डी |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 183 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the basic rules and objective of football.
- Identify the key skills involved in playing football, such as ball striking.
- Recognize the physical and social benefits of playing football.
- Learn about the importance of teamwork and coordination in the game.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| पादकन्दुकम्् | Football |
| क्रीडा | Game/Sport |
| दल | Team |
| क्रीडकाः | Players |
| गोलक | Goal |
| अङ्काः | Points/Score |
| गोलरक्षकः | Goalkeeper |
| दैहिZकी स्वस्थता | Physical fitness |
| दलीयं कार्यं | Teamwork |
| समन्वयः | Coordination |
| कन्दुक-प्रहारः | Ball striking |
| कौशलः | Skill |
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Practice questions
- पादकन्दुकम्् क्रीडायां प्रत्येकं दले कति क्रीडकाः भवन्ति? Answer: प्रत्येकं दले एकादश क्रीडकाः भवन्ति।
- पादकन्दुकक्रीडायाः मुख्यं लक्ष्यं किम् अस्ति? Answer: अपरपक्षस्य गोलके कन्दुकस्य प्रेषणं येन अङ्काः प्राप्यन्ते।
- पादकन्दुकक्रीडायाः कोऽपि एकः लाभः वदतु। Answer: पादकन्दुकक्रीडया अस्माकं दैहिZकी स्वस्थता, दलीयं कार्यं, समन्वयश्च वर्धधन्ते।
- पादकन्दुकक्रीडायां कः हस्तौ व्यवहर्तुं शक्नोति? Answer: केवलं गोलरक्षकः एव हस्तौ व्यवहर्तुं शक्नोति।
Frequently asked questions
What is पादकन्दुकम््?
पादकन्दुकम्् is a popular game known as football, played between two teams of eleven players each.
What is the main objective in football?
The main objective is to score points by sending the ball into the opponent's goal.
Who is allowed to use their hands in football?
Only the goalkeeper is allowed to use their hands.
What are the benefits of playing football?
Football enhances physical fitness, teamwork, and coordination.
What is a fundamental skill in football mentioned in the chapter?
A fundamental skill is 'कन्दुक-प्रहारः' (ball striking), specifically striking with the inside of the foot ('पादाभ्यन्तर-भागेन कन्दुक-प्रहारः').
Is football a globally popular sport?
Yes, it is the most widely played sport globally and is featured in major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup.
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NCERT Class 7 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yatra (Sanskrit) — Chapter 4 — क्रीडानां मूलभूताः - कबड्डी. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.