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The Calcutta Polo Club is a sports club in Kolkata, India, dedicated to the equestrian team sport of polo.
Answer: True
The Calcutta Polo Club is explicitly defined as a polo club in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, dedicated to the equestrian team sport of polo.
The Calcutta Polo Club was founded in the late 19th century, specifically in 1862.
Answer: True
The Calcutta Polo Club was established in 1862, which falls within the late 19th century.
The Calcutta Polo Club was established in 1880, making it one of the oldest sports clubs globally.
Answer: False
The Calcutta Polo Club was established in 1862, not 1880, and is recognized as the world's oldest operational polo club.
The Calcutta Polo Club holds the distinction of being the world's oldest continuously operational polo club.
Answer: True
The Calcutta Polo Club is indeed considered the world's oldest operational polo club, preserving the sport's heritage through continuous activity.
Captain Robert Stewart and Joe Sherer, both British soldiers, were the founders of the Calcutta Polo Club.
Answer: True
The Calcutta Polo Club was indeed established by two British soldiers, Captain Robert Stewart and (later Major General) Joe Sherer.
The founders of the Calcutta Polo Club were inspired to establish it after observing polo matches in England.
Answer: False
Captain Robert Stewart and Joe Sherer were inspired to establish the Calcutta Polo Club after observing the game in Manipur, India, not in England.
The founders of the Calcutta Polo Club played a role in globalizing polo by introducing the game to their peers in England.
Answer: True
After being inspired by polo in Manipur, Captain Robert Stewart and Joe Sherer were instrumental in popularizing the game globally by introducing it to their peers in England.
What type of organization is the Calcutta Polo Club?
Answer: A polo club located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
The Calcutta Polo Club is defined as a polo club located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, dedicated to the equestrian team sport of polo.
In what year was the Calcutta Polo Club established?
Answer: 1862
The Calcutta Polo Club was established in 1862, making it one of the oldest sports clubs globally.
What unique historical distinction does the Calcutta Polo Club hold regarding its age?
Answer: It is considered the world's oldest operational polo club.
The Calcutta Polo Club is considered the world's oldest operational polo club, a testament to its enduring legacy.
Who were the two British soldiers credited with establishing the Calcutta Polo Club?
Answer: Captain Robert Stewart and Joe Sherer
Captain Robert Stewart and (later Major General) Joe Sherer, both British soldiers, established the Calcutta Polo Club.
What inspired Captain Robert Stewart and Joe Sherer to establish the Calcutta Polo Club?
Answer: Observing the game of polo in Manipur
Captain Robert Stewart and Joe Sherer were inspired to establish the Calcutta Polo Club after observing the game of polo in Manipur.
Polo is a team sport where players use their feet to propel a ball towards a goal.
Answer: False
Polo is an equestrian team sport where players use mallets while on horseback to hit a ball and score goals, not their feet.
The modern game of polo was entirely invented and developed by the British.
Answer: False
While the British formalized and popularized the modern game of polo, its origins are derived from Manipur, India, indicating it was not entirely invented by them.
Manipur is recognized as the origin point for the modern game of polo, despite British formalization.
Answer: True
The source explicitly states that the modern game of polo is derived from Manipur, India, acknowledging its ancient origins there.
Traditional names for polo in Manipur included 'Sagol Kangjei' and 'Pulu'.
Answer: True
In Manipur, the game of polo was traditionally known by names such as 'Sagol Kangjei', 'Kanjai-bazee', and 'Pulu'.
The name 'polo' is a direct translation of 'Sagol Kangjei' from Manipuri.
Answer: False
The name 'polo' is an anglicized form of 'Pulu', which referred to the wooden ball used in the game in Manipur, not a direct translation of 'Sagol Kangjei'.
Polo in early India was primarily a sport for commoners and the general public.
Answer: False
In its earlier days in India, polo was primarily played by various royal dynasties and was considered an expensive sport for kings, not commoners.
According to the source, from which region is the modern game of polo derived?
Answer: Manipur, India
The modern game of polo, though formalized by the British, is derived from Manipur, a state in India.
Which of the following is NOT a traditional name for polo in Manipur mentioned in the source?
Answer: Ezra
Traditional names for polo in Manipur include 'Sagol Kangjei', 'Kanjai-bazee', and 'Pulu'. 'Ezra' is the name of a polo cup, not a traditional Manipuri term for the game.
The anglicized name 'polo' originated from which Manipuri term?
Answer: Pulu
The name 'polo' is an anglicized form of 'Pulu', which referred to the wooden ball used in the game in Manipur.
In the earlier days, polo matches in India were typically played by which group?
Answer: Various royal dynasties
In earlier days, polo matches in India were typically played between various royal dynasties, indicating its association with nobility.
The Calcutta Polo Club is located in Mumbai, a major metropolitan city in India.
Answer: False
The Calcutta Polo Club is based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, not Mumbai.
The Pat Williamson Ground is the primary venue for polo matches and training associated with the Calcutta Polo Club.
Answer: True
The Pat Williamson Ground is explicitly identified as the primary venue for polo matches and training activities of the Calcutta Polo Club.
The official website for the Calcutta Polo Club is www.calcuttapolo.org.
Answer: False
The official website for the Calcutta Polo Club is www.calcuttapolo.com, not www.calcuttapolo.org.
The Calcutta Polo Club offers advanced professional training in polo, covering riding, mallet skills, and game strategy.
Answer: True
The Calcutta Polo Club provides advanced professional training in polo, which includes instruction on riding, mallet skills, and game strategy for aspiring professionals and amateurs.
Members of the Calcutta Polo Club are required to own their horses to participate in club activities.
Answer: False
Members of the Calcutta Polo Club have the option to either stable their own horses or book and use horses available at the club, thus not requiring personal ownership.
Most polo tournaments organized by the Calcutta Polo Club take place in January at a different venue outside Kolkata.
Answer: False
Most polo tournaments organized by the Calcutta Polo Club are held in December at the Pat Williamson Ground in Kolkata, not in January at an external venue.
The Pat Williamson Ground is notable for being the oldest polo ground globally that remains in active use.
Answer: True
The Pat Williamson Ground in Calcutta holds the distinction of being the oldest polo ground in the world that is still actively used.
The Calcutta Polo Club is based in which Indian city?
Answer: Kolkata
The Calcutta Polo Club is based in Kolkata, a major metropolitan city in the eastern part of India.
What is the name of the primary ground associated with the Calcutta Polo Club for matches and training?
Answer: Pat Williamson Ground
The Pat Williamson Ground serves as the primary venue for polo matches and training activities associated with the Calcutta Polo Club.
What type of training does the Calcutta Polo Club provide to aspiring professionals and amateurs?
Answer: Advanced professional training in polo, including riding, mallet skills, and game strategy
The Calcutta Polo Club offers advanced professional training in polo, which includes riding, mallet skills, and game strategy, for both aspiring professionals and amateurs.
Regarding horses, what options are available to members of the Calcutta Polo Club?
Answer: Members can either stable their own horses or book and use club horses.
Members of the Calcutta Polo Club can either stable their own horses or book and use horses available at the club.
Most polo tournaments organized by the Calcutta Polo Club are held in December at which location?
Answer: The Pat Williamson Ground in Kolkata
Most polo tournaments organized by the Calcutta Polo Club are held in December at the Pat Williamson Ground, also known as Polo Grounds, in Kolkata.
The Ezra Cup, established in 1880, is the oldest polo trophy managed by the Calcutta Polo Club.
Answer: True
The Ezra Cup, established in 1880, is indeed recognized as the oldest and first polo trophy managed by the Calcutta Polo Club.
The Carmichael Cup and the Stewarts Cup are modern additions to the Calcutta Polo Club's trophy collection, both established after 1950.
Answer: False
The Carmichael Cup (1910) and the Stewarts Cup (1932) are historical trophies, predating 1950, and are associated with the Calcutta Polo Club.
The 'Ezra World Cup' was the name of the tournament hosted by the Calcutta Polo Club in December 2006.
Answer: False
The tournament hosted by the Calcutta Polo Club in December 2006 was named the 'BFL Corporation Polo Season', while the 'Ezra World Cup' was organized in 2011.
The Ezra Cup is named in honor of Sir David Ezra, a business tycoon who supported polo in Calcutta.
Answer: True
The Ezra Cup is named after Sir David Ezra, a prominent Jewish business tycoon in Calcutta known for his support of the sport.
The inaugural Ezra Cup competition was held in 1932.
Answer: False
The first Ezra Cup was held in 1880, not 1932.
In 2011, the Calcutta Polo Club celebrated its 150th anniversary by organizing the Ezra World Cup.
Answer: True
The Calcutta Polo Club organized the Ezra World Cup in December 2011 as part of its 150th-anniversary celebrations.
Which trophy is recognized as the oldest and first ever polo trophy run by the Calcutta Polo Club?
Answer: Ezra Cup
The Ezra Cup, established in 1880, is the oldest and first polo trophy managed by the Calcutta Polo Club.
Which of the following trophies, besides the Ezra Cup, are mentioned as old polo trophies associated with the Calcutta Polo Club?
Answer: The Carmichael Cup (1910) and the Stewarts Cup (1932)
The Carmichael Cup (1910) and the Stewarts Cup (1932) are mentioned as other old polo trophies associated with the Calcutta Polo Club.
What was the name of the polo tournament hosted by the Calcutta Polo Club in December 2006?
Answer: BFL Corporation Polo Season
The polo tournament hosted by the Calcutta Polo Club in December 2006 was named the 'BFL Corporation Polo Season'.
The Ezra Cup is named after which prominent figure?
Answer: Sir David Ezra
The Ezra Cup is named after Sir David Ezra, a prominent Jewish business tycoon in Calcutta who supported the sport.
In what year was the first Ezra Cup held?
Answer: 1880
The first Ezra Cup competition was held in 1880.
What significant event did the Calcutta Polo Club organize in 2011 as part of its 150 years celebration?
Answer: The Ezra World Cup
As part of its 150th-anniversary celebration, the Calcutta Polo Club organized the Ezra World Cup in December 2011.
Keshav Bangur is the current president of the Calcutta Polo Club, overseeing its operations.
Answer: True
Keshav Bangur is the current president of the Calcutta Polo Club, responsible for overseeing its operations and strategic direction.
The Calcutta Polo Club experienced a significant rejuvenation in 2006, marked by hosting a major polo tournament.
Answer: True
The Calcutta Polo Club was indeed rejuvenated in December 2006, marked by hosting a two-week polo tournament.
The Calcutta Polo Club provides a special subsidized training program specifically for students.
Answer: True
The Calcutta Polo Club offers a special subsidized student training program in polo to make the sport more accessible.
The revival of polo in Kolkata in 2006 was primarily initiated by Captain Robert Stewart.
Answer: False
The revival of polo in Kolkata in 2006 was initiated by Keshav Bangur, the current president of the Calcutta Polo Club, not Captain Robert Stewart who was a founder in 1862.
The Calcutta Polo Club was placed into 'cold storage' by the army in 1998 and remained inactive until 2011.
Answer: False
The Calcutta Polo Club was placed into 'cold storage' by the army in 1998 but was revived in 2006, not 2011.
To familiarize young children with horses, the Calcutta Polo Club encourages them to walk under polo ponies and mount them.
Answer: True
The Calcutta Polo Club uses methods such as having very young children walk under polo ponies and mount them to help familiarize them with horses.
The club's methods for introducing children to horses are primarily aimed at teaching advanced polo strategies from a young age.
Answer: False
The club's methods for introducing children to horses are primarily aimed at helping them overcome fear, stretch their bodies, and learn to control horses, rather than teaching advanced polo strategies.
Keshav Bangur introduced a student scheme to make polo more accessible, challenging its traditional perception as an exclusive sport for royalty.
Answer: True
Keshav Bangur introduced a special scheme for students to make polo accessible to the middle-class, thereby challenging its traditional perception as an expensive sport for kings.
The student training program at the Calcutta Polo Club is known for its high tuition fees, limiting access to a select few.
Answer: False
The student training program at the Calcutta Polo Club is described as having 'bare minimum' charges, making it affordable and accessible, rather than having high tuition fees.
All children who complete the student training program are expected to become full-fledged polo players.
Answer: False
The outcome of the student training program is that some children continue with full-fledged polo, while others are trained in riding, indicating not all are expected to become full-fledged players.
As a direct result of the club's initiatives, 20 boys and girls are currently playing full-fledged polo.
Answer: True
The club's initiatives have successfully led to 20 boys and girls currently playing full-fledged polo.
Kolkata's re-emergence as a polo hub is evidenced by an increase in people traveling there to buy polo ponies.
Answer: True
The re-emergence of Kolkata as an important polo location is indicated by the increasing number of people traveling to the city to purchase polo ponies.
Keshav Bangur holds the position of CEO at BFL Corporation.
Answer: True
Keshav Bangur is indeed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BFL Corporation.
Keshav Bangur's primary contribution to the Calcutta Polo Club was establishing the Ezra Cup in 1880.
Answer: False
Keshav Bangur's key contribution was instrumental in reviving the polo season and bringing the club back to its former glories, while the Ezra Cup was established in 1880, long before his presidency.
Who is the current president of the Calcutta Polo Club?
Answer: Keshav Bangur
Keshav Bangur is the current president of the Calcutta Polo Club, responsible for its operations and strategic direction.
When was the Calcutta Polo Club rejuvenated after a period of inactivity, marked by hosting a two-week polo tournament?
Answer: 2006
The Calcutta Polo Club was rejuvenated in December 2006, when it hosted a two-week polo tournament after a period of inactivity.
Does the Calcutta Polo Club offer any special programs for students?
Answer: Yes, a special subsidized student training program in polo.
Yes, the Calcutta Polo Club offers a special subsidized student training program in polo to make the sport more accessible to youngsters.
Who initiated the revival of polo in Kolkata in 2006?
Answer: Keshav Bangur
Keshav Bangur, the president of the Calcutta Polo Club, initiated the revival of polo in Kolkata in 2006.
When was the Calcutta Polo Club put into 'cold storage' by the army, and when was its season revived?
Answer: 1998 and 2006
The Calcutta Polo Club was placed into 'cold storage' by the army in 1998 and its season was revived in 2006.
How does the Calcutta Polo Club familiarize very young children with horses?
Answer: By having them walk under polo ponies and mount the horses.
The Calcutta Polo Club familiarizes very young children with horses by having them walk under polo ponies and mount the horses, fostering confidence and comfort.
How did Keshav Bangur address the traditional perception of polo as an expensive sport for kings?
Answer: By announcing a special scheme for students to make it accessible to the middle-class.
Keshav Bangur addressed the perception of polo as an expensive sport by announcing a special subsidized scheme for students, making it accessible to the middle-class.
How many boys and girls are currently playing full-fledged polo due to the club's initiatives?
Answer: 20
As a result of the club's initiatives, 20 boys and girls are currently playing full-fledged polo.
What evidence suggests Kolkata is re-emerging as an important location for polo?
Answer: People coming to the city to purchase polo ponies.
Kolkata's re-emergence as an important polo location is evidenced by people traveling to the city specifically to purchase polo ponies.
What is Keshav Bangur's role at BFL Corporation?
Answer: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Keshav Bangur holds the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at BFL Corporation.
What was Keshav Bangur's key contribution to the Calcutta Polo Club?
Answer: He was instrumental in reviving the polo season and bringing the club back to its former glories.
Keshav Bangur was instrumental in reviving the polo season and bringing the Calcutta Polo Club back to its former glories.
Training and stabling at the Calcutta Polo Club are managed by a veteran from the 61st Cavalry of the Indian Army.
Answer: True
A veteran from the 61st Cavalry of the Indian Army is responsible for managing the training and stabling aspects at the Calcutta Polo Club.
The 61st Cavalry of the Indian Army is known as the largest ceremonial horse-mounted cavalry unit globally.
Answer: False
The 61st Cavalry of the Indian Army is recognized as the largest *non-ceremonial* horse-mounted cavalry unit in the world, not ceremonial.
A 'sahi' (helper) at the Calcutta Polo Club has transitioned into a full-fledged polo player, earning Rs 12,500 per tournament.
Answer: True
One of the 'sahis' (helpers) at the club has successfully transitioned into a full-fledged polo player, eligible to earn Rs 12,500 per tournament.
Who is responsible for handling the training and stabling aspects at the Calcutta Polo Club?
Answer: A veteran from the 61st Cavalry of the Indian Army
A veteran from the 61st Cavalry of the Indian Army handles the training and stabling aspects at the Calcutta Polo Club.
What is a notable characteristic of the 61st Cavalry of the Indian Army?
Answer: It is the largest non-ceremonial horse-mounted cavalry unit in the world.
The 61st Cavalry of the Indian Army is recognized as the largest non-ceremonial horse-mounted cavalry unit in the world.
What career progression opportunity has been observed for a 'sahi' (helper) at the club?
Answer: Becoming a full-fledged polo player eligible to earn Rs 12,500 per tournament.
One 'sahi' (helper) at the club has transitioned into a full-fledged polo player, eligible to earn Rs 12,500 per tournament, demonstrating a career progression opportunity.