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  1. paanzaa

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    Snooker is generally held to have been developed from a combination of pyramid pool and life pool. Although snooker’s origin is not recorded explicitly, it is generally held that a Colonel Sir Neville Chamberlain (no relation to the World War II Prime Minister) conceived the game in the Bristish Army Officer’s Mess in Jubbulpore, India, in 1875.​
    The name “Snooker”, it is said, was applied to the game, when a young subaltern visited Sir Neville’s Devonshire regiment and explained that first year cadets at Royal Military Academy, where he had trained, were called “Snookers”.​
    Then, during a game of the new “Pool game”, when one of the young officers missed a pot, Chamberlain called him a “Snooker” referring to his lack of experience. Subsequently the name “Snooker” was adopted for the game itself.​
    Chamberlain subsequently promoted the game in Army establishments throughout his postings in India and in 1882 in Ootacamund, the first rules were drafted and recorded. The game of Snooker then spread widely, with the movement of Army personnel, throughout the British Empire However, these rules were not recognised by the Governing Body of the time, “The Billiards Association” until 1900.​
    Snooker eventually took over from English Billiards as the dominant cue sport in the 1930’s when the legendary Joe Davis actively promoted the game throughout the World.




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    Which sport did Nirupama Vaidyanathan represent India?
     
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    Nirupama represented India in Tennis.
     
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    That is right. Nirupama hails from Coimbatore/
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    Who coached Sachin Tendulkar,on his road to fame?
     
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    Right one..
    Which sport is also known as Rathera?
     
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    Kho-Kho.

    in ancient times, it was played on raths or chariots.
     
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    That is Right.
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    What is the 108th Tirupathi in the Paramapada Vilayattu akin to snakes and ladders?
     
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    Is that Vaikuntam

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    Question? or answer!
     
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    ow.....I gave the answer.

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