TROUBLED TIMES AFFECT INDIAN SPORT

The video discusses the decline of horse racing in India following the end of the British Raj, highlighting reduced attendance at events in Delhi and the potential end of racing in places like Calcutta. It also covers the fading tradition of hunting in Delhi, focusing on the Delhi hunt, which has been active for 40 years, targeting jackals and meeting at historic sites like the tomb of Mughal emperor Shah Alam.

What is one reason for the decline of horse racing in India after the British Raj?

• Increased popularity of other sports

• High cost of maintaining race tracks

• Lack of interest from the government

• Cultural shift away from British traditions

Which city is mentioned as potentially ending horse racing altogether?

• Bangalore

• Chennai

• Calcutta

• Mumbai

What is the typical betting odds mentioned for horse racing?

• Four to one

• Two to one

• Five to one

• Three to one

What is the main quarry in the Delhi hunt?

• Deer

• Rabbit

• Fox

• Jackal

Where do the hounds of the Delhi hunt often meet?

• India Gate

• Qutub Minar

• Tomb of Shah Alam

• Red Fort