2915. In which Indian state did the game of Polo originate?

A. Meghalaya
B. Rajasthan
C. Manipur
D. West Bengal
✅ The correct answer is option C.
India is the birthplace of modern polo. The modern game of polo is derived from Manipur, where the game was known as ‘Sagol Kangjei’, ‘Kanjai-bazee’, or ‘Pulu’. It was the anglicised form of the last, referring to the wooden ball that was used, which was adopted by the sport in its slow spread to the west.

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