Chapter 10: Hu Tu Tu, Hu Tu Tu (Karnam Malleswari)
हु तू तू, हु तू तू (कर्णम मल्लेश्वरी, भारोत्तोलक एवं कबड्डी)
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- Karnam Malleswari: World-renowned Olympic weightlifter from Andhra Pradesh.
- Father's Profession: Her father is a Police Constable.
- Age of Starting: Began weightlifting training at the age of 12.
- Lifting Capacity: Can lift a maximum weight of up to 130 kilograms.
- International Medals: Won 29 international medals in world weightlifting competitions.
- Historic Olympic Medal: Won the Bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.
- Sisters in Sports: Her four sisters also practice weightlifting in Andhra Pradesh.
- Kabaddi Rules & Pedagogy: Emphasizes coordination between body holding breath ('Hu-Tu-Tu / Kabaddi-Kabaddi'), leg movement, eye focus, and teamwork.
- Trap: CBSE states Karnam Malleswari is from Karnataka or Tamil Nadu. Correct: She is from **ANDHRA PRADESH**.
- Trap: CBSE states she can lift 200 kg or 100 kg. Correct: Up to **130 kilograms**.
- Trap: CBSE states she started lifting at age 18. Correct: Started at age **12**.
- Trap: CBSE states she won 40 international medals. Correct: Won **29 international medals**.
NCERT Core Facts: Karnam Malleswari & Women Pioneers in Sports
Class 4 Chapter 10 celebrates Indian sports icons who overcame financial and gender boundaries to win global glory.
1. Karnam Malleswari — Olympic Champion Weightlifter
| Biographical Parameter | Official NCERT Specification |
|---|---|
| Home State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Family Background | Father is a Police Constable |
| Starting Age | Began lifting weights at 12 years of age |
| Maximum Weight Lifted | Can lift up to 130 kilograms |
| International Medals | Won 29 medals in international championships |
| Olympic Historic Milestone | Won Bronze at Sydney 2000 Olympics (First Indian woman Olympic medalist) |
| Family Athletes | All 4 sisters practice weightlifting |
2. High-Yield CTET Multi-Statement Analysis Table
CBSE tests this exact 4-statement combination repeatedly:
- 1.Statement A: She is a weightlifter from Andhra Pradesh. [TRUE]
- 2.Statement B: She has won 29 medals in international events. [TRUE]
- 3.Statement C: She started lifting weights when she was 12 years old. [TRUE]
- 4.Statement D: She can lift a weight of up to 130 kg. [TRUE]
All four statements are correct based on NCERT Class 4 Chapter 10.
3. Kabaddi Pedagogy: Body-Mind Coordination
- Holding breath while chanting "Kabaddi, Kabaddi" or "Hu-tu-tu" tests respiratory stamina.
- The player must coordinate eyes, hands, and feet simultaneously: watching the border line while anticipating defenders' lunges.
Test Your Mastery: Hu Tu Tu, Hu Tu Tu (Karnam Malleswari)
Authentic CBSE exam questions tested directly from this NCERT chapter.
Consider the following statements about Karnam Malleswari: 1. She is a weightlifter of international fame from Andhra Pradesh. 2. She started lifting weights when she was 12 years old. 3. She can lift a weight of up to 130 kg. 4. She has won 29 medals in international events. Which of the above statements are correct?
कर्णम मल्लेश्वरी के विषय में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. वह आंध्र प्रदेश की एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय ख्याति प्राप्त भारोत्तोलक (वेटलिफ्टर) हैं। 2. उन्होंने 12 वर्ष की आयु में भार उठाना शुरू किया था। 3. वह 130 kg तक का भार उठा सकती हैं। 4. उन्होंने अंतरराष्ट्रीय प्रतियोगिताओं में 29 पदक जीते हैं। उपरोक्त में से कौन से कथन सही हैं?
At which Olympic Games did Karnam Malleswari make history by winning a bronze medal in weightlifting?
कर्णम मल्लेश्वरी ने किस ओलंपिक खेलों में भारोत्तोलन में कांस्य पदक जीतकर इतिहास रचा था?
What is Karnam Malleswari's father's profession as mentioned in NCERT Class 4 EVS?
NCERT कक्षा 4 EVS में वर्णित कर्णम मल्लेश्वरी के पिता का पेशा क्या है?
From which state does weightlifter Karnam Malleswari hail?
Andhra Pradesh.
How much weight can Karnam Malleswari lift according to NCERT?
Up to 130 kilograms.
At what age did Karnam Malleswari begin weightlifting?
At the age of 12.