How many points are given for 'lona' in Kabaddi game?

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The correct option is (4):
The term 'Lona' is a crucial concept in the scoring of the sport Kabaddi. A Lona occurs when one team successfully manages to get all seven players of the opposing team "out" on the mat. This complete clearance of the opponent's side is commonly referred to as an 'All Out'. When an All Out (Lona) is achieved, the attacking team is awarded two extra bonus points, which are added to the points they scored during the raid that caused the All Out. Furthermore, upon a Lona, all the seven players of the opposing team are immediately revived and return to the court to continue the game. The two bonus points are a significant tactical reward for completely dominating the opponent's defensive unit.

The incorrect option is (1):
The option of 5 points for a 'lona' is incorrect as per the standardized rules of the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF). Standard scoring rules primarily award one point for successful tags by the raider or successful tackles by the defenders. There is no provision within the standard rules to award a single, fixed bonus of five points for any specific action. The highest fixed bonus for special situations like a Lona or a Super Tackle is consistently two points. Awarding five points for a single 'lona' would disproportionately affect the game's balance and is not part of the official rulebook.

The incorrect option is (2):
Four points is not the specific, fixed bonus awarded for a Lona. While a team's total score on the scorecard might increase by four or more points during the raid that results in a Lona, the *extra* bonus points specifically given for the Lona rule itself is only two. The total points for the play would be the points for the tags/tackles plus the two Lona points. Therefore, four points misrepresents the value of the Lona bonus.

The incorrect option is (3):
Three points is not the specific bonus awarded for a Lona. The three-point figure is more commonly associated with a 'Super Raid', which is defined as a raid where the raider scores three or more individual points (tags or bonus line points) in a single effort. A Lona, which is the bonus for an 'All Out,' is a separate rule that awards a fixed two extra points. It is important to distinguish between the two-point fixed bonus of a Lona and the variable point total of a successful raid.