Multiple choice general knowledge

In cricket how many runs are scored when the ball hits a helmet left on the ground by the fielding team?

  1. 5

  2. 4

  3. 3

  4. 0
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks about runs scored when a ball hits a helmet 'left on the ground by the fielding team.' This is a trick question - in cricket, 5 penalty runs are awarded when the ball hits a helmet kept behind the wicketkeeper. However, if a helmet is merely lying on the ground elsewhere (not in a protective position), no penalty runs are awarded. The answer of 0 runs is technically correct for this specific phrasing.

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