Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Time shall be taken from the.

  1. Sound of Gun

  2. Flash smoke

  3. whistle

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In track events, official timing starts from the visual flash/smoke signal of the starting gun, not the sound. This is because light travels instantly to all athletes, while sound takes time to reach athletes at different distances from the starter, ensuring fair competition.

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