General Awareness

Adventure and Extreme Sports

2,435 Questions

Adventure and extreme sports questions test knowledge of outdoor recreational activities. This includes water sports, snowboarding, and specialized safety equipment. These topics occasionally appear in the general awareness sections of SSC and banking exams.

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Adventure and Extreme Sports Questions

Multiple choice

Which rowing stroke is used to accelerate the boat quickly?

  1. Power stroke

  2. Recovery stroke

  3. Feathering stroke

  4. Catch stroke
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The power stroke is a rowing stroke that is used to accelerate the boat quickly by applying maximum force to the oars.

Multiple choice

What is the technique used in sailing to change direction without tacking?

  1. Jibing

  2. Gybing

  3. Reefing

  4. Heaving-to
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gybing is the technique used in sailing to change direction without tacking, by shifting the boom and sails from one side of the boat to the other.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the point at which a sailboat changes direction by turning its bow into the wind?

  1. Tacking

  2. Gybing

  3. Reefing

  4. Heaving-to
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tacking is the term used to describe the point at which a sailboat changes direction by turning its bow into the wind.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves jumping from a great height into a body of water?

  1. Cliff diving

  2. High diving

  3. Platform diving

  4. Synchronized diving
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cliff diving is a sport in which athletes jump from a great height into a body of water, typically from a cliff or a platform.

Multiple choice

Which board sport involves riding a longboard on paved roads or sidewalks?

  1. Skateboarding

  2. Longboarding

  3. Surfing

  4. Snowboarding
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Longboarding is a board sport that involves riding a longboard, a type of skateboard with a longer deck and larger wheels, on paved roads or sidewalks.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the act of performing tricks and maneuvers on a skateboard?

  1. Freestyle

  2. Vert

  3. Cruising

  4. Carving
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Freestyle skateboarding refers to the performance of tricks and maneuvers on a skateboard, often involving flips, spins, and grinds.

Multiple choice

Which board sport involves riding a surfboard on waves in the ocean?

  1. Surfing

  2. Bodyboarding

  3. Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)

  4. Windsurfing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Surfing is a board sport that involves riding a surfboard on waves in the ocean, using the power of the waves to propel the surfer forward.

Multiple choice

Which board sport involves riding a snowboard on snow-covered slopes?

  1. Snowboarding

  2. Skiing

  3. Cross-country skiing

  4. Alpine skiing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Snowboarding is a board sport that involves riding a snowboard on snow-covered slopes, using the edges of the board to control direction and speed.

Multiple choice

Which board sport involves riding a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) on water?

  1. Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)

  2. Surfing

  3. Bodyboarding

  4. Windsurfing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a board sport that involves riding a stand-up paddleboard, a large surfboard with a long paddle, on water, using the paddle to propel the board forward.

Multiple choice

Which board sport involves riding a windsurfer, a board with a sail attached to it, on water?

  1. Windsurfing

  2. Surfing

  3. Bodyboarding

  4. Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Windsurfing is a board sport that involves riding a windsurfer, a board with a sail attached to it, on water, using the power of the wind to propel the board forward.

Multiple choice

Which board sport involves riding a kiteboard, a board with a kite attached to it, on water?

  1. Kitesurfing

  2. Surfing

  3. Bodyboarding

  4. Windsurfing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kitesurfing is a board sport that involves riding a kiteboard, a board with a kite attached to it, on water, using the power of the wind to propel the board forward.

Multiple choice

Which outdoor sport involves gliding through the air on a board attached to a kite?

  1. Windsurfing

  2. Kitesurfing

  3. Surfing

  4. Paddleboarding
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kitesurfing is an exhilarating sport that combines the thrill of surfing with the power of the wind. Riders use a kite to harness the wind's energy and propel themselves across the water on a specially designed board.

Multiple choice

Which outdoor sport combines hiking, scrambling, and rock climbing to traverse challenging mountain terrain?

  1. Mountaineering

  2. Backpacking

  3. Canyoneering

  4. Via Ferrata
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mountaineering is an adventurous sport that involves ascending mountains using a combination of hiking, scrambling, and rock climbing techniques. It requires physical fitness, technical skills, and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of mountainous regions.

Multiple choice

Which outdoor sport involves paddling a canoe or kayak through whitewater rapids?

  1. Whitewater rafting

  2. Kayaking

  3. Canoeing

  4. Stand-up paddleboarding
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Whitewater rafting is an exciting outdoor sport that involves navigating a river's turbulent waters using an inflatable raft. Participants work together to maneuver the raft through rapids, experiencing the thrill of the river's power and the beauty of the surrounding natural scenery.

Multiple choice

Which outdoor sport involves riding a mountain bike on rugged trails and challenging terrain?

  1. Road cycling

  2. Mountain biking

  3. BMX biking

  4. Track cycling
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mountain biking is an exhilarating sport that takes place on off-road trails and challenging terrain. Riders use specially designed mountain bikes with wide tires and suspension systems to navigate rough terrain, climb hills, and descend steep slopes.