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 of the following is NOT a common type of surfboard?

  1. Shortboard

  2. Longboard

  3. Fish

  4. SUP
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

SUP stands for stand-up paddleboarding, which is a different water sport that involves standing on a large surfboard and using a paddle to propel oneself through the water.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a snowboarder who performs tricks and jumps in the air?

  1. Freestyler

  2. Racer

  3. Alpine

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

A freestyler is a snowboarder who focuses on performing tricks and jumps in the air, rather than racing or riding on groomed trails.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of snowboard binding?

  1. Step-In

  2. Strap-In

  3. Flow

  4. Burton EST
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Burton EST is a proprietary binding system developed by Burton Snowboards, and is not as common as the other binding types listed.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a group of surfers who share a common break?

  1. Local Crew

  2. Surf Gang

  3. Wave Riders

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

A local crew is a group of surfers who live near a particular surf break and have a sense of ownership and responsibility for it.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a surfer who rides waves with a longboard?

  1. Longboarder

  2. Shortboarder

  3. Fish Rider

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

A longboarder is a surfer who rides a longboard, which is a type of surfboard that is typically longer than 9 feet.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a snowboarder who specializes in riding in deep powder snow?

  1. Powder Hound

  2. Freerider

  3. Alpine Racer

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

A powder hound is a snowboarder who seeks out and enjoys riding in deep powder snow.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a skateboarder who specializes in performing technical tricks?

  1. Street Skater

  2. Vert Skater

  3. Freestyle Skater

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

A street skater is a skateboarder who focuses on performing technical tricks on street obstacles, such as rails, stairs, and curbs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of snowboard terrain?

  1. Park

  2. Pipe

  3. Halfpipe

  4. Moguls
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Moguls are not a common type of snowboard terrain, as they are typically found on groomed trails and are more suited for skiing.

Multiple choice

Which rowing technique involves moving the oars alternately, with one oar in the water and the other in the air?

  1. Sculling

  2. Sweep rowing

  3. Coxed rowing

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

Sculling is a rowing technique where the oars are moved alternately, with one oar in the water and the other in the air. This technique is commonly used in recreational rowing and certain competitive events.

Multiple choice

Which sailing maneuver involves turning the sailboat into the wind, causing the sails to luff and lose power?

  1. Tacking

  2. Gybing

  3. Reefing

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

Tacking is a sailing maneuver where the sailboat is turned into the wind, causing the sails to luff and lose power. This maneuver is used to change the boat's direction and to sail upwind.

Multiple choice

Which rowing technique involves moving both oars simultaneously, with both oars in the water?

  1. Sculling

  2. Sweep rowing

  3. Coxed rowing

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

Sweep rowing is a rowing technique where both oars are moved simultaneously, with both oars in the water. This technique is commonly used in competitive rowing and requires coordination and synchronization among the rowers.

Multiple choice

Which sailing maneuver involves turning the sailboat away from the wind, allowing the sails to fill with wind and gain power?

  1. Tacking

  2. Gybing

  3. Reefing

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

Gybing is a sailing maneuver where the sailboat is turned away from the wind, allowing the sails to fill with wind and gain power. This maneuver is used to change the boat's direction and to sail downwind.

Multiple choice

Which rowing technique involves using a single oar, with the rower facing the direction of travel?

  1. Sculling

  2. Sweep rowing

  3. Coxed rowing

  4. Outrigger rowing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Outrigger rowing is a rowing technique where a single oar is used, with the rower facing the direction of travel. The oar is attached to an outrigger, which is a long, narrow float that provides stability to the boat.

Multiple choice

Which sailing maneuver involves moving the sailboat sideways, perpendicular to the wind, to gain a more favorable position?

  1. Tacking

  2. Gybing

  3. Reefing

  4. Anchoring
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In sailing, anchoring involves dropping an anchor into the water to secure the boat in a specific location. It is used to stop the boat from drifting and to provide a stable platform for various activities.

Multiple choice

Which rowing technique involves using two oars, with the rower facing away from the direction of travel?

  1. Sculling

  2. Sweep rowing

  3. Coxed rowing

  4. Outrigger rowing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Coxed rowing is a rowing technique where two oars are used, with the rower facing away from the direction of travel. The rower sits in a coxswain's seat at the stern of the boat and uses a tiller to steer.