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

What is the term used to describe the technique of riding the kite with the bar in front of the rider?

  1. Frontside Riding

  2. Kite Loop

  3. Backroll

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

Frontside riding is the technique of riding the kite with the bar in front of the rider, typically used for cruising or performing basic maneuvers.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the sudden increase in air resistance experienced by a skydiver as they deploy their parachute?

  1. Canopy shock

  2. Parachute jerk

  3. Wind blast

  4. G-force surge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Canopy shock is the term used to describe the sudden increase in air resistance experienced by a skydiver as they deploy their parachute, causing a brief jolt.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the technique used by skydivers to control the direction of their canopy during descent?

  1. Steering

  2. Gliding

  3. Banking

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

Steering is the technique used by skydivers to control the direction of their canopy during descent by shifting their weight and using the canopy's control lines.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the maneuver performed by a skydiver to slow down their descent and prepare for landing?

  1. Flaring

  2. Gliding

  3. Banking

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

Flaring is the maneuver performed by a skydiver to slow down their descent and prepare for landing by pulling the rear risers of the canopy, causing it to flare out and increase drag.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the equipment worn by skydivers to protect their eyes during freefall?

  1. Goggles

  2. Sunglasses

  3. Visor

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

Skydivers wear goggles to protect their eyes from the wind, dust, and debris during freefall.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the maneuver performed by a skydiver to increase their speed during freefall?

  1. Diving

  2. Gliding

  3. Banking

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

Diving is the maneuver performed by a skydiver to increase their speed during freefall by tucking their body into a streamlined position.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the maneuver performed by a skydiver to rotate their body during freefall?

  1. Spinning

  2. Flipping

  3. Rolling

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

Spinning is the maneuver performed by a skydiver to rotate their body during freefall by moving their arms and legs in opposite directions.

Multiple choice

Which extreme sport involves gliding down a steep mountain slope on a specialized board?

  1. Rock Climbing

  2. Snowboarding

  3. Hang Gliding

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

Snowboarding is an extreme sport that involves riding a snowboard down a snow-covered slope.

Multiple choice

In the world of extreme sports, what is the term for a maneuver where a skateboarder or BMX rider spins their board or bike 360 degrees in the air?

  1. Ollie

  2. Kickflip

  3. Backflip

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

A kickflip is a skateboarding or BMX trick where the rider flips the board or bike 360 degrees in the air while keeping their feet attached.

Multiple choice

Which extreme sport combines elements of rock climbing, mountaineering, and skiing to conquer challenging mountain peaks?

  1. Base Jumping

  2. Freeskiing

  3. Ice Climbing

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

Ski Mountaineering involves ascending and descending mountains using a combination of skiing and mountaineering techniques.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the extreme sport where participants descend steep mountain slopes on a specially designed bike with front and rear suspension?

  1. Downhill Mountain Biking

  2. Freeride Mountain Biking

  3. Enduro Mountain Biking

  4. Cross-Country Mountain Biking
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Downhill Mountain Biking involves riding a mountain bike down steep and challenging mountain trails.

Multiple choice

In the realm of extreme sports, what is the term for a maneuver where a surfer rides the crest of a wave while standing on the surfboard?

  1. Hang Ten

  2. Cutback

  3. Barrel Roll

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

Hang Ten is a surfing maneuver where the surfer stands on the surfboard with only their toes hanging over the front edge.

Multiple choice

Which extreme sport involves jumping off a cliff or structure with a parachute attached to the body?

  1. Bungee Jumping

  2. Skydiving

  3. Base Jumping

  4. Wingsuit Flying
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Base Jumping involves jumping from a fixed structure or cliff with a parachute.

Multiple choice

In the world of extreme sports, what is the term for a maneuver where a skateboarder or BMX rider slides their board or bike along a rail or ledge?

  1. Ollie

  2. Grind

  3. Backflip

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

A grind is a skateboarding or BMX trick where the rider slides their board or bike along a rail or ledge.

Multiple choice

Which extreme sport involves descending a steep mountain slope on a specially designed sled?

  1. Bobsleigh

  2. Skeleton

  3. Luge

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

Luge is an extreme sport where participants descend a steep ice track on a sled.