General Awareness

Adventure and Extreme Sports

2,605 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

A surfer that rides with his right foot forward is called ____.

  1. Goofy

  2. Southpaw

  3. Funky

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

In board sports like surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding, riding with the right foot forward is known as a 'goofy stance.' Conversely, riding with the left foot forward is called a 'regular stance.'

Multiple choice

One of the most popular adventure sites in Brazil is:

  1. Iguaza Falls.

  2. Negro Falls.

  3. Toro Negro Falls.

  4. Espiranza Takawa Falls.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Iguazu Falls (spelled here as Iguaza Falls) is a world-famous waterfall system located on the border of Brazil and Argentina, making it one of the most popular adventure and tourist sites in the country.

Multiple choice

What do you use to swim faster in the sea?

  1. wings

  2. swimmers

  3. flippers

  4. flip-flops
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Flippers (or fins) are worn on the feet to increase propulsion and efficiency while swimming or diving. Wings are for flying, and flip-flops are casual footwear not meant for swimming.

Multiple choice

The sticks used to push yourself forward while skiing are...

  1. ski bats

  2. ski sticks

  3. ski posts

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

Ski poles are the lightweight handheld shafts used by skiers for balance and propulsion. Although sticks is sometimes used colloquially, poles is the standard and correct sporting term.

Multiple choice

Which extreme sport involves gliding down steep mountain slopes on a specially designed board?

  1. Snowboarding

  2. Surfing

  3. Skateboarding

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

Snowboarding is an extreme sport that involves riding a snowboard down snow-covered slopes, using bindings to attach the board to the rider's boots.

Multiple choice

In rock climbing, what is the term for a section of a climb that requires the climber to use their arms and legs to ascend?

  1. Chimney

  2. Crack

  3. Face

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

In rock climbing, a crack is a narrow fissure in the rock that climbers use their hands and feet to ascend.

Multiple choice

Which extreme sport involves performing acrobatic maneuvers on a bicycle in a specially designed course?

  1. BMX Freestyle

  2. Mountain Biking

  3. Road Cycling

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

BMX Freestyle is an extreme sport that involves performing acrobatic tricks and stunts on a BMX bicycle in a specially designed course.

Multiple choice

Which extreme sport involves riding a specially designed surfboard on large waves in the ocean?

  1. Surfing

  2. Bodyboarding

  3. Windsurfing

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

Surfing is an extreme sport that involves riding a surfboard on the surface of waves in the ocean.

Multiple choice

In skydiving, what is the term for the rapid descent of a skydiver after exiting the aircraft?

  1. Freefall

  2. Parachute Deployment

  3. Canopy Control

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

In skydiving, freefall is the rapid descent of a skydiver after exiting the aircraft, before deploying the parachute.

Multiple choice

Which extreme sport involves descending steep mountain slopes on skis or a snowboard, performing jumps and tricks?

  1. Freestyle Skiing

  2. Freestyle Snowboarding

  3. Alpine Skiing

  4. Cross-Country Skiing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Freestyle Skiing and Freestyle Snowboarding are extreme sports that involve performing jumps, tricks, and maneuvers on skis or a snowboard while descending steep mountain slopes.

Multiple choice

In rock climbing, what is the term for a rope used to secure a climber to a fixed point?

  1. Belay Rope

  2. Climbing Rope

  3. Rappel Rope

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

In rock climbing, a belay rope is used to secure a climber to a fixed point, typically anchored to the ground or a rock formation.

Multiple choice

Which extreme sport involves riding a specially designed mountain bike on rough terrain, often involving jumps and obstacles?

  1. Mountain Biking

  2. Road Cycling

  3. Track Cycling

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

Mountain Biking is an extreme sport that involves riding a specially designed mountain bike on rough terrain, often involving jumps, obstacles, and steep descents.

Multiple choice

In BASE jumping, what is the term for the parachute used to slow down the descent after jumping?

  1. Main Parachute

  2. Reserve Parachute

  3. Pilot Chute

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

In BASE jumping, the main parachute is the primary parachute used to slow down the descent after jumping.