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

What is the technique used to launch a kite from the water?

  1. Body Drag

  2. Chicken Loop

  3. Water Start

  4. Kite Loop
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Explanation

Body dragging is the technique used to launch a kite from the water. It involves the rider lying on their back and dragging the kite through the water until it generates enough lift to take off.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of board used in kitesurfing?

  1. Twin Tip Board

  2. Directional Board

  3. Surfboard

  4. Wakeboard
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Explanation

Twin tip boards are the most popular type of board for kitesurfing due to their versatility, stability, and ability to perform a wide range of tricks.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of trick performed in kitesurfing?

  1. Jumping

  2. Spinning

  3. Sliding

  4. Looping
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Explanation

Jumping is the most common type of trick performed in kitesurfing, as it allows the rider to gain height and perform various aerial maneuvers.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the technique of riding the kite with one hand?

  1. One-Handed Riding

  2. Kite Loop

  3. Backroll

  4. Kite Flip
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Explanation

One-handed riding is the technique of riding the kite with one hand, typically used to perform tricks or to have more control over the kite.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the technique of riding the kite with both hands on the bar?

  1. Two-Handed Riding

  2. Kite Loop

  3. Frontroll

  4. Kite Flip
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Explanation

Two-handed riding is the technique of riding the kite with both hands on the bar, typically used for cruising or performing basic maneuvers.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Backside Riding

  2. Kite Loop

  3. Frontroll

  4. Kite Flip
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Explanation

Backside riding is the technique of riding the kite with the bar behind the rider, typically used for performing certain tricks or to change direction.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 of these is NOT a common type of camping tent?

  1. Dome tent

  2. Cabin tent

  3. Tarp

  4. Lean-to
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A lean-to is a simple shelter made from a tarp or other material that is supported by a frame of poles or trees. It is not a common type of camping tent.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a common type of camping cookware?

  1. Pots and pans

  2. Plates and bowls

  3. Utensils

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

A coffee maker is not a common type of camping cookware because it is not essential for camping. It is possible to make coffee over a campfire or using a portable stove, but a coffee maker is not necessary.