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
Which extreme sport involves flying through the air using a specially designed wing and harness?
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Hang Gliding
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Paragliding
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Skydiving
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BASE Jumping
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Explanation
Hang Gliding and Paragliding are extreme sports that involve flying through the air using a specially designed wing and harness, allowing pilots to soar and glide over landscapes.
In rock climbing, what is the term for a climber's ability to maintain balance and control while moving on a rock face?
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Footwork
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Handholds
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Balance
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Core Strength
C
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Explanation
In rock climbing, balance is a crucial skill that allows climbers to maintain control and stability while moving on a rock face.
Which extreme sport involves performing acrobatic maneuvers on a skateboard in a specially designed skatepark?
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Skateboarding
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Longboarding
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Rollerblading
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Inline Skating
A
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Explanation
Skateboarding is an extreme sport that involves performing acrobatic tricks and maneuvers on a skateboard in a specially designed skatepark or on various urban obstacles.
In skydiving, what is the term for the position where the skydiver's body is arched and stable, allowing for a controlled descent?
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Freefall
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Body Position
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Parachute Deployment
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Canopy Control
B
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Explanation
In skydiving, body position refers to the skydiver's posture and alignment during freefall, which is crucial for stability and control.
Which extreme sport involves riding a specially designed surfboard on waves, using a kite to harness the power of the wind?
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Kiteboarding
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Windsurfing
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Surfing
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Bodyboarding
A
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Explanation
Kiteboarding is an extreme sport that involves riding a specially designed surfboard on waves, using a kite to harness the power of the wind to propel the rider across the water.
What type of skating involves performing tricks, jumps, and grinds using specially designed rollerblades?
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Aggressive Inline Skating
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Speed Skating
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Artistic Skating
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Hockey Skating
A
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Explanation
Aggressive inline skating is a discipline of rollerblading that emphasizes performing technical tricks and maneuvers.
In rollerblading, what is the term for the act of sliding sideways while maintaining balance?
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Power Slide
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Crossover
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Ollie
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Heel-toe Roll
A
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Explanation
A power slide is a controlled slide executed by pushing the wheels sideways while maintaining balance.
Which type of rollerblading involves racing against opponents on a track?
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Speed Skating
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Artistic Skating
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Freestyle Skating
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Hockey Skating
A
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Explanation
Speed skating is a competitive rollerblading discipline where skaters race against each other on a track.
What is the name of the protective gear worn on the knees, elbows, and wrists while rollerblading?
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Helmet
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Knee Pads
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Elbow Pads
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Wrist Guards
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Explanation
Knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards are essential protective gear for rollerbladers to minimize injuries.
Which type of rollerblading involves performing graceful and artistic routines on wheels?
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Aggressive Inline Skating
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Speed Skating
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Artistic Skating
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Hockey Skating
C
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Explanation
Artistic skating is a discipline of rollerblading that emphasizes grace, artistry, and intricate footwork.
What is the term for the basic skating technique where one foot pushes off the ground while the other glides forward?
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Crossover
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Ollie
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Heel-toe Roll
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Stride
D
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Explanation
The stride is the fundamental skating technique where one foot pushes off the ground while the other glides forward.
Which type of rollerblading involves playing a competitive team sport using sticks and a puck?
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Aggressive Inline Skating
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Speed Skating
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Artistic Skating
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Hockey Skating
D
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Explanation
Hockey skating is a team sport played on rollerblades, where players use sticks to shoot a puck into the opposing team's goal.
What is the name of the maneuver where a rollerblader jumps into the air and rotates their body while maintaining balance?
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Power Slide
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Crossover
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Ollie
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Heel-toe Roll
C
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Explanation
An ollie is a fundamental trick in rollerblading where the skater jumps into the air and rotates their body while maintaining balance.
Which type of rollerblading involves performing tricks and maneuvers on ramps, rails, and other obstacles?
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Aggressive Inline Skating
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Speed Skating
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Artistic Skating
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Hockey Skating
A
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Explanation
Aggressive inline skating often involves performing tricks and maneuvers on ramps, rails, and other obstacles.
What is the term for the technique where a rollerblader quickly switches the position of their feet while maintaining momentum?
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Power Slide
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Crossover
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Ollie
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Heel-toe Roll
B
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Explanation
A crossover is a technique where a rollerblader quickly switches the position of their feet while maintaining momentum.