General Awareness

Adventure and Extreme Sports

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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 name of the surfing maneuver where the rider stands up on the board and rides the wave?

  1. Pop-Up

  2. Take-Off

  3. Bottom Turn

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

The Pop-Up is the initial maneuver in surfing where the rider stands up on the board and begins riding the wave.

Multiple choice

In skateboarding, what is the term for a trick where the rider slides the board sideways on an obstacle?

  1. Grind

  2. Slide

  3. Ollie

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

A Grind is a skateboarding trick where the rider slides the board sideways on an obstacle, such as a rail or curb.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a common snowboarding trick involving a backflip in the air?

  1. Backside 360

  2. Frontside 360

  3. Backflip

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

A Backflip is a snowboarding trick where the rider performs a backflip in the air.

Multiple choice

In surfing, what is the term for a maneuver where the rider turns the board sharply back towards the wave?

  1. Cutback

  2. Bottom Turn

  3. Re-Entry

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

A Cutback is a surfing maneuver where the rider turns the board sharply back towards the wave, often to set up for another maneuver.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the skateboarding trick where the rider spins the board 360 degrees while keeping their feet on it?

  1. 360 Flip

  2. Kickflip

  3. Ollie

  4. 360 Shuv-It
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A 360 Shuv-It is a skateboarding trick where the rider spins the board 360 degrees while keeping their feet on it.

Multiple choice

In snowboarding, what is the term for a jump where the rider grabs the board with their hand(s) between their feet?

  1. Tail Grab

  2. Nose Grab

  3. Indy Grab

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

A Tail Grab is a snowboarding trick where the rider grabs the tail of the board with their back hand while in the air.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a common surfing maneuver where the rider rides along the top of the wave?

  1. Floater

  2. Cutback

  3. Re-Entry

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

A Floater is a surfing maneuver where the rider rides along the top of the wave, often using their fins to keep the board elevated.

Multiple choice

In skateboarding, what is the term for a trick where the rider slides the board forward on an obstacle?

  1. Slide

  2. Grind

  3. Ollie

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

A Slide is a skateboarding trick where the rider slides the board forward on an obstacle, such as a rail or curb.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a common snowboarding trick involving a frontside 360-degree rotation in the air?

  1. Frontside 360

  2. Backside 360

  3. Backflip

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

A Frontside 360 is a snowboarding trick where the rider performs a frontside 360-degree rotation in the air.

Multiple choice

In surfing, what is the term for a maneuver where the rider turns the board sharply away from the wave?

  1. Re-Entry

  2. Cutback

  3. Bottom Turn

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

A Re-Entry is a surfing maneuver where the rider turns the board sharply away from the wave, often to set up for another maneuver.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the skateboarding trick where the rider spins the board 180 degrees while keeping their feet on it?

  1. 180 Flip

  2. Kickflip

  3. Ollie

  4. 180 Shuv-It
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A 180 Shuv-It is a skateboarding trick where the rider spins the board 180 degrees while keeping their feet on it.

Multiple choice

In snowboarding, what is the term for a jump where the rider grabs the board with their hand(s) behind their back?

  1. Tail Grab

  2. Nose Grab

  3. Indy Grab

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

A Mute Grab is a snowboarding trick where the rider grabs the board with their front hand behind their back while in the air.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a common surfing maneuver where the rider rides down the face of the wave?

  1. Bottom Turn

  2. Cutback

  3. Re-Entry

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

A Bottom Turn is a surfing maneuver where the rider rides down the face of the wave, using their body weight and the wave's energy to generate speed.

Multiple choice

Which country is famous for its paragliding and hang-gliding spots, including the iconic Bir Billing site in the Himalayas?

  1. India

  2. Nepal

  3. Switzerland

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

India, particularly the Bir Billing site in Himachal Pradesh, is renowned for its paragliding and hang-gliding experiences, offering stunning views of the Himalayas.

Multiple choice

Where can you go coasteering, an adventurous activity that involves traversing coastal cliffs, jumping into rock pools, and exploring caves?

  1. Pembrokeshire, Wales

  2. Cornwall, England

  3. Brittany, France

  4. Galicia, Spain
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pembrokeshire in Wales is a popular destination for coasteering, offering a thrilling combination of cliff jumping, swimming, and exploration along the rugged coastline.