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 does grind mean in skateboarding?

  1. A jump

  2. A flip

  3. A slide

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

A grind is a skateboarding trick where the rider slides the board along a surface, such as a rail or curb.

Multiple choice

What is a grab?

  1. A jump

  2. A flip

  3. A slide

  4. Holding onto the board in mid-air
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A grab is a skateboarding or snowboarding trick where the rider grabs the board with their hand while in mid-air.

Multiple choice

What does switch mean in board sports?

  1. Riding with the opposite foot forward

  2. Riding backwards

  3. Performing a trick in the opposite direction

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

Switch is a term used to describe riding a board with the opposite foot forward than usual.

Multiple choice

What is a fakie?

  1. Riding backwards

  2. Performing a trick in the opposite direction

  3. Changing boards

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

Fakie is a term used to describe riding a board backwards.

Multiple choice

What does nollie mean in skateboarding?

  1. A jump without using the hands

  2. A flip without using the hands

  3. A slide without using the hands

  4. A grab without using the hands
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A nollie is a skateboarding trick where the rider jumps the board into the air without using their hands, similar to an ollie but starting from a fakie position.

Multiple choice

What is a heelflip?

  1. A jump

  2. A flip

  3. A slide

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

A heelflip is a skateboarding trick where the board is flipped 360 degrees in the air while the rider remains on top, using the heel of their back foot.

Multiple choice

Which extreme sport involves riding a specially designed board down a steep, snowy slope?

  1. Snowboarding

  2. Skiing

  3. Sledding

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

Snowboarding is a thrilling winter sport where riders use a snowboard to glide down snowy slopes, performing tricks and jumps along the way.

Multiple choice

In rock climbing, what is the term for a series of handholds and footholds that climbers use to ascend a rock face?

  1. Pitch

  2. Route

  3. Traverse

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

In rock climbing, a route refers to the specific path or sequence of handholds and footholds that climbers follow to ascend a rock face.

Multiple choice

Which adventure sport involves paddling a kayak or canoe through whitewater rapids?

  1. Whitewater Kayaking

  2. Whitewater Rafting

  3. Stand-Up Paddleboarding

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

Whitewater kayaking is an exhilarating sport where paddlers navigate turbulent waters and maneuver through rapids using a kayak.

Multiple choice

In surfing, what is the term for a wave that breaks in two sections, creating a barrel-like shape?

  1. Pipeline

  2. Reef Break

  3. Point Break

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

A Pipeline wave is a highly sought-after wave in surfing, known for its hollow, cylindrical shape that allows surfers to ride inside the wave.

Multiple choice

Which adventure sport involves soaring through the air while attached to a parachute?

  1. Skydiving

  2. Bungee Jumping

  3. Hang Gliding

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

Skydiving is an adrenaline-pumping sport where individuals jump from an aircraft and freefall through the air before deploying a parachute.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the extreme sport where participants descend steep mountain slopes on a mountain bike?

  1. Downhill Mountain Biking

  2. Cross-Country Mountain Biking

  3. Freeride Mountain Biking

  4. Enduro Mountain Biking
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Downhill mountain biking is a gravity-fueled sport where riders navigate challenging mountain trails at high speeds.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Harness

  2. Helmet

  3. Carabiner

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

A harness is a crucial piece of equipment in rock climbing, providing a secure connection between the climber and the rope.

Multiple choice

Which adventure sport involves paddling a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) on water?

  1. Stand-Up Paddleboarding

  2. Surfing

  3. Kayaking

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

Stand-up paddleboarding is a popular water sport where individuals stand on a paddleboard and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the extreme sport where participants jump from a cliff or platform into deep water?

  1. Cliff Diving

  2. Bungee Jumping

  3. Skydiving

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

Cliff diving is a daring sport where individuals leap from high cliffs or platforms into deep bodies of water.