General Awareness

Adventure and Extreme Sports

2,435 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

In the sport of paragliding, what is the term used for the canopy that allows the pilot to glide through the air?

  1. Harness

  2. Reserve Parachute

  3. Glider

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

The glider is the main component of a paraglider, providing the lift and stability needed for flight.

Multiple choice

Which outdoor sport involves jumping from an aircraft and freefalling before deploying a parachute?

  1. Bungee Jumping

  2. Skydiving

  3. Base Jumping

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

Skydiving is a thrilling sport where individuals jump from an aircraft at high altitudes and experience the sensation of freefall before deploying their parachute.

Multiple choice

In the sport of base jumping, what is the term used for the fixed structure from which jumpers leap?

  1. Cliff

  2. Bridge

  3. Building

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

Base jumping involves jumping from a fixed structure, such as a cliff, bridge, building, or antenna, using a parachute to safely descend.

Multiple choice

Which outdoor sport involves paddling a boat through calm waters using a single-bladed paddle?

  1. Kayaking

  2. Canoeing

  3. Stand-Up Paddleboarding

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

Canoeing is a relaxing and scenic sport where individuals use a single-bladed paddle to propel a canoe through calm waters.

Multiple choice

Which type of cycling discipline involves riding on rough terrain, often featuring steep climbs, descents, and obstacles?

  1. Road Cycling

  2. Mountain Biking

  3. Track Cycling

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

Mountain Biking is a thrilling discipline that takes place on challenging off-road terrain, requiring specialized bikes and technical skills.

Multiple choice

Which type of cycling discipline involves racing on a BMX bike, performing tricks and jumps on a specially designed course?

  1. Road Cycling

  2. Mountain Biking

  3. Track Cycling

  4. BMX Racing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

BMX Racing, also known as 'Bicycle Motocross', is an exciting discipline that involves racing on BMX bikes on a track with jumps and obstacles.

Multiple choice

Which water sport involves riding a long, narrow board on the surface of a wave?

  1. Surfing

  2. Windsurfing

  3. Kitesurfing

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

Surfing is a water sport where an individual uses a surfboard to ride on the crest of a wave.

Multiple choice

In kayaking, what is the term used for a double-bladed paddle?

  1. Oar

  2. Paddle

  3. Scull

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

In kayaking, a double-bladed paddle is commonly referred to as a paddle.

Multiple choice

Which water sport involves standing on a board and using a sail to harness the power of the wind?

  1. Windsurfing

  2. Kitesurfing

  3. Stand-up Paddleboarding

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

Windsurfing is a water sport where an individual uses a sailboard to harness the power of the wind and move across the water.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a maneuver in surfing where the surfer turns the board back towards the wave?

  1. Cutback

  2. Re-entry

  3. Floater

  4. 360
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In surfing, a cutback is a maneuver where the surfer turns the board back towards the wave, often used to gain speed and change direction.

Multiple choice

Which water sport involves riding a board while being pulled behind a boat?

  1. Wakeboarding

  2. Waterskiing

  3. Kneeboarding

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

Wakeboarding is a water sport where an individual rides a board while being pulled behind a boat, creating a wake.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a maneuver in kayaking where the paddler uses their paddle to perform a quick turn?

  1. Draw Stroke

  2. Sweep Stroke

  3. Sculling

  4. Eddy Turn
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In kayaking, an eddy turn is a maneuver where the paddler uses their paddle to perform a quick turn, often used to change direction or avoid obstacles.

Multiple choice

Which water sport involves riding a board while being attached to a kite that harnesses the power of the wind?

  1. Kitesurfing

  2. Windsurfing

  3. Stand-up Paddleboarding

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

Kitesurfing is a water sport where an individual uses a kite to harness the power of the wind and move across the water on a board.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for a maneuver in surfing where the surfer rides the wave with their back to the shore?

  1. Backside

  2. Frontside

  3. Cutback

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

In surfing, backside is a maneuver where the surfer rides the wave with their back to the shore.

Multiple choice

Which water sport involves paddling a long, narrow boat using a single-bladed paddle?

  1. Kayaking

  2. Canoeing

  3. Stand-up Paddleboarding

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

Canoeing is a water sport where an individual paddles a long, narrow boat using a single-bladed paddle.