General Awareness

Combat Sports and Martial Arts

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Combat sports and martial arts include regulated fighting disciplines and traditional self defense systems from around the world. This section tests knowledge on various sports like boxing, fencing, Taekwondo, and regional martial arts. Such questions are common in general awareness sections.

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Combat Sports and Martial Arts Questions

Multiple choice

Which martial art is known for its use of short, powerful strikes and grappling techniques?

  1. Muay Thai

  2. Karate

  3. Taekwondo

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

Muay Thai is a martial art that emphasizes short, powerful strikes, as well as grappling techniques, such as clinching and knee strikes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a basic punching technique in karate?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

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

The jab is a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the punching technique that is thrown with the back hand in karate?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

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

The cross is a powerful, straight punch thrown with the back hand.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a circular punching technique used in karate?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

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

The hook is a circular punching technique thrown with the lead hand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the punching technique that is thrown upwards in karate?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

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

The uppercut is an upward punching technique thrown with the lead hand.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a basic punching technique in judo?

  1. Seoi nage

  2. Uchi mata

  3. Tsurikomi goshi

  4. O soto gari
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Seoi nage is a basic shoulder throw in judo.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the punching technique that is thrown with the back hand in judo?

  1. Seoi nage

  2. Uchi mata

  3. Tsurikomi goshi

  4. O soto gari
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Uchi mata is a powerful hip throw in judo.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a circular punching technique used in judo?

  1. Seoi nage

  2. Uchi mata

  3. Tsurikomi goshi

  4. O soto gari
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tsurikomi goshi is a circular hip throw in judo.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the punching technique that is thrown upwards in judo?

  1. Seoi nage

  2. Uchi mata

  3. Tsurikomi goshi

  4. O soto gari
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

O soto gari is an upward foot sweep in judo.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a basic punching technique in taekwondo?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

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

The jab is a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the punching technique that is thrown with the back hand in taekwondo?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

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

The cross is a powerful, straight punch thrown with the back hand.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a circular punching technique used in taekwondo?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

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

The hook is a circular punching technique thrown with the lead hand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the punching technique that is thrown upwards in taekwondo?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

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

The uppercut is an upward punching technique thrown with the lead hand.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a basic punching technique in kung fu?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

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

The jab is a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the punching technique that is thrown with the back hand in kung fu?

  1. Jab

  2. Cross

  3. Hook

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

The cross is a powerful, straight punch thrown with the back hand.