General Awareness
Combat Sports and Martial Arts
1,608 Questions
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
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Kung Fu
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Karate
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Judo
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Taekwondo
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that originated in Korea and is now practiced worldwide. It emphasizes high, fast kicks and jumping/spinning kicks. Kung Fu is Chinese, Karate is Japanese, and Judo is also Japanese - none of these originated in Korea.
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Standup and bow to the lower rank wrestler.
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Sing the special victorious ceremoney song.
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throw seat cushions onto the Ring.
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standup and clap untill Yokozuna leaves the Ring.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In sumo wrestling tradition, when a Yokozuna (the highest rank) is defeated by a lower-ranked wrestler, the audience expresses their shock and excitement by throwing their seat cushions onto the ring (dohyo). This is a unique custom that highlights the rarity and significance of such an upset.
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Ahigaru Crossbow
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Long Sword
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Throwing axe
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Razor poison tipped Fan
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Japanese katana is a long sword characterized by its curved, single-edged blade. It is the quintessential weapon of the samurai class. Options A, C, and D are incorrect - katanas were not crossbows, throwing axes, or poison-tipped fans.
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Guerilla fighting technique
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Knives
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Knots
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Nuts and Bolts
B
Correct answer
Explanation
All four items listed are types of knives/daggers: Bayonet (knife attached to rifle), Trench knife, Shiv (prison-made knife), and Bowie knife (large sheath knife). These are all edged weapons/tools classified as knives.
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Kaze-no-Kizu
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Healing Powers
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Meido Zangetsuha
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Bakurryuha
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Tenseiga, originally a healing sword, gained offensive capabilities when Sesshomaru mastered Meido Zangetsuha. This technique creates a path to the underworld, allowing Tenseiga to send enemies directly to hell, making it a devastating attack sword.
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ability to steal
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ability to heal
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ability to protect
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ability to kill
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Tetsusaiga's ultimate ability evolves by stealing and absorbing techniques from defeated demons, as seen when it absorbed barriers and special attacks throughout the series. This adaptive nature of stealing powers makes it increasingly powerful and is its strongest capability.
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colt .32
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colt .48
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colt .24
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colt .16
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In Satyajit Ray's Feluda stories, the detective is described as carrying a Colt .32 revolver. This is a consistent detail throughout the series and is part of Feluda's equipment and persona as a detective. The specific model (Colt .32) is mentioned in the stories.
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The Hedgehog
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The Turtle
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The Defence
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The Spear
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Testudo (Latin for tortoise) formation in English military terminology is called 'The Hedgehog' defense. Soldiers arrange their spears or pikes in all directions, resembling a hedgehog's spines, making it nearly impossible for cavalry to approach. The Turtle formation refers to a Roman shield arrangement, not spears.
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FIRE A MAG SHOT
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THROW A BOMB
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PUTTING A SILENCER IN THE MAVERICK
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FIRE AN AK SHOT
A,C
Correct answer
Explanation
In CS:GO, a ninja defuse can be performed by either firing a mag shot (using a magazine to create noise distraction) or using a silenced Maverick weapon to quietly defuse while enemies are distracted. Throwing a bomb or firing an AK shot would not enable a ninja defuse technique.
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Poison darts
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Sai
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Ashigaru
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Egg shells filled with pepper powder
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Chu-Ko-Nu
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Ashigaru is the correct answer because it refers to Japanese foot soldiers, not a weapon. The other options are all weapons or tools: Poison darts for silent assassination, Sai (a pronged weapon), Egg shells with pepper powder (for blinding enemies), and Chu-Ko-Nu (a repeating crossbow). Ashigaru were the infantry class, not equipment they carried.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Inuyasha gains the Barrier Breaking Tetsusaiga technique after defeating the Bat Demon (Taigokumaru). This technique allows Tetsusaiga to break through powerful spiritual barriers.
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Kami
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Self Training in Time Chamber
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King Kai
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King Yama
C
Correct answer
Explanation
When Goku was killed fighting Raditz, he traveled to the Other World and trained under King Kai (North Kai) to master the Kaio-Ken and Spirit Bomb techniques. King Yama oversees the judgment of souls, Kami guards Earth, and the Hyperbolic Time Chamber is used for intensive training without death.
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Kamehameha
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Distructor Disc
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Special Beam Cannon
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Kalighun Fire
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Kamehameha is Goku's most iconic signature attack and the energy wave technique most associated with him across the Dragon Ball series. Destructo Disc (option B) is actually Krillin's technique, while Special Beam Cannon belongs to Piccolo, making those incorrect choices.
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Kamehameha
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Distructor Disc
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Special Beam Cannon
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Kalighun Fire
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Kamehameha
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Distructor Disc
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Special Beam Cannon
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Kalighun Fire