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

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Kung Fu

  2. Karate

  3. Judo

  4. Taekwondo

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Standup and bow to the lower rank wrestler.

  2. Sing the special victorious ceremoney song.

  3. throw seat cushions onto the Ring.

  4. standup and clap untill Yokozuna leaves the Ring.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Ahigaru Crossbow

  2. Long Sword

  3. Throwing axe

  4. Razor poison tipped Fan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Guerilla fighting technique

  2. Knives

  3. Knots

  4. Nuts and Bolts

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kaze-no-Kizu

  2. Healing Powers

  3. Meido Zangetsuha

  4. Bakurryuha

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. ability to steal

  2. ability to heal

  3. ability to protect

  4. ability to kill

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. colt .32

  2. colt .48

  3. colt .24

  4. colt .16

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. The Hedgehog

  2. The Turtle

  3. The Defence

  4. The Spear

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. FIRE A MAG SHOT

  2. THROW A BOMB

  3. PUTTING A SILENCER IN THE MAVERICK

  4. FIRE AN AK SHOT

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Poison darts

  2. Sai

  3. Ashigaru

  4. Egg shells filled with pepper powder

  5. Chu-Ko-Nu

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kami

  2. Self Training in Time Chamber

  3. King Kai

  4. King Yama

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kamehameha

  2. Distructor Disc

  3. Special Beam Cannon

  4. Kalighun Fire

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.