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Sports General Knowledge

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Sports General Knowledge questions cover national games, famous athletes, and sports terminologies. These topics are frequently asked in SSC, banking, railway, and state PSC exams. Regular practice helps retain facts about international tournaments and traditional games.

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Sports General Knowledge Questions

Multiple choice

What is the national sport of India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

The national sport of India is Hockey.

Multiple choice

In India, which sport has historically been associated with religious fundraising?

  1. Cricket

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Hockey

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

Cricket has a long history of being used for religious fundraising in India, with matches and tournaments often organized to raise funds for temples, mosques, and other religious institutions.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves spinning a top and trying to keep it spinning for as long as possible?

  1. Lattu

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

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

Lattu is a traditional Indian game where players spin a top and try to keep it spinning for as long as possible.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a ball at a target and trying to knock down as many pins as possible?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Ludo

  4. Ten-Pin Bowling
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ten-Pin Bowling is a traditional Indian game where players throw a ball at a target and try to knock down as many pins as possible.

Multiple choice

Which sport gained popularity in the Middle Ages and involved knights competing in tournaments?

  1. Jousting

  2. Archery

  3. Sword fighting

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

Jousting was a popular sport in the Middle Ages, where knights competed against each other in mock battles, often using lances and horses.

Multiple choice

Which sport became widely popular in the 19th century and is often considered the national pastime of the United States?

  1. Baseball

  2. American football

  3. Basketball

  4. Ice hockey
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Baseball gained immense popularity in the 19th century and became known as the national pastime of the United States, capturing the hearts of fans across the country.

Multiple choice

Which sport emerged in the early 20th century and quickly gained global popularity, becoming one of the most widely played sports worldwide?

  1. Soccer

  2. Tennis

  3. Golf

  4. Volleyball
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Soccer, also known as football in many parts of the world, emerged in the early 20th century and rapidly gained global popularity, becoming one of the most widely played and watched sports worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which sport gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s and became a global phenomenon, captivating audiences with its fast-paced action and high-flying dunks?

  1. Basketball

  2. Ice hockey

  3. American football

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

Basketball gained immense popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, becoming a global phenomenon with its fast-paced action, high-flying dunks, and iconic players like Michael Jordan.

Multiple choice

Which sport has gained significant popularity in recent years, combining elements of soccer, basketball, and hockey, and is played on a unique hexagonal field?

  1. Pickleball

  2. Padel

  3. Futsal

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

Padel, a racquet sport that combines elements of soccer, basketball, and hockey, has gained significant popularity in recent years, played on a unique hexagonal field and attracting a growing number of enthusiasts worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport has gained the most popularity in recent years?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kabaddi has gained the most popularity in recent years, thanks to its inclusion in the Asian Games and the Pro Kabaddi League.

Multiple choice

What are some of the success stories of traditional Indian sports in recent years?

  1. The success of the Pro Kabaddi League

  2. The inclusion of Kabaddi in the Asian Games

  3. The revival of traditional Indian sports in rural areas

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

There have been a number of success stories of traditional Indian sports in recent years, including the success of the Pro Kabaddi League, the inclusion of Kabaddi in the Asian Games, and the revival of traditional Indian sports in rural areas.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Winter Olympic sport in which two teams of six players skate around an ice rink, trying to score goals by hitting a puck into the other team's net?

  1. Figure Skating

  2. Speed Skating

  3. Short Track Speed Skating

  4. Ice Hockey
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ice Hockey is a Winter Olympic sport in which two teams of six players skate around an ice rink, trying to score goals by hitting a puck into the other team's net.

Multiple choice

Which sport is most commonly associated with religious healing practices in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Kabaddi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kabaddi is the sport most commonly associated with religious healing practices in India. It is believed to have originated in ancient India and is often played during religious festivals and ceremonies.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is traditionally played during the Hindu festival of Diwali?

  1. Cricket

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho-kho

  4. Diwali Mela
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Diwali Mela is a traditional Indian sport that is played during the Hindu festival of Diwali. It involves throwing a ball at a target while blindfolded.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is associated with the Hindu god Krishna?

  1. Hockey

  2. Football

  3. Polo

  4. Gilli-danda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gilli-danda is a traditional Indian sport that is associated with the Hindu god Krishna. It involves hitting a small wooden stick with a larger wooden stick.