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Sports General Knowledge

3,192 Questions

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

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves throwing a stick at a target?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that involves throwing a stick at a target. The target is usually a small wooden peg or a stone.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams of players trying to capture each other's flag?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Capture the Flag
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Capture the Flag is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to capture each other's flag.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport that is played with a ball and a bat?

  1. Cricket

  2. Baseball

  3. Softball

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

Cricket is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a ball and a bat.

Multiple choice

In the sport of Kabaddi, what is the name of the player who tries to touch the opponent's players while holding his breath?

  1. Raider

  2. Defender

  3. Captain

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

In Kabaddi, the player who tries to touch the opponent's players while holding his breath is called the Raider.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a wooden ball and a stick that is used to hit the ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a wooden ball and a stick that is used to hit the ball.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams of players trying to score points by throwing a ball into each other's goal?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Hockey is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by throwing a ball into each other's goal.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams of players trying to capture each other's flag?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Capture the Flag
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Capture the Flag is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to capture each other's flag.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport that is played with a ball and a bat?

  1. Cricket

  2. Baseball

  3. Softball

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

Cricket is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a ball and a bat.

Multiple choice

What is the primary source of power in windsurfing?

  1. Wind

  2. Waves

  3. Muscle Power

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

Windsurfing relies on the power of the wind to propel the rider forward.

Multiple choice

Which combat sport is known as "The Sweet Science"?

  1. Boxing

  2. Wrestling

  3. Judo

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

Boxing is often referred to as "The Sweet Science" due to its intricate techniques and strategies.

Multiple choice

In which year did the Indian Hockey Team (IHT) win the World Cup?

  1. 1975

  2. 1978

  3. 1982

  4. 1986
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Hockey Team (IHT) won the World Cup in 1975.

Multiple choice

Which racquet sport has experienced a surge in popularity among younger generations in recent years?

  1. Pickleball

  2. Padel

  3. Racquetball

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

Pickleball has seen a meteoric rise in popularity among younger generations due to its easy-to-learn rules, low-impact nature, and social appeal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the area where the caber is thrown?

  1. The "Cabar Circle"

  2. The "Cabar Pit"

  3. The "Cabar Field"

  4. The "Cabar Arena"
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The area where the caber is thrown is called the "Cabar Circle".

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Kho-Kho

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

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of 12 players each. The objective of the game is to tag as many players from the opposing team as possible while avoiding being tagged oneself.

Multiple choice

What is the future of traditional Indian sports?

  1. Bright

  2. Challenging

  3. Uncertain

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The future of traditional Indian sports is both bright and challenging. On the one hand, there is a growing interest in traditional sports among the youth. On the other hand, traditional sports face several challenges, such as lack of awareness, inadequate infrastructure, and limited financial resources.