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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

Which legendary surfer is known as the 'King of Pipeline' and is credited with popularizing the sport in Hawaii?

  1. Gerry Lopez

  2. Duke Kahanamoku

  3. Kelly Slater

  4. Tom Carroll
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Gerry Lopez, also known as 'Mr. Pipeline', is widely regarded as the 'King of Pipeline' for his pioneering surfing skills and his instrumental role in popularizing the sport in Hawaii.

Multiple choice

Which adaptive sport involves athletes with visual impairments competing in teams of three, using auditory cues and a ball with bells inside?

  1. Goalball

  2. Blind soccer

  3. Blind cricket

  4. Blind hockey
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Explanation

Goalball is an adaptive sport played by teams of three athletes with visual impairments, using auditory cues and a ball with bells inside.

Multiple choice

Which adaptive sport involves athletes with visual impairments competing in teams of three, using auditory cues and a ball with bells inside?

  1. Goalball

  2. Blind soccer

  3. Blind cricket

  4. Blind hockey
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Explanation

Goalball is an adaptive sport played by teams of three athletes with visual impairments, using auditory cues and a ball with bells inside.

Multiple choice

Which player is known for his exceptional skills in the game "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive"?

  1. s1mple

  2. dev1ce

  3. NiKo

  4. ZywOo
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Explanation

s1mple is a Ukrainian professional CS:GO player for Natus Vincere. He is known for his aggressive playstyle and incredible aim, and is considered one of the best CS:GO players in the world.

Multiple choice

Which player is known for his exceptional skills in the game "League of Legends"?

  1. Faker

  2. Uzi

  3. Perkz

  4. Doublelift
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Explanation

Faker is a South Korean professional League of Legends player for T1. He is widely regarded as the greatest League of Legends player of all time, having won multiple world championships and earning over $2 million in prize money.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sport that combines archery and running?

  1. Biathlon

  2. Triathlon

  3. Duathlon

  4. Pentathlon
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Biathlon is a sport that combines archery and running.

Multiple choice

Which gymnast is known for her signature move, the Produnova vault, a daring front handspring with two twists?

  1. Simone Biles

  2. McKayla Maroney

  3. Elena Produnova

  4. Oksana Chusovitina
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Elena Produnova, a Russian gymnast, is renowned for her groundbreaking Produnova vault, a complex and risky maneuver that requires immense skill and courage.

Multiple choice

Which gymnast is known for her signature move, the Amanar vault, a daring front handspring with two and a half twists?

  1. Simone Biles

  2. McKayla Maroney

  3. Elena Produnova

  4. Simona Amanar
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Explanation

Simona Amanar, a Romanian gymnast, is renowned for her groundbreaking Amanar vault, a complex and risky maneuver that requires immense skill and courage.

Multiple choice

Which sport was added to the Olympic Games in 1896?

  1. Tennis

  2. Golf

  3. Cycling

  4. Swimming
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Explanation

Cycling was added to the Olympic Games in 1896.

Multiple choice

Which sport is the most popular in the world?

  1. Soccer

  2. Cricket

  3. Basketball

  4. Tennis
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Explanation

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with over 3.5 billion fans.

Multiple choice

Which sport is the most watched in the world?

  1. Cricket

  2. Soccer

  3. American football

  4. Basketball
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Explanation

Cricket is the most watched sport in the world, with over 2.5 billion viewers.

Multiple choice

Which sport is the most lucrative in the world?

  1. Soccer

  2. Basketball

  3. American football

  4. Tennis
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Soccer is the most lucrative sport in the world, with over $20 billion in annual revenue.

Multiple choice

Which sport is the most dangerous in the world?

  1. Bull riding

  2. Ice hockey

  3. American football

  4. Rugby
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Explanation

Bull riding is the most dangerous sport in the world, with a fatality rate of 1 in 250,000.

Multiple choice

Which sport is the most expensive in the world?

  1. Formula One

  2. Yachting

  3. Horse racing

  4. Golf
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Formula One is the most expensive sport in the world, with a budget of over $2 billion per year.

Multiple choice

Which sport is the most popular among women?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Basketball

  3. Soccer

  4. Tennis
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Explanation

Volleyball is the most popular sport among women, with over 900 million players worldwide.