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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

In the poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, what sport does Prufrock mention playing?

  1. tennis

  2. badminton

  3. golf

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

Prufrock mentions playing tennis as a way to connect with others, but he ultimately feels isolated and unable to truly engage.

Multiple choice

In the novel The Remains of the Day, what sport does Mr. Stevens play?

  1. tennis

  2. golf

  3. cricket

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

Mr. Stevens is a dedicated cricket player who finds solace and structure in the game, even as his world undergoes significant changes.

Multiple choice

In the play Waiting for Godot, what sport do Vladimir and Estragon discuss playing?

  1. tennis

  2. badminton

  3. cricket

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

Vladimir and Estragon engage in a philosophical discussion about playing tennis, using the sport as a metaphor for their existential uncertainty.

Multiple choice

In the play The Glass Menagerie, what sport does Tom Wingfield play?

  1. tennis

  2. football

  3. baseball

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

Tom Wingfield is a high school football player who dreams of escaping his mundane life and finding adventure.

Multiple choice

In the poem The Waste Land, what sport does T.S. Eliot mention playing?

  1. tennis

  2. golf

  3. cricket

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

Eliot mentions playing tennis in the poem, using the sport as a symbol of the fragmented and disillusioned modern world.

Multiple choice

In the play The Rivals, what sport does Mrs. Malaprop play?

  1. tennis

  2. badminton

  3. cricket

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

Mrs. Malaprop is a wealthy and eccentric widow who enjoys playing badminton as a way to stay active and socialize.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular sport for athletic scholarships?

  1. Football.

  2. Basketball.

  3. Baseball.

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

Football is the most popular sport for athletic scholarships.

Multiple choice

What is the least popular sport for athletic scholarships?

  1. Lacrosse.

  2. Swimming.

  3. Tennis.

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

Lacrosse is the least popular sport for athletic scholarships.

Multiple choice

Which sport is played on a rectangular field with two goals, and the objective is to score by kicking a ball into the opponent's goal?

  1. Soccer

  2. Basketball

  3. Hockey

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

Soccer, also known as football, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players, with the aim of scoring by kicking a ball into the opponent's goal.

Multiple choice

Which sport is played on a rectangular field with two goals, and the objective is to score by throwing a ball into the opponent's goal?

  1. Handball

  2. Soccer

  3. Basketball

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

Handball is a team sport played on a rectangular field with two goals, with the aim of scoring by throwing a ball into the opponent's goal.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves hitting a ball with a club over a series of holes on a golf course?

  1. Cricket

  2. Golf

  3. Hockey

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

Golf is a sport in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a golf course.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves riding horses and using a mallet to hit a ball through a goal?

  1. Polo

  2. Lacrosse

  3. Hockey

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

Polo is a sport where players ride horses and use mallets to hit a ball through a goal.

Multiple choice

Which racquet sport is the most popular in the world?

  1. Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Squash

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

Tennis is the most popular racquet sport in the world, with over 1 billion players.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular card game played in India?

  1. Teen Patti

  2. Rummy

  3. Poker

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

Teen Patti is a popular card game played in India, where players use a deck of 52 cards to form the best possible hand.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of recreational sport?

  1. Basketball

  2. Soccer

  3. Golf

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

Video games are not typically considered a recreational sport, as they are played indoors and do not involve physical activity.