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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 traditional Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by hitting a small ball with a wooden stick?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda

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

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian sport where two teams try to score points by hitting a small ball with a wooden stick, while the other team tries to intercept or catch the ball.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by hitting a small ball with a wooden stick?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda

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

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian sport where two teams try to score points by hitting a small ball with a wooden stick, while the other team tries to intercept or catch the ball.

Multiple choice

Which sport was introduced to India by the British during the colonial era?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Cricket was brought to India by the British in the 18th century and quickly gained popularity, becoming one of the most popular sports in the country.

Multiple choice

Which sport is often referred to as the 'King of Sports' in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Cricket is widely considered the 'King of Sports' in India due to its immense popularity and the passion it evokes among fans across the country.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is known for its spectacular aerial maneuvers and is often performed during festivals and celebrations?

  1. Kalaripayattu

  2. Gatka

  3. Silambam

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

Mallakhamb is an ancient Indian sport that involves performing acrobatic feats and poses on a vertical pole. It is often showcased during festivals and cultural events.

Multiple choice

What is the oldest known form of ice hockey?

  1. Bandy

  2. Shinny

  3. Pond hockey

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

Bandy is the oldest known form of ice hockey and is believed to have originated in England in the 17th century.

Multiple choice

Which sport is traditionally associated with the Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world?

  1. Cricket

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho Kho

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

Wrestling is a traditional sport that has been associated with the Kumbh Mela for centuries. It is believed that wrestling matches held during the Kumbh Mela bring good luck and prosperity.

Multiple choice

Which sport is played during the annual Palani Pandianpatti Jallikattu festival in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Bullfighting

  2. Jallikattu

  3. Cockfighting

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

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport that is played during the annual Palani Pandianpatti Jallikattu festival in Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which sport is traditionally associated with the annual Banke Bihari Temple fair in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Lathmar Holi

  2. Dandiya Raas

  3. Garba

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

Lathmar Holi is a traditional sport that is played during the annual Banke Bihari Temple fair in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which sport is played during the annual Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Volleyball

  4. Tug-of-war
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tug-of-war is a traditional sport that is played during the annual Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which sport is traditionally associated with the annual Tarakeshwari Temple fair in West Bengal?

  1. Wrestling

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho Kho

  4. Tug-of-war
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Wrestling is a traditional sport that is played during the annual Tarakeshwari Temple fair in West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which sport is traditionally associated with the annual Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra festival in Odisha?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Tug-of-war

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

Tug-of-war is a traditional sport that is played during the annual Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra festival in Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which sport is traditionally associated with the annual Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Tug-of-war

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

Tug-of-war is a traditional sport that is played during the annual Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which sport is traditionally associated with the annual Tarakeshwari Temple fair in West Bengal?

  1. Wrestling

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho Kho

  4. Tug-of-war
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Wrestling is a traditional sport that is played during the annual Tarakeshwari Temple fair in West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following sports has the greatest economic impact on regional economies in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

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

Cricket is the most popular sport in India and generates the most revenue.