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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 sport is the most popular in the world?

  1. Soccer

  2. Cricket

  3. Basketball

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

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

Multiple choice

Which sport is considered the national sport of India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Hockey is the national sport of India and is governed by Hockey India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of gymnastics competition?

  1. Artistic Gymnastics

  2. Rhythmic Gymnastics

  3. Trampoline Gymnastics

  4. Double Mini-Trampoline
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Double Mini-Trampoline is not a type of gymnastics competition, but rather a trampoline discipline.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT an apparatus used in Artistic Gymnastics?

  1. Vault

  2. Uneven Bars

  3. Balance Beam

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

Rings are not used in Artistic Gymnastics, but rather in Men's Artistic Gymnastics.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT an event in Trampoline Gymnastics?

  1. Individual Trampoline

  2. Synchronized Trampoline

  3. Double Mini-Trampoline

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

Tumbling is not an event in Trampoline Gymnastics, but rather a separate discipline.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scoring system used in Rhythmic Gymnastics?

  1. Code of Points

  2. Technical Score

  3. Artistic Score

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

The Code of Points is the scoring system used in Rhythmic Gymnastics.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of apparatus used in Rhythmic Gymnastics?

  1. Hoop

  2. Ball

  3. Clubs

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

Ribbon is not used in Rhythmic Gymnastics, but rather in Acrobatic Gymnastics.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the move where a gymnast performs a backflip with a full twist while holding onto the uneven bars?

  1. Tkatchev

  2. Yurchenko

  3. Tsukahara

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

The Tkatchev is a move where a gymnast performs a backflip with a full twist while holding onto the uneven bars.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the move where a gymnast performs a double backflip with a half twist while holding onto the rings?

  1. Tkatchev

  2. Yurchenko

  3. Tsukahara

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

The Tsukahara is a move where a gymnast performs a double backflip with a half twist while holding onto the rings.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common sport promoted by block sports associations in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

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

While cricket, football, and hockey are widely promoted by block sports associations in India, kabaddi is typically not a common sport at the block level.

Multiple choice

What is the technique commonly used in Weight Throw?

  1. Spin technique

  2. Glide technique

  3. Hammer throw technique

  4. Discus throw technique
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The spin technique is commonly employed in Weight Throw, involving a series of spins to generate momentum and power for the throw.

Multiple choice

Which sport is often credited with playing a significant role in India's freedom struggle?

  1. Hockey

  2. Football

  3. Cricket

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

Hockey is widely recognized for its role in India's freedom struggle. During the pre-independence era, Indian hockey teams achieved remarkable success on the international stage, inspiring national pride and unity. This success also served as a symbol of resistance against British rule.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual sports event that brings together athletes from all over India to compete in various disciplines?

  1. National Games

  2. Commonwealth Games

  3. Asian Games

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

The National Games is an annual multi-sport event in India where athletes from different states and union territories compete in various sports disciplines. It is held every two years and is considered a prestigious event in the Indian sporting calendar.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian sports academy that aims to identify and train talented athletes?

  1. Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  2. National Institute of Sports (NIS)

  3. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE)

  4. Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is a government agency responsible for promoting sports in India. It operates various sports academies and training centers across the country to identify and nurture talented athletes.

Multiple choice

Which sport is widely regarded as the most popular and unifying force in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Cricket is often referred to as the 'gentleman's game' and has a long and rich history in India. It is played and enjoyed by people from all walks of life, regardless of their social, economic, or religious backgrounds.