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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

What is the name of the player who leads the Kho-kho team?

  1. Captain

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. All-rounder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The captain is the player who leads the Kho-kho team.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the player who leads the Gilli-danda team?

  1. Captain

  2. Raider

  3. Defender

  4. All-rounder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The captain is the player who leads the Gilli-danda team.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the equipment used to protect the player's shins?

  1. Shin guards

  2. Helmet

  3. Mouthguard

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

Shin guards are the equipment used to protect the player's shins from the impact of the ball or other players' sticks.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the equipment used to protect the player's head?

  1. Shin guards

  2. Helmet

  3. Mouthguard

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

Helmet is the equipment used to protect the player's head from injury during a match.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the equipment used to protect the player's hands?

  1. Shin guards

  2. Helmet

  3. Mouthguard

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

Gloves are the equipment used to protect the player's hands from injury during a match.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of bicycle used in senior triathlons?

  1. Road bike

  2. Mountain bike

  3. Time trial bike

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

Mountain bikes are not typically used in senior triathlons due to their heavier weight and less aerodynamic design.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of running shoe used in senior triathlons?

  1. Road running shoes

  2. Trail running shoes

  3. Cross-training shoes

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

Hiking boots are not typically used in senior triathlons due to their heavier weight and less flexible design.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is considered the oldest sport in India?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabbadi

  3. Wrestling

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

Wrestling, known as 'malla-yuddha' in ancient India, has been practiced for over 5,000 years and is mentioned in the Vedas.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to push a wooden ball through a narrow opening?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Gilli-Danda

  4. Tug-of-War
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Gilli-Danda, also known as 'danda-guti', is an ancient Indian sport where two teams try to push a wooden ball through a narrow opening using a stick.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to tag each other while crossing a central line?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Gilli-Danda

  4. Tug-of-War
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kabaddi, a popular ancient Indian sport, involves two teams attempting to tag each other while crossing a central line and holding their breath.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved throwing a heavy stone or metal ball for distance?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Javelin Throw

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

Discus Throw, known as 'chakra-pradakshina' in ancient India, involved throwing a heavy stone or metal ball for distance.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to pull a rope in opposite directions?

  1. Tug-of-War

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Gilli-Danda

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

Tug-of-War, known as 'rasakashi' in ancient India, involved two teams attempting to pull a rope in opposite directions until one team lost their grip.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to hit a small ball with a wooden bat?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Polo

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

Cricket, known as 'gilli-danda' in ancient India, involved two teams attempting to hit a small ball with a wooden bat.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to throw a ball into a hole in the ground?

  1. Polo

  2. Hockey

  3. Golf

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

Golf, known as 'gadda' in ancient India, involved two teams attempting to throw a ball into a hole in the ground using a wooden stick.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to score points by hitting a ball over a net?

  1. Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Volleyball

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

Badminton, known as 'puli-medu' in ancient India, involved two teams attempting to score points by hitting a shuttlecock over a net.