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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 traditional Indian sport involves throwing a javelin?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Javelin Throw

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

Javelin Throw is a traditional Indian sport where athletes throw a javelin for distance.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport where players use a stick to hit a ball through a hoop?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Hockey

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

Hockey is a traditional Indian sport where players use a stick to hit a ball through a hoop.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves running and jumping over hurdles?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Hurdle Race

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

Hurdle Race is a traditional Indian sport where athletes run and jump over a series of hurdles.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport where players use a racket to hit a shuttlecock over a net?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Badminton

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

Badminton is a traditional Indian sport where players use a racket to hit a shuttlecock over a net.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports startup has developed a mobile app that connects sports enthusiasts with coaches and trainers?

  1. Fitso

  2. Cure.fit

  3. GOQii

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

Fitso is an Indian sports startup that has developed a mobile app that connects sports enthusiasts with coaches and trainers. The app provides a platform for users to find and book coaching sessions with qualified professionals, helping them improve their skills and achieve their fitness goals.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a small, heavy ball at a target made of wooden pins?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho Kho

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

Carrom is a popular indoor game played on a square board with a smooth surface, using a striker and small, heavy discs called carrom men.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams of players attempting to tag each other while avoiding being tagged themselves?

  1. Kho Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Ludo

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

Kabaddi is a popular contact sport played in India, where one player from the attacking team tries to tag as many players from the defending team as possible while holding their breath and chanting "kabaddi, kabaddi".

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of wooden sticks and involves throwing and catching them in various patterns?

  1. Gilli Danda

  2. Ludo

  3. Pachisi

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

Gilli Danda is a simple yet challenging game played with two wooden sticks, where one player hits a small wooden peg (gilli) with a larger stick (danda) and the other player tries to catch it before it touches the ground.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams of players attempting to score points by throwing a ball into a net or goal while preventing the opposing team from doing the same?

  1. Kho Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Handball

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

Handball is a team sport played with a small ball, where players attempt to score points by throwing the ball into the opposing team's goal while preventing them from doing the same.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves flying a kite made of paper and bamboo, often during festivals and special occasions?

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kite Flying is a popular pastime in India, especially during festivals like Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami, where people fly colorful kites made of paper and bamboo.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams of players attempting to score points by throwing a ball into a net or goal while preventing the opposing team from doing the same?

  1. Kho Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Handball

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

Handball is a team sport played with a small ball, where players attempt to score points by throwing the ball into the opposing team's goal while preventing them from doing the same.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves flying a kite made of paper and bamboo, often during festivals and special occasions?

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kite Flying is a popular pastime in India, especially during festivals like Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami, where people fly colorful kites made of paper and bamboo.

Multiple choice

Which sport has had a significant influence on the art and literature of the state of Kerala?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kalaripayattu, a traditional martial art form of Kerala, has been a source of inspiration for many works of art and literature in the state.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is often depicted in the paintings of the Mithila region of Bihar?

  1. Hockey

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho-kho

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

Kho-kho, a traditional Indian sport, is frequently featured in the Madhubani paintings of the Mithila region.

Multiple choice

Which sport is closely associated with the state of Manipur and has inspired numerous literary works in the region?

  1. Football

  2. Hockey

  3. Polo

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

Polo, a traditional equestrian sport, holds a special place in the culture of Manipur and has influenced various literary creations.