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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 Indian sports event is known for its global reach and attracts viewers from all over the world?

  1. Indian Premier League (IPL)

  2. Cricket World Cup

  3. Olympic Games

  4. Hockey World Cup
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Cricket World Cup is known for its global reach and attracts viewers from all over the world, making it one of the most popular sporting events in the world.

Multiple choice

Which sport is known as the 'King of Sports'?

  1. Soccer

  2. Cricket

  3. Baseball

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

Soccer is often referred to as the 'King of Sports' due to its global popularity and widespread participation.

Multiple choice

Which sport is known for its signature move, the 'slam dunk'?

  1. Basketball

  2. Volleyball

  3. Tennis

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

Basketball is known for its signature move, the 'slam dunk,' in which a player jumps high and forcefully throws the ball into the basket.

Multiple choice

Which sport is played on a rink with a puck and sticks?

  1. Ice hockey

  2. Field hockey

  3. Lacrosse

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

Ice hockey is a sport played on a rink with a puck and sticks, where players aim to score goals by shooting the puck into the opponent's net.

Multiple choice

Which sport is associated with the Rath Yatra festival in Odisha?

  1. Tug-of-War

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho-Kho

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

During the Rath Yatra festival, devotees participate in a grand tug-of-war event, symbolizing their devotion to Lord Jagannath.

Multiple choice

Which sport is played during the Makar Sankranti festival in Maharashtra?

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Horse Racing

  3. Bullock Cart Race

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

Kite flying is a popular tradition during Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra, symbolizing the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.

Multiple choice

Which sport is associated with the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal?

  1. Archery

  2. Boat Racing

  3. Wrestling

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

Archery competitions are held during Durga Puja in West Bengal, symbolizing the victory of good over evil and the strength of the goddess Durga.

Multiple choice

Which sport is played during the Onam festival in Kerala?

  1. Tug-of-War

  2. Boat Racing

  3. Wrestling

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

Boat racing is a prominent event during Onam in Kerala, symbolizing unity, strength, and the state's rich maritime history.

Multiple choice

Which sport is associated with the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Maharashtra?

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Horse Racing

  3. Bullock Cart Race

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

Wrestling competitions are held during Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra, symbolizing strength and devotion to Lord Ganesha.

Multiple choice

Which sport is played during the Makar Sankranti festival in Maharashtra?

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Horse Racing

  3. Bullock Cart Race

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

Kite flying is a popular tradition during Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra, symbolizing the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.

Multiple choice

Which sport is associated with the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal?

  1. Archery

  2. Boat Racing

  3. Wrestling

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

Archery competitions are held during Durga Puja in West Bengal, symbolizing the victory of good over evil and the strength of the goddess Durga.

Multiple choice

Which folk sport involves two teams of players trying to pull a rope in opposite directions?

  1. Tug-of-War

  2. Kho-Kho

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

Tug-of-War is a traditional sport where two teams of players pull on opposite ends of a rope, trying to drag the other team across a designated line.

Multiple choice

Which folk sport involves two teams of players trying to score goals by hitting a ball with a curved stick?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

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

Hockey is a traditional sport where two teams of players use curved sticks to hit a ball into the opposing team's goal. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins.

Multiple choice

Which folk sport involves two teams of players trying to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team's goal?

  1. Football

  2. Hockey

  3. Cricket
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Football is a traditional sport where two teams of players use their feet to kick a ball into the opposing team's goal. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a wooden stick and a small cylindrical piece of wood called a 'gilli'?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a wooden stick and a small cylindrical piece of wood called a 'gilli'. Players hit the gilli with the stick to send it as far as possible, and then they run to retrieve it before their opponent does.