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Sports General Knowledge

3,192 Questions

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

Water polo is a team sport played in:

  1. Water

  2. Pool

  3. Ocean

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

Water polo is played in water, typically in a swimming pool.

Multiple choice

Which rural sport involves throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible?

  1. Kabbadi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda

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

Shot Put is a rural sport that involves throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible. It is also a track and field event in modern athletics.

Multiple choice

Which rural sport involves two teams trying to capture a flag while avoiding being tagged by the opposing team?

  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 is a rural sport that involves two teams trying to capture a flag while avoiding being tagged by the opposing team.

Multiple choice

Which rural sport involves hitting a small wooden peg with a stick while keeping it airborne?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Gilli-Danda is a rural sport that involves hitting a small wooden peg with a stick while keeping it airborne.

Multiple choice

Which rural sport involves two teams pulling a rope in opposite directions to determine the stronger team?

  1. Tug-of-War

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Tug-of-War is a rural sport that involves two teams pulling a rope in opposite directions to determine the stronger team.

Multiple choice

Which rural sport involves a player trying to hit a small ball over a net using a wooden bat?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Gilli-Danda is a rural sport that involves a player trying to hit a small ball over a net using a wooden bat.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular winter sports souvenir?

  1. A snow globe

  2. A ski hat

  3. A pair of ski goggles

  4. A winter sports-themed t-shirt
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Snow globes are a classic winter sports souvenir, and they can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Multiple choice

What are some other popular winter sports souvenirs?

  1. Ski poles

  2. Ski boots

  3. A ski pass

  4. A winter sports-themed ornament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Winter sports-themed ornaments are a popular way to commemorate a winter sports trip.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the "Golden Boy" of rock climbing?

  1. Chris Sharma

  2. Alex Honnold

  3. Tommy Caldwell

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

Chris Sharma, an American climber, earned the nickname "Golden Boy" for his exceptional talent and achievements in rock climbing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of leisure activity?

  1. Playing sports

  2. Watching TV

  3. Going to the movies

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

Working is not a leisure activity because it is not done for enjoyment. Leisure activities are activities that people do for fun and relaxation.

Multiple choice

Which sport was closely associated with the worship of Lord Shiva in ancient India?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Kabaddi

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

Wrestling was closely associated with the worship of Lord Shiva in ancient India, and was often performed as a ritual during religious festivals.

Multiple choice

Which sport was considered a sacred activity and was often performed during religious festivals in ancient India?

  1. Horse racing

  2. Chariot racing

  3. Elephant racing

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

Chariot racing was considered a sacred activity and was often performed during religious festivals in ancient India.

Multiple choice

What was the primary reason for the decline of sports in India during the medieval period?

  1. Foreign invasions

  2. Religious restrictions

  3. Economic decline

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

During the medieval period, religious restrictions imposed by various ruling dynasties led to the decline of sports in India.

Multiple choice

Which sport was revived and popularized in India during the British colonial period?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Cricket was revived and popularized in India during the British colonial period, and became a symbol of Indian nationalism.

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 considered the national sport of India, and is widely played and enjoyed throughout the country.