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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

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a pair of sticks and a small wooden ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a pair of sticks and a small wooden ball.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport in which players try to tag members of the opposing team by throwing a ball at them?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Kabbadi is a traditional Indian sport in which players try to tag members of the opposing team by throwing a ball at them.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Langadi
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 wooden ball.

Multiple choice

What are some of the most popular sports for which scholarships are awarded?

  1. Football.

  2. Basketball.

  3. Baseball.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Some of the most popular sports for which scholarships are awarded include football, basketball, and baseball.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Ladakhi game that involves throwing stones at a target?

  1. Archery

  2. Polo

  3. Tug-of-War

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

Stone Throwing is a traditional Ladakhi game that involves throwing stones at a target. It is often played during festivals and social gatherings and is a test of strength and accuracy.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular sport 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 over 3.5 billion fans.

Multiple choice

Which country hosted the Champions Trophy in 2018?

  1. India

  2. Netherlands

  3. Australia

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

The 2018 Champions Trophy was held in Breda, Netherlands.

Multiple choice

Which country won the inaugural Champions Trophy?

  1. Pakistan

  2. Australia

  3. Germany

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

Pakistan won the inaugural Champions Trophy in 1978.

Multiple choice

Which country won the Champions Trophy in 2016?

  1. Australia

  2. Germany

  3. India

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

Australia won the Champions Trophy in 2016.

Multiple choice

Which country won the Champions Trophy in 2014?

  1. Germany

  2. Pakistan

  3. Australia

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

Germany won the Champions Trophy in 2014.

Multiple choice

Which country won the Champions Trophy in 2012?

  1. Australia

  2. Germany

  3. India

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

Germany won the Champions Trophy in 2012.

Multiple choice

Which country won the Champions Trophy in 2010?

  1. Germany

  2. Pakistan

  3. Australia

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

Germany won the Champions Trophy in 2010.

Multiple choice

Which country won the Champions Trophy in 2008?

  1. Germany

  2. Pakistan

  3. Australia

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

Germany won the Champions Trophy in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which country won the Champions Trophy in 2006?

  1. Germany

  2. Pakistan

  3. Australia

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

Germany won the Champions Trophy in 2006.

Multiple choice

Which country won the Champions Trophy in 2004?

  1. Germany

  2. Pakistan

  3. Australia

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

Germany won the Champions Trophy in 2004.