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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 sport is played with a wooden stick called a 'lathi' and a small wooden ball called a 'gilli'?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Pehlwani
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Explanation

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game played with two sticks, one long and one short. The objective is to hit a small wooden piece called a 'gilli' with the long stick and then strike it as far as possible with the short stick.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played with a wooden stick called a 'lathi' and a small wooden ball called a 'gilli'?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game played with two sticks, one long and one short. The objective is to hit a small wooden piece called a 'gilli' with the long stick and then strike it as far as possible with the short stick.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played with a wooden stick called a 'lathi' and a small wooden ball called a 'gilli'?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game played with two sticks, one long and one short. The objective is to hit a small wooden piece called a 'gilli' with the long stick and then strike it as far as possible with the short stick.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played with a wooden stick called a 'lathi' and a small wooden ball called a 'gilli'?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game played with two sticks, one long and one short. The objective is to hit a small wooden piece called a 'gilli' with the long stick and then strike it as far as possible with the short stick.

Multiple choice

Which swimming technique involves keeping the head out of the water and using a scissor-like leg kick?

  1. Backstroke

  2. Breaststroke

  3. Butterfly

  4. Sidestroke
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Explanation

Backstroke is a swimming technique where the swimmer lies on their back, keeping their head out of the water, and uses a scissor-like leg kick to propel themselves forward.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Football (Soccer)

  2. Cricket

  3. Tennis

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

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

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a situation where a driver is running out of fuel during a race?

  1. Running on fumes

  2. Fueling up

  3. Pit stop

  4. Conservation mode
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

In Fantasy Nascar, the term 'running on fumes' refers to a situation where a driver is nearing the end of their fuel supply and needs to conserve fuel to avoid running out during the race.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a sports event that has been used to promote peace and reconciliation?

  1. The Olympic Games

  2. The World Cup

  3. The Commonwealth Games

  4. The Asian Games
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Explanation

The Olympic Games have been used on several occasions to promote peace and reconciliation, most notably during the 1960 Rome Olympics, which brought together athletes from East and West Germany for the first time since World War II.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a sports event that has been used to promote peace and understanding between conflicting parties?

  1. The Ping Pong Diplomacy between the United States and China

  2. The 1988 Seoul Olympics

  3. The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ping Pong Diplomacy between the United States and China, the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics are all examples of sports events that have been used to promote peace and understanding between conflicting parties.

Multiple choice

In which Indian state is swimming considered a traditional sport and is often practiced during festivals?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

In Kerala, swimming is considered a traditional sport and is often practiced during festivals like Onam and Vishu.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Football

  2. Cricket

  3. Basketball

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

Football, also known as soccer, is widely regarded as the 'King of Sports' due to its immense popularity and global following.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves two teams of seven players trying to score goals by throwing a ball into a hoop?

  1. Basketball

  2. Volleyball

  3. Handball

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

Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players try to score goals by throwing a ball into a hoop.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves two teams of six players trying to score goals by hitting a ball with their hands?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Handball

  3. Water Polo

  4. Rugby
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Handball is a team sport in which two teams of six players try to score goals by hitting a ball with their hands.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves two teams of seven players trying to score goals by swimming and throwing a ball into a goal?

  1. Water Polo

  2. Handball

  3. Volleyball

  4. Rugby
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Water Polo is a team sport in which two teams of seven players try to score goals by swimming and throwing a ball into a goal.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves two teams of fifteen players trying to score goals by running with an oval ball and touching it down in the opponent's goal area?

  1. Rugby

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

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

Rugby is a team sport in which two teams of fifteen players try to score goals by running with an oval ball and touching it down in the opponent's goal area.