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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 sport involves two teams of twelve players trying to score goals by throwing a ball into a net?

  1. Lacrosse

  2. Volleyball

  3. Handball

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

Lacrosse is a team sport in which two teams of twelve players try to score goals by throwing a ball into a net.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hockey

  2. Lacrosse

  3. Rugby

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

Hockey is a team sport in which two teams of eleven players try to score goals by hitting a ball with a stick.

Multiple choice

In the play The Rivals, what sport does Captain Absolute challenge Sir Lucius O'Trigger to?

  1. tennis

  2. badminton

  3. fencing

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

Captain Absolute and Sir Lucius O'Trigger engage in a duel with swords, demonstrating their willingness to defend their honor.

Multiple choice

In the poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, what sport does Prufrock mention playing?

  1. tennis

  2. badminton

  3. golf

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

Prufrock mentions playing tennis as a way to connect with others, but he ultimately feels isolated and unable to truly engage.

Multiple choice

In the novel The Remains of the Day, what sport does Mr. Stevens play?

  1. tennis

  2. golf

  3. cricket

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

Mr. Stevens is a dedicated cricket player who finds solace and structure in the game, even as his world undergoes significant changes.

Multiple choice

In the play Waiting for Godot, what sport do Vladimir and Estragon discuss playing?

  1. tennis

  2. badminton

  3. cricket

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

Vladimir and Estragon engage in a philosophical discussion about playing tennis, using the sport as a metaphor for their existential uncertainty.

Multiple choice

In the play The Glass Menagerie, what sport does Tom Wingfield play?

  1. tennis

  2. football

  3. baseball

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

Tom Wingfield is a high school football player who dreams of escaping his mundane life and finding adventure.

Multiple choice

In the poem The Waste Land, what sport does T.S. Eliot mention playing?

  1. tennis

  2. golf

  3. cricket

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

Eliot mentions playing tennis in the poem, using the sport as a symbol of the fragmented and disillusioned modern world.

Multiple choice

In the play The Rivals, what sport does Mrs. Malaprop play?

  1. tennis

  2. badminton

  3. cricket

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

Mrs. Malaprop is a wealthy and eccentric widow who enjoys playing badminton as a way to stay active and socialize.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular sport for athletic scholarships?

  1. Football.

  2. Basketball.

  3. Baseball.

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

Football is the most popular sport for athletic scholarships.

Multiple choice

What is the least popular sport for athletic scholarships?

  1. Lacrosse.

  2. Swimming.

  3. Tennis.

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

Lacrosse is the least popular sport for athletic scholarships.

Multiple choice

How can I learn more about Bossaball?

  1. Visit the official website of the International Bossaball Federation

  2. Attend a Bossaball tournament or event

  3. Watch Bossaball videos online

  4. Take Bossaball lessons from a qualified instructor
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

There are several ways to learn more about Bossaball, including visiting the official website of the International Bossaball Federation, attending a Bossaball tournament or event, watching Bossaball videos online, and taking Bossaball lessons from a qualified instructor.

Multiple choice

Which sport is played on a rectangular field with two goals, and the objective is to score by kicking a ball into the opponent's goal?

  1. Soccer

  2. Basketball

  3. Hockey

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

Soccer, also known as football, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players, with the aim of scoring by kicking a ball into the opponent's goal.

Multiple choice

Which sport is played on a rectangular field with two goals, and the objective is to score by throwing a ball into the opponent's goal?

  1. Handball

  2. Soccer

  3. Basketball

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

Handball is a team sport played on a rectangular field with two goals, with the aim of scoring by throwing a ball into the opponent's goal.

Multiple choice

Which wrestling club is located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra?

  1. Akhada Mahavir Hanuman

  2. Akhada Jantar Mantar

  3. Akhada Shri Ram

  4. Akhada Guru Hanuman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

There is no wrestling club named Akhada Mahavir Hanuman, Akhada Jantar Mantar, Akhada Shri Ram, or Akhada Guru Hanuman in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.