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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 on a rectangular court with a net in the middle, and involves two players or two teams of two players hitting a ball over the net?

  1. Basketball

  2. Tennis

  3. Squash

  4. Table Tennis
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Explanation

Basketball is a sport that is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle. It involves two players or two teams of two players hitting a ball over the net. Basketball is a popular sport in India, and the Indian national basketball team has won several international tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle, and involves two players or two teams of two players hitting a ball over the net?

  1. Tennis

  2. Squash

  3. Table Tennis

  4. Badminton
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Explanation

Tennis is a sport that is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle. It involves two players or two teams of two players hitting a ball over the net. Tennis is a popular sport in India, and the Indian national tennis team has won several international tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle, and involves two players or two teams of two players hitting a ball over the net?

  1. Squash

  2. Table Tennis

  3. Badminton

  4. Volleyball
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Explanation

Squash is a sport that is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle. It involves two players or two teams of two players hitting a ball over the net. Squash is a popular sport in India, and the Indian national squash team has won several international tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which sport has the highest betting volume worldwide?

  1. Soccer

  2. Basketball

  3. Tennis

  4. Cricket
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Explanation

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and it also has the highest betting volume. In 2021, the global soccer betting market was estimated to be worth over \$200 billion.

Multiple choice

What is the national sport of India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

  4. Basketball
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The national sport of India is Hockey.

Multiple choice

In the TV show 'Lagaan', which sport is at the center of the conflict between the villagers and the British?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Kabaddi
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Explanation

Lagaan is a period sports drama film set in 1893 colonial India, where a group of villagers challenge their British rulers to a game of cricket to avoid paying a heavy tax.

Multiple choice

In the TV show 'Chak De! India', which sport is the central theme around which the story revolves?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

  4. Kabaddi
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Explanation

Chak De! India is a sports drama film that follows the journey of a former hockey player who returns to coach the Indian women's hockey team to victory in the World Cup.

Multiple choice

In the TV show 'Sultan', which sport is the protagonist's primary focus as he aims to reclaim his lost glory?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Wrestling
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Explanation

Sultan is a sports drama film that revolves around a former wrestling champion who returns to the sport to reclaim his lost glory and prove his worth.

Multiple choice

Which Indian TV show highlights the struggles and triumphs of young athletes as they compete in various sports?

  1. MTV Roadies

  2. MTV Splitsvilla

  3. MTV Hustle

  4. MTV Warrior High
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D Correct answer
Explanation

MTV Warrior High is a reality TV show that brings together young athletes from different sports to compete in a series of challenges, testing their physical and mental strength.

Multiple choice

In the TV show 'Dangal', which sport is at the center of the story as a father trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Wrestling
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Explanation

Dangal is a biographical sports drama film based on the true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trained his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat to become world-class wrestlers.

Multiple choice

In the TV show 'Roadies', which sport is featured as a prominent activity during the tasks and challenges?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Adventure Sports
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Explanation

Roadies is an adventure reality TV show that features various tasks and challenges involving adventure sports such as mountain biking, rock climbing, river rafting, and more.

Multiple choice

In the TV show 'Splitsvilla', which sport is featured as a recurring activity during the tasks and challenges?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Adventure Sports
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Explanation

Splitsvilla is a reality TV show that features various tasks and challenges involving adventure sports such as mountain biking, rock climbing, river rafting, and more.

Multiple choice

In the TV show 'MTV Hustle', which sport is featured as the primary focus of the competition?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Rap Battle
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Explanation

MTV Hustle is a reality TV show that features aspiring rappers competing in rap battles to showcase their talent and win the title of 'King of Hustle'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian TV show highlights the struggles and triumphs of young athletes as they compete in various sports?

  1. MTV Roadies

  2. MTV Splitsvilla

  3. MTV Hustle

  4. MTV Warrior High 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

MTV Warrior High 2 is a reality TV show that brings together young athletes from different sports to compete in a series of challenges, testing their physical and mental strength.

Multiple choice

Which sport is considered the national sport of India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Football
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hockey is widely regarded as the national sport of India and has a rich history in the country.