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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 and a small ball?

  1. Kho-kho

  2. Gilli-danda

  3. Ludo

  4. Carrom
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 ball.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by throwing a ball into a net?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Volleyball

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

Kabaddi is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by tagging members of the opposing team while holding their breath.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a shuttlecock back and forth?

  1. Badminton

  2. Tennis

  3. Table tennis

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

Badminton is a popular Indian sport played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a shuttlecock back and forth.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score goals by hitting a ball into a goal with their feet?

  1. Football

  2. Hockey

  3. Cricket

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

Football is a popular sport in India where two teams try to score goals by hitting a ball into a goal with their feet.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by hitting a ball over a net using their hands?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Basketball

  3. Tennis

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

Volleyball is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by hitting a ball over a net using their hands.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using rackets?

  1. Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Table tennis

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

Tennis is a popular Indian sport played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using rackets.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by throwing a ball into a hole?

  1. Golf

  2. Bowling

  3. Cricket

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

Golf is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by throwing a ball into a hole.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using paddles?

  1. Table tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Tennis

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

Table tennis is a popular Indian sport played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using paddles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by hitting a ball into a goal with their sticks?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

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

Hockey is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by hitting a ball into a goal with their sticks.

Multiple choice

Which modern sporting event is considered the direct successor to the ancient Olympic Games?

  1. World Cup

  2. Super Bowl

  3. Wimbledon

  4. Tour de France
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The modern Olympic Games, revived in 1896, are the direct successor to the ancient Olympic Games, continuing the tradition of international athletic competitions.

Multiple choice

The 'Indian Premier League' (IPL) is a popular:

  1. Cricket tournament

  2. Football tournament

  3. Hockey tournament

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

The 'Indian Premier League' (IPL) is a popular cricket tournament held annually in India. It features teams from various cities across the country and attracts a large number of spectators and viewers.

Multiple choice

The 'Taj Mahal Trophy' is awarded to the winner of which sporting event?

  1. Golf tournament

  2. Polo tournament

  3. Cricket tournament

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

The 'Taj Mahal Trophy' is awarded to the winner of the annual polo tournament held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is one of the most prestigious polo tournaments in India.

Multiple choice

The 'National Games of India' is a multi-sport event held every:

  1. 2 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 8 years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'National Games of India' is a multi-sport event held every two years in India. It features athletes from various states and union territories competing in various sports.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional attire worn by Indian hockey players during matches?

  1. Tracksuit

  2. Shorts and t-shirt

  3. Jersey and pads

  4. Dhoti-kurta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In hockey, players traditionally wear a jersey, shorts, and protective pads, including shin guards, elbow pads, and a helmet.

Multiple choice

Metalwork Trophies are often associated with specific sports or competitions. Which of the following is NOT a common sport or competition where Metalwork Trophies are awarded?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Chess

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

While Metalwork Trophies are awarded in various sports and competitions, Chess is not typically associated with the presentation of Metalwork Trophies.