General Awareness

Sports General Knowledge

2,517 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 general knowledge
  1. WWE

  2. WWF

  3. TNA

  4. DNA

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling) was broadcast on Ten Sports and later Star Sports in India during the 2000s. WWE had different broadcast arrangements (Sony/Disney), WWF was the old name for WWE, and DNA is not a wrestling promotion.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Badminton

  2. Chess

  3. Polo

  4. Carrom

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chess originated in India during the Gupta Empire around the 6th century AD, where it was known as 'Chaturanga'. It spread to Persia, the Islamic world, and eventually Europe, evolving into modern chess. Badminton developed from British games in India, Polo originated in Central Asia, and Carrom's origins are disputed (possibly South Asian but not definitively Indian).

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Golf

  4. Football

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A punter in football is a specialist who kicks the ball during punts, typically on fourth down to exchange possession for better field position. They're part of the special teams unit and require precision and distance control.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Cycle race

  2. Car race

  3. Bike race

  4. Horse race

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ajith Kumar is well-known for his passion for car racing and has participated in motor racing competitions. Option B (Car race) is correct. He is not particularly known for cycle racing, bike racing, or horse racing as his favorite sport.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Archery

  2. Yatching

  3. Polo

  4. Badmitton

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Archery is the official national sport of Bhutan. It holds deep cultural and religious significance in Bhutanese society, with competitions held regularly during festivals.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Athletics

  2. Ice Hockey

  3. Air Racing

  4. Football

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ice Hockey is officially recognized as Canada's national winter sport, with lacrosse as the national summer sport. Hockey is culturally central to Canadian identity and Canada dominates international competition.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Polo

  2. Cricket

  3. Horse Racing

  4. Chess

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In polo, the game is divided into periods called 'chukkers' or 'chukkas', each lasting 7 minutes. A standard polo match typically has 4 to 6 chukkers. This term is unique to polo and not used in other sports listed.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Baseball

  2. Tennis

  3. Football

  4. Badminton

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. Countries compete against each other in this knockout tournament, which has been held annually since 1900, making it the world's largest annual international team competition in sport.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Hockey

  2. Golf

  3. Cricket

  4. Football

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The FIFA World Cup Trophy is awarded to the winner of the FIFA World Cup, which is the premier international football (soccer) tournament for national teams, held every four years. FIFA is the governing body for football worldwide.