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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

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport where players use a racket to hit a shuttlecock over a net?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Badminton

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

Badminton is a traditional Indian sport where players use a racket to hit a shuttlecock over a net.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports startup has developed a mobile app that connects sports enthusiasts with coaches and trainers?

  1. Fitso

  2. Cure.fit

  3. GOQii

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

Fitso is an Indian sports startup that has developed a mobile app that connects sports enthusiasts with coaches and trainers. The app provides a platform for users to find and book coaching sessions with qualified professionals, helping them improve their skills and achieve their fitness goals.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the court in Jai Alai?

  1. Cancha

  2. Fronton

  3. Trinquete

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

The court in Jai Alai is called a fronton, which is a Basque word meaning 'place where the ball is played'.

Multiple choice

How many players are on each team in Jai Alai?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

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

Jai Alai is typically played in teams of two, with each team occupying one side of the court.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the serve in Jai Alai?

  1. Saque

  2. Remate

  3. Pelotazo

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

The serve in Jai Alai is called a saque, which is performed by throwing the ball into the air and hitting it with the cesta.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the winning shot in Jai Alai?

  1. Tanto

  2. Remate

  3. Pelotazo

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

The winning shot in Jai Alai is called a tanto, which is scored when the ball hits the front wall and the opponent cannot return it.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the most famous Jai Alai player of all time?

  1. Chiquito de Cambo

  2. Retegui

  3. Atano III

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

Chiquito de Cambo is widely regarded as the greatest Jai Alai player of all time, winning numerous championships and setting several records.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a small, heavy ball at a target made of wooden pins?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho Kho

  4. Carrom
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Carrom is a popular indoor game played on a square board with a smooth surface, using a striker and small, heavy discs called carrom men.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams of players attempting to tag each other while avoiding being tagged themselves?

  1. Kho Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Ludo

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

Kabaddi is a popular contact sport played in India, where one player from the attacking team tries to tag as many players from the defending team as possible while holding their breath and chanting "kabaddi, kabaddi".

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of wooden sticks and involves throwing and catching them in various patterns?

  1. Gilli Danda

  2. Ludo

  3. Pachisi

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

Gilli Danda is a simple yet challenging game played with two wooden sticks, where one player hits a small wooden peg (gilli) with a larger stick (danda) and the other player tries to catch it before it touches the ground.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams of players attempting to score points by throwing a ball into a net or goal while preventing the opposing team from doing the same?

  1. Kho Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Handball

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

Handball is a team sport played with a small ball, where players attempt to score points by throwing the ball into the opposing team's goal while preventing them from doing the same.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves flying a kite made of paper and bamboo, often during festivals and special occasions?

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kite Flying is a popular pastime in India, especially during festivals like Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami, where people fly colorful kites made of paper and bamboo.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams of players attempting to score points by throwing a ball into a net or goal while preventing the opposing team from doing the same?

  1. Kho Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Handball

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

Handball is a team sport played with a small ball, where players attempt to score points by throwing the ball into the opposing team's goal while preventing them from doing the same.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves flying a kite made of paper and bamboo, often during festivals and special occasions?

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kite Flying is a popular pastime in India, especially during festivals like Makar Sankranti and Basant Panchami, where people fly colorful kites made of paper and bamboo.

Multiple choice

In baseball, how many strikes are required to strike out a batter?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In baseball, a batter is struck out after accumulating 3 strikes.