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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

Pehlwani has been recognized as:

  1. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

  2. National Sport of India

  3. Olympic Sport

  4. Commonwealth Games Sport
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Explanation

Pehlwani has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Multiple choice

Which sport is not included in the National Games for the Physically Challenged?

  1. Athletics

  2. Swimming

  3. Powerlifting

  4. Cricket
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Explanation

Cricket is not included in the National Games for the Physically Challenged.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport is known for its use of wooden sticks and a small wooden ball, and is often played in rural areas of India?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda

  4. Langadi
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Explanation

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that involves hitting a small wooden stick (gilli) with a longer stick (danda) to send it as far as possible.

Multiple choice

In ancient India, which sport was considered a royal pastime and was often played by kings and nobles?

  1. Polo

  2. Cricket

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Kho-kho
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Explanation

Polo, a horseback game involving hitting a small ball with a mallet, was a popular sport among Indian royalty in ancient times.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is known for its strategic moves and is often accompanied by rhythmic music during competitions?

  1. Chess

  2. Carrom

  3. Ludo

  4. Snakes and Ladders
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Explanation

Chess, a game of strategy and skill, is often played with rhythmic music in India, creating a focused and competitive atmosphere during tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible and is often accompanied by traditional music during competitions?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Hammer Throw

  4. Stone Put
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Stone Put, a traditional Indian sport, involves throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible, and is often accompanied by rhythmic music during competitions.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is known for its fast-paced action and is often accompanied by rhythmic music during competitions?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Sepak Takraw

  4. Tug of War
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Explanation

Kabaddi, a fast-paced team sport, is often accompanied by rhythmic music during competitions, creating an energetic and exciting atmosphere.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is known for its strategic moves and is often accompanied by rhythmic music during competitions?

  1. Chess

  2. Carrom

  3. Ludo

  4. Snakes and Ladders
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Explanation

Chess, a game of strategy and skill, is often played with rhythmic music in India, creating a focused and competitive atmosphere during tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Kho-kho
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Explanation

Cricket, hockey, kabaddi, and kho-kho are all traditional Indian sports. They are played by people of all ages and backgrounds.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional game played during Pongal?

  1. Jallikattu

  2. Silambam

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Kho-kho
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Jallikattu is the traditional game played during Pongal. It is a bull-taming sport that is practiced in Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which rural sports event in India brings together athletes from various villages to compete in traditional sports?

  1. Rural Olympics

  2. National Games

  3. Commonwealth Games

  4. Asian Games
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Explanation

The Rural Olympics is an annual event held in India where athletes from various villages compete in traditional sports such as kabaddi, kho-kho, and tug-of-war.

Multiple choice

Which rural sports event in India showcases the sporting talent of differently-abled athletes?

  1. Rural Paralympics

  2. National School Games

  3. Youth Games

  4. Commonwealth Games
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Explanation

The Rural Paralympics is an annual event held in India where differently-abled athletes from rural areas compete in various sports.

Multiple choice

Which rural sports event in India brings together athletes from different states to compete in various sports?

  1. National Games

  2. Rural Olympics

  3. Youth Games

  4. Commonwealth Games
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Explanation

The National Games is a multi-sport event held in India where athletes from different states compete in various sports.

Multiple choice

Which sport was added to the Olympic Games in 1900?

  1. Basketball

  2. Football

  3. Tennis

  4. Golf
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Tennis was added to the Olympic Games in 1900.

Multiple choice

Which sport was added to the Olympic Games in 1904?

  1. Baseball

  2. American football

  3. Lacrosse

  4. Tug of war
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Tug of war was added to the Olympic Games in 1904.