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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 sport was added to the Olympic Games in 1920?

  1. Polo

  2. Rugby

  3. Hockey

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

Hockey was added to the Olympic Games in 1920.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular cricket video game developed in India?

  1. Cricket 19

  2. EA Sports Cricket

  3. Don Bradman Cricket

  4. World Cricket Championship
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

World Cricket Championship is a popular cricket video game developed in India by Nextwave Multimedia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular kabaddi video game developed in India?

  1. Kabaddi Warriors

  2. Kabaddi Adda

  3. Kabaddi Fight

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

Kabaddi Warriors is a popular kabaddi video game developed in India by Nextwave Multimedia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular sports-themed video game developed in India that focuses on the traditional Indian sport of kabaddi?

  1. Kabaddi Warriors

  2. Kabaddi Adda

  3. Kabaddi Fight

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

Kabaddi Warriors is a popular sports-themed video game developed in India that focuses on the traditional Indian sport of kabaddi.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular cultural sport in India that involves throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible?

  1. Kho-kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Shot Put

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

Stone Lifting is a traditional sport in India where participants compete to lift and throw a heavy stone or rock as far as possible.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Gilli-Danda, what is the name of the stick used to hit the wooden peg?

  1. Danda

  2. Gilli

  3. Peg

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

In Gilli-Danda, the stick used to hit the wooden peg is called the Danda.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves balancing on a long pole while performing acrobatic feats?

  1. Mallakhamb

  2. Gatka

  3. Silambam

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

Mallakhamb is a traditional Indian sport that involves balancing on a long pole while performing acrobatic feats such as climbing, swinging, and twisting.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves throwing a javelin-like spear at a target?

  1. Javelin Throw

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Shot Put

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

Javelin Throw is a traditional Indian sport that involves throwing a javelin-like spear at a target.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Kho-kho, what is the name of the player who tries to tag members of the opposing team while running between two poles?

  1. Chaser

  2. Runner

  3. Defender

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

In Kho-kho, the player who tries to tag members of the opposing team while running between two poles is called the Chaser.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a small ball with their hands?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Volleyball

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

Volleyball is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a small ball with their hands.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Sepak Takraw, what is the name of the ball made of rattan or synthetic materials?

  1. Ball

  2. Shuttlecock

  3. Puck

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

In Sepak Takraw, the ball used is made of rattan or synthetic materials.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by throwing a ball into a net?

  1. Basketball

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

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

Netball is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by throwing a ball into a net.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Tug of War, what is the name of the rope used by the two teams to pull against each other?

  1. Rope

  2. Cord

  3. String

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

In Tug of War, the rope used by the two teams to pull against each other is simply called the Rope.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a shuttlecock with their rackets?

  1. Badminton

  2. Tennis

  3. Squash

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

Badminton is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a shuttlecock with their rackets.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular sport in the world by number of participants?

  1. Soccer

  2. Cricket

  3. Basketball

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

Soccer, also known as football, is the most popular sport in the world, with billions of fans and players across the globe.