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Sports General Knowledge

3,192 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

What is the name of the sport where players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal?

  1. Soccer

  2. Football

  3. Rugby

  4. Hockey
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Explanation

Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is a sport where players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves throwing a ball at a set of pins to knock them down?

  1. Bowling

  2. Golf

  3. Cricket

  4. Baseball
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Explanation

Bowling is a sport where players throw a ball at a set of pins to knock them down.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sport where players use a stick to hit a puck into a net?

  1. Hockey

  2. Lacrosse

  3. Polo

  4. Cricket
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Explanation

Hockey is a sport where players use a stick to hit a puck into a net.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves hitting a ball with a bat and running around bases?

  1. Baseball

  2. Cricket

  3. Softball

  4. Rounders
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Explanation

Baseball is a sport where players hit a ball with a bat and run around bases.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sport where players use a stick to hit a ball and run around bases?

  1. Cricket

  2. Baseball

  3. Softball

  4. Rounders
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Explanation

Cricket is a sport where players use a stick to hit a ball and run around bases.

Multiple choice

Which sport is considered to be the national sport of India?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

  4. Kabaddi
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Explanation

Hockey is widely regarded as the national sport of India due to its historical significance and popularity among the Indian population.

Multiple choice

Which state in India is known for its traditional wrestling form, Mallakhamb?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Kerala

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Explanation

Mallakhamb is a traditional wrestling form that originated in Maharashtra and is still widely practiced in the state.

Multiple choice

Which sport is associated with the state of Kerala and is often referred to as 'God's Own Game'?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Football

  3. Volleyball

  4. Kalaripayattu
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Explanation

Volleyball is widely popular in Kerala and is often referred to as 'God's Own Game' due to its immense popularity and the state's contributions to the sport.

Multiple choice

Which state in India is known for its traditional martial art form, Gatka?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Gatka is a traditional martial art form that originated in Punjab and is still widely practiced in the state.

Multiple choice

Which sport is associated with the state of Tamil Nadu and is often referred to as 'the king of sports'?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

  4. Kabaddi
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Explanation

Kabaddi is widely popular in Tamil Nadu and is often referred to as 'the king of sports' due to its immense popularity and the state's contributions to the sport.

Multiple choice

Which sport is associated with the state of West Bengal and is often referred to as 'the beautiful game'?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

  4. Kabaddi
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Explanation

Football is widely popular in West Bengal and is often referred to as 'the beautiful game' due to its immense popularity and the state's contributions to the sport.

Multiple choice

Which is the highest level of basketball league in India conducted by the Indian Basketball Federation (IBF)?

  1. National Basketball League (NBL)

  2. All India Basketball Championship (AIBC)

  3. Federation Cup

  4. Junior National Basketball Championship
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Explanation

The National Basketball League (NBL) is the highest level of basketball league in India conducted by the Indian Basketball Federation (IBF).

Multiple choice

Which team won the inaugural National Basketball League (NBL) title in India?

  1. Punjab Steelers

  2. Mumbai Challengers

  3. Chennai Slam

  4. Delhi Capitals
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Explanation

Punjab Steelers won the inaugural National Basketball League (NBL) title in India.

Multiple choice

How many teams participate in the National Basketball League (NBL) in India?

  1. 8

  2. 10

  3. 12

  4. 14
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Explanation

12 teams participate in the National Basketball League (NBL) in India.

Multiple choice

Which sport is typically the most popular in rural areas of India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Hockey
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Explanation

Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that is widely popular in rural areas of the country. It is a team sport that involves capturing members of the opposing team by crossing into their territory and tagging them.