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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

In the 2018 biographical sports drama film 'Soorma', which sport is at the heart of the story of a hockey player who overcomes personal tragedy to achieve success?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Soorma, directed by Shaad Ali, is a 2018 biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Sandeep Singh (Diljit Dosanjh), a hockey player who overcomes personal tragedy to achieve success and represent India at the international level.

Multiple choice

In the 2019 biographical sports drama film 'Panga', which sport is at the heart of the story of a former kabaddi player who returns to the sport after a long hiatus?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Panga, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, is a 2018 biographical sports drama film that tells the story of Jaya Nigam (Kangana Ranaut), a former kabaddi player who returns to the sport after a long hiatus to fulfill her dream of representing India at the Kabaddi World Cup.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sport in which players use a stick to hit a puck into a goal?

  1. Hockey

  2. Lacrosse

  3. Polo

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

Hockey is a sport in which two teams of players use sticks to hit a puck into the other team's goal.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves hitting a ball with a club over a course of holes?

  1. Golf

  2. Tennis

  3. Cricket

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

Golf is a sport in which players hit a ball with a club over a course of holes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sport in which players use a bat to hit a ball and run around bases?

  1. Baseball

  2. Cricket

  3. Softball

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

Baseball is a sport in which players use a bat to hit a ball and run around bases.

Multiple choice

Which sport popularized the use of knickerbockers in the late 19th century?

  1. Baseball

  2. Cricket

  3. Golf

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

Knickerbockers, which are knee-length pants, became popular in baseball in the late 19th century.

Multiple choice

Which sport popularized the use of tracksuits in the 1970s?

  1. Running

  2. Basketball

  3. Football

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

Tracksuits became popular in the 1970s due to their comfort and versatility, particularly among runners.

Multiple choice

In which sport is caste discrimination particularly prevalent in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Caste discrimination is particularly prevalent in cricket in India, with players from lower castes often facing discrimination and limited opportunities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian sport?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Cricket

  4. Gilli-Danda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cricket is a British sport that was introduced to India in the 18th century.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is known for its use of colorful kites?

  1. Kite flying

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kho-Kho

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

Kite flying is a popular sport in India, especially during the festival of Makar Sankranti. People of all ages fly colorful kites from their rooftops and compete to see whose kite can fly the highest.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Basketball

  3. Tennis

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

Badminton is a popular sport in India that is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle. Players use rackets to hit a shuttlecock over the net and try to score points by landing it in their opponent's court.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a circular field with two teams of seven players each?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda

  4. Tug of War
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kabaddi is a popular sport in India that is played on a circular field with two teams of seven players each. The objective of the game is to score points by touching or tagging members of the opposing team while holding your breath and chanting "kabaddi, kabaddi, kabaddi".

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Tug of War
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball. The objective of the game is to hit the ball with the stick and run around a series of posts before the opposing team can catch you.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played with two teams of eleven players each, using a bat and a ball?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Cricket is a popular sport in India that is played with two teams of eleven players each, using a bat and a ball. The objective of the game is to score runs by hitting the ball with the bat and running between wickets.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a rectangular field with two teams of eleven players each, using a hockey stick and a ball?

  1. Hockey

  2. Football

  3. Volleyball

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

Hockey is a popular sport in India that is played on a rectangular field with two teams of eleven players each, using a hockey stick and a ball. The objective of the game is to score goals by hitting the ball into the opposing team's net.