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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 traditional Indian sport of Silambam, performers engage in mock fights using long wooden sticks. What is the name of the musical instrument that is typically played during Silambam performances?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Shehnai

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

The dhol is a double-headed drum that is typically played during Silambam performances. The dhol's rhythmic beats provide a lively accompaniment to the mock fights performed by the Silambam practitioners.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Mardani Khel, women engage in mock fights using wooden sticks. What is the name of the musical instrument that is typically played during Mardani Khel performances?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Shehnai

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

The dhol is a double-headed drum that is typically played during Mardani Khel performances. The dhol's rhythmic beats provide a lively accompaniment to the mock fights performed by the Mardani Khel practitioners.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Gatka, practitioners engage in mock sword fights using wooden sticks. What is the name of the musical instrument that is typically played during Gatka performances?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Shehnai

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

The dhol is a double-headed drum that is typically played during Gatka performances. The dhol's rhythmic beats provide a lively accompaniment to the mock sword fights performed by the Gatka practitioners.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Silambam, performers engage in mock fights using long wooden sticks. What is the name of the musical instrument that is typically played during Silambam performances?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Shehnai

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

The dhol is a double-headed drum that is typically played during Silambam performances. The dhol's rhythmic beats provide a lively accompaniment to the mock fights performed by the Silambam practitioners.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Mallakhamb, performers display their strength and agility by performing acrobatic feats on a vertical wooden pole. What is the name of the musical instrument that is typically played during Mallakhamb performances?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Shehnai

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

The dhol is a double-headed drum that is typically played during Mallakhamb performances. The dhol's rhythmic beats provide a lively accompaniment to the acrobatic feats performed by the Mallakhamb practitioners.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hurling team from the city of Cork?

  1. Cork

  2. Tipperary

  3. Kilkenny

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

The Hurling team from the city of Cork is simply called 'Cork'.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hurling team from the county of Tipperary?

  1. Cork

  2. Tipperary

  3. Kilkenny

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

The Hurling team from the county of Tipperary is called 'Tipperary'.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hurling team from the county of Kilkenny?

  1. Cork

  2. Tipperary

  3. Kilkenny

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

The Hurling team from the county of Kilkenny is called 'Kilkenny'.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hurling team from the county of Galway?

  1. Cork

  2. Tipperary

  3. Kilkenny

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

The Hurling team from the county of Galway is called 'Galway'.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hurling team from the county of Waterford?

  1. Waterford

  2. Limerick

  3. Clare

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

The Hurling team from the county of Waterford is called 'Waterford'.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hurling team from the county of Limerick?

  1. Waterford

  2. Limerick

  3. Clare

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

The Hurling team from the county of Limerick is called 'Limerick'.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hurling team from the county of Clare?

  1. Waterford

  2. Limerick

  3. Clare

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

The Hurling team from the county of Clare is called 'Clare'.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the feeling of euphoria or altered consciousness that some divers experience at depth?

  1. Nitrogen Narcosis

  2. Decompression Sickness

  3. The Bends

  4. Diver's High
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Diver's High is the term for the feeling of euphoria or altered consciousness that some divers experience at depth, due to the effects of nitrogen narcosis.

Multiple choice

The Sports Museum of Mauritius primarily focuses on which sports?

  1. Football

  2. Cricket

  3. Athletics

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sports Museum of Mauritius covers a wide range of sports, including football, cricket, athletics, and other popular sports in the country.

Multiple choice

The National Sports Museum of Sri Lanka has a section dedicated to which sport?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Rugby

  3. Hockey

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

The National Sports Museum of Sri Lanka has a section dedicated to the sport of volleyball, showcasing its history and achievements in the country.