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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 is considered the national sport of India?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Kabaddi

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

Hockey is the national sport of India, recognized by the Indian government in 1979.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Javelin Throw

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

Stone Put, also known as 'Gilli Danda', is a traditional Indian sport where players throw a heavy stone or rock as far as possible.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves two teams competing to score goals by hitting a ball into a net using a stick?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Kabaddi

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

Hockey is a team sport in which two teams compete to score goals by hitting a ball into a net using a stick.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a small ball with a wooden stick?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Polo

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

Field hockey is a popular team sport played on a grass or artificial turf field. Players use wooden sticks to hit a small, hard ball into the opponent's goal. Field hockey is particularly popular in India and is considered the national sport.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves players throwing a heavy stone or metal ball as far as possible?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Javelin Throw

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

Stone Lifting is a traditional Indian game where players compete to lift and throw a heavy stone or metal ball as far as possible. The weight of the stone can vary depending on the region and the strength of the participants.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves players using their feet to control a small ball and score goals against an opponent?

  1. Football

  2. Soccer

  3. Kabaddi

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

Football, also known as soccer, is a popular sport played worldwide. In India, football is played with a round ball and involves two teams of players using their feet to control the ball and score goals against an opponent.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves players using a wooden stick to hit a small ball over a net?

  1. Badminton

  2. Tennis

  3. Table Tennis

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

Badminton is a popular racquet sport played with a shuttlecock (a small, feathered projectile) and a badminton racket. Players use their rackets to hit the shuttlecock over a net and into the opponent's court.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves players using a wooden stick to hit a small ball through a series of hoops?

  1. Croquet

  2. Golf

  3. Polo

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

Croquet is a lawn game played with mallets and wooden balls. Players use their mallets to hit the balls through a series of hoops arranged in a specific pattern. The first player to hit their ball through all the hoops in the correct order wins the game.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves players using their hands to throw a small ball at a target?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kabaddi is a popular team sport played in India and other parts of South Asia. Players use their hands to throw a small ball at a target, while the opposing team tries to prevent them from doing so. The game is played in two halves, and the team that scores the most points wins.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves players using their feet to kick a ball into a goal?

  1. Football

  2. Soccer

  3. Kabaddi

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

Football, also known as soccer, is a popular sport played worldwide. In India, football is played with a round ball and involves two teams of players using their feet to control the ball and score goals against an opponent.

Multiple choice

Which sports film is set in the world of cricket?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Iqbal

  4. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lagaan is a period sports drama film set in the world of cricket.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves competitors racing on lawnmowers?

  1. Lawn Mower Racing

  2. Go-Kart Racing

  3. Soapbox Derby

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

Lawn Mower Racing is a thrilling sport where participants race modified lawnmowers on a track, often reaching high speeds and performing daring maneuvers.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a heavy stone or metal ball as far as possible?

  1. Kho Kho

  2. Gilli Danda

  3. Shot Put

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

Shot Put is not a traditional Indian game, it is a track and field event in which athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common activity enjoyed by children in middle childhood?

  1. Playing sports

  2. Engaging in creative arts

  3. Spending time with friends

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

Middle childhood is a time when children often enjoy participating in various activities, such as playing sports, engaging in creative arts, and spending time with friends.

Multiple choice

Which sport is closely associated with the Hindu festival of Diwali?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

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

Kabaddi is traditionally played during Diwali in many parts of India, and it holds cultural and religious significance for many Hindus.