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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 Bollywood movie is credited with popularizing the game of cricket in India?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Iqbal

  4. Dil Bole Hadippa!
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lagaan (2001) is a Bollywood sports drama film that tells the story of a group of villagers who challenge their British rulers to a cricket match in order to avoid paying taxes.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda

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

Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of seven players each trying to score points by throwing a ball into a goal. It is a popular sport in India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with wooden sticks?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with wooden sticks. It is a popular sport in rural areas of India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of seven players each trying to score points by running around a field and touching four bases?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda

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

Cricket is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of seven players each trying to score points by running around a field and touching four bases. It is a popular sport in India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their hands?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Volleyball is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their hands. It is a popular sport in India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their feet?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Football is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their feet. It is a popular sport in India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their heads?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their heads. It is a popular sport in rural areas of India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their elbows?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their elbows. It is a popular sport in India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their knees?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their knees. It is a popular sport in India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their shoulders?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Hockey is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their shoulders. It is a popular sport in India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their backs?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Volleyball is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their backs. It is a popular sport in India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their stomachs?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Football is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their stomachs. It is a popular sport in India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their heads?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Hockey is a traditional Indian sport that involves two players hitting a small ball with their heads. It is a popular sport in India and is often played during festivals and competitions.

Multiple choice

How many sports are typically included in the Commonwealth Games?

  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 25
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Commonwealth Games typically include around 20 sports, which vary depending on the host country and the availability of facilities.

Multiple choice

Which sport is not typically included in the Commonwealth Games?

  1. Cricket

  2. Rugby

  3. Hockey

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

Tennis is not typically included in the Commonwealth Games.