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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 sport has the highest number of professional leagues in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Tennis
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cricket is the most popular sport in India and has the highest number of professional leagues.

Multiple choice

Which sport has the highest number of fans in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Tennis
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cricket is the most popular sport in India and has the highest number of fans.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a traditional sport commonly played in schools?

  1. Basketball

  2. Soccer

  3. Volleyball

  4. Kabaddi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kabaddi is a traditional sport that originated in South Asia and is not typically played in schools in many parts of the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a traditional sport commonly played in schools?

  1. Cricket

  2. Field hockey

  3. Lacrosse

  4. Dodgeball
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dodgeball is not typically considered a traditional sport played in schools, although it may be included in physical education programs as a recreational activity.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a traditional sport that emphasizes cultural heritage and traditions?

  1. Basketball

  2. Soccer

  3. Hula hooping

  4. Jump rope
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hula hooping is a traditional sport that originated in ancient Egypt and is associated with cultural practices and traditions in various parts of the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a traditional sport commonly played in schools?

  1. Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Squash

  4. Golf
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Golf is not typically considered a traditional sport played in schools due to its specialized equipment and facilities requirements.

Multiple choice

Which Indian drink is often consumed by athletes during training and competitions to stay hydrated?

  1. Chai

  2. Coffee

  3. Nimbu Paani

  4. Lassi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nimbu Paani, a refreshing drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar, is often consumed by athletes during training and competitions to stay hydrated and replenish electrolytes.

Multiple choice

Which sport is most likely to cause a corneal abrasion?

  1. Basketball

  2. Football

  3. Soccer

  4. Tennis
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tennis is a sport in which players hit a ball back and forth over a net. The ball can travel at high speeds, and if it hits the eye, it can cause a corneal abrasion.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular sport for betting worldwide?

  1. Soccer

  2. American Football

  3. Basketball

  4. Cricket
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Soccer is the most popular sport for betting worldwide, with billions of dollars wagered on matches each year.

Multiple choice

The JSW Sports Excellence Program provides scholarships to athletes in which of the following sports?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The JSW Sports Excellence Program provides scholarships to athletes in cricket, football, and hockey.

Multiple choice

The GoSports Foundation Scholarship Program provides scholarships to athletes in which of the following sports?

  1. Athletics

  2. Badminton

  3. Boxing

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The GoSports Foundation Scholarship Program provides scholarships to athletes in athletics, badminton, and boxing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular traditional sport played in rural areas of India?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

  4. Hockey
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams trying to tag members of the opposing team while holding their breath.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by hitting a small ball over a net using their hands?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Badminton

  3. Tennis

  4. Kabaddi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Volleyball is a popular traditional Indian sport played by two teams, where the objective is to score points by hitting a small ball over a net using their hands.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by hitting a small ball over a net using their feet?

  1. Football

  2. Volleyball

  3. Badminton

  4. Kabaddi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Football is a popular traditional Indian sport played by two teams, where the objective is to score points by hitting a small ball over a net using their feet.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports event has used Jana Gana Mana as its theme song?

  1. Commonwealth Games 2010

  2. Asian Games 2014

  3. World Cup 2011

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jana Gana Mana has been used as the theme song for the Commonwealth Games 2010, Asian Games 2014, and World Cup 2011.