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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 a hilarious incident during a cycling race, which rider accidentally crashed into a hay bale, causing the entire peloton to come to a standstill?

  1. Lance Armstrong

  2. Alberto Contador

  3. Chris Froome

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

Bradley Wiggins famously crashed into a hay bale during the Tour de France in 2012, causing the entire peloton to come to a standstill.

Multiple choice

Which golfer famously hit a hole-in-one on a par 4 hole, causing the entire crowd to erupt in laughter?

  1. Tiger Woods

  2. Phil Mickelson

  3. Rory McIlroy

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

Phil Mickelson famously hit a hole-in-one on a par 4 hole during the 2004 Masters, causing the entire crowd to erupt in laughter.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Dangal', what is the name of the sport that Mahavir Singh Phogat trains his daughters in?

  1. Wrestling

  2. Boxing

  3. Kabbadi

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

Mahavir Singh Phogat trains his daughters in wrestling in Dangal.

Multiple choice

Which sport has been featured in every Asian Games since its inception in 1951?

  1. Athletics

  2. Swimming

  3. Football

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

Athletics has been featured in every Asian Games since its inception in 1951.

Multiple choice

Which sport made its debut at the Asian Games in 2010?

  1. Cricket

  2. Golf

  3. Tennis

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

Cricket made its debut at the Asian Games in 2010.

Multiple choice

How many sports will be featured at the 2023 Asian Games?

  1. 36

  2. 40

  3. 44

  4. 48
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

40 sports will be featured at the 2023 Asian Games.

Multiple choice

Which sailing technique involves moving the boat forward by tacking against the wind?

  1. Reaching

  2. Jibe

  3. Tacking

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

Tacking is a sailing maneuver that allows a boat to move forward while sailing against the wind by changing its direction.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the act of capsizing a sailboat?

  1. Keelhauling

  2. Broaching

  3. Gybing

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

Broaching is the act of capsizing a sailboat due to a sudden change in wind direction or a wave.

Multiple choice

In rowing, what is the term for the technique of moving the oars through the water in a synchronized manner?

  1. Feathering

  2. Sculling

  3. Stroke

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

Stroke is the term for the technique of moving the oars through the water in a synchronized manner in rowing.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the rope used to control the angle of the sail on a sailboat?

  1. Halyard

  2. Sheet

  3. Tack

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

Sheets are used to control the angle of the sail on a sailboat.

Multiple choice

In sailing, what is the term for the rope used to secure the sail to the mast?

  1. Halyard

  2. Sheet

  3. Tack

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

Halyards are used to secure the sail to the mast on a sailboat.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the technique of moving the boat sideways in rowing?

  1. Feathering

  2. Sculling

  3. Stroke

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

Crab is the term for the technique of moving the boat sideways in rowing.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a rectangular field with two goals at each end, and involves two teams of eleven players trying to score goals by hitting a ball into the opposing team's goal?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

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

Hockey is a sport that is played on a rectangular field with two goals at each end. It involves two teams of eleven players trying to score goals by hitting a ball into the opposing team's goal. Hockey is a popular sport in India, and the Indian national hockey team has won several international tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a circular court with a net in the middle, and involves two players or two teams of two players hitting a shuttlecock over the net?

  1. Badminton

  2. Tennis

  3. Squash

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

Badminton is a sport that is played on a circular court with a net in the middle. It involves two players or two teams of two players hitting a shuttlecock over the net. Badminton is a popular sport in India, and the Indian national badminton team has won several international tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle, and involves two players or two teams of two players hitting a ball over the net?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Basketball

  3. Tennis

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

Volleyball is a sport that is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle. It involves two players or two teams of two players hitting a ball over the net. Volleyball is a popular sport in India, and the Indian national volleyball team has won several international tournaments.