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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 equestrian discipline involves guiding a horse through a predetermined obstacle course at speed?

  1. Barrel Racing

  2. Western Riding

  3. Polo

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

Barrel Racing is an equestrian discipline where horse and rider navigate a cloverleaf pattern around barrels, testing their speed, agility, and precision.

Multiple choice

Which equestrian discipline involves jumping over obstacles on a horse while wearing traditional Western attire?

  1. Western Riding

  2. Barrel Racing

  3. Show Jumping

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

Western Riding is a discipline that encompasses various equestrian activities, including jumping obstacles while wearing traditional Western attire and tack.

Multiple choice

Which sport is considered the national sport of India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Kabaddi

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

Hockey is widely regarded as the national sport of India and has a rich history in the country.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played with a wooden stick and a small ball?

  1. Kho-kho

  2. Gilli-danda

  3. Ludo

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

Gilli-danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a wooden stick and a small ball.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by throwing a ball into a net?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Volleyball

  4. Basketball
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kabaddi is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by tagging members of the opposing team while holding their breath.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a shuttlecock back and forth?

  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 Indian sport played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a shuttlecock back and forth.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score goals by hitting a ball into a goal with their feet?

  1. Football

  2. Hockey

  3. Cricket

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

Football is a popular sport in India where two teams try to score goals by hitting a ball into a goal with their feet.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Volleyball

  2. Basketball

  3. Tennis

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

Volleyball is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by hitting a ball over a net using their hands.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using rackets?

  1. Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Table tennis

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

Tennis is a popular Indian sport played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using rackets.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by throwing a ball into a hole?

  1. Golf

  2. Bowling

  3. Cricket

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

Golf is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by throwing a ball into a hole.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using paddles?

  1. Table tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Tennis

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

Table tennis is a popular Indian sport played on a court with a net and two teams hitting a ball back and forth using paddles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by hitting a ball into a goal with their sticks?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

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

Hockey is a popular Indian sport where two teams try to score points by hitting a ball into a goal with their sticks.

Multiple choice

Which sporting event is considered the most prestigious and is often referred to as the 'Indian Premier League'?

  1. Pro Kabaddi League

  2. Indian Super League

  3. Hockey India League

  4. Volleyball Premier League
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Premier League (IPL), held annually in India, is considered the most prestigious Twenty20 cricket league in the world and is often referred to as the 'Indian Premier League'.

Multiple choice

Which sporting event is considered the most prestigious and is often referred to as the 'Pro Kabaddi League'?

  1. Indian Premier League

  2. Indian Super League

  3. Hockey India League

  4. Volleyball Premier League
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), held annually in India, is considered the most prestigious kabaddi league in the world and is often referred to as the 'Pro Kabaddi League'.

Multiple choice

Which sporting event is considered the most prestigious and is often referred to as the 'Indian Super League'?

  1. Indian Premier League

  2. Pro Kabaddi League

  3. Hockey India League

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

The Indian Super League (ISL), held annually in India, is considered the most prestigious football league in the country and is often referred to as the 'Indian Super League'.