General Awareness
Sports General Knowledge
3,192 Questions
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
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Tennis and cricket
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Lacrosse
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Judo
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Rugby and Football
B
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Explanation
Lacrosse is Canada's official national sport, declared by Parliament in 1994. Ice hockey is the official winter national sport. Tennis, cricket, judo, rugby, and football are popular but not national sports.
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Cricket
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Lawn Tennis
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Wrestling
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Skating
C
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Explanation
In sports terminology, an 'arena' is specifically used as the term for a wrestling venue/ground. Option C correctly identifies this connection. Cricket grounds are typically called 'grounds' or 'stadiums', lawn tennis uses 'courts', and skating uses 'rinks'. Only wrestling traditionally uses 'arena'.
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Thailand
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China
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India
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Singapore
A
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Explanation
Kite flying is recognized as a professional sport in Thailand, where competitive kite flying has a long cultural tradition. The sport involves tactical flying and competitions, particularly with traditional Thai kites. While kite flying exists in other countries, Thailand specifically recognizes it as a professional sport.
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Cheifs
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Packers
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49 ers
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Seahauks
B
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Explanation
Lambeau Field has been the home stadium of the Green Bay Packers since 1957. It is the oldest continuously operating NFL stadium and is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers are one of the most historic franchises in the league.
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POLO
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GOLF
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WRESTLING
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FOOTBALL
B
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Explanation
The relationship is 'Famous Championship : Associated Sport'. Wimbledon is the most prestigious tennis championship, just as the Walker Cup is a premier biennial amateur team golf competition between the USA and UK. The other sports listed (polo, wrestling, football) have their own famous tournaments, but none are associated with the Walker Cup.
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cricket
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hockey
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kabaddi
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volleyball
B
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Explanation
Field hockey is officially recognized as India's national sport, a designation that has existed since the pre-independence era when India dominated Olympic hockey. While the government clarified that India has no officially designated national sport in 2012, hockey continues to be widely regarded as the national sport in common parlance.
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volleyball
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yacht racing
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archery
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kabaddi
D
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Explanation
Kabaddi is the national sport of Bangladesh. The country has a strong kabaddi tradition and has won multiple international kabaddi championships, including the Asian Games. The sport is deeply rooted in rural Bengali culture.
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rugby union
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baseball
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basketball
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ice hockey
A
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Explanation
Rugby union is New Zealand's national sport, and the national team (the All Blacks) is one of the most successful rugby teams in history. The sport is central to New Zealand's cultural identity.
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volleyball
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yacht racing
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cricket
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archery
A
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Volleyball is the national sport of Sri Lanka. The sport was officially designated as such in Sri Lanka, though cricket is more popular internationally. Sri Lanka has a competitive national volleyball team.
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kabaddi
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hockey
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table tennis
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cricket
B
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Field hockey is Pakistan's national sport, officially recognized as such. Pakistan has a rich hockey history with multiple Olympic gold medals (1960, 1968, 1984) and World Cup victories. Like India, this designation reflects their colonial-era hockey dominance.
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AUSTRALIA
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SOUTH AFRICA
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BANGLADESH
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INDIA
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Polo
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Hockey
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Kabaddi
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Football
A
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Explanation
Polo originated in Manipur, India, where it was traditionally played as 'Sagol Kangjei'. British colonial officers discovered it there and helped spread it globally. Modern polo is recognized by the international community as having Manipuri origins.
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Cincinnati Bengals
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Baltimore Ravens
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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New England Patriots
D
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Explanation
The New England Patriots are the NFL team based in the Greater Boston area, specifically playing in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots represent all six New England states, with Massachusetts being their primary home. Cincinnati Bengals (Ohio), Baltimore Ravens (Maryland), and Jacksonville Jaguars (Florida) are all based in different cities.
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canoe/kayak
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sepak takraw
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amis
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dancesport
B
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Sepak Takraw is Malaysia's national sport, originating in the 15th century. 'Tekong' is the server and 'regu' means team/side in Malay. It's a kick volleyball sport popular in Southeast Asia, using a rattan or synthetic ball. The other options are unrelated: canoe/kayak is water sport, 'amis' and 'dancesport' don't fit.
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Field Hockey
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Cricket
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Kabaddi
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Kho-Kho
A
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Explanation
Field Hockey is officially recognized as the national game of India, having enjoyed immense success during the pre-independence era. The Indian men's hockey team dominated the Olympics, winning eight gold medals between 1928 and 1964. Despite cricket's current popularity, hockey retains this official status due to India's legendary performances in the sport.