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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 of the following is a popular team sport played with a ball and a hoop?

  1. Basketball

  2. Volleyball

  3. Soccer

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

Basketball is a team sport played between two teams of five players. The objective of the game is to score points by throwing the ball through the other team's hoop.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular individual sport played with a racket and a ball?

  1. Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Squash

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

Tennis is an individual sport played between two players (or two teams of two players) using rackets to hit a ball over a net.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular team sport played with a stick and a ball?

  1. Hockey

  2. Lacrosse

  3. Baseball

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

Hockey is a team sport played between two teams of six players. The objective of the game is to score goals by hitting the ball into the other team's goal using a stick.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular individual sport played with a club and a ball?

  1. Golf

  2. Tennis

  3. Badminton

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

Golf is an individual sport played on a course with 18 holes. The objective of the game is to hit a ball into each hole in as few strokes as possible.

Multiple choice

Which piece of equipment is used to protect a baseball player's hand while batting?

  1. Batting helmet

  2. Catcher's mitt

  3. Batting glove

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

Batting gloves are worn by baseball players to protect their hands from blisters and injuries caused by the impact of the baseball when hitting.

Multiple choice

Which type of equipment is used to protect a baseball catcher's hand and wrist?

  1. Batting helmet

  2. Catcher's mitt

  3. Batting glove

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

Catcher's mitts are specialized gloves worn by baseball catchers to protect their hand and wrist from the impact of the baseball when receiving pitches from the pitcher.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the BWF's official car partner?

  1. Toyota

  2. Honda

  3. Hyundai

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

Toyota is the BWF's official car partner, providing vehicles for players and officials.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, players from two teams attempt to cross a boundary line and tag members of the opposing team. What is the name of the player who leads the raiding team?

  1. Raider

  2. Defender

  3. Captain

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

In Kabaddi, the raider is the player who crosses the boundary line and attempts to tag members of the opposing team. The raider must hold their breath while crossing the line and return to their own side before releasing it.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Javelin Throw

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

Stone Lifting is a traditional Indian sport where participants compete to lift and throw a heavy stone or rock as far as possible. It is a test of strength and endurance and is often practiced in rural areas of India.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves spinning a top and trying to keep it balanced on a string?

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Top Spinning

  3. Tug of War

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

Top Spinning is a traditional Indian game where players spin a top and try to keep it balanced on a string. The top is spun using a whip-like string and players compete to see who can keep their top spinning the longest.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a ball at a target while standing on one leg?

  1. Cricket

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Ludo

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

Lagori is a traditional Indian game where players throw a ball at a target while standing on one leg. The target is a pile of stones or bricks arranged in a specific pattern. Players take turns throwing the ball and trying to hit the target while maintaining their balance.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves flying kites made of paper and bamboo?

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Top Spinning

  3. Tug of War

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

Kite Flying is a traditional Indian game where participants fly kites made of paper and bamboo. Kites are often decorated with colorful designs and patterns and are flown during festivals and special occasions.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a ball at a target while standing on a raised platform?

  1. Cricket

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Ludo

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

Kabaddi is a traditional Indian game where players from two teams attempt to cross a boundary line and tag members of the opposing team. The raider from the attacking team must hold their breath while crossing the line and return to their own side before releasing it.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves spinning a top and trying to keep it balanced on a string?

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Top Spinning

  3. Tug of War

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

Top Spinning is a traditional Indian game where players spin a top and try to keep it balanced on a string. The top is spun using a whip-like string and players compete to see who can keep their top spinning the longest.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a ball at a target while standing on one leg?

  1. Cricket

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Ludo

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

Lagori is a traditional Indian game where players throw a ball at a target while standing on one leg. The target is a pile of stones or bricks arranged in a specific pattern. Players take turns throwing the ball and trying to hit the target while maintaining their balance.