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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

What is the name of the Paralympic sport where athletes compete in table tennis?

  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 Paralympic sport where athletes compete in playing table tennis.

Multiple choice

Which sport is known as the 'King of Sports'?

  1. Football

  2. Cricket

  3. Basketball

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

Football, also known as soccer, is widely regarded as the 'King of Sports' due to its global popularity, massive fan base, and the excitement it generates during matches.

Multiple choice

Which sport is known for its iconic 'love' score?

  1. Tennis

  2. Volleyball

  3. Badminton

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

Tennis is known for its iconic 'love' score, which is used to indicate a score of zero in a game. The term 'love' is thought to have originated from the French word 'l'oeuf,' meaning 'the egg,' which was used to symbolize zero in scoring.

Multiple choice

The Bahrain National Museum in Manama features a section dedicated to which sport, showcasing the country's rich equestrian history?

  1. Football

  2. Cricket

  3. Horse Racing

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

Bahrain has a long and proud history of horse racing, and the Bahrain National Museum reflects this heritage.

Multiple choice

The Saudi Sports Museum in Riyadh showcases the history and achievements of Saudi athletes and teams in various sports, including which popular sport?

  1. Football

  2. Cricket

  3. Basketball

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

Football is one of the most popular sports in Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi Sports Museum reflects this passion.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a regional sports channel in India?

  1. Star Sports 1 Hindi

  2. Sony ESPN 2 Tamil

  3. Zee Sports Telugu

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

ESPNcricinfo is a digital sports news website and does not have a regional sports channel in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual Kushti tournament held in Mumbai?

  1. The Great Gama Tournament

  2. The Hind Kesari Tournament

  3. The Bharat Kesari Tournament

  4. The Mumbai Kushti Mahotsav
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Hind Kesari Tournament is an annual Kushti tournament held in Mumbai, India.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated global economic impact of the equestrian industry?

  1. $100 billion
  2. $200 billion
  3. $300 billion
  4. $400 billion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The global economic impact of the equestrian industry is estimated to be around $100 billion per year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following sports does NOT typically require good depth perception?

  1. Basketball.

  2. Football.

  3. Golf.

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

Swimming is the only sport listed that does not typically require good depth perception, as it is performed in a two-dimensional environment.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of sports that have been used for peacebuilding?

  1. Soccer

  2. Basketball

  3. Volleyball

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

There are many examples of sports that have been used for peacebuilding, including soccer, basketball, and volleyball.

Multiple choice

Which sports documentary focused on the inspiring story of the Indian cricket team's underdog victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup?

  1. Lagaan

  2. 83

  3. Chak De! India

  4. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

83 chronicled the Indian cricket team's historic triumph in the 1983 Cricket World Cup, led by captain Kapil Dev.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game is played with a wooden stick called a 'gilli danda'?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

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

Gilli Danda is a traditional Indian game where players use a long wooden stick to hit a smaller wooden stick called a 'danda'. The objective is to strike the danda as far as possible.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a heavy spherical object called a 'guti' at a target?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

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

Lagori is a traditional Indian game where players throw a heavy spherical object called a 'guti' at a pile of stones or wooden sticks called 'lagori'. The objective is to knock down the lagori while preventing the opposing team from doing the same.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

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

Kabaddi is a traditional Indian game where players take turns throwing a ball at a target while standing on one leg. The objective is to knock down the target while preventing the opposing team from doing the same.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian game where players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal?

  1. Ludo

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli Danda

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

Football is a traditional Indian game where players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal. It is one of the most popular sports in India and is played by people of all ages.