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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 traditional Indian sport is known for its unique combination of running and wrestling?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that involves a combination of running and wrestling, where players from two teams try to tag members of the opposing team while holding their breath.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves hitting a small wooden peg with a stick?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport where players use a stick to hit a small wooden peg called 'gilli' and then run to score points.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport is played on a rectangular court with two teams of seven players each?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian sport played on a rectangular court with two teams of seven players each. The objective is to tag members of the opposing team while running between two poles.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams trying to capture a flag from each other's territory?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Capture the Flag
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Capture the Flag is a traditional Indian sport where two teams try to capture a flag from each other's territory.

Multiple choice

Which Indian TV channel is known for its comprehensive coverage of boxing events?

  1. Star Sports

  2. Sony ESPN

  3. Zee Sports

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

Star Sports has established itself as the leading broadcaster of boxing events in India, showcasing major fights and tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which of these sports is known for its emphasis on teamwork and collaboration?

  1. Tennis

  2. Basketball

  3. Golf

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

Basketball is a team sport that requires players to work together seamlessly, passing the ball, setting screens, and executing plays to achieve success.

Multiple choice

Which of these sports is known for its emphasis on individual performance rather than teamwork?

  1. Soccer

  2. Tennis

  3. Volleyball

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

Tennis is a sport that primarily focuses on individual skill and performance, with players competing against each other rather than working together as a team.

Multiple choice

Which of these sports is known for its emphasis on strategic planning and decision-making?

  1. Chess

  2. Basketball

  3. Soccer

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

Chess is a sport that heavily relies on strategic planning and decision-making, as players must anticipate their opponent's moves and formulate strategies accordingly.

Multiple choice

Which athlete overcame a drug addiction to win the Kentucky Derby?

  1. Secretariat

  2. Affirmed

  3. Alysheba

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

Alysheba won the Kentucky Derby in 1987, just two years after he was retired from racing due to a drug addiction.

Multiple choice

What is the legal status of sports betting in India?

  1. It is legal in all states and union territories

  2. It is illegal in all states and union territories

  3. It is legal in some states and union territories but illegal in others

  4. It is legal only for certain types of sports
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sports betting is illegal in all states and union territories of India under the Public Gambling Act, 1867.

Multiple choice

What is the legal status of match-fixing in India?

  1. It is legal in all states and union territories

  2. It is illegal in all states and union territories

  3. It is legal in some states and union territories but illegal in others

  4. It is legal only for certain types of sports
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Match-fixing is illegal in all states and union territories of India under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Multiple choice

What are some of the recent developments in sports law in India?

  1. The enactment of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) Act, 2021

  2. The establishment of the National Sports Tribunal (NST)

  3. The introduction of the Sports Arbitration Act, 2022

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

Some of the recent developments in sports law in India include the enactment of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) Act, 2021, the establishment of the National Sports Tribunal (NST), and the introduction of the Sports Arbitration Act, 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian sports media campaign that aims to promote LGBTQ+ visibility in sports?

  1. Out in Sports India

  2. Pride in Sports India

  3. Rainbow Sports India

  4. Equality in Sports India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Out in Sports India is a campaign that aims to promote LGBTQ+ visibility in sports by sharing stories of LGBTQ+ athletes and advocating for greater inclusion.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports organization has adopted a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity?

  1. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

  2. All India Football Federation (AIFF)

  3. Hockey India

  4. Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has adopted a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, becoming the first Indian sports organization to do so.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian sports media campaign that aims to challenge homophobia and transphobia in sports?

  1. Out in Sports India

  2. Pride in Sports India

  3. Rainbow Sports India

  4. Equality in Sports India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rainbow Sports India is a campaign that aims to challenge homophobia and transphobia in sports by raising awareness and promoting inclusion.