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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 are some of the different types of skiing and snowboarding?

  1. Alpine skiing

  2. Cross-country skiing

  3. Freestyle skiing

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

There are many different types of skiing and snowboarding, including alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and freestyle skiing.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a wooden stick at a target placed on the ground?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Ludo

  3. Pachisi

  4. Gilli Danda
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gilli Danda is a popular Indian game where players use a wooden stick to hit a smaller wooden stick called a 'danda' and then run to score points.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, players from two teams attempt to cross into the opponent's territory 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
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In Kabaddi, the player who leads the raiding team and attempts to tag members of the opposing team is called the 'Raider'.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves spinning a top and trying to keep it spinning for as long as possible?

  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, also known as Lattu or Bambaram, is a traditional Indian game where players spin a top and try to keep it spinning for as long as possible.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian game where players use a long rope and swing it in a circular motion, allowing other players to jump over it?

  1. Tug of War

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Ludo

  4. Rope Swinging
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rope Swinging, also known as Rassi Koodna or Nattu Kodu, is a traditional Indian game where players use a long rope and swing it in a circular motion, allowing other players to jump over it.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams pulling on opposite ends of a rope, trying to drag the other team across a line?

  1. Tug of War

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Kho-Kho

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

Tug of War is a traditional Indian game where two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, trying to drag the other team across a line.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian game where players use their hands to slap each other's palms, trying to avoid getting hit?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Ludo

  3. Pachisi

  4. Dandpatta
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dandpatta is a traditional Indian game where players use their hands to slap each other's palms, trying to avoid getting hit.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kite Flying

  2. Tug of War

  3. Kho-Kho

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

Kite Flying is a traditional Indian game where players fly kites made of paper and bamboo, often during festivals like Makar Sankranti.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian game where players use a wooden stick to hit a ball and try to score runs?

  1. Cricket

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Ludo

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

Cricket is a traditional Indian game where players use a wooden stick to hit a ball and try to score runs.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a ball at a target placed on a wall?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Ludo

  3. Pachisi

  4. Lagori
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lagori is a traditional Indian game where players throw a ball at a target placed on a wall, trying to knock it down.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Football

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Ludo

  4. Pachisi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Football is a traditional Indian game where players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian game where players use a wooden stick to hit a ball and try to score runs, similar to cricket but with a smaller field?

  1. Cricket

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Ludo

  4. Gilli Danda
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gilli Danda is a traditional Indian game where players use a wooden stick to hit a ball and try to score runs, similar to cricket but with a smaller field.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Ludo

  3. Pachisi

  4. Volleyball
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Volleyball is a traditional Indian game where two teams try to score points by throwing a ball into a net.

Multiple choice

Which of these is not a common type of board sport?

  1. Surfing

  2. Skateboarding

  3. Snowboarding

  4. Archery
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Archery is not a board sport, while surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding are all popular board sports.

Multiple choice

Pehlwani wrestlers often engage in a pre-match ritual called:

  1. Surya Namaskar

  2. Aarti

  3. Gatka

  4. Dangal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dangal is a pre-match ritual in Pehlwani where wrestlers perform a series of exercises and stretches to prepare for the bout.