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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

Multiple choice

Pehlwani is often associated with which religious festival?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

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

Pehlwani competitions are traditionally held during the Makar Sankranti festival in India.

Multiple choice

Pehlwani has been recognized as:

  1. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

  2. National Sport of India

  3. Olympic Sport

  4. Commonwealth Games Sport
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pehlwani has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual ultramarathon that covers 100 miles through the rugged terrain of California's Sierra Nevada mountains?

  1. Boston Marathon

  2. New York City Marathon

  3. Western States 100

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

The Western States 100 is a grueling ultramarathon that tests the endurance and resilience of runners as they traverse 100 miles of challenging trails, gaining and losing significant elevation along the way.

Multiple choice

Which outdoor sport involves traversing challenging natural obstacles, such as rocks, logs, and water, using specialized equipment?

  1. Obstacle Course Racing

  2. Parkour

  3. CrossFit

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

Obstacle Course Racing, also known as OCR, is a physically demanding sport where participants navigate a course filled with obstacles, testing their strength, agility, and problem-solving skills.

Multiple choice

Which sport is not included in the National Games for the Physically Challenged?

  1. Athletics

  2. Swimming

  3. Powerlifting

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

Cricket is not included in the National Games for the Physically Challenged.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport is known for its use of wooden sticks and a small wooden ball, and is often played in rural areas of India?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that involves hitting a small wooden stick (gilli) with a longer stick (danda) to send it as far as possible.

Multiple choice

Which Indian classical dance form is often performed during sporting events to bring good luck and prosperity?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

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

Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu, is often performed during sporting events in India to invoke blessings and good fortune.

Multiple choice

In ancient India, which sport was considered a royal pastime and was often played by kings and nobles?

  1. Polo

  2. Cricket

  3. Kabaddi

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

Polo, a horseback game involving hitting a small ball with a mallet, was a popular sport among Indian royalty in ancient times.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport involves throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible and is often accompanied by traditional music during competitions?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Hammer Throw

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

Stone Put, a traditional Indian sport, involves throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible, and is often accompanied by rhythmic music during competitions.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is known for its fast-paced action and is often accompanied by rhythmic music during competitions?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Sepak Takraw

  4. Tug of War
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kabaddi, a fast-paced team sport, is often accompanied by rhythmic music during competitions, creating an energetic and exciting atmosphere.

Multiple choice

Which country is credited with starting the Cycling for Peace movement?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. United States

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

The Cycling for Peace movement originated in Germany in 1986, when a group of cyclists organized a bike ride from Berlin to Moscow to promote peace and understanding between the two countries.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Kabaddi

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

Cricket, hockey, kabaddi, and kho-kho are all traditional Indian sports. They are played by people of all ages and backgrounds.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional game played during Pongal?

  1. Jallikattu

  2. Silambam

  3. Kabaddi

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

Jallikattu is the traditional game played during Pongal. It is a bull-taming sport that is practiced in Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which state in India is considered the birthplace of Handball?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Karnataka

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

Handball originated in Punjab, India, and gained popularity in the 1930s.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Handball team has won the most National Championships?

  1. Services

  2. Punjab

  3. Haryana

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

The Services Handball team has won the most National Championships in India.