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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 rural sports event in India brings together athletes from various villages to compete in traditional sports?

  1. Rural Olympics

  2. National Games

  3. Commonwealth Games

  4. Asian Games
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Explanation

The Rural Olympics is an annual event held in India where athletes from various villages compete in traditional sports such as kabaddi, kho-kho, and tug-of-war.

Multiple choice

Which rural sports event in India showcases the sporting talent of differently-abled athletes?

  1. Rural Paralympics

  2. National School Games

  3. Youth Games

  4. Commonwealth Games
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Explanation

The Rural Paralympics is an annual event held in India where differently-abled athletes from rural areas compete in various sports.

Multiple choice

Which rural sports event in India brings together athletes from different states to compete in various sports?

  1. National Games

  2. Rural Olympics

  3. Youth Games

  4. Commonwealth Games
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Explanation

The National Games is a multi-sport event held in India where athletes from different states compete in various sports.

Multiple choice

Which sport was added to the Olympic Games in 1900?

  1. Basketball

  2. Football

  3. Tennis

  4. Golf
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Explanation

Tennis was added to the Olympic Games in 1900.

Multiple choice

Which sport was added to the Olympic Games in 1904?

  1. Baseball

  2. American football

  3. Lacrosse

  4. Tug of war
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Explanation

Tug of war was added to the Olympic Games in 1904.

Multiple choice

Which sport was added to the Olympic Games in 1920?

  1. Polo

  2. Rugby

  3. Hockey

  4. Volleyball
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Explanation

Hockey was added to the Olympic Games in 1920.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular cultural sport in India that involves throwing a heavy stone or rock as far as possible?

  1. Kho-kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Shot Put

  4. Stone Lifting
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Explanation

Stone Lifting is a traditional sport in India where participants compete to lift and throw a heavy stone or rock as far as possible.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Gilli-Danda, what is the name of the stick used to hit the wooden peg?

  1. Danda

  2. Gilli

  3. Peg

  4. Wicket
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Explanation

In Gilli-Danda, the stick used to hit the wooden peg is called the Danda.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves balancing on a long pole while performing acrobatic feats?

  1. Mallakhamb

  2. Gatka

  3. Silambam

  4. Tent Pegging
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Explanation

Mallakhamb is a traditional Indian sport that involves balancing on a long pole while performing acrobatic feats such as climbing, swinging, and twisting.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Kho-kho, what is the name of the player who tries to tag members of the opposing team while running between two poles?

  1. Chaser

  2. Runner

  3. Defender

  4. Umpire
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Explanation

In Kho-kho, the player who tries to tag members of the opposing team while running between two poles is called the Chaser.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a small ball with their hands?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Volleyball

  4. Handball
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Explanation

Volleyball is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by hitting a small ball with their hands.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Sepak Takraw, what is the name of the ball made of rattan or synthetic materials?

  1. Ball

  2. Shuttlecock

  3. Puck

  4. Sphere
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Explanation

In Sepak Takraw, the ball used is made of rattan or synthetic materials.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian sport of Tug of War, what is the name of the rope used by the two teams to pull against each other?

  1. Rope

  2. Cord

  3. String

  4. Cable
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Explanation

In Tug of War, the rope used by the two teams to pull against each other is simply called the Rope.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular sport in the world by number of participants?

  1. Soccer

  2. Cricket

  3. Basketball

  4. Volleyball
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Explanation

Soccer, also known as football, is the most popular sport in the world, with billions of fans and players across the globe.

Multiple choice

Which sport has been at the forefront of promoting environmental sustainability?

  1. Football

  2. Basketball

  3. Tennis

  4. Formula One
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Explanation

Formula One has been at the forefront of promoting environmental sustainability in sports, with initiatives such as the use of hybrid engines and sustainable fuel.