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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 game involves players throwing a small wooden stick (gilli) into the air and then hitting it with a longer stick (danda) to keep it in the air as long as possible?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Lagori

  4. Antakshari
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game where players throw a small wooden stick (gilli) into the air and then hit it with a longer stick (danda) to keep it in the air as long as possible.

Multiple choice

In the traditional Indian game of Kabaddi, what is the name of the move where a raider crosses the opponent's territory and tags as many players as possible before returning to their own side?

  1. Raid

  2. Defense

  3. Capture

  4. Escape
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In Kabaddi, the move where a raider crosses the opponent's territory and tags as many players as possible before returning to their own side is called a Raid.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves players using their feet to kick a ball into a goal?

  1. Football

  2. Cricket

  3. Hockey

  4. Kabaddi
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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

Which traditional Indian game involves players throwing a small wooden stick (gilli) into the air and then hitting it with a longer stick (danda) to keep it in the air as long as possible?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Lagori

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game where players throw a small wooden stick (gilli) into the air and then hit it with a longer stick (danda) to keep it in the air as long as possible.

Multiple choice

Which sport is considered to be the most popular in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Kabaddi
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Explanation

Cricket is widely regarded as the most popular sport in India, with a massive fan base across the country. It is often seen as a unifying force that brings people together, regardless of their social or economic background.

Multiple choice

In Jonathan Wilson's book "Inverting the Pyramid", what is the name of the Hungarian coach who revolutionized football tactics in the 1950s?

  1. Gusztáv Sebes

  2. Béla Guttmann

  3. Ferenc Puskás

  4. Sándor Kocsis
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Explanation

Gusztáv Sebes was the Hungarian coach who revolutionized football tactics in the 1950s. He led the Hungarian national team to victory in the 1952 Olympics and the 1954 World Cup.

Multiple choice

What was the reason behind the introduction of the Designated Hitter (DH) rule in baseball?

  1. To increase offense

  2. To reduce injuries

  3. To speed up the game

  4. To create more strategy
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Explanation

The Designated Hitter (DH) rule was introduced in baseball in 1973 to increase offense and make the game more exciting.

Multiple choice

Which sport implemented the golden goal rule to determine the winner in extra time?

  1. Soccer

  2. Hockey

  3. Basketball

  4. Rugby
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Explanation

The golden goal rule, where the first team to score in extra time wins the match, was used in soccer to determine the winner in knockout matches.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional rural sport in India?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

  4. Hockey
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Explanation

Kabaddi is a traditional rural sport in India that involves two teams trying to tag members of the opposing team while holding their breath.

Multiple choice

Which sport is the central theme of the 2017 Tamil film 'Irudhi Suttru', directed by Sudha Kongara?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Boxing

  4. Kabaddi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Irudhi Suttru' (transl. Second Round) is a sports drama that follows the story of a young fisherman, played by Madhavan, who becomes a boxer under the guidance of a former boxing champion.

Multiple choice

In the 2015 Marathi film 'Sairat', which sport plays a significant role in the lives of the two protagonists?

  1. Cricket

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Football

  4. Kho-kho
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Sairat' is a romantic drama that follows the story of two young lovers from different castes who face societal pressures and challenges as they try to be together. Kho-kho, a traditional Indian sport, is played by the protagonists and serves as a metaphor for their struggles and aspirations.

Multiple choice

In the 2010 Kannada film 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey', directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, which sport is the central theme?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

  4. Kabaddi
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Explanation

'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' is a historical sports drama based on the true story of the Indian hockey team's victory at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.

Multiple choice

In India, which sport is traditionally considered to be a 'men's sport'?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Kabaddi

  4. Volleyball
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cricket has historically been dominated by men in India, with women's cricket receiving less attention and support.

Multiple choice

Which sport has seen a significant increase in female participation in recent years in India?

  1. Football

  2. Basketball

  3. Tennis

  4. Badminton
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Badminton has witnessed a surge in female participation in India, with players like Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu inspiring young girls to take up the sport.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a prominent traditional sport played in the Chhattisgarhi region?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabbadi

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gilli-Danda, Kho-Kho, and Kabbadi are all popular traditional sports played in the Chhattisgarhi region.