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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 of the following is NOT a traditional Indian sport?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Cricket

  4. Gilli-Danda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cricket is a British sport that was introduced to India in the 18th century.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is known for its use of colorful kites?

  1. Kite flying

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kho-Kho

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

Kite flying is a popular sport in India, especially during the festival of Makar Sankranti. People of all ages fly colorful kites from their rooftops and compete to see whose kite can fly the highest.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Basketball

  3. Tennis

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

Badminton is a popular sport in India that is played on a rectangular court with a net in the middle. Players use rackets to hit a shuttlecock over the net and try to score points by landing it in their opponent's court.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a circular field with two teams of seven players each?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Gilli-Danda

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

Kabaddi is a popular sport in India that is played on a circular field with two teams of seven players each. The objective of the game is to score points by touching or tagging members of the opposing team while holding your breath and chanting "kabaddi, kabaddi, kabaddi".

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball?

  1. Gilli-Danda

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Kabaddi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball. The objective of the game is to hit the ball with the stick and run around a series of posts before the opposing team can catch you.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played with two teams of eleven players each, using a bat and a ball?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Cricket is a popular sport in India that is played with two teams of eleven players each, using a bat and a ball. The objective of the game is to score runs by hitting the ball with the bat and running between wickets.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a rectangular field with two teams of eleven players each, using a hockey stick and a ball?

  1. Hockey

  2. Football

  3. Volleyball

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

Hockey is a popular sport in India that is played on a rectangular field with two teams of eleven players each, using a hockey stick and a ball. The objective of the game is to score goals by hitting the ball into the opposing team's net.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a rectangular field with two teams of eleven players each, using a football?

  1. Football

  2. Hockey

  3. Volleyball

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

Football is a popular sport in India that is played on a rectangular field with two teams of eleven players each, using a football. The objective of the game is to score goals by kicking the ball into the opposing team's net.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a rectangular court with two teams of six players each, using a volleyball?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Basketball

  3. Tennis

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

Volleyball is a popular sport in India that is played on a rectangular court with two teams of six players each, using a volleyball. The objective of the game is to score points by hitting the ball over the net and landing it in the opposing team's court.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is played on a rectangular court with two teams of five players each, using a basketball?

  1. Basketball

  2. Volleyball

  3. Tennis

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

Basketball is a popular sport in India that is played on a rectangular court with two teams of five players each, using a basketball. The objective of the game is to score points by throwing the ball through the opposing team's hoop.

Multiple choice

Which sport was the first to be broadcasted on television?

  1. Baseball

  2. Football

  3. Tennis

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

Boxing holds the distinction of being the first sport to grace television screens. The first televised boxing match took place in 1937, marking a pivotal moment in sports broadcasting history.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is known as the 'Game of Kings'?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Polo

  4. Gilli-Danda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Polo is an ancient Indian sport that was played by kings and nobles. It is a team sport played on horseback, and the objective is to score goals by hitting a small ball into the opponent's goal.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is known as the 'National Game of India'?

  1. Hockey

  2. Cricket

  3. Kabaddi

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

Hockey is the National Game of India. It is a team sport played with a stick and a ball, and the objective is to score goals by hitting the ball into the opponent's goal.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is known as the 'King of Sports'?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Cricket is known as the 'King of Sports' in India. It is a team sport played with a bat and a ball, and the objective is to score runs by hitting the ball and running between wickets.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sport is known as the 'Game of the Gods'?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Polo

  4. Gilli-Danda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kabaddi is known as the 'Game of the Gods' in India. It is a team sport played with two teams of seven players each. The objective of the game is to score points by touching or tackling members of the opposing team.