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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 Indian sport is known as the 'Poor Man's Cricket'?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Polo

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

Gilli-Danda is known as the 'Poor Man's Cricket' in India. It is a simple game that can be played with a stick and a small piece of wood. The objective of the game is to hit the piece of wood with the stick and send it as far as possible.

Multiple choice

In Rudyard Kipling's novel "Kim", what sport does the protagonist learn to play?

  1. Cricket

  2. Polo

  3. Hockey

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

In "Kim", the protagonist, Kim, learns to play polo as part of his training to become a spy.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel "The Corner Kick", which explores the lives of young footballers in Mumbai?

  1. Vikram Chandra

  2. Amitav Ghosh

  3. Rohinton Mistry

  4. Jhumpa Lahiri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rohinton Mistry's novel "The Corner Kick" follows the lives of a group of young footballers in Mumbai, exploring their dreams, struggles, and aspirations.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel "The White Tiger", which includes a subplot involving cricket and corruption?

  1. Aravind Adiga

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Shashi Tharoor

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

Aravind Adiga's novel "The White Tiger" includes a subplot involving cricket and corruption, highlighting the dark side of the sport.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel "The God of Small Things", which includes a scene where the protagonist's family attends a cricket match?

  1. Arundhati Roy

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Shashi Tharoor

  4. Amitav Ghosh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Arundhati Roy's novel "The God of Small Things" includes a scene where the protagonist's family attends a cricket match, highlighting the sport's importance in Indian culture.

Multiple choice

In J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Lord of the Rings", what sport do the hobbits play?

  1. Golf

  2. Cricket

  3. Rugby

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

In "The Lord of the Rings", the hobbits are known for their love of golf, and they often play the game as a way to relax and socialize.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel "The Blue Umbrella", which includes a subplot involving a young girl's love for cricket?

  1. Ruskin Bond

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Shashi Tharoor

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

Ruskin Bond's novel "The Blue Umbrella" includes a subplot involving a young girl's love for cricket, highlighting the sport's appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Multiple choice

In Charles Dickens' novel "David Copperfield", what sport does the protagonist learn to play?

  1. Cricket

  2. Boxing

  3. Football

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

In "David Copperfield", the protagonist, David, learns to play cricket as a way to connect with his friends and classmates.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel "The Inheritance of Loss", which explores the impact of the 1983 Cricket World Cup on Indian society?

  1. Kiran Desai

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Shashi Tharoor

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

Kiran Desai's novel "The Inheritance of Loss" explores the impact of the 1983 Cricket World Cup on Indian society, using the sport as a backdrop to examine themes of nationalism, identity, and change.

Multiple choice

In George Orwell's novel "Animal Farm", what sport do the animals play?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Volleyball

  4. Basketball
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In "Animal Farm", the animals play cricket as a way to bond and build camaraderie, despite their differences.

Multiple choice

Which Indian writer is known for his novel "The Hungry Tide", which includes a subplot involving a young boy's passion for football?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Vikram Seth

  3. Shashi Tharoor

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

Amitav Ghosh's novel "The Hungry Tide" includes a subplot involving a young boy's passion for football, highlighting the sport's ability to bring people together.

Multiple choice

Which equipment is used by umpires in baseball to call balls and strikes?

  1. Batting Helmet

  2. Catcher's Mask

  3. Umpire's Mask

  4. Strike Zone Indicator
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Umpires in baseball wear a protective mask to shield their face from foul balls and wild pitches.

Multiple choice

Which player has scored the most tries in the Six Nations Championship?

  1. Brian O'Driscoll

  2. Jonny Wilkinson

  3. George North

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

Brian O'Driscoll has scored the most tries in the Six Nations Championship, with 26 tries.

Multiple choice

Which player has scored the most points in the Six Nations Championship?

  1. Jonny Wilkinson

  2. Ronan O'Gara

  3. Stephen Jones

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

Jonny Wilkinson has scored the most points in the Six Nations Championship, with 1,179 points.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the "pehelwani" tradition in Indian powerlifting?

  1. It is a form of traditional Indian wrestling.

  2. It emphasizes strength and conditioning.

  3. It is a way of life for many powerlifters.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pehelwani is a traditional Indian wrestling form that emphasizes strength, conditioning, and discipline. It has significantly influenced Indian powerlifting, shaping training methods and techniques.