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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

The JSW Sports Excellence Program provides scholarships to athletes in which of the following sports?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The JSW Sports Excellence Program provides scholarships to athletes in cricket, football, and hockey.

Multiple choice

The GoSports Foundation Scholarship Program provides scholarships to athletes in which of the following sports?

  1. Athletics

  2. Badminton

  3. Boxing

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

The GoSports Foundation Scholarship Program provides scholarships to athletes in athletics, badminton, and boxing.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

  4. Hockey
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by hitting a small ball over a net using their hands?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Badminton

  3. Tennis

  4. Kabaddi
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Explanation

Volleyball is a popular traditional Indian sport played by two teams, where the objective is to score points by hitting a small ball over a net using their hands.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams trying to score points by hitting a small ball over a net using their feet?

  1. Football

  2. Volleyball

  3. Badminton

  4. Kabaddi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Football is a popular traditional Indian sport played by two teams, where the objective is to score points by hitting a small ball over a net using their feet.

Multiple choice

At what stage did Sunil Narine reach his century?

  1. 15th over

  2. 18th over

  3. 19th over
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Explanation

Sunil Narine reached his century in the 15th over of the KKR innings, taking just 49 balls to achieve the feat.

Multiple choice

Which Indian sports event has used Jana Gana Mana as its theme song?

  1. Commonwealth Games 2010

  2. Asian Games 2014

  3. World Cup 2011

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Jana Gana Mana has been used as the theme song for the Commonwealth Games 2010, Asian Games 2014, and World Cup 2011.

Multiple choice

Which sport is known for its high carbon footprint due to extensive travel and infrastructure development?

  1. Football

  2. Cricket

  3. Tennis

  4. Formula One
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Explanation

Formula One racing has a significant carbon footprint due to the transportation of teams and equipment around the world, as well as the construction and maintenance of race tracks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following sports is NOT included in the Harmony of Hope initiative?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Chess
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Explanation

Chess is a board game and not a sport.

Multiple choice

The 'Khelo India School Games' are organized annually to promote sports participation among _____.

  1. School children

  2. College students

  3. Professional athletes

  4. Senior citizens
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Explanation

The 'Khelo India School Games' are held annually to encourage sports participation and identify talented athletes at the school level.

Multiple choice

What is the oldest known sport?

  1. Wrestling

  2. Running

  3. Archery

  4. Swimming
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Explanation

Wrestling is the oldest known sport, with evidence of it dating back to 3000 BC.

Multiple choice

Which sport was invented in China during the Han dynasty?

  1. Soccer

  2. Basketball

  3. Tennis

  4. Badminton
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Explanation

Badminton was invented in China during the Han dynasty, and it is one of the oldest racket sports in the world.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular sport in the world?

  1. Soccer

  2. Cricket

  3. Basketball

  4. Tennis
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Explanation

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with an estimated 3.5 billion fans.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Cricket

  2. Soccer

  3. Tennis

  4. Golf
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Explanation

Cricket is known as the 'King of Sports' because of its popularity and the length of its matches.

Multiple choice

What is the oldest continuously played team sport in the world?

  1. Hurling

  2. Lacrosse

  3. Polo

  4. Rugby
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Explanation

Hurling is the oldest continuously played team sport in the world, with evidence of it dating back to 2000 BC.