Sports General Knowledge

Ice hockey is played on a hockey rink, which is a specially prepared ice surface with rounded corners and goal creases. The term 'rink' is standard terminology in ice hockey, while 'stadium' refers to the entire venue, 'vault' is incorrect, and 'maidan' is not a hockey term.

Kabaddi is recognized as the state game of Andhra Pradesh. While cricket is extremely popular in India, it's not designated as a state sport. Kho-Kho is the state game of some other states, and hockey, while popular, is not Andhra Pradesh's designated state game.

Baseball is often called America's 'national pastime' and is the de facto national sport, though the US has no official designation. It originated in the US and is culturally deeply significant. Basketball and football are also popular, but baseball has historical precedence.

England has no officially designated national sport. Cricket is often considered England's national sport due to its historical origins and cultural significance, but this is symbolic, not legal. Polo and rugby are also historically English sports, and football is extremely popular.

Lacrosse is Canada's official national summer sport by act of Parliament (1994), while ice hockey is the national winter sport. Lacrosse has indigenous origins and was declared the national sport in the 19th century. The other options are not Canadian national sports.

France has no officially designated national sport. Football is extremely popular and the national team has won the World Cup, but it's not the official national sport. Cycling, handball, and rugby are also popular. This question assumes facts not in evidence.

Field hockey is officially recognized as the national sport of Pakistan, declared in 1952. While cricket is extremely popular, hockey holds the official designation, making it the correct answer.

Kabaddi is officially recognized as the national sport of Bangladesh. While cricket is very popular, kabaddi (a traditional contact sport) holds the official designation, making it the correct answer.

Volleyball is officially recognized as the national sport of Sri Lanka, declared in 1991. While cricket is extremely popular in Sri Lanka, volleyball holds the official designation.

Table tennis is officially recognized as the national sport of China. China has dominated this sport internationally, and though not enshrined in law, table tennis holds the official designation and is culturally synonymous with Chinese sporting excellence.

Sumo wrestling is officially recognized as the national sport of Japan. This ancient form of wrestling holds deep cultural and religious significance in Japan, dating back over 1,500 years to the Shinto period.

Veselin Topalov is a Bulgarian chess grandmaster who became the FIDE World Chess Champion in 2005. He is renowned for his aggressive playing style and has been among the world's top players for over two decades.

Khong Kangjei is a traditional form of hockey (or hockey-like game) played in Manipur using bamboo sticks and a bamboo root ball. It is one of the indigenous sports of Manipur, distinct from modern field hockey. Hiyang Tanaba is a boat race, Yubi Lakpi is a rugby-like game played with a coconut.

The Choudhury Trophy is associated with golf, specifically awarded in Indian golf tournaments. It is named after a prominent figure and recognizes excellence in golf competitions. While options like Squash, Tennis, and Polo have their own trophies, the Choudhury Trophy belongs to the golfing world in India.