General Awareness
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
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Chess
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Boxing
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Kho-Kho
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Carrom
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Billiards
B
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Explanation
In boxing, neither the fighters nor the spectators know the official score or who is winning until the bout ends and the judges' decision is announced. Unlike sports with running scores or visible standings, boxing scores are kept privately by judges and only revealed at the end. This makes boxing unique among major sports in this regard.
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Basket Ball
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Football
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Cricket
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Baseball
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Ice Hockey
D
Correct answer
Explanation
In baseball, the defensive team (fielding) always has possession of the ball. The offensive team (batting) can score runs by hitting the ball and then running around the bases without ever touching the ball again. This unique structure makes baseball the only sport where the ball is always with the defense and offense can score without touching it.
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Chess
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Boxing
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Kho-Kho
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Carrom
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Billiards
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In amateur boxing (Olympic-style), judges score each round individually but the scores are not publicly announced or displayed during the bout. Neither the boxers nor the spectators know the cumulative score or who is leading until the final decision is read at the end of all rounds. This maintains focus on the action rather than the score.
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Marylebone Cricket Club
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Melbourne Cricket Club
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Manchester City Club
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Marylebone Cricket Council
A
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MCC stands for Marylebone Cricket Club, which is the historic cricket club based in London, England. It was founded in 1787 and was the governing body of cricket worldwide until 1969. MCC remains the custodian of the Laws of Cricket and is based at Lord's Cricket Ground.
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GOLF
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TENNIS
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FOOTBALL
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BASKETBALL
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Sachin Tendulkar has frequently mentioned in interviews that tennis is his favorite sport after cricket. He is an avid tennis fan, particularly of Roger Federer, and enjoys playing tennis himself. Football and basketball are not sports he's particularly associated with, and golf came much later in his career.
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Baseball
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Surfing
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Dixon Wilson, Annie's adopted brother, is a talented lacrosse player at West Beverly High in the 2008 90210 reboot.
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Khong Kangjei
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Hiyang Tanaba
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Yubi Lakpi
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Yubi-Lakpi
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Khong Kangjei is the traditional form of hockey played in Manipur, similar to modern hockey but with bamboo sticks. It's one of Manipur's indigenous sports, making option A correct. Hiyang Tanaba is a boat race, Yubi Lakpi is rugby-like.
A
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The Choudhury Trophy is associated with golf in India. It is named after Sir Chinubhai Baronet and is awarded in golf tournaments. This is a specific sports trophy fact that requires knowledge of Indian golf history.
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Volleyball
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Tennis
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Football
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Hockey
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Jude Felix is a former Indian hockey player who represented India in international competitions. He was part of the Indian hockey team during the 1980s-1990s era, including the 1988 Seoul Olympics and 1990 Asian Games, continuing India's strong hockey tradition.
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Cricket
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Football
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Hockey
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Volleyball
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Durand Cup is one of the world's oldest football tournaments, started in 1888 in India. It is named after Sir Mortimer Durand and was initially a football tournament for British military troops in India. It continues to be a prestigious domestic football competition in India, featuring top clubs from various leagues.
D
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Explanation
There are 4 Grand Slam tournaments in tennis each year: Australian Open (January), French Open/Roland Garros (May-June), Wimbledon (June-July), and US Open (August-September). Winning all 4 in a single calendar year is the rarest achievement in tennis, known as a Calendar Grand Slam.
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Horse racing
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Polo
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Shooting
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Snooker
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Epsom in England is world-famous for horse racing, particularly for the Epsom Derby - one of horse racing's most prestigious events. The Epsom Downs racecourse has hosted the Derby annually since 1780. Snooker is more associated with Sheffield (World Championship).
C
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Explanation
Polo traditionally requires players to use their right hand for safety - left-handed play creates dangerous collision risks during matches. This rule is enforced internationally.
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American Football
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Rugby
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Cricket
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Fencing
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Polo
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Golf
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Pool 8 balls
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Hockey
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Golf derives from the Dutch/Germanic word "kolf" or "colf" meaning club or bat. Polo comes from Tibetan "pulu" (ball), and hockey has different linguistic roots.