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Sports General Knowledge

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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
  1. Kabbadi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Volleyball

  4. Gilli Danda

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kabaddi was considered India's national game until 1952 when the Indian government officially declined to designate any single game as the national sport. Kabaddi has ancient origins and remains extremely popular in rural India.

Multiple choice
  1. badminton

  2. chess

  3. lawn tennis

  4. table tennis

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Both Saina Nehwal and Chetan Anand are accomplished Indian badminton players. Saina Nehwal is an Olympic bronze medalist and former world number one, while Chetan Anand has been a national champion and Commonwealth Games medalist. They represent India's strong presence in international badminton.

Multiple choice
  1. Charminar Trophy - Athletics

  2. Amrit Diwan Cup - Badminton

  3. Radha Mohan Cup - Weightlifting

  4. Agha Khan Cup - Hockey

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Radha Mohan Cup is associated with the game of Polo.

Multiple choice
  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Durand Cup is associated with football (soccer). It is Asia's oldest football tournament, started in 1888 in India, and is named after Mortimer Durand.

Multiple choice
  1. Horse Race

  2. Football

  3. Lawn Tennis

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The FIFA World Cup is associated with football (soccer). While other sports have world championships, 'World Cup' most commonly refers to international football's premier tournament.

Multiple choice
  1. Volley Ball

  2. Cricket

  3. Base Ball

  4. Football

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Durand Cup is India's oldest football tournament, started in 1888. It is named after Sir Mortimer Durand and is a prestigious competition in Indian football history.

Multiple choice
  1. cricket

  2. golf

  3. hockey

  4. football

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'bogey' refers to a scoring system in golf where a bogey is one stroke over par for a hole. It's not used in cricket, hockey, or football.

Multiple choice
  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Tennis

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class cricket tournament, named after the famous Indian cricketer Ranjitsinhji. It has been held since 1934 and features teams representing various regional and state cricket associations across India.

Multiple choice
  1. Badminton (Men)

  2. Table Tennis (Women)

  3. Badminton (Women)

  4. Hockey (Women)

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Thomas Cup is the premier international badminton championship for men's teams. It was named after Sir George Thomas, a legendary British badminton player. The Uber Cup is the equivalent women's tournament.

Multiple choice
  1. Cricket

  2. Golf

  3. Hockey

  4. Football

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A Correct answer
Explanation

In cricket, a 'gully' is a fielding position located on the off side, roughly at a 45-degree angle from the batsman. It's part of the close catching field and is positioned between the slips and point.

Multiple choice
  1. Football

  2. Cricket

  3. Hockey

  4. Tennis

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Rovers Cup was a prestigious football tournament in India, one of the oldest along with the Durand Cup and IFA Shield. It was started in 1891 and played in Mumbai. Cricket has the Ranji Trophy, hockey has the Nehru Cup, and tennis has Davis Cup tournaments but not Rovers Cup.