General Awareness

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. Boxing

  2. Badminton

  3. Bridge

  4. Wrestling

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In badminton and tennis, the term 'deuce' refers to a score of 40-40 (or 20-20 in modern badminton scoring), where a player must then win two consecutive points to win the game. It is a standard term used to indicate a tie that requires a tie-breaker.

Multiple choice
  1. Golf

  2. Hockey

  3. Badminton

  4. Tennis

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In field hockey, a 'scoop' is a specific stroke where the ball is lifted off the ground with the head of the stick. It is a legal move used to pass the ball over an opponent's stick or to take a shot at the goal. While other sports have similar sounding terms, it is a fundamental technical term in hockey.

Multiple choice
  1. hockey

  2. football

  3. rugby

  4. cricket

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rugby Union is traditionally considered the national sport of Scotland, reflecting its deep cultural roots and historical significance in the country. While football is the most popular sport in terms of participation and viewership, rugby holds a unique status in Scottish sporting heritage. Golf is also often associated with Scotland but is usually categorized separately.

Multiple choice
  1. lawn tnnis

  2. table tennis

  3. polo

  4. football

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments and is uniquely played on traditional grass courts.

Multiple choice
  1. chess

  2. table tennis

  3. football

  4. badminton

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In football, a corner kick is a method of restarting play. It is awarded to the attacking team when the ball leaves the field of play by crossing the goal line without a goal being scored and having been last touched by a defending player.

Multiple choice
  1. Football

  2. Hockey

  3. Lawn Tennis

  4. Basketball

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Rovers Cup was a prestigious football tournament in India, established by British enthusiasts in Mumbai in 1891.

Multiple choice
  1. cricket

  2. football

  3. snooker

  4. lawn tennis

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In football (soccer), 'tipping' refers to a goalkeeper's action of using their fingertips to deflect a ball over the crossbar or around the goalpost to prevent a goal.

Multiple choice
  1. cricket

  2. football

  3. badminton

  4. hockey

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Asia Cup is a major international tournament primarily associated with Cricket (organized by the Asian Cricket Council), though Asia Cups also exist for other sports like Hockey.

Multiple choice
  1. badminton

  2. hockey

  3. football

  4. polo

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Agha Khan Cup is a famous national-level tournament in India associated with Hockey. Note that the 'Agha Khan Gold Cup' is associated with Football.

Multiple choice
  1. Football

  2. Basketball

  3. Cricket

  4. Hockey

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Santosh Trophy is an Indian football knock-out competition contested by the regional state associations and government institutions under the All India Football Federation (AIFF). It was started in 1941.

Multiple choice
  1. Deodhar Trophy-Cricket

  2. Rangaswami Cup-Hockey

  3. Rovers Cup-Football

  4. Davis Cup-Badminton

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis, not badminton. The other pairs correctly match the trophy with the sport: Deodhar Trophy (Cricket), Rangaswami Cup (Hockey), and Rovers Cup (Football).