Sports General Knowledge

The Wills Trophy was a prestigious cricket tournament sponsored by Wills (an ITC brand). It was specifically associated with cricket and was one of the prominent domestic cricket competitions in India.

Marion Jones is a former American track and field athlete who won multiple Olympic medals (though later stripped due to doping admission). She is associated with athletics/sprinting.

Correct Answer: lawn tennis

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.

The Colombo Cup was an international football competition held in South Asia among teams from India, Pakistan, Ceylon, and Burma during the 1950s.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swati Ghate is a prominent Indian chess player who has won multiple titles, including the National Women Chess Championship. She is well known on the national and international chess circuits as a Woman Grandmaster. Hence, she is associated with chess.

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

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.

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.