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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

Which traditional Indian game involves jumping over a series of obstacles?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Ludo

  4. Pachisi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian game where players jump over a series of obstacles while trying to tag the opposing team's players.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ceremony held before the start of a hockey match in India?

  1. Aarti

  2. Havan

  3. Puja

  4. Bhog
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Puja is a Hindu ritual that is performed before the start of a hockey match in India. It is a way of seeking blessings from the gods for a successful match.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ceremony held before the start of a volleyball match in India?

  1. Aarti

  2. Havan

  3. Puja

  4. Bhog
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Puja is a Hindu ritual that is performed before the start of a volleyball match in India. It is a way of seeking blessings from the gods for a successful match.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game is played with a wooden stick and a small, wooden ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Ludo

  4. Carrom
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game played with a wooden stick and a small, wooden ball.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves players throwing a small, wooden ball at a series of pins arranged in a triangular formation?

  1. Ludo

  2. Carrom

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Pallanguzhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pallanguzhi is a traditional Indian game that involves players throwing a small, wooden ball at a series of pins arranged in a triangular formation.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves players throwing a small, wooden ball at a series of holes arranged in a circular formation?

  1. Ludo

  2. Carrom

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Lagori
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lagori is a traditional Indian game that involves players throwing a small, wooden ball at a series of holes arranged in a circular formation.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game is played with a set of wooden sticks and a small, wooden ball?

  1. Ludo

  2. Carrom

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Kancha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kancha is a traditional Indian game played with a set of wooden sticks and a small, wooden ball.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves players throwing a small, wooden ball at a series of holes arranged in a straight line?

  1. Ludo

  2. Carrom

  3. Snakes and Ladders

  4. Pithoo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pithoo is a traditional Indian game that involves players throwing a small, wooden ball at a series of holes arranged in a straight line.

Multiple choice

In the popular TV series "The Office," what traditional sport does Michael Scott attempt to play in the episode "The Injury"?

  1. Basketball

  2. Football

  3. Soccer

  4. Hockey
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the episode "The Injury," Michael Scott attempts to play basketball with his employees, resulting in a hilarious and chaotic game.

Multiple choice

In the movie "Bend It Like Beckham," what traditional sport do the main characters, Jess and Jules, play?

  1. Soccer

  2. Cricket

  3. Rugby

  4. Tennis
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bend It Like Beckham is a 2002 British sports comedy-drama film directed by Gurinder Chadha. It follows the story of two young women, Jess and Jules, who play soccer despite their families' disapproval.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport is the focus of the popular anime and manga series "Haikyuu!!"?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Basketball

  3. Soccer

  4. Baseball
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Haikyuu!! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate. It follows the story of Shoyo Hinata, a high school student who joins the volleyball club in order to become a great player like his idol, the "Little Giant."

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport is featured in the popular TV series "Friday Night Lights"?

  1. American Football

  2. Basketball

  3. Baseball

  4. Soccer
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Friday Night Lights is an American drama television series created by Peter Berg. It follows the story of a high school football team in the fictional town of Dillon, Texas.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport is the focus of the popular video game series "FIFA"?

  1. Soccer

  2. Basketball

  3. American Football

  4. Tennis
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A Correct answer
Explanation

FIFA is a series of association football video games developed and published by EA Sports. It is the best-selling sports video game franchise in the world.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport is featured in the popular TV series "Ted Lasso"?

  1. Soccer

  2. American Football

  3. Basketball

  4. Baseball
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ted Lasso is an American sports comedy-drama television series created by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly. It follows the story of Ted Lasso, an American college football coach who is hired to coach an English Premier League soccer team.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport is the focus of the popular video game series "NBA 2K"?

  1. Basketball

  2. American Football

  3. Soccer

  4. Hockey
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A Correct answer
Explanation

NBA 2K is a series of basketball simulation video games developed and published by 2K Sports. It is the best-selling basketball video game franchise in the world.