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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 team sport involves players using sticks to hit a ball into a goal?

  1. Hockey

  2. Lacrosse

  3. Polo

  4. Cricket
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hockey is a team sport where players use sticks to hit a ball or puck into the opponent's goal.

Multiple choice

What is the ethical principle of respect in shooting sports?

  1. Treating others with dignity and consideration.

  2. Listening to and valuing the opinions of others.

  3. Accepting differences and embracing diversity.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Respect is a fundamental ethical principle in shooting sports, requiring shooters to treat others with dignity and consideration.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a heavy stone or metal ball as far as possible?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Hammer Throw

  4. Stone Put
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Stone Put, also known as Gulli Danda, is a traditional Indian game where players compete to throw a heavy stone or metal ball as far as possible.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves spinning a top and trying to keep it spinning for as long as possible?

  1. Lattu

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Carrom

  4. Kho-Kho
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lattu, also known as spinning top, is a traditional Indian game where players compete to keep their top spinning for as long as possible.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves throwing a heavy stone or metal ball as far as possible?

  1. Kho Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Gilli-Danda

  4. Shot Put
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that involves throwing a heavy stone or metal ball, called a gilli, as far as possible. The player then uses a stick, called a danda, to hit the gilli and keep it in the air.

Multiple choice

What was the original name of handball?

  1. Haandbold

  2. Handball

  3. Torball

  4. Feldhandball
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The original name of handball was Haandbold, which is Danish for 'handball'.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport is known for its fast-paced action and requires players to quickly dodge, intercept, and tag opponents?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Ludo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian sport that is known for its fast-paced action and requires players to quickly dodge, intercept, and tag opponents. It is played on a rectangular court with two teams of nine players each. The objective of the game is to tag as many players from the opposing team as possible while avoiding being tagged yourself.

Multiple choice

Gilli-Danda, a traditional Indian sport, involves:

  1. Hitting a small wooden stick (danda) with a larger wooden stick (gilli)

  2. Kicking a ball into a goal

  3. Wrestling

  4. Playing with marbles
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that involves hitting a small wooden stick (danda) with a larger wooden stick (gilli). The objective of the game is to hit the danda as far as possible while the opposing team tries to catch it before it touches the ground. The team that hits the danda the farthest wins the game.

Multiple choice

What are some of the unique features of traditional Indian sports that make them attractive to spectators?

  1. The vibrant cultural atmosphere and traditional rituals associated with the sports

  2. The high level of skill and athleticism displayed by the participants

  3. The strategic and tactical elements that add depth and excitement to the games

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Traditional Indian sports offer a unique and captivating experience for spectators due to a combination of factors. The vibrant cultural atmosphere and traditional rituals associated with the sports create a sense of excitement and immersion. The high level of skill and athleticism displayed by the participants showcases the dedication and talent of the athletes. Additionally, the strategic and tactical elements that add depth and excitement to the games keep spectators engaged and entertained throughout the matches.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the main equipment used in the sport of Kho-Kho?

  1. Bat

  2. Ball

  3. Pole

  4. Whistle
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In Kho-Kho, players use a wooden pole called a 'kho-kho' to tag opponents and prevent them from crossing the midline.

Multiple choice

What is the primary equipment used by players in the sport of Kabaddi?

  1. Ball

  2. Stick

  3. Net

  4. Pads
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Correct answer
Explanation

Kabaddi is a contact sport where players do not use any specific equipment. The game is played with bare hands and feet.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the primary equipment used in the traditional Indian sport of Mallakhamb?

  1. Pole

  2. Rope

  3. Rings

  4. Weights
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mallakhamb involves performing acrobatic feats on a vertical wooden pole called a 'mallakhamb'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the main equipment used in the traditional Indian sport of Kabaddi?

  1. Ball

  2. Stick

  3. Net

  4. Pads
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Correct answer
Explanation

Kabaddi is a contact sport where players do not use any specific equipment. The game is played with bare hands and feet.

Multiple choice

Which squash player is known as the "King of Squash"?

  1. Jahangir Khan

  2. Amr Shabana

  3. Ramy Ashour

  4. Nick Matthew
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jahangir Khan is known as the "King of Squash" due to his dominance of the sport in the 1980s and 1990s.

Multiple choice

Which actor played the roles of both Batman and Joker in different movies?

  1. Heath Ledger

  2. Christian Bale

  3. Jack Nicholson

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

Christian Bale played Batman in the Dark Knight trilogy and Joker in the 2019 movie Joker.