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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

What is the motto of the Paralympic Games?

  1. Spirit in Motion

  2. One World, One Dream

  3. Faster, Higher, Stronger

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

The motto of the Paralympic Games is 'Spirit in Motion', which reflects the determination and resilience of athletes with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the most popular type of wrestling website?

  1. WWE.com

  2. AEW.com

  3. NJPW.com

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

WWE.com is the most popular type of wrestling website because it is the most well-known and features the latest news and storylines from the WWE.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a traditional sport?

  1. Tug-of-war

  2. Cricket

  3. Basketball

  4. Kho-kho
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Basketball is a relatively modern sport, while tug-of-war, cricket, and kho-kho are all traditional sports played in various parts of the world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a traditional sport that is played in many parts of the world?

  1. Tug-of-war

  2. Cricket

  3. Football

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

Tug-of-war is a traditional sport that is played in many parts of the world, often as a recreational activity or during festivals.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a traditional sport that is played in India?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Cricket

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

Volleyball is a relatively modern sport, while kabaddi, kho-kho, and cricket are all traditional sports played in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a traditional sport that is played in East Asia?

  1. Tug-of-war

  2. Cricket

  3. Go

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

Go is a traditional board game that is played in East Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a traditional sport that is played in Africa?

  1. Mancala

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Cricket

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

Kho-kho is a traditional sport that is played in India, while mancala, cricket, and bawo are all traditional sports played in Africa.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a traditional sport that is played in South America?

  1. Tug-of-war

  2. Cricket

  3. Capoeira

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

Capoeira is a traditional Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a traditional sport that is played in Europe?

  1. Tug-of-war

  2. Cricket

  3. Boules

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

Cricket is a relatively modern sport, while tug-of-war, boules, and hockey are all traditional sports played in Europe.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Dangal', what sport does Mahavir Singh Phogat train his daughters in?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Wrestling

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

Mahavir Singh Phogat trains his daughters in wrestling in the film 'Dangal'.

Multiple choice

How does surfing contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. By promoting the use of renewable energy sources

  2. By reducing the use of motorized vehicles

  3. By educating people about climate change

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Surfing contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by promoting the use of renewable energy sources, reducing the use of motorized vehicles, and educating people about climate change.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves two teams of eleven players kicking a ball into a goal?

  1. Soccer

  2. American Football

  3. Basketball

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

Soccer, also known as football, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players, where the objective is to score goals by kicking a ball into the opponent's goal.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves two teams of six players hitting a volleyball over a net?

  1. Volleyball

  2. Basketball

  3. Soccer

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

Volleyball is a sport played between two teams of six players, where the objective is to hit a volleyball over a net so that it lands in the opponent's court.

Multiple choice

Which sport involves two teams of eleven players running with an oval ball and trying to score points by touching it down in the opponent's end zone?

  1. American Football

  2. Soccer

  3. Basketball

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

American Football is a sport played between two teams of eleven players, where the objective is to score points by running with an oval ball and touching it down in the opponent's end zone.

Multiple choice

Which Bollywood film is known for its depiction of the traditional Indian sport of kabaddi and the elaborate costumes worn by the players?

  1. Dangal

  2. Sultan

  3. Mary Kom

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

The 2016 film Dangal features several scenes depicting the traditional Indian sport of kabaddi. The players wear elaborate costumes, including colorful lungis and vests, which allow for freedom of movement and highlight the dynamic nature of the sport.