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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

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Bihu game?

  1. Tug-of-war

  2. Kite flying

  3. Elephant race

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

Husori is a traditional Bihu song, while tug-of-war, kite flying, and elephant race are traditional Bihu games.

Multiple choice

Historically, traditional sports have been predominantly associated with which gender?

  1. Men

  2. Women

  3. Both equally
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Traditional sports have often been dominated by men, with limited opportunities for women's participation.

Multiple choice

Which traditional sport has been at the forefront of promoting gender equality?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Rugby

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

Tennis has been a pioneer in promoting gender equality, with equal prize money for men and women at major tournaments.

Multiple choice

Which sport made its debut at the Commonwealth Games in 1998?

  1. Badminton

  2. Cycling

  3. Hockey

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

Badminton was introduced as a sport at the Commonwealth Games in 1998, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the official anthem of the Commonwealth Games?

  1. The Call of the Games

  2. The Spirit of the Games

  3. The Flame of the Games

  4. The Heart of the Games
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The official anthem of the Commonwealth Games is titled 'The Call of the Games'.

Multiple choice

Which sport has been played at every Commonwealth Games since its inception?

  1. Athletics

  2. Swimming

  3. Cycling

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

Athletics has been a part of every Commonwealth Games since its inception in 1930.

Multiple choice

Which sport was introduced at the Commonwealth Games in 2006?

  1. Rugby Sevens

  2. Squash

  3. Table Tennis

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

Rugby Sevens was introduced as a sport at the Commonwealth Games in 2006, held in Melbourne, Australia.

Multiple choice

How many sports were featured at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham?

  1. 19

  2. 21

  3. 23

  4. 25
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

There were 21 sports featured at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves throwing a stick at a target?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that involves throwing a stick at a target. The target is usually a small wooden peg or a stone.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams of players trying to capture each other's flag?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Capture the Flag
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Capture the Flag is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to capture each other's flag.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport that is played with a ball and a bat?

  1. Cricket

  2. Baseball

  3. Softball

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

Cricket is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a ball and a bat.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a wooden ball and a stick that is used to hit the ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a wooden ball and a stick that is used to hit the ball.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams of players trying to score points by throwing a ball into each other's goal?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Hockey is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to score points by throwing a ball into each other's goal.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams of players trying to capture each other's flag?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

  4. Capture the Flag
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Capture the Flag is a traditional Indian sport that involves two teams of players trying to capture each other's flag.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport that is played with a ball and a bat?

  1. Cricket

  2. Baseball

  3. Softball

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

Cricket is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a ball and a bat.