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Sports General Knowledge

3,192 Questions

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 color of a handball?

  1. Red

  2. Blue

  3. Green

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

Handballs are typically red in color.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Pachisi

  4. Tug of War
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian game played with a wooden stick (danda) and a small wooden ball (gilli). The objective is to hit the gilli with the danda and send it as far as possible.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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 hopping on one leg and kicking a small object?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Lagori

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

Lagori is a traditional Indian game where players hop on one leg and kick a small object, trying to hit piles of stones or wooden sticks arranged in a specific pattern.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a ball at a target and scoring points based on where it lands?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Carrom

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

Ring Toss is a traditional Indian game where players throw a ball or beanbag at a target with multiple rings of different sizes. Points are scored based on which ring the ball lands in.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a ball at a target and trying to knock down a stack of objects?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Carrom

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

Ball Toss is a traditional Indian game where players throw a ball at a target, trying to knock down a stack of objects, such as cans or bottles.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a ball at a target and trying to score points by hitting different areas of the target?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Carrom

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

Target Toss is a traditional Indian game where players throw a ball at a target with different scoring areas, trying to score points by hitting specific areas.

Multiple choice

Who is the current world champion in the men's lightweight division?

  1. Vasyl Lomachenko

  2. Teofimo Lopez

  3. Devin Haney

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

Devin Haney is the current world champion in the men's lightweight division, holding the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO titles.

Multiple choice

Which traditional African sport is the focus of the novel "The Beautiful Game" by Phil Klay?

  1. Football

  2. Rugby

  3. Cricket

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

The Beautiful Game is a novel that tells the story of a group of young men in Uganda who are trying to make it as professional football players.

Multiple choice

Which sport is celebrated during the Baisakhi festival in Punjab, where participants compete in harvesting wheat crops?

  1. Tug of War

  2. Wrestling

  3. Gatka

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

Tug of War is a popular sport played during Baisakhi in Punjab, symbolizing strength and unity.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a popular gymnastics video game series?

  1. Gymnastics Superstar

  2. International Gymnastics Championship

  3. Olympic Gymnastics

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

Gymnastics Superstar, International Gymnastics Championship, and Olympic Gymnastics are all popular gymnastics video game series.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of waste generated at cricket matches?

  1. Plastic bottles

  2. Food waste

  3. Paper cups

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

All of the mentioned items are common types of waste generated at cricket matches.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the documentary that highlights the environmental impact of cricket?

  1. The Final Whistle

  2. The Last Wicket

  3. The Green Pitch

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Pitch is a documentary that explores the environmental impact of cricket and the efforts being made to reduce it.

Multiple choice

What is the future of cricket in terms of environmental sustainability?

  1. More eco-friendly stadiums

  2. Increased use of sustainable materials and technologies

  3. Greater awareness and education about environmental issues

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The future of cricket in terms of environmental sustainability is bright, with increasing efforts being made to reduce the environmental impact of the sport.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves throwing a small stick at a target while standing on one leg?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabaddi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport where players use a small stick (danda) to hit a larger stick (gilli) while standing on one leg.