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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 traditional sport, popular in many parts of the world, involves two teams kicking a ball into each other's goal using their feet?

  1. Soccer

  2. Rugby

  3. American Football

  4. Australian Rules Football
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Soccer, also known as football, is the most widely played sport globally.

Multiple choice

Which sport has the highest carbon footprint?

  1. Football

  2. Formula One Racing

  3. Golf

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

Formula One Racing involves high-powered cars and extensive travel, resulting in a significant carbon footprint.

Multiple choice

Which sport has been criticized for its contribution to plastic pollution?

  1. Golf

  2. Tennis

  3. Soccer

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

Golf has been criticized for its contribution to plastic pollution due to the use of plastic golf balls and tees.

Multiple choice

Which team sport has the largest global audience, with an estimated 3.5 billion fans worldwide?

  1. Soccer

  2. Cricket

  3. Basketball

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

Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is the most popular sport globally, with a massive following across continents.

Multiple choice

Which Indian swimming magazine is published by the Karnataka Swimming Association?

  1. Karnataka Swimmer

  2. Swimming Karnataka

  3. Aquatic Sports Karnataka

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

The Karnataka Swimming Association publishes the official magazine of Karnataka swimming, called "Karnataka Swimmer".

Multiple choice

In 2019, which volleyball team was disqualified from the Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship for fielding an ineligible player?

  1. Al-Hilal SC

  2. Paykan Tehran VC

  3. Suntory Sunbirds

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

Al-Hilal SC, a Saudi Arabian volleyball team, was disqualified from the 2019 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship after fielding an ineligible player. The player in question had previously represented another country at the international level.

Multiple choice

What was the original name of volleyball?

  1. Mintonette

  2. Volley Tennis

  3. Handball

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

Volleyball was originally called Mintonette because it was a combination of elements from basketball, tennis, and handball.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a documentary about skateboarding?

  1. Dogtown and Z-Boys

  2. The Search for Animal Chin

  3. Lords of Dogtown

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

Dogtown and Z-Boys, The Search for Animal Chin, and Lords of Dogtown are all documentaries about skateboarding.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a small ball at a target?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Ludo

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

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian game where players throw a small ball at a target while running between two poles.

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

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.