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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 Indian sport is played with a wooden board and a set of wooden pieces?

  1. Chess

  2. Ludo

  3. Carrom

  4. Snakes and Ladders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Carrom is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a wooden board and a set of wooden pieces.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a pair of wooden sticks and a small wooden ball?

  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 is played with a pair of wooden sticks and a small wooden ball.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a set of wooden blocks and a wooden ball?

  1. Chess

  2. Ludo

  3. Carrom

  4. Snakes and Ladders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ludo is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a set of wooden blocks and a wooden ball.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a set of wooden pieces and a wooden board?

  1. Chess

  2. Ludo

  3. Carrom

  4. Snakes and Ladders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chess is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a set of wooden pieces and a wooden board.

Multiple choice

What is the future of traditional Indian sports?

  1. Bright

  2. Uncertain

  3. Bleak

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

The future of traditional Indian sports is bright, with a number of opportunities for growth.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport is played with a set of wooden pieces and a wooden board?

  1. Chess

  2. Ludo

  3. Carrom

  4. Snakes and Ladders
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chess is a traditional Indian sport that is played with a set of wooden pieces and a wooden board.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves throwing a ball into a pot or hole while standing a certain distance away?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-Kho

  3. Lattu

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

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian game where players throw a ball into a pot or hole while standing a certain distance away.

Multiple choice

Which sport is the most popular in the world?

  1. Soccer

  2. Cricket

  3. Basketball

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

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with an estimated 3.5 billion fans.

Multiple choice

Which sport is considered the national sport of India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Hockey is the national sport of India and is governed by Hockey India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common sport promoted by block sports associations in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

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

While cricket, football, and hockey are widely promoted by block sports associations in India, kabaddi is typically not a common sport at the block level.

Multiple choice

Which sport is often credited with playing a significant role in India's freedom struggle?

  1. Hockey

  2. Football

  3. Cricket

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

Hockey is widely recognized for its role in India's freedom struggle. During the pre-independence era, Indian hockey teams achieved remarkable success on the international stage, inspiring national pride and unity. This success also served as a symbol of resistance against British rule.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual sports event that brings together athletes from all over India to compete in various disciplines?

  1. National Games

  2. Commonwealth Games

  3. Asian Games

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

The National Games is an annual multi-sport event in India where athletes from different states and union territories compete in various sports disciplines. It is held every two years and is considered a prestigious event in the Indian sporting calendar.

Multiple choice

Which sport is widely regarded as the most popular and unifying force in India?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Football

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

Cricket is often referred to as the 'gentleman's game' and has a long and rich history in India. It is played and enjoyed by people from all walks of life, regardless of their social, economic, or religious backgrounds.

Multiple choice

Which sport underwent a significant rule change in the 1970s that allowed for more aggressive play?

  1. American Football

  2. Basketball

  3. Soccer

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

In the 1970s, American football introduced the 'bump and run' rule, which allowed defensive backs to make contact with receivers before they had a chance to catch the ball.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an indigenous sport of India?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Cricket

  4. Gilli-danda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cricket is a sport that originated in England, while Kabaddi, Kho-kho, and Gilli-danda are all indigenous sports of India.