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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 the most popular indigenous sport in India?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Gilli-danda

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

Kabaddi is the most popular indigenous sport in India, with a large following across the country.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sport in which players throw a small ball at each other?

  1. Kho-kho

  2. Gilli-danda

  3. Ludo

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

Kho-kho is a sport in which players throw a small ball at each other.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is considered the oldest sport in India?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabbadi

  3. Wrestling

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

Wrestling, known as 'malla-yuddha' in ancient India, has been practiced for over 5,000 years and is mentioned in the Vedas.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to push a wooden ball through a narrow opening?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Gilli-Danda

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

Gilli-Danda, also known as 'danda-guti', is an ancient Indian sport where two teams try to push a wooden ball through a narrow opening using a stick.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to tag each other while crossing a central line?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Gilli-Danda

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

Kabaddi, a popular ancient Indian sport, involves two teams attempting to tag each other while crossing a central line and holding their breath.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved throwing a heavy stone or metal ball for distance?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Javelin Throw

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

Discus Throw, known as 'chakra-pradakshina' in ancient India, involved throwing a heavy stone or metal ball for distance.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to pull a rope in opposite directions?

  1. Tug-of-War

  2. Kabaddi

  3. Gilli-Danda

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

Tug-of-War, known as 'rasakashi' in ancient India, involved two teams attempting to pull a rope in opposite directions until one team lost their grip.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to hit a small ball with a wooden bat?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Polo

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

Cricket, known as 'gilli-danda' in ancient India, involved two teams attempting to hit a small ball with a wooden bat.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to throw a ball into a hole in the ground?

  1. Polo

  2. Hockey

  3. Golf

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

Golf, known as 'gadda' in ancient India, involved two teams attempting to throw a ball into a hole in the ground using a wooden stick.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian sport involved two teams attempting to score points by hitting a ball over a net?

  1. Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Volleyball

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

Badminton, known as 'puli-medu' in ancient India, involved two teams attempting to score points by hitting a shuttlecock over a net.

Multiple choice

Which sport, often referred to as the 'King of Sports', involves two teams competing to score goals by kicking a ball into a net?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Soccer

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

Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is widely regarded as the 'King of Sports' due to its global popularity and extensive fan base.

Multiple choice

Which sport, often played on ice, involves two teams using sticks to shoot a puck into the opposing team's net?

  1. Hockey

  2. Soccer

  3. Basketball

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

Hockey, played on ice or roller skates, is a team sport where players use sticks to shoot a puck into the opposing team's net, aiming to score goals.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Ludo

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

Gilli Danda is a classic Indian game where players use a small wooden stick (gilli) to hit a larger wooden stick (danda) while standing on one leg. The objective is to hit the danda as far as possible while maintaining balance.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves two teams of players attempting to hit each other with a soft, cloth-covered ball while running between two poles?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Ludo

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

Kho Kho is a traditional Indian team sport where two teams of players attempt to hit each other with a soft, cloth-covered ball while running between two poles. The objective is to tag members of the opposing team while avoiding being tagged themselves.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian game involves players using their hands to throw a small, heavy ball at a target while standing in a circle?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho Kho

  3. Ludo

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

Gilli Danda is a traditional Indian game where players use their hands to throw a small, heavy ball (gilli) at a target while standing in a circle. The objective is to hit the target and score points while avoiding being hit by the ball themselves.