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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

In which Indian language is the term 'kushti' used to refer to wrestling?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

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

The term 'kushti' is commonly used in Hindi to refer to wrestling.

Multiple choice

In which Indian language is the term 'kabaddi' used to refer to the sport of kabaddi?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

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

The term 'kabaddi' is commonly used in Hindi to refer to the sport of kabaddi.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language uses the term 'hockey' to refer to the sport of hockey?

  1. Hindi

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

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

The term 'hockey' is commonly used in Hindi to refer to the sport of hockey.

Multiple choice

In which Indian language is the term 'volleyball' used to refer to the sport of volleyball?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

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

The term 'volleyball' is commonly used in Hindi to refer to the sport of volleyball.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language uses the term 'basketball' to refer to the sport of basketball?

  1. Hindi

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

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

The term 'basketball' is commonly used in Hindi to refer to the sport of basketball.

Multiple choice

In which Indian language is the term 'tennis' used to refer to the sport of tennis?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

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

The term 'tennis' is commonly used in Hindi to refer to the sport of tennis.

Multiple choice

In which Indian language is the term 'athletics' used to refer to the sport of athletics?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Gujarati

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

The term 'athletics' is commonly used in Hindi to refer to the sport of athletics.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a common type of badminton shoe?

  1. Low-top

  2. Mid-top

  3. High-top

  4. Slip-on

  5. Sandal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Sandal is not a common type of badminton shoe, as it does not provide enough support and protection for the player's feet.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a common design element in badminton clothing?

  1. Stripes

  2. Checks

  3. Polka dots

  4. Paisley

  5. Camouflage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Paisley is not a common design element in badminton clothing, as it is not a very sporty or athletic pattern.

Multiple choice

In the world of extreme sports, what is the term for a maneuver where a skateboarder or BMX rider spins their board or bike 360 degrees in the air?

  1. Ollie

  2. Kickflip

  3. Backflip

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

A kickflip is a skateboarding or BMX trick where the rider flips the board or bike 360 degrees in the air while keeping their feet attached.

Multiple choice

In the world of extreme sports, what is the term for a maneuver where a skateboarder or BMX rider slides their board or bike along a rail or ledge?

  1. Ollie

  2. Grind

  3. Backflip

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

A grind is a skateboarding or BMX trick where the rider slides their board or bike along a rail or ledge.

Multiple choice

In the world of extreme sports, what is the term for a maneuver where a skateboarder or BMX rider jumps off a ramp and performs tricks in the air?

  1. Ollie

  2. Grind

  3. Backflip

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

A backflip is a skateboarding or BMX trick where the rider jumps off a ramp and flips their board or bike backward in the air.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves throwing a ball 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 (danda) at a small wooden peg (gilli). The objective of the game is to hit the gilli as far as possible.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves running and chasing?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian sport that involves running and chasing. The game is played between two teams of 12 players each. The objective of the game is to tag as many players from the opposing team as possible.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian sport that involves wrestling?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Kabbadi is a traditional Indian sport that involves wrestling. The game is played between two teams of 7 players each. The objective of the game is to tag as many players from the opposing team as possible while holding your breath.