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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 indoor sport is played with a stick and a puck?

  1. Hockey

  2. Futsal

  3. Handball

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

Hockey is a team sport played on ice in which players use sticks to shoot a puck into the opponent's net. Hockey is a fast-paced and physical sport that requires a lot of skill and athleticism.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a Vedic sport or game?

  1. Chaturanga

  2. Ashvamedha

  3. Kabaddi

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

Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that originated in the 20th century, while Chaturanga, Ashvamedha, and Dandayudha are all ancient Vedic sports and games.

Multiple choice

Which sport was removed from the Olympic Games after 1904?

  1. Tug of War

  2. Polo

  3. Cricket

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

Tug of war was an Olympic sport from 1900 to 1904, but it was removed from the program after the 1904 Games.

Multiple choice

Which sport is known as the 'King of Sports'?

  1. Football

  2. Cricket

  3. Tennis

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

Football is often referred to as the 'King of Sports' due to its global popularity and widespread participation.

Multiple choice

Which sport is known as the 'Queen of Sports'?

  1. Track and Field

  2. Swimming

  3. Gymnastics

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

Track and field is often referred to as the 'Queen of Sports' due to its ancient origins and its fundamental role in the development of athletics.

Multiple choice

Which sport is known as the 'Beautiful Game'?

  1. Football

  2. Cricket

  3. Rugby

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

Football is often referred to as the 'Beautiful Game' due to its aesthetic appeal, skillful play, and unpredictable nature.

Multiple choice

Which sport is known as the 'Gentleman's Game'?

  1. Cricket

  2. Golf

  3. Tennis

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

Cricket is often referred to as the 'Gentleman's Game' due to its traditional values of fair play, sportsmanship, and respect for opponents.

Multiple choice

Which sport is known as the 'Sport of Kings'?

  1. Horse Racing

  2. Polo

  3. Equestrian

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

Horse racing is often referred to as the 'Sport of Kings' due to its historical association with royalty and aristocracy.

Multiple choice

Which traditional Indian sport involves two teams of seven players each trying to tag members of the opposing team?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Kho-Kho involves two teams of seven players each trying to tag members of the opposing team.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport in which players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Langadi is a traditional Indian sport in which players use their feet to kick a ball into a goal.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport in which players try to knock down a pyramid of wooden blocks using a ball?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Langadi is a traditional Indian sport in which players try to knock down a pyramid of wooden blocks using a ball.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a pair of sticks and a small wooden ball.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Indian sport in which players try to tag members of the opposing team by throwing a ball at them?

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Kabbadi is a traditional Indian sport in which players try to tag members of the opposing team by throwing a ball at them.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Kho-Kho

  2. Gilli-Danda

  3. Kabbadi

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

Gilli-Danda is a traditional Indian sport played with a wooden stick and a small wooden ball.