General Awareness

Sports Rules and Tournaments

2,634 Questions

Sports rules and tournaments questions cover player counts, scoring systems, and terminology across various games like volleyball, baseball, and hockey. This section helps candidates prepare for the general awareness parts of government exams. Detailed explanations provide better retention of specific sports facts.

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Sports Rules and Tournaments Questions

Multiple choice

In the popular Indian game of Kabaddi, what is the primary objective of the raiders?

  1. To score points by touching opponents

  2. To capture opponents and bring them back to their side

  3. To prevent the opposing team from scoring

  4. To complete a circuit of the playing field
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Explanation

In Kabaddi, the raiders aim to score points by touching or tagging as many opponents as possible while holding their breath and chanting 'Kabaddi, Kabaddi'.

Multiple choice

In the game of Kabaddi, what is the role of the 'stopper'?

  1. To prevent the raiders from scoring points

  2. To capture the raiders and bring them back to their side

  3. To defend their team's territory

  4. To score points for their team
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Explanation

In Kabaddi, the stopper's role is to prevent the raiders from scoring points by tackling them before they can return to their side.

Multiple choice

In which year was FIDE established?

  1. 1924

  2. 1934

  3. 1944

  4. 1954
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Explanation

FIDE was founded in Paris, France, on July 20, 1924.

Multiple choice

Which legal principle requires athletes to compete fairly and in accordance with the rules of the sport?

  1. Principle of Fair Play

  2. Principle of Sportsmanship

  3. Principle of Non-Discrimination

  4. Principle of Equal Opportunity
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Explanation

The principle of fair play requires athletes to compete fairly and in accordance with the rules of the sport, promoting ethical and respectful behavior.

Multiple choice

What is the legal term used to describe the unauthorized transfer of an athlete from one team or club to another?

  1. Poaching

  2. Tampering

  3. Breach of Contract

  4. Unfair Competition
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tampering refers to the unauthorized contact or negotiation with an athlete who is under contract with another team or club, potentially leading to a breach of contract.

Multiple choice

What is the highest possible score in a single game of senior bowling?

  1. 300

  2. 270

  3. 240

  4. 210
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Explanation

The highest possible score in a single game of senior bowling is 300.

Multiple choice

What is the highest possible score in a three-game series of senior bowling?

  1. 900

  2. 810

  3. 720

  4. 630
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Explanation

The highest possible score in a three-game series of senior bowling is 900.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a bowler who has bowled a perfect game (300) in senior bowling?

  1. 300 Club

  2. Perfect Game Club

  3. Honor Roll

  4. Hall of Fame
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Explanation

A bowler who has bowled a perfect game (300) in senior bowling is inducted into the 300 Club.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a bowler who has bowled an 800 series (800 or more) in senior bowling?

  1. 800 Club

  2. Perfect Game Club

  3. Honor Roll

  4. Hall of Fame
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Explanation

A bowler who has bowled an 800 series (800 or more) in senior bowling is inducted into the 800 Club.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a bowler who has bowled a 900 series (900) in senior bowling?

  1. 900 Club

  2. Perfect Game Club

  3. Honor Roll

  4. Hall of Fame
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Explanation

A bowler who has bowled a 900 series (900) in senior bowling is inducted into the 900 Club.

Multiple choice

What is the foul line in Weight Throw?

  1. A line parallel to the throwing circle, 2 meters away

  2. A line perpendicular to the throwing circle, 3 meters away

  3. A line parallel to the throwing circle, 4 meters away

  4. A line perpendicular to the throwing circle, 5 meters away
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Explanation

The foul line in Weight Throw is a line parallel to the throwing circle, located 2 meters away from its nearest point.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum number of throws allowed for each athlete in Weight Throw?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 6
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Each athlete is permitted a maximum of three throws in Weight Throw.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum number of points a player can score in a single rally in badminton?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
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Explanation

In badminton, a player can only score a single point in a rally. If the shuttlecock hits the net or goes out of bounds, the opponent scores a point.

Multiple choice

How many teams participate in the Indoor Hockey Pan American Cup?

  1. 6

  2. 8

  3. 10

  4. 12
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Eight teams participate in the Indoor Hockey Pan American Cup.

Multiple choice

How many players are allowed on the field at a time for each team in the Indoor Hockey Pan American Cup?

  1. 5

  2. 6

  3. 7

  4. 8
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Each team is allowed to have six players on the field at a time in the Indoor Hockey Pan American Cup.