Sports MCQs
Practice Sports MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering national and international sports, major tournaments, championships, trophies, sporting events, famous players, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Cricket, Football, Hockey and other important sports-related topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #61
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What is the weight of a standard Cricket ball?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
According to the laws of cricket, a standard ball weighs between 155.9g and 163g.
According to the laws of cricket, a standard ball weighs between 155.9g and 163g.
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Question #62
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Which country is associated with the origin of the game of Badminton?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Modern badminton originated in mid-19th century British India as 'Poona'.
Modern badminton originated in mid-19th century British India as 'Poona'.
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Question #63
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The 'Santosh Trophy' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Santosh Trophy is an annual Indian football tournament contested by states and government institutions.
The Santosh Trophy is an annual Indian football tournament contested by states and government institutions.
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Question #64
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Which term is NOT associated with the game of Cricket?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A 'Full Court Press' is a defensive strategy used in basketball, not cricket.
A 'Full Court Press' is a defensive strategy used in basketball, not cricket.
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Question #65
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Which of the following is NOT an Olympic event?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
While Cricket has appeared in the Olympics historically (1900) and is returning for 2028, it is not a traditional staple Olympic sport compared to the others.
While Cricket has appeared in the Olympics historically (1900) and is returning for 2028, it is not a traditional staple Olympic sport compared to the others.
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Question #66
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Which athlete is known as the 'Poli Express'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
P.T. Usha is widely known as the 'Payyoli Express' or 'Poli Express'.
P.T. Usha is widely known as the 'Payyoli Express' or 'Poli Express'.
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Question #67
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What is the number of players on each side in a Baseball game?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A baseball team consists of 9 players on the field.
A baseball team consists of 9 players on the field.
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Question #68
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The 'Merdeka Cup' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Merdeka Cup is a prestigious international football tournament held in Malaysia.
The Merdeka Cup is a prestigious international football tournament held in Malaysia.
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Question #69
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Who was the first batsman to score a triple century in Test Cricket?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Andy Sandham of England scored the first-ever triple century in Test history in 1930.
Andy Sandham of England scored the first-ever triple century in Test history in 1930.
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Question #70
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What does the abbreviation 'FIFA' stand for?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
FIFA stands for Federation Internationale de Football Association.
FIFA stands for Federation Internationale de Football Association.
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Question #71
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Which country won the most FIFA World Cups?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record five times.
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record five times.
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Question #72
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The 'Fed Cup' is related to which sport?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) is the premier international team competition in women's tennis.
The Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) is the premier international team competition in women's tennis.
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Question #73
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Which country is the birthplace of the game of Chess?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Chess is widely believed to have originated in India as 'Chaturanga'.
Chess is widely believed to have originated in India as 'Chaturanga'.
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Question #74
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Which of the following is a water sport?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Rowing is a competitive water sport.
Rowing is a competitive water sport.
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Question #75
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The 'Holkar Trophy' is associated with which game?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Holkar Trophy is a prestigious annual bridge tournament in India.
The Holkar Trophy is a prestigious annual bridge tournament in India.
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Question #76
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Who is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in Badminton?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Saina Nehwal won the bronze medal in badminton at the 2012 London Olympics.
Saina Nehwal won the bronze medal in badminton at the 2012 London Olympics.
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Question #77
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Which term is NOT associated with the game of Tennis?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A 'Goal' is a term used in football, hockey, etc., not tennis.
A 'Goal' is a term used in football, hockey, etc., not tennis.
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Question #78
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What is the number of players in a standard Rugby Union team?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A standard Rugby Union team consists of 15 players.
A standard Rugby Union team consists of 15 players.
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Question #79
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The 'Azlan Shah Cup' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international field hockey tournament.
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international field hockey tournament.
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Question #80
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Which sport is played on a 'Diamond'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A baseball field is often referred to as a diamond because of the arrangement of the bases.
A baseball field is often referred to as a diamond because of the arrangement of the bases.
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