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 #101
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Which of the following is the 'National Sport' of the USA?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Baseball is historically and culturally considered the national sport of the United States.
Baseball is historically and culturally considered the national sport of the United States.
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Question #102
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The term 'Pugilist' refers to a participant in which sport?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A pugilist is another name for a boxer.
A pugilist is another name for a boxer.
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Question #103
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Which stadium is famously known as the 'Home of Golf'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland is widely regarded as the 'Home of Golf'.
The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland is widely regarded as the 'Home of Golf'.
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Question #104
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The 'Thomas Cup' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Thomas Cup is the world men's team championship in badminton.
The Thomas Cup is the world men's team championship in badminton.
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Question #105
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Which country is credited with inventing the game of modern Hockey?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The modern game of field hockey was developed in England in the mid-18th century.
The modern game of field hockey was developed in England in the mid-18th century.
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Question #106
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The 'Wightman Cup' was a tennis tournament between women's teams from which countries?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Wightman Cup was a women's international tennis tournament contested annually between teams from the USA and Great Britain from 1923 to 1989.
The Wightman Cup was a women's international tennis tournament contested annually between teams from the USA and Great Britain from 1923 to 1989.
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Question #107
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The 'Ezra Cup' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Ezra Cup is one of the oldest polo trophies, played annually in Kolkata, India.
The Ezra Cup is one of the oldest polo trophies, played annually in Kolkata, India.
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Question #108
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What is the standard duration of one 'Chukker' in a Polo match?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A regulation polo match is divided into periods called chukkers, each lasting 7.5 minutes.
A regulation polo match is divided into periods called chukkers, each lasting 7.5 minutes.
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Question #109
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The term 'Libero' is used in which sport?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A libero is a defensive specialist player in indoor volleyball.
A libero is a defensive specialist player in indoor volleyball.
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Question #110
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The 'Calcutta Cup' is awarded to the winner of the annual rugby match between:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Calcutta Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual rugby union match between England and Scotland.
The Calcutta Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of the annual rugby union match between England and Scotland.
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Question #111
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Which player is known as 'The Wall' in Indian Cricket?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Rahul Dravid is famously nicknamed 'The Wall' for his solid defensive technique.
Rahul Dravid is famously nicknamed 'The Wall' for his solid defensive technique.
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Question #112
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The 'Ryder Cup' is a golf tournament between teams representing:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Ryder Cup is a biennial golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States.
The Ryder Cup is a biennial golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States.
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Question #113
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Which term is NOT used in the sport of Cricket?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A 'Birdie' is a scoring term in Golf, not Cricket.
A 'Birdie' is a scoring term in Golf, not Cricket.
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Question #114
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The term 'Gambit' is associated with which game?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A gambit is a chess opening in which a player sacrifices material (usually a pawn) to gain an advantage.
A gambit is a chess opening in which a player sacrifices material (usually a pawn) to gain an advantage.
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Question #115
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Which of the following is a classic Horse Racing event?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Derby (like the Epsom Derby or Kentucky Derby) is a classic flat horse race.
The Derby (like the Epsom Derby or Kentucky Derby) is a classic flat horse race.
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Question #116
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The term 'Striking Circle' is used in which sport?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The striking circle (or D) is the area in field hockey from which a goal can be scored.
The striking circle (or D) is the area in field hockey from which a goal can be scored.
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Question #117
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Which of the following athletes is associated with the sport of Shooting?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Abhinav Bindra is an Indian Olympic gold medallist in 10m Air Rifle shooting.
Abhinav Bindra is an Indian Olympic gold medallist in 10m Air Rifle shooting.
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Question #118
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The term 'Break Point' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A break point occurs in tennis when the receiver of the serve has a chance to win the game on their opponent's serve.
A break point occurs in tennis when the receiver of the serve has a chance to win the game on their opponent's serve.
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Question #119
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Which international sports event is held every four years, similar to the Olympics?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years.
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years.
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Question #120
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Which sport is played on a court called a 'Ring'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Boxing matches are fought within a square area known as a ring.
Boxing matches are fought within a square area known as a ring.
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