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 #121
Report Error
The term 'Alley-oop' is used in which sport?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An alley-oop is an offensive play in basketball where one player lobs the ball to a teammate near the basket for a dunk or lay-up.
An alley-oop is an offensive play in basketball where one player lobs the ball to a teammate near the basket for a dunk or lay-up.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #122
Report Error
The 'Berna Bellack Cup' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Berna Bellack Cup is one of the trophies associated with the World Table Tennis Championships.
The Berna Bellack Cup is one of the trophies associated with the World Table Tennis Championships.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #123
Report Error
Which cricketer is nicknamed 'The Rawalpindi Express'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is widely known as the 'Rawalpindi Express'.
Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is widely known as the 'Rawalpindi Express'.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #124
Report Error
The 'BCCI' is the governing body for which sport in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body for cricket in India.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body for cricket in India.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #125
Report Error
Which of these is a term used in Chess?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Checkmate is the condition in chess where the king is under attack and there is no legal move to escape.
Checkmate is the condition in chess where the king is under attack and there is no legal move to escape.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #126
Report Error
The 'Fed Cup' was renamed to what in 2020?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In 2020, the Fed Cup, the premier international team competition in women's tennis, was renamed the Billie Jean King Cup.
In 2020, the Fed Cup, the premier international team competition in women's tennis, was renamed the Billie Jean King Cup.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #127
Report Error
Which game uses a 'Shuttlecock'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A shuttlecock is a high-drag projectile used in the sport of badminton.
A shuttlecock is a high-drag projectile used in the sport of badminton.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #128
Report Error
The 'Durand Cup' is the oldest football tournament in which country?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Durand Cup, founded in 1888, is the oldest football tournament in India and one of the oldest in the world.
The Durand Cup, founded in 1888, is the oldest football tournament in India and one of the oldest in the world.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #129
Report Error
What is the term for a draw in a chess game where the king is not in check but has no legal moves?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A stalemate occurs in chess when the player whose turn it is has no legal moves and is not in check, resulting in a draw.
A stalemate occurs in chess when the player whose turn it is has no legal moves and is not in check, resulting in a draw.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #130
Report Error
The 'Vijay Hazare Trophy' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is a major domestic List A cricket tournament in India.
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is a major domestic List A cricket tournament in India.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #131
Report Error
Which of these is a term used in Boxing?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A knockout (KO) is a fight-ending win in boxing when a fighter cannot continue after being counted down.
A knockout (KO) is a fight-ending win in boxing when a fighter cannot continue after being counted down.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #132
Report Error
The 'Sultan Azlan Shah Cup' is an annual international tournament held in which country?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is a prestigious annual international men's field hockey tournament held in Malaysia.
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is a prestigious annual international men's field hockey tournament held in Malaysia.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #133
Report Error
The 'Ashes' is a Test cricket series played between which two nations?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Ashes is a legendary Test cricket series played between England and Australia.
The Ashes is a legendary Test cricket series played between England and Australia.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #134
Report Error
The term 'Bully' is used in which sport?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A 'bully' is a method used to start or restart play in field hockey.
A 'bully' is a method used to start or restart play in field hockey.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #135
Report Error
Which of these sports uses a 'Cue'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A cue is a tapering wooden stick used to strike the ball in snooker, billiards, and pool.
A cue is a tapering wooden stick used to strike the ball in snooker, billiards, and pool.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #136
Report Error
The 'Ranji Trophy' is named after which cricketer?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Ranji Trophy is named after Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, the first Indian cricketer to play for England.
The Ranji Trophy is named after Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, the first Indian cricketer to play for England.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #137
Report Error
Which of the following sports involves the 'Butterfly' stroke?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The butterfly is one of the four competitive swimming strokes.
The butterfly is one of the four competitive swimming strokes.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #138
Report Error
The 'Santosh Trophy' is an annual tournament in India for:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Santosh Trophy is a prestigious domestic football tournament for state teams in India.
The Santosh Trophy is a prestigious domestic football tournament for state teams in India.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #139
Report Error
The term 'Deuce' is used in which of the following sports?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Deuce is a state of tie at 40-40 in tennis, where a player must win two consecutive points to win the game.
Deuce is a state of tie at 40-40 in tennis, where a player must win two consecutive points to win the game.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
Question #140
Report Error
Which trophy is associated with the World Cup of Women's Cricket?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is the premier international championship in women's ODI cricket.
The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is the premier international championship in women's ODI cricket.
This question belongs to:
Static General Knowledge
Sports
