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 #161
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Which of these sports uses a 'Net'?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Nets are a central component of the playing field or rules in Tennis, Badminton, and Volleyball.
Nets are a central component of the playing field or rules in Tennis, Badminton, and Volleyball.
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Question #162
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The term 'Offside' is commonly associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The offside rule is a fundamental law in Association Football (soccer).
The offside rule is a fundamental law in Association Football (soccer).
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Question #163
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What is the standard weight of a basketball for men's professional play?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A standard men's basketball (size 7) weighs approximately 22 ounces (623 grams).
A standard men's basketball (size 7) weighs approximately 22 ounces (623 grams).
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Question #164
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Which Indian athlete won the first Olympic medal for India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Norman Pritchard won two silver medals in athletics at the 1900 Paris Olympics.
Norman Pritchard won two silver medals in athletics at the 1900 Paris Olympics.
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Question #165
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The 'Laureus World Sports Award' is often referred to as:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Laureus World Sports Awards are often called the 'Oscars of Sports'.
The Laureus World Sports Awards are often called the 'Oscars of Sports'.
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Question #166
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Which of the following is a style of swimming?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Freestyle, breaststroke, and butterfly are three of the four competitive swimming strokes.
Freestyle, breaststroke, and butterfly are three of the four competitive swimming strokes.
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Question #167
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The 'Jockey' is a term used in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A jockey is a person who rides a horse in horse racing competitions.
A jockey is a person who rides a horse in horse racing competitions.
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Question #168
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Which sport is played on a 'Court'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Tennis, basketball, and badminton are all played on a court.
Tennis, basketball, and badminton are all played on a court.
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Question #169
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The 'U-19 Cricket World Cup' is organized by:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The ICC (International Cricket Council) organizes the Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
The ICC (International Cricket Council) organizes the Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
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Question #170
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The term 'Check' is used in which game?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In chess, 'check' is a situation where the king is under direct attack.
In chess, 'check' is a situation where the king is under direct attack.
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Question #171
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Which sport is the 'Davis Cup' dedicated to?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Davis Cup is the international team competition in men's tennis.
The Davis Cup is the international team competition in men's tennis.
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Question #172
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The 'Ranji Trophy' is a premier tournament for:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Ranji Trophy is the premier first-class cricket tournament in India.
The Ranji Trophy is the premier first-class cricket tournament in India.
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Question #173
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Which country is the birthplace of Judo?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Judo was created in Japan in 1882 by Kano Jigoro.
Judo was created in Japan in 1882 by Kano Jigoro.
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Question #174
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The 'Polo' match is played on:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Polo is a team sport played on horseback.
Polo is a team sport played on horseback.
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Question #175
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Which of these is a term used in Hockey?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A penalty corner is a common restart rule in field hockey following certain fouls.
A penalty corner is a common restart rule in field hockey following certain fouls.
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Question #176
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The 'Masters Tournament' is a prestigious tournament in:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Masters is one of the four major championships in professional golf.
The Masters is one of the four major championships in professional golf.
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Question #177
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Which sport uses the term 'Alley'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In tennis, the alley is the additional area on the side of the court used for doubles matches.
In tennis, the alley is the additional area on the side of the court used for doubles matches.
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Question #178
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The term 'Stumped' is used in:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In cricket, 'stumped' occurs when the wicket-keeper dismisses the batsman.
In cricket, 'stumped' occurs when the wicket-keeper dismisses the batsman.
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Question #179
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Which country won the most medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The United States won the most medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
The United States won the most medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Question #180
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The 'Ballon d'Or' is awarded for excellence in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Ballon d'Or is an annual football award given to the best male and female player.
The Ballon d'Or is an annual football award given to the best male and female player.
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