General Knowledge Sports and Games Questions with Answers cover tournaments, rules, and records of sports. Frequently asked in SSC, RRB, and IBPS exams, these questions enhance awareness of competitive and recreational sports globally
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11. Which sport is associated with the term "checkmate"?
Chess Boxing Wrestling Badminton
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Hints: Checkmate is the winning move in chess that ends the game.
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12. How many rings are there in the Olympic symbol?
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Hints: The five rings represent the five inhabited continents of the world.
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13. Which country invented the sport of badminton?
England China India Japan
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Hints: Badminton was invented in British India and derived from the game battledore and shuttlecock.
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14. In volleyball, how many touches are allowed per side before returning the ball?
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Hints: A team can touch the ball up to 3 times before it must cross the net to the opponent's side.
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15. Which boxer was known as "The Greatest"?
Muhammad Ali Mike Tyson Floyd Mayweather Manny Pacquiao
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Hints: Muhammad Ali famously referred to himself as "The Greatest" and is considered one of boxing's legends.
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16. What is the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
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Hints: The standard diameter of a basketball hoop is 18 inches.
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17. In which sport would you perform a "slam dunk"?
Basketball Volleyball Tennis Soccer
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Hints: A slam dunk is a basketball move where a player jumps and powerfully throws the ball through the hoop.
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18. How many periods are there in an ice hockey game?
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Hints: A standard ice hockey game consists of three 20-minute periods.
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19. Which country won the most medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
United States China Japan Great Britain
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Hints: The United States won the most medals overall in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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20. What is the length of a marathon race in kilometers?
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Hints: A standard marathon is 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles) long.
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