Sports Basics — Set 4
Sports · खेल की मूल बातें · Questions 31–40 of 60
In which sport is the term 'Free Throw' commonly used?
Correct Answer: C. Basketball
• **Free throw definition** = Undefended shot from designated line after opponent's foul; worth exactly 1 point per successful attempt. • **Strategic importance** — Critical scoring opportunity; free throws often decide close games; practice-heavy skill in basketball. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tennis (A): no free throw concept; Hockey (B): different penalty system; Football (D): uses free kicks with different rules.
The term 'Knockout' is most famously associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Boxing
• **Knockout (KO) condition** = Boxer knocked down unable to rise within 10-second count; immediate opponent victory. • **Match termination** — Most decisive and dramatic way to end boxing match; ends fight instantly without judges' decision. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Judo (A): uses pins and throws; Fencing (B): uses touch counting; Wrestling (C): uses pin holds and submissions.
How many players are there in a standard Kabaddi team on the mat?
Correct Answer: D. 7
• **Kabaddi team size** = 7 active players on court during play (not 9 or 11); from ancient India. • **Game mechanics** — Raider enters opponent's half to tag defenders while chanting "kabaddi"; contact-based raid sport. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 5 (A): too few for balanced play; 9 (B): cricket team size, not kabaddi; 11 (C): football/cricket team size.
Which of the following terms is NOT associated with the game of Cricket?
Correct Answer: A. Free-kick
• **Free-kick association** = Football and rugby term, not cricket-specific terminology for scoring plays. • **Cricket positions** — Gully, mid-on, and point are legitimate fielding positions in cricket with defined zones. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gully (B): cricket fielding position (slip region); Mid-on (C): on-side midfield position; Point (D): fielding position near batter.
The 'Uber Cup' is the world championship for women in which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Badminton
• **Uber Cup significance** = Top international team trophy for women's badminton; counterpart to men's Thomas Cup. • **Biennial competition** — Named after Betty Uber (British badminton champion); held every two years with Thomas Cup. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Table Tennis (A): has its own world championships; Tennis (C): has Fed Cup, not Uber Cup; Squash (D): different racket sport.
Which sport uses a 'Shuttlecock' instead of a ball?
Correct Answer: B. Badminton
• **Shuttlecock design** = Feathered (traditional) or synthetic material; high aerodynamic drag creates unique flight physics. • **Construction details** — Cork head base with feathers/synthetic skirt; lighter than balls in racket sports. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Table Tennis (A): uses small hard balls; Hockey (C): uses puck or ball; Squash (D): uses bouncy rubber ball.
The term 'Stalemate' is a specific draw condition in which game?
Correct Answer: D. Chess
• **Stalemate condition** = Player has no legal moves AND king is NOT in check (not checkmate); results in immediate draw. • **Strategic use** — Defensive tactic to avoid losing position; prevents opponent from scoring victory points. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bridge (A): card game different rules; Draughts (B): checkers-based game; Poker (D): betting card game.
The term 'Birdie' is commonly used in which sport to describe a score?
Correct Answer: B. Golf
• **Birdie definition** = Completing hole in one stroke under par; originated early 20th century USA. • **Eagle scoring** — Two strokes under par called Eagle; three under = Albatross (rare); hole-in-one on par-4+ = different achievement. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Badminton (A): no under/over par scoring; Athletics (C): track-based event, no par concept; Archery (D): target accuracy sport.
What is the standard number of players in a Football (Soccer) team on the pitch?
Correct Answer: C. 11
• **Football team size** = 11 players per team on field (1 goalkeeper + 10 outfield players) in standard match. • **Minimum requirement** — Team must have minimum 7 players to continue playing; goalkeeper only hand-holder allowed. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 12 (A): exceeds standard team size; 9 (B): below starting eleven; 10 (D): missing one player for full team.
The 'Davis Cup' is a premier international team event in which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Tennis
• **Davis Cup significance** = World's largest annual international men's tennis team competition; founded 1900 by Dwight F. Davis. • **Nickname** — Called 'World Cup of Tennis'; prestigious national-team-based tournament structure across nations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Hockey (A): different sport; Cricket (C): has Test cricket and World Cup; Golf (D): uses different tournament format.