Mark-100 Time-50 Minute
- What is the primary objective of rules in sports?
a) To increase the complexity of the game
b) To ensure fair play and safety
c) To make the game longer
d) To benefit specific teams. - Who enforces the rules of a game during play?
a) Coaches
b) Players
c) Referees or umpires
d) Team captains. - Which of the following actions is considered unsportsmanlike conduct?
a) Helping an injured player
b) Complimenting the opponent
c) Arguing aggressively with the referee
d) Following the rules. - What happens when a player violates a game’s rules?
a) They are immediately banned for life
b) They receive a penalty or warning
c) The game is restarted
d) The team automatically loses. - Which of these is a common type of penalty in team sports?
a) Timeout
b) Red card
c) Warm-up break
d) Substitution. - What is the role of a governing body in sports?
a) To provide entertainment
b) To set and regulate the rules
c) To support only national teams
d) To coach players. - What equipment must a football player wear for safety?
a) Cricket pads
b) Swimming goggles
c) Shin guards
d) Boxing gloves. - Which of these is NOT a common reason for rule changes in sports?
a) To increase fairness
b) To improve player safety
c) To adjust to technological advancements
d) To make the game easier for one team. - Which action can lead to disqualification in most sports?
a) Encouraging teammates
b) Using banned substances (doping)
c) Playing within the rules
d) Following referee instructions. - What does “fair play” mean in sports?
a) Winning at any cost
b) Playing with honesty and respect
c) Ignoring the referee’s decisions
d) Arguing with opponents. - How long is a standard football (soccer) match?
a) 60 minutes
b) 75 minutes
c) 90 minutes
d) 120 minutes. - How many players are there in a football team on the field?
a) 9
b) 11
c) 13
d) 15. - What is the purpose of the offside rule in football?
a) To prevent unfair attacking advantage
b) To allow more goals
c) To ensure equal team possession
d) To increase player fouls. - What is awarded when a player is fouled inside the opponent’s penalty box?
a) Goal kick
b) Throw-in
c) Free kick
d) Penalty kick. - Which card results in a player being sent off the field?
a) Blue card
b) Green card
c) Red card
d) Yellow card. - Who is the only player allowed to use hands in football?
a) Defender
b) Goalkeeper
c) Midfielder
d) Forward. - How is a match restarted after the ball crosses the goal line but no goal is scored?
a) Penalty kick
b) Corner kick or goal kick
c) Throw-in
d) Free kick. - How many referees are there in a football match?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4. - What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in a professional football match?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 6
d) Unlimited. - What happens if a match ends in a draw in a knockout tournament?
a) The game is replayed
b) The match goes into extra time and then penalties
c) The team with more corner kicks wins
d) Both teams share the victory. - How many players are there in a cricket team?
a) 9
b) 11
c) 13
d) 15. - How many balls are there in one over in cricket?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10. - What is the role of the third umpire in cricket?
a) To assist in on-field decision-making using technology
b) To replace the main umpire if needed
c) To act as a substitute fielder
d) To help in counting runs. - Which method is used to decide the winner if rain interrupts a match?
a) Super Over
b) Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) method
c) Golden Rule
d) Tie-breaker. - How many wickets must a team take to dismiss the opposition completely in an innings?
a) 5
b) 8
c) 10
d) 11. - What does LBW stand for in cricket?
a) Leg Beyond Wicket
b) Limited Batting Width
c) Leg Before Wicket
d) Long Ball Warning. - How many runs are awarded for hitting the ball over the boundary without touching the ground?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7. - Which format of cricket is played over five days?
a) T20
b) ODI
c) Test cricket
d) The Hundred. - What happens if a bowler delivers a no-ball?
a) The batting team gets an extra run and a free hit
b) The bowler has to bowl again
c) The batting team loses a run
d) The batsman is out. - What is the term for three wickets taken in consecutive balls?
a) Triple Strike
b) Three-Peat
c) Hat-trick
d) Overthrow. - How many players are on a basketball team on the court?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7 - How many points is a shot from outside the three-point line worth?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5 - How many quarters are there in an NBA basketball game?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5 - Which violation occurs when a player runs with the ball without dribbling?
a) Double dribble
b) Traveling
c) Shot clock violation
d) Personal foul - Which is the shortest sprinting event in track and field?
a) 100m sprint
b) 200m sprint
c) 400m sprint
d) 800m sprint - How many laps are completed in a 1500m race on a standard 400m track?
a) 3
b) 3.5
c) 3.75
d) 4 - What is the final event in a decathlon competition?
a) 100m sprint
b) Javelin throw
c) 1500m race
d) Pole vault - How high is the men’s Olympic high jump bar typically set at?
a) 2.0 meters
b) 2.2 meters
c) 2.4 meters
d) 2.6 meters - What is the maximum number of attempts a long jumper is allowed?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6 - Which athletic event involves throwing a heavy metal ball?
a) Discus throw
b) Javelin throw
c) Hammer throw
d) Shot put - Which organization governs international football?
a) ICC
b) NBA
c) FIFA
d) IOC. - What is the governing body of world cricket?
a) FIFA
b) ICC
c) ITF
d) FIH. - Which organization oversees the Olympic Games?
a) ICC
b) UEFA
c) BCCI
d) IOC. - How often are the Olympic Games held?
a) Every two years
b) Every three years
c) Every four years
d) Every five years. - Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
a) Brazil
b) Germany
c) Uruguay
d) Argentina. - What is the term for an illegal move in chess?
a) Checkmate
b) Castling
c) Stalemate
d) Illegal move. - How long is a standard marathon race?
a) 21.097 km
b) 30.5 km
c) 42.195 km
d) 50 km. - What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in a football match?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 7. - What is the duration of a standard football match, excluding extra time?
a) 60 minutes
b) 75 minutes
c) 90 minutes
d) 120 minutes. - Which of the following is NOT an Olympic sport?
a) Archery
b) Squash
c) Wrestling
d) Fencing.
51.Which of the following is the duration of a standard football match?
a) 60 minutes
b) 90 minutes
c) 120 minutes
d) 45 minutes.
52.How many players are there in a standard volleyball team on the court?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8.
53.In cricket, how many bails are used on the stumps?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4.
54.Which of the following games does NOT have an offside rule?
a) Football
b) Hockey
c) Basketball
d) Rugby.
55.How many sets are played in a standard tennis match for men in Grand Slam tournaments?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 2.
56.What is the maximum weight of a standard shot put for men?
a) 6 kg
b) 7.26 kg
c) 8.5 kg
d) 5 kg
57.What is the standard length of an Olympic-sized swimming pool?
a) 25 meters
b) 50 meters
c) 100 meters
d) 75 meters.
58.In badminton, what is the maximum number of consecutive serves a player can have?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) Unlimited.
59.Which of these is NOT an Olympic sport?
a) Archery
b) Baseball
c) Chess
d) Fencing
60.How many players are in a standard basketball team on the court?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
61.What is the minimum number of players required to start a football match?
a) 9
b) 10
c) 7
d) 8.
62.In cricket, what does LBW stand for?
a) Left Before Wicket
b) Leg Behind Wicket
c) Leg Before Wicket
d) Line Beyond Wicket
63.Which sport uses the term ‘deuce’?
a) Badminton
b) Tennis
c) Hockey
d) Football
64.In field hockey, how many players are on the field per team?
a) 9
b) 11
c) 12
d) 13.
65.What is the penalty for a red card in football?
a) Warning
b) 5-minute suspension
c) Player is sent off
d) Free kick to the opposing team
66.How many periods are there in an ice hockey game?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
67.What is the weight of a standard discus used in men’s athletics?
a) 1 kg
b) 2 kg
c) 3 kg
d) 4 kg
68.In table tennis, how many points are needed to win a game?
a) 9
b) 10
c) 11
d) 12
69.What is the width of a badminton court for doubles matches?
a) 5.18 meters
b) 6.1 meters
c) 7.5 meters
d) 8.2 meters
70.In which sport is the term ‘bogey’ used?
a) Cricket
b) Tennis
c) Golf
d) Basketball
71.Which is the governing body for world football?
a) ICC
b) FIFA
c) FIBA
d) IAAF
72.How many players are there in a rugby union team?
a) 7
b) 11
c) 15
d) 18
73.What is the maximum number of fouls a basketball player can commit before being disqualified in an NBA game?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
74.In athletics, what is the standard distance of a marathon race?
a) 21.097 km
b) 30 km
c) 42.195 km
d) 50 km
75.Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
a) Germany
b) Argentina
c) Brazil
d) Italy
76.How many events are there in a decathlon?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 10
d) 12
77.In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
a) 1896
b) 1900
c) 1912
d) 1924
78.Which sport is governed by the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
a) Baseball
b) Cricket
c) Golf
d) Hockey
79.How many players are there in a water polo team?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 9
80.Which Olympic event involves fencing, swimming, horse riding, shooting, and running?
a) Triathlon
b) Pentathlon
c) Heptathlon
d) Decathlon
81.What is the duration of a standard football match, excluding extra time?
a) 80 minutes
b) 90 minutes
c) 100 minutes
d) 120 minutes
82.How many sets must a player win to secure victory in a Grand Slam men’s tennis match?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
83.In cricket, how many bouncers are allowed per over in Test matches?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) No limit
84.What is the standard diameter of a basketball hoop?
a) 15 inches
b) 16 inches
c) 18 inches
d) 20 inches
85.Which color card is shown for a serious offense in football, leading to a player’s expulsion?
a) Green
b) Yellow
c) Red
d) Blue
86.What is the length of a standard cricket pitch between the two wickets?
a) 18 yards
b) 20 yards
c) 22 yards
d) 24 yards
87.In which sport does a player receive a two-minute suspension for a minor penalty?
a) Basketball
b) Ice Hockey
c) Handball
d) Football
88.How many rounds are there in a professional boxing match (maximum limit)?
a) 8
b) 10
c) 12
d) 15
89.In volleyball, how many touches can a team have before returning the ball over the net?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) Unlimited
90.What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in a standard FIFA football match?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 7
91.How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
a) 3
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
92.What is the maximum weight of a standard bowling ball in ten-pin bowling?
a) 12 pounds
b) 14 pounds
c) 16 pounds
d) 18 pounds
93.Which sport is played on the largest field in terms of area?
a) Cricket
b) Football
c) Polo
d) Baseball
94.How many players are there in a standard baseball team on the field at one time?
a) 7
b) 8
c) 9
d) 10
95.What is the standard height of a badminton net at the center?
a) 1.22 meters
b) 1.55 meters
c) 1.70 meters
d) 2 meters
96.Which of the following is NOT an Olympic sport?
a) Judo
b) Chess
c) Fencing
d) Archery
97.How many officials are there in a standard basketball game?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
98.Which term is used in tennis for a score of zero?
a) Nil
b) Duck
c) Love
d) Blank
99.In which sport is the term ‘hat-trick’ commonly used?
a) Football
b) Cricket
c) Hockey
d) All of the above
100.Which country hosted the first ever FIFA World Cup?
a) Italy
b) Brazil
c) Uruguay
d) Germany
