Mark-100 Time-50 Minute
Chung Sajak
1. In Athletics, what is a ‘Photo Finish’?
A) A photography event at the end of a tournament
B) A close race result determined by a camera
C) A snapshot taken for newspapers
D) A photo shoot of all athletes at the end
2. Which athletics event includes jumping over obstacles placed at regular intervals?
A) Long Jump
B) High Jump
C) Hurdles
D) Shot Put
3. In Basketball, what is a ‘Free Throw’?
A) A throw given freely during training
B) A shot attempted while standing behind the center line
C) An unopposed attempt at a basket after a foul
D) A trick shot used during slam dunks
4. In Baseball, what does a ‘Home Run’ refer to?
A) A player who runs home after a game
B) When a batter hits the ball out of the field
C) A run scored by the fielding team
D) A type of foul
5. In Badminton, what is a ‘Shuttlecock’?
A) A type of racquet
B) A special net used in the game
C) The projectile hit back and forth
D) A scoring method
6. In Athletics, the ‘Hammer Throw’ involves throwing:
A) A steel hammer
B) A weighted ball attached to a wire
C) A wooden hammer
D) A shot with spikes
7. What is the term ‘Double Fault’ associated with in Badminton?
A) Both players hit the shuttle simultaneously
B) Both serve attempts are faults
C) Both teams are penalized
D) A wrong scoring decision
8. What is a ‘Technical Foul’ in Basketball?
A) Fouls during free throw
B) A violation of rules not involving physical contact
C) Contact fouls in the key area
D) Stepping outside the boundary
9. In Baseball, what is meant by ‘Strike’?
A) A successful hit
B) A ball missed or not swung at in the strike zone
C) A home run
D) A safe base
10. In Badminton, the score ‘Love-All’ means:
A) Both teams are disqualified
B) Each side has one point
C) The game is paused
D) Zero points for both sides
11. In Boxing, what does the term “Knockout (KO)” mean?
A) When a boxer is injured before the match
B) When a boxer is disqualified
C) When a boxer is unable to get up within 10 seconds after being knocked down
D) When both boxers leave the ring
12. What is a “Clinch” in Boxing?
A) A knockdown blow
B) When two boxers grab each other to stop punching
C) A rule violation
D) A post-match handshake
13. In Boxing, what is a “Southpaw”?
A) A boxer who kicks
B) A left-handed boxer
C) A referee
D) A defensive strategy
14. What does “Eight Count” mean in boxing?
A) A boxer must punch eight times
B) The referee gives 8 seconds to recover after a knockdown
C) A fighter wins after 8 punches
D) A boxer is allowed 8 fouls
15. In Bridge, what is a “Dummy”?
A) A player who doesn’t play
B) The partner of the declarer who lays cards open on the table
C) A fake card
D) An illegal move
16. In Bridge, what does a “Trump” refer to?
A) A scoring system
B) A bonus card
C) A suit that outranks the others
D) A type of bid
17. In Billiards, what is the “Cue”?
A) The chalk
B) The scoreboard
C) The stick used to strike the ball
D) The rules manual
18. In Snooker, the “Object Ball” is:
A) The first ball that enters a pocket
B) The ball the player is legally supposed to hit
C) A spare ball
D) A bonus ball
19. In Billiards, what is a “Break Shot”?
A) A rest period
B) The first shot that spreads the balls on the table
C) A shot where the cue stick is broken
D) A mistake made by a player
20. In Boxing, a “Cutman” is responsible for:
A) Training the boxer
B) Judging the match
C) Managing ticket sales
D) Treating boxer’s injuries like cuts or swelling between rounds
21. In cricket, what does the term “LBW” stand for?
A) Leg Behind Wicket
B) Long Batting Wicket
C) Leg Before Wicket
D) Left Ball Wide
22. What is a “Googly” in cricket?
A) A type of wide delivery
B) A slow bouncer
C) A deceptive leg-spin delivery bowled by a spinner
D) A powerful straight shot
23. What happens when a bowler delivers a “Maiden Over”?
A) The over consists of six wides
B) The bowler takes a wicket on every ball
C) No runs are scored off the over
D) The over includes one no-ball
24. In cricket, what does the term “Overthrow” refer to?
A) A wide ball
B) An illegal ball
C) Extra runs scored due to a misfield during a throw
D) A ball thrown over the umpire’s head
25. What is a “Yorker” in cricket?
A) A ball that hits the bat’s edge
B) A full-length ball aimed at the base of the stumps
C) A delivery over the head
D) A ball that spins sharply
26. In cycling, what is a “Time Trial”?
A) A race where cyclists race in groups
B) A race against the clock
C) A training session
D) A type of mountain biking event
27. In cricket, what does “Hit Wicket” mean?
A) The bowler hits the stumps
B) The batsman hits the stumps with their bat or body
C) A player hits a six
D) A player steps out of the crease
28. What is the term “Sixer” in cricket?
A) A match with six players
B) A delivery that swings both ways
C) A shot that crosses the boundary without bouncing
D) A six-run penalty
29. In cricket, what is a “Bouncer”?
A) A full toss ball
B) A delivery that hits the batsman
C) A short-pitched ball that rises toward the head
D) A ball that goes over the boundary
30. In cycling, a “Sprint” race involves:
A) Riding on rough terrain
B) Covering long distances at a constant speed
C) A short-distance race at maximum speed
D) Climbing uphill slowly
31. In Chess, what does the term “Gambit” refer to?
A) A stalemate situation
B) A defensive move
C) A deliberate sacrifice of a pawn for advantage
D) A tie between players
32. In Chess, a “Stalemate” is when:
A) One player wins by checkmate
B) The game ends due to a draw
C) The king is under check
D) A player resigns the game
33. In Football, what does “Offside” mean?
A) A goal scored by hand
B) A foul committed on the sidelines
C) A player is closer to the opponent’s goal line than both the ball and second-last defender
D) A team has more than 11 players
34. What is a “Hat-trick” in Football?
A) Three goals scored by different players
B) Three penalties in a match
C) A player scoring three goals in one game
D) A player being substituted three times
35. In Golf, what is a “Birdie”?
A) A score one stroke under par on a hole
B) A score one stroke over par
C) A hole completed in one stroke
D) A score even with par
36. What is the meaning of “Bunker” in Golf?
A) The start of the hole
B) A small hole in the green
C) A sand-filled hazard on the course
D) A club used for long-distance shots
37. In Chess, who is referred to as a “Grandmaster”?
A) A person who watches games
B) A coach
C) A player who has reached the highest chess title
D) A player who wins at least three games in a row
38. What does “Penalty Kick” mean in Football?
A) A goal scored directly from a corner
B) A free shot awarded after a foul in the penalty area
C) A shot taken from the halfway line
D) A type of own goal
39. In Golf, what is an “Ace”?
A) A two-stroke finish
B) A hole-in-one
C) A failed shot
D) A lost ball
40. What is the function of a “Caddy” in Golf?
A) To judge the game
B) To play as a teammate
C) To carry a golfer’s clubs and offer advice
D) To prepare the course before a game
41. In Gymnastics, what is the “Parallel Bar” used for?
A) Balancing beam used by women
B) Apparatus with two horizontal bars used in men’s gymnastics
C) A bar used for stretching
D) A rotating bar used for spinning exercises
42. In Gymnastics, “Floor Exercise” refers to:
A) Running laps around a floor
B) Lifting weights
C) Performing gymnastic routines on a padded floor without apparatus
D) Jumping from a height onto a mat
43. In Horse Riding, what is a “Three-day Event”?
A) A show lasting for three days
B) A competition with dressage, cross-country, and show jumping over three days
C) A horse sale event
D) A racing event with three horses
44. In Horse Riding, “Faults” are:
A) Rewards given for correct jumps
B) Time penalties
C) Penalties given for errors like knocking down a jump
D) Accidents involving the horse
45. In Hockey, what is a “Penalty Stroke”?
A) A type of pass
B) A long-distance shot
C) A direct shot at goal awarded for a serious foul
D) A hit after the game ends
46. What does “Dribble” mean in Hockey?
A) Hitting the ball once
B) Passing backward
C) Moving the ball by pushing or tapping it continuously
D) A kind of foul
47. In Hockey, what is the “Striking Circle”?
A) The team’s dugout area
B) A place where the referee stands
C) A semi-circle from where goals can be legally scored
D) The center circle of the field
48. What does “Undercutting” refer to in Hockey?
A) An offensive move
B) A legal hit technique
C) A foul where the stick goes dangerously high under the ball
D) A tackle from behind
49. In Gymnastics, a “Sit-up” is primarily used to strengthen which muscles?
A) Back muscles
B) Arm muscles
C) Abdominal muscles
D) Neck muscles
50. In Hockey, what does “Astroturf” refer to?
A) A type of stick
B) A kind of shoe
C) An artificial grass field
D) A new playing technique
51. In Judo, what do different belt colors (e.g., White, Green, Blue) represent?
A) Age groups
B) Team colors
C) Levels of proficiency or rank
D) Countries of origin
52. In Polo, what is a “Chukker”?
A) The name of the horse used
B) A goal scored from the corner
C) A period of play
D) A foul made with the mallet
53. In Swimming, which of the following is NOT a recognized competitive stroke?
A) Butterfly stroke
B) Freestyle
C) Crawl
D) Paddle stroke
54. What is a “Lane” in swimming competitions?
A) A stretch for warming up
B) A dividing rope
C) A designated path for each swimmer
D) A pool exit.
55. In Shooting, what does “Bull’s Eye” refer to?
A) A type of gun
B) A shooting technique
C) The center of the target, scoring maximum points
D) A recoil method
56. Which of the following is a type of pistol used in Olympic shooting events?
A) Free pistol
B) Rapidfire pistol
C) Air pistol
D) All of the above
57. In Tennis, what is meant by “Deuce”?
A) A double fault
B) A tie at 40–40
C) A let serve
D) A win by two games
58. What is a “Grand Slam” in Tennis?
A) Winning four points in a row
B) Winning a match without dropping a game
C) Winning all four major tournaments in a calendar year
D) Serving four aces in a match
59. In Tennis, what is a “Break Point”?
A) A break for water
B) A shot hit with spin
C) A chance for the receiver to win the opponent’s service game
D) A shot that breaks the strings
60. In Tennis, a “Drop Shot” is:
A) A powerful overhead shot
B) A softly hit shot that barely goes over the net
C) A smash with spin
D) A shot played from the baseline
61. In Table Tennis, what is a “Backhand”?
A) A shot played with the racket facing down
B) A shot hit from the non-dominant side of the body
C) A high-speed serve
D) A type of spin serve
62. What does “Chop” mean in Table Tennis?
A) A quick serve
B) A short drop shot
C) A defensive shot with backspin
D) A smash with spin
63. In Volleyball, who is a “Spiker”?
A) A referee
B) A player who defends near the net
C) A player who performs powerful attacking shots
D) A player who serves the ball
64. What is “Deuce” in Volleyball?
A) A serve fault
B) A tie at 20–20 or 24–24 requiring a two-point lead to win
C) A type of defensive formation
D) A time-out period
65. In Wrestling, what is “Freestyle” wrestling?
A) Wrestling without any rules
B) A style where only arms are used
C) A style where both upper and lower body holds are allowed
D) A non-competitive form of wrestling
66. What is the “Half Nelson” in Wrestling?
A) A defensive hold
B) A pinning move using one arm under the opponent’s arm
C) A leg tackle
D) A reverse body lift
67. In Wrestling, what is “Heave”?
A) A type of lock
B) A technique used to lift and throw the opponent
C) A foul
D) A rule violation
68. In Weightlifting, what is a “Snatch”?
A) Lifting the barbell in two movements
B) A slow and controlled lift
C) A single, continuous movement lifting the barbell overhead
D) A warm-up lift
69. What does “Jerk” mean in Weightlifting?
A) Dropping the barbell
B) Lifting in one smooth motion
C) The second part of the clean and jerk where the barbell is pushed overhead
D) A penalty lift
70. In Table Tennis, what is a “Half Volley”?
A) A high bounce shot
B) A shot played immediately after the bounce
C) A shot before the ball bounces
D) A powerful spin shot
71. The “Ashes” is a famous trophy associated with which sport?
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Tennis
D) Hockey
72. The “Davis Cup” is related to which sport?
A) Badminton
B) Golf
C) Tennis (Men)
D) Table Tennis
73. The “Colombo Cup” is associated with which team sport?
A) Hockey
B) Football
C) Volleyball
D) Kabaddi
74. The “Corbillon Cup” is awarded in which sport?
A) Table Tennis (Women)
B) Chess
C) Badminton (Doubles)
D) Tennis (Mixed Doubles)
75. The “Ryder Cup” is contested in which sport?
A) Golf
B) Polo
C) Archery
D) Tennis
76. The “Fed Cup” is related to which sport?
A) Tennis (Women)
B) Swimming
C) Cricket
D) Athletics
77. In which year was the Jules Rimet Trophy (original World Cup for Football) first awarded?
A) 1928
B) 1930
C) 1948
D) 1954
78. The “Derby Cup” is associated with which sport?
A) Rowing
B) Horse Racing
C) Basketball
D) Badminton
79. The “Merdeka Cup” is a football tournament associated with which region?
A) Africa
B) Europe
C) Asia
D) South America
80. The “Reliance Cup” is associated with which game?
A) Tennis
B) Cricket
C) Football
D) Shooting
81. The Solheim Cup is awarded in which sport?
A) Lawn Tennis
B) Golf (Women)
C) Table Tennis
D) Badminton
82. The Sudirman Cup is associated with which sport?
A) Table Tennis
B) Golf
C) Badminton
D) Tennis
83. The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is related to which game?
A) Football
B) Hockey (Men)
C) Golf
D) Lawn Tennis
84. The Swaythling Cup is awarded in which sport?
A) Table Tennis (Men)
B) Badminton (Women)
C) Tennis (Men)
D) Golf
85. The Thomas Cup is associated with which sport?
A) Tennis
B) Table Tennis
C) Badminton (Men)
D) Golf
86. The Uber Cup is associated with:
A) Table Tennis
B) Golf
C) Badminton (Women)
D) Tennis (Doubles)
87. The Tunku Abdul Rahman Cup is associated with which sport?
A) Asian Badminton
B) Cricket
C) Football
D) Golf
88. The Walker Cup is awarded in:
A) Tennis
B) Golf (Men’s Amateur Teams)
C) Badminton
D) Table Tennis
89. The Wightman Cup is associated with which sport?
A) Golf
B) Tennis (Women)
C) Badminton
D) Hockey
90. The Yonex Cup is associated with:
A) Badminton
B) Tennis
C) Golf
D) Shooting
91. The Aga Khan Cup was associated with which sport before being abolished?
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Hockey
D) Tennis
92. The Beighton Cup is one of the oldest tournaments related to:
A) Tennis
B) Football
C) Hockey
D) Polo
93. The Deodhar Trophy is associated with which sport?
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Hockey
D) Kabaddi
94. The Duleep Trophy is a tournament in:
A) Table Tennis
B) Hockey
C) Football
D) First-Class Cricket
95. The Durand Cup is associated with which sport?
A) Hockey
B) Badminton
C) Football
D) Cricket
96. The Ranji Trophy is the national championship for which sport?
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Hockey
D) Tennis
97. The Subroto Mukherjee Cup is a school-level tournament in which sport?
A) Tennis
B) Volleyball
C) Hockey
D) Football
98. The Irani Cup is played between:
A) Two national football teams
B) Zonal teams in badminton
C) The Ranji Trophy winners and Rest of India
D) School-level cricket teams
99. The Ezar Cup is one of the oldest tournaments in which sport?
A) Polo
B) Football
C) Hockey
D) Tennis
100. The Dr. B. C. Roy Trophy is awarded in:
A) Junior Hockey Championship
B) National School Games
C) National Junior Football
D) Table Tennis
