Cluster · Sports Terminology and Rules

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Sports Rules Terminology and Facts
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What is the circumference of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) approved football?

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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What is the colour of the antenna used on the volleyball net ?

[SSC CPO 2024]

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The term ‘tackle point’ is associated with ________.

[SSC CHSL 2023]

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In chess, which of the following may only move forward to the unoccupied square immediately in front of it?

[SSC CGL 2024]

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The _____is a cricket shot in which the batsman swings his bat vertically and hits the ball along the ground. The ball is hit between cover and mid-off.

[SSC GD 2024]

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In Table Tennis, how many lets are allowed in a row on a serve?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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Which of the following is NOT related to the sport of swimming ?

[SSC MTS 2023]

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The length of the pitch in cricket is_________.

[SSC CGL 2023]

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In the game of Basketball, each basket shall consist of a pressure-release NBA-approved metal safety ring ___________ in inside diameter with a white cord net 18” in length.

[SSC GD 2025]

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'Penalty Corner' is related to which of the following sports?

[SSC CGL 2023]

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With which of the following sports is the term ‘Chinaman’ associated?

[SSC CGL 2020]

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What is the standard height of a volleyball net from the ground for the men’s team?

[SSC GD 2022]

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If a batsman hits a ball twice other than for the purpose of protecting his wicket or with consent from the opposition then:

[SSC MTS ]

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The term ‘Dribble’ is generally associated with______.

[SSC CPO 2023]

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How many officials are there looking after each Kabaddi match ?

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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What is the only sport specifically designed to be played by participants of both genders simultaneously?

[SSC CHSL 2023]

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The term 'inning' is related to which of the following sports ?

[SSC CPO 2023]

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How many points are awarded for Lona in Kabaddi?

[SSC GD 2025]

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In Football a direct ______ is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences against an opponent in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force:

[SSC GD 2024]

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Which of the following is/are other historical names for table tennis? a. Gossima b. Whiff-whaff c. Ping-pong

[SSC GD 2025]

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In a volleyball game, each team comprise of how many players?

[SSC CPO 2023]

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The term 'Back-stick' is used in which of the following games/sports?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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In which of the following sports is the shakehand grip used?

[SSC CGL 2020]

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In which of the following sports is the shakehand grip used?

[SSC CGL 2020]

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Handstand, Cast, Splits, Handspring on Vault, Back Handspring, Split Leap and Tap Swing on Bars are terms used in _____.

[SSC GD 2025]

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What is the standard weight of hammer for women in the hammer throw event?

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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Maximum how many overs can a bowler bowl in ODI cricket matches?

[SSC CGL 2023]

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In football, when the ball strikes the frame of the goal or the referee and remains within the goal and touch lines, it is:

[SSC CGL 2022]

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What is the length of the men's kabaddi court?

[SSC MTS 2024]

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A player/team needs to win two consecutive points immediately after '______' to win the game as per the International Tennis Federation norms.

[SSC GD 2025]

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How many players are there in a Field Hockey team?

[SSC MTS ]

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In long jump, the take-off has to be made from a _____ cm wide board one meter away from a pit.

[SSC GD 2024]

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What is the duration of a football match (in regular time)?

[SSC MTS ]

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Which game uses the Elo rating system to assess the skill levels of its players ?

[SSC GD 2024]

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The maximum duration of a test match of cricket is _________days

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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What is the national sport of the United States ?

[CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE ]

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‘Let Ball’, 'Stroke Ball' and 'No Let' are part of which game ?

[RRB NTPC ]

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Which of the following pair of "term - sports" is NOT correct ?rnI. Penalty kick - HandballrnII. Greco Roman - Boxing

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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In the game of ice hockey, during normal play how many players are there in each team on the ice at any one time to compete ?

[SSC CPO 2023]

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The number of on-field umpires in cricket matches is ______.

[SSC CGL 2023]

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In an Olympics table tennis event, if the points are tied at 10-10, a player then has to strive for a __________ point lead to win the game.

[SSC GD 2024]

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Which of the following terms is NOT related to cricket?

[SSC CGL 2024]

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The appeal 'How's that?' is associated with_______.

[SSC CHSL 2023]

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A football match lasts two equal periods of_________.

[SSC CGL 2023]

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The three-second rule is applicable for the game of________.

[CONSTABLE EXE 2023]

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The birdie (shuttlecock) of badminton is made up of 16 feathers, it is between 62-70 mm long and weighs between _____.

[SSC GD 2025]

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The term 'Dressage' is associate with:

[SSC CHSL 2023]

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In cricket, when a legally delivered ball passes a batsman without touching his bat or person and runs are scored off that ball, then those runs are scored as ____.

[SSC GD 2022]

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Which of the following pairs of "term-sports" is correct?rnI. Offside - FootballrnII. Par - Golf

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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In field hockey, ________ occurs when a player pushes the ball and raises it off the ground.

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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