Courts & Fields — Set 4
Sports · कोर्ट और मैदान · Questions 31–40 of 70
What is the standard length of a Cricket pitch between the wickets?
Correct Answer: D. 22 yards
A standard cricket pitch is exactly 22 yards or 20.12 meters long between the two sets of wickets. This distance has been standardized for over two centuries in professional cricket. The width of the pitch is typically 10 feet or 3.05 meters.
Which of these sports uses a 'Court' that is exactly 78 feet long for singles?
Correct Answer: A. Tennis
A standard tennis court for singles matches is 78 feet long and 27 feet wide. For doubles matches, the width is increased to 36 feet by including the side alleys. These dimensions are strictly enforced by the International Tennis Federation.
The playing area of which sport features a 'Crease'?
Correct Answer: D. Cricket
In cricket, the crease is a set of lines painted on the pitch near the wickets. It defines the safe zone for the batsman and the legal limit for the bowler's delivery. There are different types of creases, such as the popping crease and the bowling crease.
What is the name of the area behind the goal line in American Football where a player scores?
Correct Answer: A. End Zone
The end zone is the 10-yard scoring area at each end of the American football field. A touchdown is scored when a player carries the ball into or catches it within this zone. The goalposts are also located at the back of the end zones.
A Kabaddi match is played on a surface generally called a?
Correct Answer: D. Court
Kabaddi is played on a rectangular court which is divided into two equal halves by a midline. Modern professional matches are often played on synthetic mats for better grip and safety. The court features specific lines like the balk line and the bonus line for scoring.
Which sport is played on a field that features 'Uprights' as part of the goal?
Correct Answer: A. Rugby
Rugby and American football use H-shaped or Y-shaped goalposts with tall vertical poles called uprights. Points are scored by kicking the ball between these uprights and over the crossbar. The height of these uprights ensures that kicks can be clearly judged from a distance.
The area in a Golf course where the grass is kept shortest for the final shots is the?
Correct Answer: C. Green
The putting green is the area of extremely short grass surrounding the hole. It is designed to allow the ball to roll smoothly when hit with a putter. The shape and slope of the green provide the primary challenge for golfers in the final stage of a hole.
The track used for Athletics is typically divided into how many lanes?
Correct Answer: A. 8-9
A standard international athletics track usually has 8 or 9 lanes for runners. Each lane is 1.22 meters wide and marked with white lines. The innermost lane is exactly 400 meters long, while outer lanes are longer to accommodate the curve.
In which sport would you find an 'Octagon' as the competition area?
Correct Answer: A. Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is frequently held in an eight-sided caged enclosure known as the Octagon. The cage prevents fighters from falling out and allows for specific grappling techniques against the fence. This unique structure has become a trademark for major MMA organizations.
The playing area for Hockey is officially known as a?
Correct Answer: B. Pitch
Field hockey is played on a rectangular pitch, which is usually made of synthetic turf in modern professional games. The pitch is 91.4 meters long and 55 meters wide. It features a striking circle at each end where goals must be scored from.