Courts & Fields — Set 5
Sports · कोर्ट और मैदान · Questions 41–50 of 70
Which of these terms refers to the boundary of a Sumo Wrestling ring?
Correct Answer: A. Tawara
The boundary of a Sumo ring (dohyo) is marked by half-buried straw bales called tawara. Stepping on or outside these bales results in a loss for the wrestler. The arrangement of these bales is strictly standardized for all professional matches.
The 'Bullpen' in Baseball refers to the area where?
Correct Answer: A. Pitchers warm up
The bullpen is a designated area off the field where relief pitchers warm up before entering the game. It usually contains two pitching mounds and home plates. Most stadiums have bullpens located beyond the outfield fence or along the foul lines.
What is the standard width of a Football (Soccer) goal?
Correct Answer: A. 7.32 meters
A professional football goal is 7.32 meters (8 yards) wide and 2.44 meters (8 feet) high. These dimensions were standardized in England in the late 19th century. The goalposts and crossbar must be white and of the same width and thickness.
In Archery, the area where competitors stand to shoot is the?
Correct Answer: D. Shooting Line
Archers stand behind a designated shooting line to fire their arrows at targets on the range. Safety rules dictate that no one may cross the shooting line while the range is active. The distance from the line to the target varies based on the competition category.
Which sport is played on a court with a 'No-volley zone' near the net?
Correct Answer: C. Pickleball
Pickleball features a 7-foot area on both sides of the net called the non-volley zone or 'the kitchen'. Players are not allowed to hit the ball out of the air while standing in this zone. This rule prevents players from standing at the net and smashing every shot.
The 'Penalty Box' is a common feature of fields/courts in which two sports?
Correct Answer: C. Soccer and Ice Hockey
Both soccer and ice hockey use a designated area called the penalty box or penalty area. In ice hockey, it is where players serve time for fouls, while in soccer, it defines where the goalkeeper can handle the ball. Fouls inside this area in soccer result in a penalty kick.
The 'Service Box' is a marking found on the courts of which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Squash
A squash court features two service boxes on the floor at the back of the court. When serving, a player must have at least one foot inside the box. The ball must then hit the front wall above the service line and land in the opposite half.
Which sport is played on a field where the 'Try Line' is the scoring boundary?
Correct Answer: D. Rugby
In rugby, a 'try' is scored by grounding the ball on or over the opponent's try line. The try line is located at the end of the field and marks the beginning of the in-goal area. It is equivalent to the goal line in other sports like soccer.
The surface of a Billiards or Snooker table is covered with a cloth called?
Correct Answer: D. Baize
Snooker and billiards tables are covered with a heavy woolen cloth known as baize. This cloth is traditionally green and is designed to provide a consistent rolling surface for the balls. The quality and 'nap' of the baize significantly affect the speed of the game.
The competition area for Gymnastics floor exercises is a square measuring?
Correct Answer: D. 12m x 12m
The floor exercise mat for gymnastics is a 12-meter by 12-meter square with an additional safety border. The surface is sprung to allow gymnasts to perform high-impact tumbling and jumps. Staying within the white lines of the square is necessary to avoid point deductions.