Courts & Fields — Set 6
Sports · कोर्ट और मैदान · Questions 51–60 of 70
Which sport is played on a field known as a 'Pitch'?
Correct Answer: B. Cricket
Cricket is primarily played on a central strip called the pitch, located in the middle of a large circular field. The pitch is 22 yards long and is the most important part of the playing area. Different pitch conditions can significantly favor either the bowler or the batsman.
What is the shape of the Boxing 'Ring'?
Correct Answer: D. Square
Despite being called a 'ring', a boxing competition area is always a square platform. The term 'ring' is a historical holdover from when spectators stood in a circle around the fighters. Modern rings are raised platforms with ropes on all four sides.
The playing area for the sport of Basketball is called a?
Correct Answer: A. Court
Basketball is played on a rectangular surface called a court. In professional leagues, the court is typically made of hardwood like maple. It features specific markings like the free-throw line, the three-point line, and the center circle.
Which of these sports is played on a 'Diamond'?
Correct Answer: A. Baseball
The baseball playing field is famously called a diamond because of the square shape formed by the four bases. This diamond is actually the infield portion of the much larger baseball park. Players must run around all four bases of the diamond to score a run.
The track used for Bicycle Racing is called a?
Correct Answer: D. Velodrome
Track cycling takes place in a specialized arena called a velodrome. It features a steeply banked oval track that allows cyclists to maintain high speeds through turns. The banking of the track can be as steep as 45 degrees in some modern venues.
Which sport takes place on a 'Rink'?
Correct Answer: B. Ice Hockey
Ice hockey is played on a rectangular ice surface known as a rink. The rink is surrounded by boards and glass to protect the spectators from the puck and players. Markings on the ice include the center line, blue lines, and goal creases.
The area where Golf is played is officially known as a?
Correct Answer: C. Course
A golf course is a vast outdoor area designed with 9 or 18 holes. Each hole includes a teeing area, a fairway, bunkers, and a putting green. The landscape of a golf course is often integrated with natural features like hills and water bodies.
In which sport is the playing area called a 'Greens'?
Correct Answer: D. Lawn Bowls
Lawn Bowls is played on a large, flat, and extremely short-cut grass area called a bowling green. The green is usually divided into parallel strips known as rinks. It is essential for the surface to be perfectly level for the biased bowls to roll correctly.
The specialized surface used for Fencing is called a?
Correct Answer: D. Piste
Fencing matches are held on a narrow rectangular strip called a piste. It is typically 14 meters long and made of metal, cork, or rubber. Stepping off the sides or ends of the piste results in penalties or points for the opponent.
The field used for the sport of Polo is known as a?
Correct Answer: C. Field
Polo is played on a large grass field which is roughly the size of nine football pitches. A standard polo field is 300 yards long and 160 yards wide if boarded. This enormous size is required because the game is played by athletes on galloping horses.