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 pitch** = a 22-yard central strip in the middle of a large circular field. • **Pitch conditions** — significantly favor either bowlers or batsmen based on preparation and weather. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tennis: played on court; Basketball: played on court; Badminton: played on court.
What is the shape of the Boxing 'Ring'?
Correct Answer: D. Square
• **Boxing ring shape** = always square despite the 'ring' name, a raised platform with four ropes. • **Historical origin** — 'ring' is a historical term from when spectators stood in circles around fighters. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Hexagonal: six sides; Octagonal: eight sides (MMA Octagon); Circular: round shape.
The playing area for the sport of Basketball is called a?
Correct Answer: A. Court
• **Basketball court** = a rectangular hardwood (typically maple) surface for professional play. • **Court markings** — includes free-throw line, three-point line, and center circle for gameplay. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Pitch: cricket/football area; Diamond: baseball infield; Field: open sports area.
Which of these sports is played on a 'Diamond'?
Correct Answer: A. Baseball
• **Baseball diamond** = the infield shaped by four bases forming a square tilted at an angle. • **Scoring path** — players must run around all four bases to score one run. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Hockey: played on pitch; Polo: played on field; Soccer: played on pitch.
The track used for Bicycle Racing is called a?
Correct Answer: D. Velodrome
• **Track cycling velodrome** = a steeply banked oval arena allowing high-speed turns. • **Banking angle** — modern venues can feature banking as steep as 45 degrees for cyclist advantage. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Range: shooting area; Circuit: motor racing; Course: golf playing area.
Which sport takes place on a 'Rink'?
Correct Answer: B. Ice Hockey
• **Ice hockey rink** = a rectangular ice surface surrounded by boards and glass for spectator protection. • **Ice markings** — center line, blue lines, and goal creases define play areas and rules. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Cricket: played on pitch; Football: played on pitch; Tennis: played on court.
The area where Golf is played is officially known as a?
Correct Answer: C. Course
• **Golf course** = a vast outdoor area designed with 9 or 18 holes featuring complex features. • **Hole components** — teeing area, fairway, bunkers, and putting green for each hole. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Arena: general venue; Field: open sports area; Pitch: cricket/football strip.
In which sport is the playing area called a 'Greens'?
Correct Answer: D. Lawn Bowls
• **Bowling green** = a large, flat grass area with extremely short cut, divided into parallel rinks. • **Surface precision** — must be perfectly level for biased bowls to roll accurately during play. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Boxing: uses ring; Golf: uses course; Badminton: uses court.
The specialized surface used for Fencing is called a?
Correct Answer: D. Piste
• **Fencing piste** = a narrow 14-meter rectangular strip made of metal, cork, or rubber. • **Boundary penalties** — stepping off sides or ends results in penalties or opponent points. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mat: wrestling surface; Table: billiards/snooker; Board: game board.
The field used for the sport of Polo is known as a?
Correct Answer: C. Field
• **Polo field** = a large grass area roughly nine football pitches in size (300 x 160 yards). • **Size necessity** — enormous dimensions required for mounted athletes on galloping horses. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Diamond: baseball infield; Alley: bowling lane; Court: tennis/badminton.