Sports Basics — Set 1

Correct Answer: B. Cricket

The term originated in cricket during the 19th century to honor a bowler taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was traditionally taken and a literal hat was presented to the player. Today, it is used across various sports to denote three consecutive successes.

Correct Answer: C. 42.195 km

The distance of 42.195 kilometers was standardized in 1921. It represents roughly 26 miles and 385 yards. This distance was based on the route used during the 1908 London Olympics.

Correct Answer: D. Tennis

In Tennis, "Deuce" is the specific term used when the score reaches 40-40 (three points each). After Deuce, a player must win two consecutive points to win the game — the first point gives "Advantage" and the second wins the game. If the player with Advantage loses the next point, the score returns to Deuce. In Badminton, a similar tie at 20-20 is called "Deuce" informally but the official BWF term is simply that each player needs to extend to two clear points. Table Tennis and Squash use different terminology. Tennis is the sport most officially associated with the Deuce scoring system.

Correct Answer: D. Four

A standard outdoor polo team consists of four players per side. Each player has a specific role numbered from 1 to 4 based on field position. It is one of the oldest known team sports played on horseback.

Correct Answer: B. Chess

The correct answer is 'Chess'. Checkmate occurs when a king is in a position to be captured and cannot escape. This condition immediately ends the game with a victory for the attacking player. The term is derived from the Persian phrase 'Shah Mat'.

Correct Answer: D. Badminton

The Thomas Cup is the premier international team competition for men in badminton. It was established by Sir George Alan Thomas in the late 1940s. The women's equivalent of this trophy is known as the Uber Cup.

Correct Answer: C. 64

A standard chessboard is an 8x8 grid resulting in 64 total squares. These squares alternate between light and dark colors. Each player starts the game with 16 pieces placed on these squares.

Correct Answer: B. Football

The Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia. It was first held in Shimla in the year 1888. It is named after Sir Mortimer Durand who was then the Foreign Secretary.

Correct Answer: A. Archery

A bullseye refers to the center point of a target in sports like archery and shooting. Hitting this spot usually grants the highest number of points to the competitor. It requires a high level of precision and focus.

Correct Answer: B. 155.9-163 grams

The mass of a standard men's cricket ball must be between 5.5 and 5.75 ounces. This translates to a range of approximately 155.9 to 163 grams. The ball is traditionally made of cork covered with stitched leather.