Sports Basics — Set 2
Sports · खेल की मूल बातें · Questions 11–20 of 60
In which sport is the 'Walker Cup' contested?
Correct Answer: D. Golf
• **Walker Cup competition** = Golf trophy contested between amateur teams of USA vs. Great Britain/Ireland. • **Biennial event** — Held every two years; named after George Herbert Walker, former USGA president. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Fencing (A): uses épée and foil competitions; Horse Racing (B): different sport entirely; Yachting (C): water-based sailing sport.
The term 'Bunker' is primarily used in which sport?
Correct Answer: C. Golf
• **Bunker purpose** = Sand trap hazard on golf course designed to test player skill in obstacle avoidance. • **Shot technique** — Players use specialized sand wedges with open faces to escape bunkers with proper angle. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Cricket (A): uses pitches and wickets, not sand traps; Football (B): played on open field; Baseball (D): has different field design elements.
Which of the following is the national sport of Japan?
Correct Answer: B. Sumo Wrestling
• **Sumo wrestling** = Ancient Japanese wrestling form with deep cultural and ceremonial significance; national sport. • **Ring rules** — Wrestler forces opponent out of circular ring (Dohyo); matches in specialized arenas with sacred rituals. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Karate (A): modern martial art from Okinawa; Kendo (C): Japanese swordsmanship with bamboo swords; Judo (D): modern grappling sport founded in 1882.
What is the maximum number of players in a standard Basketball team on the court?
Correct Answer: C. 5
• **Basketball court players** = 5 members per team on court at any given time during play. • **Player positions** — Typically occupy roles: guards (2), forwards (2), and center (1) with specialized responsibilities. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 7 (A): too many for court space; 4 (B): insufficient for proper coverage; 6 (D): one extra player on court.
The 'Aga Khan Cup' is a prestigious trophy in which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Hockey
• **Aga Khan Cup** = Major field hockey tournament; historically one of most important domestic competitions in Indian subcontinent. • **Playing surfaces** — Hockey played on grass, turf, or synthetic surfaces; tournament format with regional teams. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Cricket (A): has different trophy formats; Football (C): uses different cup competitions; Polo (B): played on horseback, not on foot.
The term 'Butterfly Stroke' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: A. Swimming
• **Butterfly stroke** = Swimming stroke performed on chest with both arms moving simultaneously in dolphins motion. • **Difficulty level** — One of hardest and most exhausting strokes requiring synchronized leg dolphin kick; officially recognized in 1952. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Rowing (B): uses oars in boats; Diving (C): vertical entry into water; Athletics (D): track and field running/jumping.
In Baseball, how many bases must a player run around to score a 'Run'?
Correct Answer: A. Four
• **Baseball bases** = 4 bases must be touched in order: first → second → third → home plate. • **Run scoring** — Touching home plate completes circuit earning 1 run; 4 bases form diamond-shaped field layout. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Three (B): incomplete circuit, no run scored; Two (C): too few bases; Five (D): no fifth base in baseball.
Which country won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Correct Answer: D. Uruguay
• **1930 FIFA World Cup** = First tournament hosted and won by Uruguay; defeated Argentina in final. • **Tournament details** — Only 13 nations participated; Uruguay chosen as host to celebrate centenary of first constitution. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Italy (A): not in first competition; Brazil (B): didn't win first tournament; Argentina (C): lost the final to Uruguay.
The term 'Duck' in Cricket refers to which of the following?
Correct Answer: A. A score of zero
• **Duck definition** = Batsman scores zero runs in an innings; term from 'duck's egg' due to shape resembling zero. • **Golden Duck** — Getting out on the very first ball faced is specifically called a Golden Duck; highly embarrassing outcome. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Slow delivery (B): refers to bowling pace, not batsman's score; Fielding type (C): different cricket position; Rain delay (D): weather-related interruption.
The 'Wimbledon' championship is played on which type of surface?
Correct Answer: B. Grass court
• **Wimbledon court** = Only Grand Slam tournament played on traditional grass courts; unique surface in professional tennis. • **Surface characteristics** — Grass known for high speed and low ball bounce favoring serve-and-volley players. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Synthetic court (A): used at other events; Clay court (C): French Open surface; Hard court (D): Australian and US Open surface.