Sports Basics — Set 6
Sports · खेल की मूल बातें · Questions 51–60 of 60
What is the standard number of players in a Cricket team on the field?
Correct Answer: D. 11
A cricket match is played between two teams of eleven players each. This includes one captain who leads the team and makes tactical decisions. The fielding side always has all eleven members on the ground.
The 'Olympic Games' are held after an interval of how many years?
Correct Answer: B. Four years
The Olympic Games, both Summer and Winter, are traditionally held every four years. This four-year period is known as an Olympiad. The tradition is modeled after the ancient games held in Greece.
Which sport is played on a 'Court'?
Correct Answer: C. Tennis
Tennis is played on a rectangular flat surface called a court. Courts can be made of various materials like grass, clay, or hard synthetic surfaces. Basketball and volleyball are also played on courts.
The 'Hopman Cup' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Tennis
The Hopman Cup was an international indoor hardcourt tennis tournament for mixed teams. It featured teams consisting of one male and one female player from each nation. It was named after Harry Hopman, a famous Australian tennis player.
In which sport is the term 'No Ball' used?
Correct Answer: C. Cricket
A no ball is an illegal delivery in cricket, usually due to the bowler overstepping the crease. It results in a penalty run for the batting side and an extra ball in the over. The batsman generally cannot be dismissed on a no ball.
The term 'Free-kick' is most commonly used in which sport?
Correct Answer: A. Football
A free-kick is awarded in football after an opposition player commits a foul. It can be direct, where a goal can be scored immediately, or indirect. It is a fundamental part of the game's restart procedures.
Which of the following is the national sport of India (generally considered)?
Correct Answer: B. Hockey
Hockey has historically been considered India's national sport due to its immense success at the Olympics. India won six consecutive Olympic gold medals in hockey between 1928 and 1956. However, no sport is officially designated as the national sport in government records.
The term 'Bully' is associated with which sport?
Correct Answer: D. Hockey
A bully is a method used in field hockey to restart play after a stoppage. Two players face each other and tap the ground and their sticks three times before hitting the ball. It is similar to a face-off in ice hockey.
How many players are there in a standard Water Polo team on the field?
Correct Answer: C. 7
A standard water polo team has seven players in the water, including one goalkeeper. The game is played in a swimming pool and requires high physical stamina. It is one of the oldest team sports in the modern Olympics.
The term 'Grandmaster' is a title given in which game?
Correct Answer: D. Chess
Grandmaster (GM) is the highest title a chess player can attain, awarded by FIDE. Once achieved, the title is generally held for life. It is awarded based on performance in international tournaments and reaching a specific rating.