Sports Terms — Set 1

Correct Answer: B. Hockey

• **Bully** = Bully = bully Data a 'bully' is a method used to restart play in field hockey when the game has been stopped. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Hockey Data Two opposing players face each other and tap their sticks before trying to gain possession of the ball. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Tennis; C: Cricket; D: Basketball.

Correct Answer: D. Chess

• **Checkmate** = Checkmate = chess Data the correct answer is 'chess'. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Chess Data Checkmate occurs when a player's king is under direct attack and has no legal move to escape. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Ludo; B: Bridge; C: Billiards.

Correct Answer: B. A left-arm unorthodox spin bowler

• **Chinaman** = Chinaman = a chinaman Data a chinaman bowler is a left-arm bowler who uses wrist-spin to turn the ball from the off-side to the leg-side. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A left-arm unorthodox spin bowler Data It is the left-handed equivalent of a right-arm leg-spin delivery. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: An opening batsman; C: A wicket-keeper; D: A fast bowler.

Correct Answer: D. Lawn Tennis

• **Davis Cup** = Davis Cup = s tennis Data the davis cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Lawn Tennis Data It is often referred to as the 'World Cup of Tennis' by sports enthusiasts. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Table Tennis; B: Golf; C: Badminton.

Correct Answer: D. Tennis

• **Double Fault** = Double Fault = a double Data a double fault happens when a player misses both serve attempts in a single point. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Tennis Data This results in the loss of the point and the opponent being awarded the score. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Baseball; B: Volleyball; C: Squash.

Correct Answer: C. Badminton

• **Deuce** = Deuce = in badminton, Data in badminton, deuce occurs when the score reaches 20-20, requiring a player to win by two clear points. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Badminton Data This system ensures that a closely contested set is decided by more than a single point. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Cricket; B: Football; D: Polo.

Correct Answer: C. Basketball

• **Free Throw** = Free Throw = a free Data a free throw is an unhindered shot at the basket from a designated line following a foul. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Basketball Data It is worth one point and is taken while other players stand in designated spots. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Water Polo; B: Football; D: Handball.

Correct Answer: B. One stroke under par

• **Birdie** = Birdie = par Data a birdie is achieved when a golfer completes a hole in one stroke less than the designated 'par'. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data One stroke under par Data It is a common scoring term that indicates a good performance on an individual hole. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Two strokes under par; C: One stroke over par; D: Hitting the ball into a water hazard.

Correct Answer: C. A type of punch

• **Hook** = Hook = a hook Data a hook is a powerful punch delivered in a semi-circular motion with the arm bent. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A type of punch Data It is designed to strike the opponent's side or jaw and is often used in close-range fighting. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: A defensive move; B: The ringing of the bell; D: A referee's signal.

Correct Answer: A. Swimming

• **Butterfly Stroke** = Butterfly Stroke = the butterfly Data the butterfly stroke is a swimming style where both arms move symmetrically while accompanied by a dolphin kick. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Swimming Data It is considered one of the most physically demanding competitive swimming techniques. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Diving; C: Gymnastics; D: Athletics.