Question 1

The term 'Bully' is associated with which of the following sports?

Accepted Answer

Hockey. A 'Bully' is a method used to restart play in Field Hockey when the game has been stopped. Two opposing players face each other and tap their sticks before trying to gain possession of the ball. It is similar to a face-off in ice hockey.

Question 2

In which sport is the term 'Checkmate' used to signify the end of a match?

Accepted Answer

Chess. Checkmate occurs when a player's king is under direct attack and has no legal move to escape. This position immediately ends the game with a victory for the attacking player. The word is derived from the Persian phrase 'Shah Mat' meaning 'the King is helpless'.

Question 3

The term 'Chinaman' is used in Cricket to describe which type of player?

Accepted Answer

A left-arm unorthodox spin bowler. A Chinaman bowler is a left-arm bowler who uses wrist-spin to turn the ball from the off-side to the leg-side. It is the left-handed equivalent of a right-arm leg-spin delivery. The term originated from Ellis Achong, a player of Chinese origin.

Question 4

With which sport is the 'Davis Cup' traditionally associated?

Accepted Answer

Lawn Tennis. The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is often referred to as the 'World Cup of Tennis' by sports enthusiasts. The competition was founded by Dwight F. Davis in 1900.

Question 5

The term 'Double Fault' is commonly used in which of the following sports?

Accepted Answer

Tennis. A double fault happens when a player misses both serve attempts in a single point. This results in the loss of the point and the opponent being awarded the score. It is a fundamental rule in both singles and doubles tennis matches.

Sports Terms — Set 1