Sports Terms — Set 3

Correct Answer: C. Boxing

• **Knockout** = Knockout = boxing Data the correct answer is 'boxing'. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Boxing Data A knockout is declared when a boxer is floored and cannot stand up within a ten-second count by the referee. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Football; B: Kabaddi; D: Athletics.

Correct Answer: A. A batsman out without scoring any runs

• **Duck** = Duck = duck Data a batsman is said to have made a 'duck' if they are dismissed before scoring a single run. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A batsman out without scoring any runs Data If they are out on the very first ball they face, it is specifically called a 'Golden Duck'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: A fielding error; C: A low flying ball; D: A type of slow delivery.

Correct Answer: A. Baseball

• **Pitcher** = Pitcher = the pitcher Data the pitcher is the player in baseball who throws the ball from the mound toward the batter. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Baseball Data They aim to throw strikes and prevent the batter from hitting the ball effectively. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Rugby; C: Tennis; D: Cricket.

Correct Answer: D. Volleyball

• **Smash** = Smash = s court, and service starts the play Data in volleyball, a smash is a forceful overhead hit into the opponent's court, and service starts the play. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Volleyball Data These terms are also common in racket sports like Tennis and Badminton. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Archery; B: Wrestling; C: Cycling.

Correct Answer: B. Moving before the starting gun is fired

• **False Start** = False Start = a false Data a false start happens when an athlete leaves their starting block or moves before the official signal. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Moving before the starting gun is fired Data In many modern competitions, a single false start can lead to immediate disqualification. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Dropping the relay baton; C: Finishing in the wrong lane; D: Tripping over a hurdle.

Correct Answer: B. Three consecutive successes

• **Hat-trick** = Hat-trick = in football, Data in football, it is scoring three goals in a game; in cricket, it is taking three wickets in three consecutive balls. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Three consecutive successes Data It is considered a rare and highly prestigious achievement for any player. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: A foul play; C: Winning three matches in a row; D: A defensive block.

Correct Answer: A. Football (Soccer)

• **Offside** = Offside = s goal without defenders Data offside is a rule in football that prevents attacking players from staying too close to the opponent's goal without defenders. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Football (Soccer) Data It is designed to encourage active play and prevent 'goal-hanging'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Gymnastics; C: Chess; D: Lawn Tennis.

Correct Answer: A. Golf

• **Tee** = Tee = a tee Data a tee is a small stand used to support a stationary golf ball so that the player can hit it easily. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Golf Data It is only permitted for the first stroke on each hole within the 'teeing ground'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Hockey; C: Football; D: Polo.

Correct Answer: A. A defensive move to deflect the opponent's blade

• **Parry** = Parry = s attack using one Data a parry is a block or deflection of the opponent's attack using one's own weapon. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A defensive move to deflect the opponent's blade Data It is usually followed by a counter-attack known as a 'Riposte'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: An attacking lunge; C: A referee's warning; D: Winning a point.

Correct Answer: C. Polo

• **Chukker** = Chukker = chukker Data a 'chukker' (or chukka) is a period of play in a polo match, usually lasting seven and a half minutes. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Polo Data Most matches consist of four or six chukkers depending on the tournament level. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Golf; B: Cricket; D: Hockey.