Sports Terms — Set 7
Sports · खेल शब्दावली · Questions 61–70 of 80
With which sport is the term 'LBW' (Leg Before Wicket) associated?
Correct Answer: B. Cricket
• **LBW** = LBW = s leg instead of the bat and would have hit the stumps Data lbw is a method of dismissal in cricket where the ball hits the batsman's leg instead of the bat and would have hit the stumps. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Cricket Data The umpire must decide if the ball pitched legally and was in line with the wickets. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Polo; C: Hockey; D: Football.
The term 'Grand Slam' in Tennis refers to winning which four major tournaments in a single year?
Correct Answer: B. US Open, Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon
• **Grand Slam** = Grand Slam = calendar grand slam Data winning the australian open, french open (roland garros), wimbledon, and the us open in one calendar year is a 'calendar grand slam'. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data US Open, Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon Data These are the four most prestigious annual tennis events. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: ATP Finals, Davis Cup, Australian Open, French Open; C: Dubai Open, Qatar Open, US Open, Wimbledon; D: Indian Wells, Miami Open, US Open, Wimbledon.
The term 'No-ball' is a penalty delivery in which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Cricket
• **No-ball** = No-ball = a no-ball Data a no-ball is called when a bowler oversteps the crease or delivers the ball illegally. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Cricket Data This results in an extra run for the batting team and the ball must be bowled again. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Hockey; C: Tennis; D: Baseball.
In which sport is the term 'Hole-in-one' used for a perfect shot from the tee?
Correct Answer: A. Golf
• **Hole-in-one** = Hole-in-one = ace Data a hole-in-one, also known as an 'ace', occurs when a golfer hits the ball directly from the tee into the cup in a single stroke. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Golf Data It is a rare and celebrated achievement in the world of golf. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Cricket; C: Hockey; D: Basketball.
The term 'Penalty Corner' is a specific set-piece in which sport?
Correct Answer: C. Field Hockey
• **Penalty Corner** = Penalty Corner = a penalty Data a penalty corner is awarded to the attacking team following a defensive foul within the circle. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Field Hockey Data The ball is pushed from the backline and stopped for a teammate to shoot at the goal. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Football; B: Handball; D: Water Polo.
The term 'Knock-out' in tournament formats refers to which system?
Correct Answer: A. A system where the loser is immediately eliminated
• **Knock-out** = Knock-out = in a Data in a knockout (or single-elimination) tournament, the winner of each match advances while the loser is out of the competition. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A system where the loser is immediately eliminated Data This format is used for high-stakes events like the FIFA World Cup knockout stages. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Points-based ranking; C: A best-of-five series; D: Round-robin league.
With which sport is the 'Thomas Cup' (Men's) and 'Uber Cup' (Women's) associated?
Correct Answer: B. Badminton
• **Thomas Cup** = Thomas Cup = the thomas Data the thomas cup and uber cup are the premier international team championships in badminton for men and women respectively. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Badminton Data They are held every two years and feature top national teams from around the world. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Table Tennis; C: Lawn Tennis; D: Squash.
The term 'Bunker' in Golf refers to which feature?
Correct Answer: D. A sand trap used as a hazard
• **Bunker** = Bunker = a bunker Data a bunker is a depression filled with sand that acts as an obstacle on a golf course. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A sand trap used as a hazard Data Hitting the ball into a bunker is considered a challenge as it requires a specific technique to get out. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: A clubhouse; B: The putting green; C: The starting point.
The term 'Silly Point' in Cricket refers to which position?
Correct Answer: D. A fielding position very close to the batsman
• **Silly Point** = Silly Point = silly point Data silly point is a fielding position located extremely close to the batsman on the off-side. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A fielding position very close to the batsman Data It is called 'silly' because of the perceived danger of being hit by a powerful shot. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: A specific way of getting out; B: The area behind the wicketkeeper; C: A type of bowling delivery.
In Basketball, the term 'Three-Pointer' refers to a goal made from where?
Correct Answer: D. Beyond the designated long-distance arc
• **Three-Pointer** = Three-Pointer = a three-pointer Data a three-pointer is a basket made from behind the three-point line, which is a large arc surrounding the basket. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Beyond the designated long-distance arc Data This shot is worth three points instead of the usual two. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Inside the paint; B: During a dunk; C: The free throw line.