Sports GK MCQs
Sports GK (General Knowledge) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on different sports and games for competitive examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
41. Which boxing punch is in which a punch is employed to prevent aggressive boxers from lunging in and involves two parts, one is regular and the other is footwork?
[A] Bolo punch
[B] Overhead punch
[C] Check hook punch
[D] Jab punch
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Correct Answer: C [Check hook punch]
Notes:
A check hook is employed to prevent aggressive boxers from lunging in. There are two parts to the check hook. The first part consists of a regular hook. The second, trickier part involves the footwork. As the opponent lunges in, the boxer should throw the hook and pivot on his left foot and swing his right foot 180 degrees around. If executed correctly, the aggressive boxer will lunge in and sail harmlessly past his opponent like a bull missing a matador.
42. Identify the boxing defense style. “A variation of the cross-arm defense in which the lead arm (left for an orthodox fighter and right for a southpaw) is placed across the torso usually somewhere in between the belly button and chest and the lead hand rests on the opposite side of the fighter’s torso. The backhand is placed on the side of the face (right side for orthodox fighters and left side for southpaws). The lead shoulder is brought in tight against the side of the face (left side for orthodox fighters and right side for southpaws).”?
[A] Peek-a-Boo
[B] Philly Shell
[C] Bob and Weave
[D] Check Hook
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Correct Answer: B [Philly Shell]
Notes:
Philly Shell or Shoulder Roll is actually a variation of the cross-arm defense. The lead arm (left for an orthodox fighter and right for a southpaw) is placed across the torso usually somewhere in between the belly button and chest and the lead hand rests on the opposite side of the fighter’s torso. The backhand is placed on the side of the face (right side for orthodox fighters and left side for southpaws). The lead shoulder is brought in tight against the side of the face (left side for orthodox fighters and right side for southpaws).
43. Which is the country of origin of “Catch Wrestling”?
[A] United States of America
[B] Canada
[C] Norway
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: D [United Kingdom]
Notes:
Catch wrestling (originally Catch-as-catch-can) is a classical hybrid grappling style and combat sport. It was developed by J. G. Chambers in Britain c.?1870. It was popularised by wrestlers of travelling funfairs who developed their own submission holds, or “hooks”, into their wrestling to increase their effectiveness against their opponents.
44. Which wrestler is also known as “The Great Gama”?
[A] Ghulam Mohammad Baksh
[B] Aslam Pahalwan
[C] Sheik Ali
[D] Dara Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Ghulam Mohammad Baksh]
Notes:
Ghulam Mohammad Baksh, commonly known as Rustam-e-Hind and by the ring name The Great Gama, was an Indian wrestler who remained the undefeated champion of the world. He was awarded the Indian version of the World Heavyweight Championship on 15 October 1910 and went on to defeat freestyle wrestling champions across the world. Undefeated in a career spanning more than 52 years, he is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
45. The first World Weightlifting Championship Competition held in which year?
[A] 1890
[B] 1891
[C] 1892
[D] 1893
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Correct Answer: B [1891]
Notes:
The first World Weightlifting Championship Competition held in 1891.
46. Deepika Kumari is renowned worldwide for her role as a(n)?
[A] Indian Boxer
[B] Indian Archer
[C] Indian Wrestler
[D] Indian Golfer
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Archer]
Notes:
Deepika Kumari is a famous Indian Archer who has represented India in multiple international level competitions. She was born in Jharkhand and began her career in archery at a young age. Deepika has won numerous awards for her outstanding performance in archery, including gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. She has also ranked as the world number one in Women’s Recurve Archery.
47. Identify the Volleyball serve type. “An overhand serve where the ball is hit with no spin so that its path becomes unpredictable, akin to a knuckleball in baseball.”?
[A] Underhand serve
[B] Skyball serve
[C] Topspin serve
[D] Float serve
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Correct Answer: D [Float serve]
Notes:
Float is an overhand serve where the ball is hit with no spin so that its path becomes unpredictable, akin to a knuckleball in baseball.
48. Identify the Volleyball player’s strategy. “They are defensive players who are responsible for receiving the attack or serve. They are usually the players on the court with the quickest reaction time and best passing skills.”?
[A] Setters
[B] Liberos
[C] Middle blockers
[D] Outside hitters
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Correct Answer: B [Liberos]
Notes:
Liberos are defensive players who are responsible for receiving the attack or serve. They are usually the players on the court with the quickest reaction time and best passing skills.
49. Which year is known as the “year of birth” of the handball sport?
[A] 1917
[B] 1918
[C] 1919
[D] 1920
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Correct Answer: A [1917]
Notes:
The game of handball was codified at the end of the 19th century in Denmark. The modern set of rules was published on 29 October 1917 in Berlin, which is seen as the date of birth of the sport, and had several revisions since. The first official handball match was played in the same year in Germany.
50. Identify the handball throw. “This throw restarts the play after an interruption by the referees. It takes places from the spot where the interruption was caused, as long as this spot is outside of this throw line of the opposing team. In the latter case, the throw is deferred to the nearest spot on this throw line.”?
[A] Throw-off
[B] Throw-in
[C] Free throw
[D] Seven-meter throw
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Correct Answer: C [Free throw]
Notes:
A free-throw restarts the play after an interruption by the referees. It takes places from the spot where the interruption was caused, as long as this spot is outside of the free-throw line of the opposing team. In the latter case, the throw is deferred to the nearest spot on the free-throw line. Free-throws are the equivalent to free-kicks in association football.
