Football (Sports) (Part-I)

1. What is the duration (in minutes) of a part of a football match? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.08.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) 30
(b) 35
(c) 40
(d) 45

Correct Answer: (d) 45

Solution:The duration of a football match is Two 45 minute periods with a reset at half time. A football match consists of two halves and each half is 45 minutes long. Between the two halves, there is an interval, which is not more than 15 minutes long. Stoppage time (also called injury time) is the time added on at the end of each half at the discretion of the referee.

2. Santosh, Trophy is related to which sports? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 24.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Boxing
(b) Kabaddi
(c) Football
(d) Basketball

Correct Answer: (c) Football

Solution:Santosh Trophy is an Indian football tournament in which the states of the country along with some government institutions participate. This is held annually since 1941. Bengal was the first winner of the competition held in 1941.

In 2022, Kerala triumphed in the Santosh trophy for the seventh time at Payyanad stadium. Defeating West Bengal (5-4), Kerala lifted the trophy during the 15th finals.

3. Which of the following teams won the 2018-19 Santosh Trophy? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 14.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Railways
(b) Services
(c) Mizoram
(d) Punjab

Correct Answer: (b) Services

Solution:The 2018-19 Santosh trophy final played between Services and Punjab. Services won by defeating punjab 1-0.

4. Which of the following teams won the 129th edition of Durand Cup in August 2019? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 18.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Mohun Bagan
(b) Gokulam Kerala
(c) East Bengal
(d) Mohammedan Sporting Club

Correct Answer: (b) Gokulam Kerala

Solution:The 129th edition of 'Durand Cup' held in August 2019 was won by Gokulam Kerala by defeating Mohun Bagan.

5. The Durand Cup, Santosh Trophy and Rovers Cup are related to which sport? [S.S.C. Online CPO S.L. (T-I) 11.11.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) Hockey
(b) Cricket
(c) Football
(d) Badminton

Correct Answer: (c) Football

Solution:The Durand Cup, Santosh Trophy and Rovers Cup are related to football.

• Hockey - Aga Khan Cup, Dhyan Chand Trophy, Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Rangaswamy Cup.

• Cricket - Deodhar Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Irani Cup, Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy.

• Badminton - Agarwal Cup, Chadha Cup, Harilela Cup, Thomas Cup (Men), Uber Cup (Women).

6. Who is the winner of the first Indian Super League football? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 24.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Atletico de Kolkata
(b) Kerala Blasters
(c) FC Goa
(d) Delhi Dynamos FC

Correct Answer: (a) Atletico de Kolkata

Solution:The first edition of the Indian Super League (ISL), India's professional football league, took place from 12 October to 20 December 2014 in various cities in India. Atletico de Kolkata defeated Kerala Blasters 1-0 to win their first ISL title in the final match held on 20 December at the D.Y Patil Stadium in Mumbai. Mumbai City FC has won the ISL title in the year 2020-21 by defeating ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1.

7. When was Indian Super League started? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 12.06.2019 (Shift-II) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.02.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) 2013
(b) 2012
(c) 2015
(d) 2014

Correct Answer: (a) 2013

Solution:Indian Super League was started in the year 2013. It is an Indian professional football league. Bengaluru FC has won the title of the 5th edition of the Indian Super League (2018-19) by defeating FC Goa.

8. Who won Hero Indian Super League 2018-19? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 19.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Kerala Blasters
(b) FC Goa
(c) Atletico de Kolkata
(d) Bengaluru FC

Correct Answer: (d) Bengaluru FC

9. All matches of the 2020-21 edition of Hero Indian Super League are being played in which of the following states? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 17.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Kerala
(b) Goa
(c) West Bengal
(d) Karnataka

Correct Answer: (b) Goa

Solution:All the matches of the Hero Indian Super League 2020-21 editions have been played in the state of Goa. Hyderabad Football Club has won the title of the year 202122 by defeating Kerala Blasters.

10. Which of the following Hero Indian Super League teams appointed Sergio Lobera as its head coach in October 2020? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 20.04.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) Bengaluru FC
(b) North East United FC
(c) ATK Mohun Bagan
(d) Mumbai City FC

Correct Answer: (d) Mumbai City FC

Solution:Mumbai City FC on 10 October 2020 announced the appointment of a new Head Coach, Sergio Lobera, ahead of the Hero Indian Super League (Hero ISL) 2020/21 season.