Hockey (Sports) (Part-I)

1. "Agha Khan Cup" is associated with the game of- [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

(a) Cricket
(b) Football
(c) Lawn Tennis
(d) Hockey

Correct Answer: (d) Hockey

Solution:The Aga Khan Cup is related to the game of Hockey. It was started in 1903 by Sir Sultan Varsha Mohammad Shah.

2. Beighton Cup is associated with which of the following? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-1) 2.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

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

Correct Answer: (b) Hockey

Solution:The Baton Cup is related to the game of hockey. It was started in 1895. This cup is organized by Bengal Hockey Association.

3. "Sultan Johor Cup" is associated with [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

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

Correct Answer: (a) Hockey

Solution:The Sultan Johor Cup is associated with the sport of hockey. It is an annual international men's hockey (under-21) tournament held in Malaysia.

4. With which of the following sports is Murugappa Gold Cup associated? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 05.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(c) Hockey
(a) Football
(b) Table Tennis
(d) Cricket

Correct Answer: (c) Hockey

Solution:Murugappa Gold Cup is related to Hockey.

5. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Gold Cup is associated with _________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

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

Correct Answer: (b) Hockey

Solution:Maharaja Ranjit Singh Gold Cup is related to Hockey.

6. What is the total duration of a hockey match as of April 2022? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 11.07.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) 60 minutes
(b) 70 minutes
(c) 80 minutes
(d) 50 minutes

Correct Answer: (a) 60 minutes

Solution:As of April 2022, the total duration of a hockey match at the international level is 60 minutes, divided into four quarters of 15 minutes each. There is a halftime break of 10 minutes between the second and third quarters. If the match ends in a tie, it may be followed by a penalty shoot-out to determine the winner. However, the rules and regulations may differ at different levels of competition, such as domestic or junior matches, where the match duration and other rules may be different.

7. How many players are a part of the team on the field in a game of Hockey? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 08.07.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) 10
(b) 16
(c) 11
(d) 12

Correct Answer: (c) 11

Solution:There are 11 players on a team made up of a goal-keeper, defenders, midfielders and forwards. The only player on the field who is allowed to use their feet and hands as well as their stick is the goalkeeper.

8. In which year will India host the Men's Hockey World Cup? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 08.06.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) 2025
(b) 2023
(c) 2022
(d) 2024

Correct Answer: (b) 2023

Solution:India will host the 15th Men's Hockey World Cup in 2023. The 15th Men's Hockey World Cup will be held in Rourkela and Bhubaneshwar. Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and Birsa Munda International. Hockey Stadium in Rourkela will be the 15th Men's Hockey World Cup venue.

9. Which among the following countries won the Sultan Azlan Shah cup in 2016? [SS.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 21.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Germany
(b) Netherlands
(c) England
(d) Australia

Correct Answer: (d) Australia

Solution:The 25th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Hockey Tournament was held from 6-16 April 2016 in Ipoh, Malaysia. Under the captaincy of Mark Knowles, Australia defeated the Indian hockey team (Captain Sardar Singh) 4-0 in the final match of the tournament to win the tournament's gold medal for the ninth time. The 28th tournament of the year 2019 was won for the third time by South Korea defeating India 4-2 in a penalty shootout. It could not be organized in the years 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

10. Who among the following was the mascot of the Men's Hockey World Cup held at Bhubaneswar in 2018? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Millie
(b) Turtle Olly
(c) Borobi
(d) Shera

Correct Answer: (b) Turtle Olly

Solution:Turtle Olly was the mascot of the Men's Hockey World Cup held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha in the year 2018. The purpose of this mascot was to spread awareness about the conservation of the Olive Ridley Turtle.