Miscellaneous (Sports) (Part-III)

21. The length of a Beach Volleyball court is: [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 03.12.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) 12 m
(b) 16 m
(c) 20 m
(d) 15 m

Correct Answer: (b) 16 m

Solution:The length of a Beach Volleyball court is 16m. The required beach volleyball court dimensions for USA Volleyball and NCAA Beach Volleyball doubles competition is 16m by 8m.

22. What is the name of the international organization governing basketball in the world? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 21.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) FIBA
(b) NBA
(c) IBA
(d) RBA

Correct Answer: (a) FIBA

Solution:The organization that governs basketball in the world is FIBA (International Basketball Federation). Its headquarter is located in Mies, Switzerland. It was established in the year 1932.

23. In basketball, a free-throw is worth how many points? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.07.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4

Correct Answer: (a) 1

Solution:In basketball, a free-throw is worth 1 point.

24. In which of the following sports is 'dunk shot' used? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 06.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) Tennis
(b) Basketball
(c) Hockey
(d) Baseball

Correct Answer: (b) Basketball

Solution:Dunk shot is used in basketball. It is a shot in which a player near the basket jumps with the ball and thrusts it through the basket with one hand or both hands held above the rim.

25. What is the maximum number of players of a single team on the floor at one time in a basketball game? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 03.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 5
(d) 4

Correct Answer: (c) 5

Solution:A maximum of five players of a single team are on the floor at one time in a basketball game.

Basketball is played between two teams of five players each on a rectangular court, usually indoors. Each team tries to score by tossing the ball through the opponent's goal, an elevated horizontal hoop, and a net called a basket.

26. The term 'dribble' is used in which of the following sports? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 02.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) Baseball
(b) Basketball
(c) Tennis
(d) Badminton

Correct Answer: (b) Basketball

Solution:In Basketball, dribbling is bouncing the ball on the floor continuously with one hand at a time.

• Terms associated with Basketball are - Ball, Basket, Blocking, Dribbling, Free Throw, Held Ball, Holding, Jump Ball, Multiple Throws, and Pivot.

27. Who won the National Squash 2018 women's singles title? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 19.02.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Bhuvnesh Kumari
(b) Joshna Chinappa
(c) Dipika Pallikal
(d) Urvashi Joshi

Correct Answer: (b) Joshna Chinappa

Solution:Joshna Chinappa won her record 16th National title while Mahesh Mangaonkar pipped Vikram Malhotra in a thriller in 2018 Women's Singles of National Squash.

28. Which player from Pakistan is credited with 10 British Open titles and six World Championship crowns in professional squash? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Hashim Khan
(b) Jahangir Khan
(c) Farhan Zaman
(d) Azam Khan

Correct Answer: (b) Jahangir Khan

Solution:Jahangir Khan (born 10 December 1963) is a former World No. 1 professional Pakistani squash player. He won the World Open title six times, and the British Open title ten times (1982-1991). Jahangir Khan is widely regarded as the greatest squash player of all time.

29. Who among the following won the men's title in the 77th Senior National Squash Championship, held in February 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu
(b) Abhay Singh
(c) Saurav Ghosal
(d) Abhishek Pradhan

Correct Answer: (c) Saurav Ghosal

Solution:Saurav Ghosal won the men's title in the 77th Senior National Squash Championship. The championship was held in February 2020.

30. "Lona" is related to which game? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 8.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

(a) Kho Kho
(b) Kabbaddi
(c) Lawn Tennis
(d) Badminton

Correct Answer: (b) Kabbaddi

Solution:The word Lona is associated with the game of Kabaddi. When a team dismisses all players on the opposing team, it is awarded 2 extra points as a bonus. It is called Lona.