Miscellaneous (Sports) (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 28

1. ___________ won a silver medal at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament which was held at Helsinki, Finland. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Mohammed Hussamuddin
Solution:Mohamed Hussamuddin won a silver medal in 38th GB Boxing Tournament held in Helsinki, Finland.

2. In January 2019, ________ was named World No.1 boxer by International Boxing Association (AIBA). [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Mary Kom
Solution:In January 2019, MC Mary Kom was declared the world's No. 1 boxer by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

3. The term 'Dolphin Kick' is associated with which sport? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 12.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Swimming
Solution:The term 'dolphin kick' is related to the sport of swimming.

4. With which sport is the term 'bleeder' associated? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 13.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Boxing
Solution:The word 'bleeder' is associated with the sport of boxing.

5. ________ is officially the state sport of Goa. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 19.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Football
Solution:Football is officially the state sport of Goa.

6. ___________ , the world's highest polo ground, is located in Pakistan. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Shandur
Solution:Shandur Top Pass, the world's highest polo ground, is located in Pakistan. An annual polo competition is held here since 1936.

7. Who among the following Indian weightlifters has been banned for four years by NADA after being found guilty of a doping violation during the 34th Women Senior National Weightlifting Championship held at Vishakhapatnam? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-1) 5.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Sarbjeet Kaur
Solution:Weightlifter Sarabjit Kaur in 34th Senior Women's National Weightlifting Championship held in Visakhapatnam. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has banned him for up to 4 years if found guilty of a doping violation.

8. To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 6.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Maharashtra
Solution:Mardani Khel which is a form of famous martial arts sport of India belongs to the state of Maharashtra.

9. "Hitting below the belt" is a phrase associated with which sports? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 9.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Boxing
Solution:'Hitting below the belt' is a phrase related to boxing. It is used when the boxer strikes his opponent incorrectly below the waist.

10. 'Ring' is the place where _________ is played. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 14.10.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Boxing
Solution:The ring is where boxing is played. The place where cricket is played is called 'pitch'.