SSC CGL Static GK – Sports I – Terms, Trophies, Number of Players, Venues & Stadiums – Level 3 · Challenge · Tier I+

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SSC CGL Static GK – Sports I – Terms, Trophies, Number of Players, Venues & Stadiums – Level 3 · Challenge · Tier I+ – 11 questions, subject: Static GK. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Statement-basedWhich is/are correct?
I. A polo team has 4 players.
II. A kho-kho team has 9 players on the field.

Correct Answer: D [Both I and II]

Explanation:

Answer: Both I and II. Polo 4; kho-kho 9.

2.  
NumericalA golfer takes 6 strokes on a par-5 hole. This is called:

Correct Answer: D [Bogey]

Explanation:

Answer: Bogey. 6 − 5 = 1 over par.

3.  
Odd one out

Correct Answer: A [Ryder Cup]

Explanation:

Ryder Cup – golf; the other three are team cups of racket sports.

4.  
Arrange in orderArrange the sports by players per side (fewest first):
1. Kabaddi 2. Polo 3. Baseball 4. Volleyball

Correct Answer: C [2-4-1-3]

Explanation:

Polo 4, volleyball 6, kabaddi 7, baseball 9.

5.  
The Calcutta Cup is contested between:

Correct Answer: B [England and Scotland in rugby]

Explanation:

Rugby union – made from Calcutta Football Club rupees.

6.  
Flushing Meadows, New York, hosts which Grand Slam?

Correct Answer: D [US Open]

Explanation:

US Open – hard court, August–September.

7.  
Which of these trophies is NOT a cricket trophy?

Correct Answer: B [Aga Khan Cup]

Explanation:

Aga Khan Cup – hockey, though named after nobility.

8.  
Assertion–ReasonAssertion (A): The football goal is 7.32 m wide.
Reason (R): The goal width was fixed as 8 yards.

Correct Answer: C [Both A and R are true, and R explains A]

Explanation:

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R explains A. 8 × 0.9144 = 7.32 m.

9.  
RuleIn field hockey, a goal is valid only if the ball is hit from:

Correct Answer: A [Inside the striking circle]

Explanation:

Rule card: only from inside the striking circle.

10.  
RuleThe maximum number of touches a volleyball team may make before returning the ball (block not counted) is:

Correct Answer: C [3]

Explanation:

Answer: 3. Three touches.

11.  
Which chess piece can jump over other pieces?

Correct Answer: B [Knight]

Explanation:

Answer: Knight. Knight – L-shaped move.

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