Q60. Which of the following lines is NOT a standard line in kabaddi?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) Attack line
B) End line
C) Bonus line
D) Baulk line
Answer: A) Attack line
Explanation: Kabaddi court markings include the baulk line, bonus line, midline and end lines. An ‘attack line’ is not a standard named marking in the official court layout. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q59. In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 2023]
A) 1894
B) 1900
C) 1892
D) 1896
Answer: D) 1896
Explanation: Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The modern Olympic movement was organised after the creation of the International Olympic Committee in 1894. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q58. Who became the first Indian men’s badminton singles finalist at the BWF World Championships in 2021?
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A) Kidambi Srikanth
B) Chirag Shetty
C) Sai Praneeth
D) Lakshya Sen
Answer: A) Kidambi Srikanth
Explanation: Kidambi Srikanth reached the men’s singles final at the 2021 BWF World Championships in Huelva, Spain, and won silver. Lakshya Sen earned bronze at the same event. Singles, doubles and team championships have different records and competition formats.
Q57. ‘Someity’ was associated with which sports event?
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A) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
B) Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
C) Tokyo 2020 Olympics
D) Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
Answer: B) Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Explanation: Someity was the official mascot of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Miraitowa was the corresponding Tokyo Olympic mascot, making the distinction a common sports-awareness item. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q56. The term ‘straight drive’ is associated with which sport?
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A) Badminton
B) Football
C) Cricket
D) Hockey
Answer: C) Cricket
Explanation: A straight drive is a traditional cricket batting stroke played largely along the ground in the direction of the bowler. It generally uses a vertical bat. The format and tournament context are important to interpreting this cricket fact correctly.
Q55. The FTX Crypto Cup was associated with which sport?
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A) Snooker
B) Chess
C) Golf
D) Billiards
Answer: B) Chess
Explanation: The FTX Crypto Cup was a high-profile rapid chess event associated with the Champions Chess Tour. International grandmasters participated in the tournament series. The precise terminology and competition context distinguish it from similar sporting facts.
Q54. Who became the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics, for Tokyo 2020?
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A) Maana Patel
B) Nethra Kumanan
C) Bhavani Devi
D) Manu Bhaker
Answer: B) Nethra Kumanan
Explanation: Nethra Kumanan became the first Indian woman sailor to earn Olympic qualification at the Tokyo Games. She competed in the Laser Radial sailing event. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
Q53. Where were the 35th National Games held in 2015?
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A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Kerala
D) Goa
Answer: C) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala hosted the 35th National Games in 2015. Events took place across several locations in the state under the multi-sport national competition format. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q52. In which year did the Khelo India Winter Games begin?
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A) 2018
B) 2022
C) 2021
D) 2020
Answer: D) 2020
Explanation: The Khelo India Winter Games were launched in 2020 to encourage winter disciplines and strengthen athlete development. Activities have included skiing and ice sports. Its historical edition and organising body are useful identifiers in sports general knowledge.
Q51. What is the official marathon distance?
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A) 42.195 kilometres
B) 50 kilometres
C) 45 kilometres
D) 40 kilometres
Answer: A) 42.195 kilometres
Explanation: The marathon is standardised at 42.195 kilometres, or 26 miles and 385 yards. The fixed modern distance developed from the London 1908 Olympic course. Distinguishing the exact Olympic edition prevents confusion with other notable Indian performances.
