SSC Stenographers - sports Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Which country won the 2023 Cricket World Cup?

A) India B) Australia C) New Zealand D) England

2. In which sport is the term 'Grand Slam' used?

A) Badminton B) Tennis C) Table Tennis D) Squash

3. Who is widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time?

A) Cristiano Ronaldo B) Lionel Messi C) Pelé D) Diego Maradona

4. What is the national sport of Canada?

A) Ice Hockey B) Lacrosse C) Basketball D) Baseball

5. Which athlete holds the world record for the men's 100 meters sprint?

A) Usain Bolt B) Tyson Gay C) Asafa Powell D) Justin Gatlin

6. How many players are there in a standard field hockey team?

A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) 12

7. The term 'birdie' is associated with which sport?

A) Golf B) Cricket C) Tennis D) Badminton

8. Which Indian state is known as the birthplace of Kabaddi?

A) Maharashtra B) Tamil Nadu C) Punjab D) Gujarat

9. What is the maximum number of players on a basketball court for one team during a game?

A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7

10. Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

A) Russia B) Qatar C) Brazil D) Germany

11. In boxing, a standard professional fight typically consists of how many rounds?

A) 8 B) 10 C) 12 D) 15

12. Which of the following is NOT a stroke in swimming?

A) Freestyle B) Butterfly C) Breaststroke D) Backstroke

13. The Ryder Cup is a prestigious golf tournament contested between teams from which two regions?

A) Europe and Asia B) USA and Europe C) USA and Asia D) Europe and Africa

14. What is the primary objective in the sport of archery?

A) To hit a moving target B) To score points by striking a bullseye C) To throw a javelin the farthest D) To jump over hurdles

15. Which Indian athlete is known as the 'Flying Sikh'?

A) Milkha Singh B) P.T. Usha C) Hima Das D) Neeraj Chopra

16. In which sport is a 'shuttlecock' used?

A) Tennis B) Badminton C) Table Tennis D) Squash

17. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the men's singles title at Wimbledon?

A) Davis Cup B) Ashes Trophy C) Challenge Cup D) Norman Brookes Challenge Cup

18. How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?

A) 3 B) 4 C) 6 D) 7

19. Which sport is played with a 'puck'?

A) Ice Hockey B) Field Hockey C) Roller Hockey D) Bandy

20. The sport of surfing originated in which region?

A) Hawaii B) Australia C) California D) Indonesia

21. Who is the only player to have won the Ballon d'Or six times?

A) Cristiano Ronaldo B) Johan Cruyff C) Michel Platini D) Lionel Messi

22. What is the governing body for international football (soccer)?

A) UEFA B) FIFA C) CONMEBOL D) AFC

23. In cricket, how many balls constitute an over?

A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7

24. Which athlete is renowned for his achievements in the sport of Formula 1 racing?

A) Valentino Rossi B) Nicky Hayden C) Michael Schumacher D) Marc Márquez

25. What is the term for a score of zero in tennis?

A) Deuce B) Love C) Nil D) Set

26. Which martial art originated in Japan and involves throwing and grappling techniques?

A) Karate B) Taekwondo C) Judo D) Aikido

27. The Olympic Games are held every how many years?

A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5

28. Which sport involves a 'cue' and 'balls' on a table?

A) Billiards B) Snooker C) Pool D) All of the above

29. What is the maximum number of players on a polo team on the field at one time?

A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7

30. Who won the first-ever women's singles title at the US Open in 1968 (Open Era)?

A) Billie Jean King B) Margaret Court C) Chris Evert D) Martina Navratilova

31. Which country is famous for its 'Sumo' wrestling?

A) China B) South Korea C) Japan D) Mongolia

32. In the sport of athletics, what is the 'decathlon'?

A) A race of 10,000 meters B) A competition involving ten track and field events C) A team relay race with ten runners D) A long jump event with ten attempts

33. Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2016?

A) London B) Tokyo C) Rio de Janeiro D) Beijing

34. What is the main piece of equipment used in the sport of fencing?

A) Racket B) Club C) Stick D) Sword (foil, épée, or sabre)

35. The term 'hat-trick' in sports refers to achieving something three times in a single game. In which sport is it most commonly associated with scoring goals?

A) Baseball B) Cricket C) Football (Soccer) D) Basketball

36. Which of the following is a type of sailing race?

A) Rally B) Regatta C) Tour D) Grand Prix

37. Who is often called the 'God of Cricket'?

A) Viv Richards B) Sachin Tendulkar C) Brian Lara D) Ricky Ponting

38. What is the governing body for international badminton?

A) ITTF B) FIBA C) BWF D) ICC

39. In which sport would you perform a 'slam dunk'?

A) Volleyball B) Basketball C) Handball D) Water Polo

40. Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in total?

A) China B) Russia C) United States D) Germany

41. What is the term for a perfect game in bowling?

A) Strike B) Spare C) Turkey D) 300 game

42. Which sport uses a 'mallet' to hit a ball?

A) Croquet B) Polo C) Billiards D) Both A and B

43. Who is the youngest ever Grand Slam singles champion in tennis history?

A) Martina Hingis B) Maria Sharapova C) Monica Seles D) Serena Williams

44. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Ashes series in cricket?

A) ICC Cricket World Cup B) Champions Trophy C) The Ashes Urn D) Frank Worrell Trophy

45. Which sport is known as the 'royal game'?

A) Chess B) Bridge C) Go D) Checkers

46. In baseball, how many outs are there in a full inning for each team?

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

47. Which athlete is famous for winning multiple Olympic gold medals in figure skating?

A) Katarina Witt B) Michelle Kwan C) Sonja Henie D) Irina Rodnina

48. What is the primary objective in the sport of curling?

A) To slide stones closest to the center of the house B) To score by hitting targets C) To throw a ball through a hoop D) To race against other participants on ice

49. Which country is the birthplace of the sport of polo?

A) India B) Persia (Iran) C) Argentina D) United States

50. Who holds the record for the most Olympic medals won by an individual athlete?

A) Michael Phelps B) Usain Bolt C) Larisa Latynina D) Carl Lewis

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