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Question #201
Which of the following is a term used in Chess?
A. Offside
B. Birdie
C. Check
D. Corner Kick
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Check is a term in chess used when the king is under attack.
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Question #202
The 'Stanley Cup' is associated with which of the following sports?
A. Rugby
B. Ice Hockey
C. Baseball
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded to the NHL winner in ice hockey.
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Question #203
Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
A. Athens
B. London
C. Rome
D. Paris
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
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Question #204
The 'Uber Cup' is associated with which sport?
A. Squash
B. Badminton
C. Tennis
D. Table Tennis
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Uber Cup is the women's world team championship in badminton.
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Question #205
Which sport uses a ball that is NOT perfectly spherical?
A. Rugby
B. Tennis
C. Basketball
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A rugby ball is prolate spheroidal (oval) in shape.
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Question #206
The 'Davis Cup' is equivalent to which other tournament in women's tennis?
A. Wimbledon
B. Billie Jean King Cup
C. US Open
D. French Open
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed Cup) is the women's equivalent of the Davis Cup.
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Question #207
Which of these is a term used in the sport of Boxing?
A. Smash
B. Dribbling
C. Jab
D. LBW
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A jab is a quick, straight punch in boxing.
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Question #208
The 'Wellington Trophy' is related to:
A. Rowing
B. Cricket
C. Football
D. Golf
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Wellington Trophy is a well-known award in rowing competitions.
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Question #209
Which country won the most Cricket World Cups?
A. England
B. India
C. West Indies
D. Australia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Australia has won the most Men's Cricket World Cups.
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Question #210
The 'Bermuda Bowl' is associated with:
A. Polo
B. Chess
C. Bridge
D. Golf
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Bermuda Bowl is the premier international team championship in the game of Bridge.
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Question #211
Which sport uses a 'Crease'?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Tennis
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A crease is a line on the cricket pitch near the stumps.
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Question #212
The 'Heisman Trophy' is awarded in:
A. Basketball
B. Soccer
C. American Football
D. Baseball
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the best player in NCAA college football.
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Question #213
Which of these is a term used in Swimming?
A. Ace
B. Butterfly
C. Checkmate
D. Bouncer
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Butterfly is one of the four competitive swimming styles.
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Question #214
The 'Calcutta Cup' is associated with which sport?
A. Rugby
B. Football
C. Golf
D. Cricket
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Calcutta Cup is played between England and Scotland in rugby union.
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Question #215
Which of the following is a weight category in Wrestling?
A. Welterweight
B. Heavyweight
C. All of the above
D. Flyweight
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Wrestling categories are divided by weight classes, and these are standard terms.
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Question #216
The 'Masters Tournament' is played every year in:
A. Tokyo, Japan
B. Augusta, USA
C. London, UK
D. Paris, France
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Masters Tournament is held annually at the Augusta National Golf Club in the USA.
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Question #217
Which sport uses a 'Stick' and a 'Puck'?
A. Football
B. Ice Hockey
C. Tennis
D. Cricket
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ice hockey is played with sticks and a vulcanized rubber puck.
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Question #218
The 'BCCI' stands for:
A. Body of Cricket Control India
B. Board of Control for Cricket in India
C. Board of Cricket Council International
D. Bureau of Cricket Council in India
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
BCCI is the national governing body for cricket in India.
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Question #219
Which of these is a term used in Tennis?
A. Stalemate
B. Duck
C. Googly
D. Ace
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
An ace is a legal serve that is not touched by the receiver.
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Question #220
The 'Santosh Trophy' is for:
A. Football
B. Hockey
C. Tennis
D. Cricket
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Santosh Trophy is a prestigious national football tournament in India.
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