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Question #21
The term 'Bully' is associated with which sport?
A. Ice Hockey
B. Rugby
C. Cricket
D. Field Hockey
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A 'bully' or 'bully-off' is a method used to restart play in field hockey.
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Question #22
What is the maximum number of players allowed on the court for a single team during a standard Basketball game?
A. 7
B. 6
C. 5
D. 11
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Each team has exactly 5 players on the court at any one time in a standard basketball game.
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Question #23
The 'Rungrado 1st of May Stadium', one of the largest sports stadiums in the world by capacity, is located in which city?
A. Tokyo
B. Beijing
C. Pyongyang
D. Seoul
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is located in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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Question #24
The international governing body for Archery is known by which acronym?
A. IFA
B. FITA
C. BWF
D. WA
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
World Archery (WA), formerly known as FITA, is the international governing body for the sport of archery.
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Question #25
The term 'Double Fault' is commonly associated with which sport?
A. Tennis
B. Basketball
C. Badminton
D. Volleyball
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
In tennis, a double fault occurs when a server commits two serving faults in a row, resulting in the loss of the point.
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Question #26
Which country is traditional home to the sport of 'Muay Thai'?
A. Thailand
B. Cambodia
C. Vietnam
D. Myanmar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Muay Thai, sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, is a combat sport originating from Thailand.
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Question #27
The 'Swaythling Cup' is given to the champions of which sport?
A. World Team Table Tennis (Women)
B. World Team Badminton (Men)
C. World Team Chess (Men)
D. World Team Table Tennis (Men)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Swaythling Cup is awarded to the winning men's team at the World Table Tennis Championships.
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Question #28
How many red balls are used at the start of a standard game of Snooker?
A. 21
B. 15
C. 10
D. 16
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A standard snooker game begins with 15 red balls and 6 color balls, plus the white cue ball.
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Question #29
The 'Heisman Trophy' is a prestigious individual award given annually in which sport?
A. Major League Baseball
B. NBA Basketball
C. Ice Hockey
D. American College Football
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in NCAA American college football.
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Question #30
The term 'Deuce' is used when the score is tied in tennis. What specific score does it denote?
A. Game Point
B. 30-30
C. 15-15
D. 40-40
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Deuce is a tie at 40-40 in a tennis game, requiring a player to win two consecutive points to win the game.
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Question #31
Which country's national sport is Cricket?
A. Jamaica
B. New Zealand
C. Australia
D. Barbados
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
While highly popular in Australia and New Zealand, Cricket is explicitly designated as the national sport of Caribbean nations like Barbados.
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Question #32
The term 'Canter' is associated with which sporting discipline?
A. Cycling
B. Athletics
C. Equestrian
D. Gymnastics
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A 'canter' is a three-beat horse gait, faster than a trot but slower than a gallop, used in equestrian sports.
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Question #33
In which city are the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) located?
A. Lausanne
B. Vienna
C. Geneva
D. Zurich
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have been located in Lausanne, Switzerland since 1915.
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Question #34
The 'William Jones Cup' is an international tournament associated with which sport?
A. Handball
B. Water Polo
C. Volleyball
D. Basketball
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The William Jones Cup is a top international basketball tournament held annually in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Question #35
The Olympic motto was updated recently to include a fourth word. What is the correct full sequence in English?
A. Faster, Higher, Stronger - Forever
B. Higher, Faster, Stronger - Braver
C. Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together
D. Faster, Stronger, Higher - United
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The official Olympic motto is 'Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter', which translates to 'Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together'.
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Question #36
What is the standard weight of a男子 (Men's) official Olympic shot put ball?
A. 7.26 kg
B. 6.26 kg
C. 8.26 kg
D. 5.26 kg
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The men's shot put ball used in senior international and Olympic competitions weighs exactly 7.26 kg (16 lbs).
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Question #37
The terms 'Pitch', 'Crease', and 'Maiden' are fundamentals of which game?
A. Baseball
B. Cricket
C. Rugby
D. Golf
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
These terms are central to Cricket. A 'Maiden' refers to an over where no runs are scored off the bat.
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Question #38
The 'Webb Ellis Cup' is the trophy awarded to the winner of which major world tournament?
A. FIFA World Cup
B. Rugby World Cup
C. World Hockey Cup
D. ICC Cricket World Cup
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Webb Ellis Cup is the official trophy awarded to the champions of the Rugby World Cup (Union).
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Question #39
Which of the following terms is NOT associated with the game of Football?
A. Corner Kick
B. Penalty Kick
C. Offside
D. Free Throw
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A 'Free Throw' is an unhindered shot taken from a line on the court in Basketball, not football.
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Question #40
The prestigious 'Ryder Cup' is a biennial competition contested between teams from which regions?
A. USA and UK in Tennis
B. UK and Commonwealth in Polo
C. USA and Europe in Golf
D. USA and Asia in Tennis
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Ryder Cup is a famous biennial golf tournament contested between teams representing Europe and the United States.
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