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Practice Sports MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering national and international sports, major tournaments, championships, trophies, sporting events, famous players, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Cricket, Football, Hockey and other important sports-related topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #81
The 'Wellington Trophy' is associated with which game?
A. Hockey
B. Rowing
C. Cricket
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Wellington Trophy is a significant award in rowing competitions.
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Question #82
Who is known as the 'God of Cricket'?
A. Sachin Tendulkar
B. Brian Lara
C. Virat Kohli
D. Ricky Ponting
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sachin Tendulkar is popularly known as the 'God of Cricket' for his records and contributions.
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Question #83
Which country won the first Hockey World Cup in 1971?
A. Netherlands
B. Australia
C. India
D. Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Pakistan won the inaugural Hockey World Cup held in 1971.
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Question #84
What is the length of the pitch in Cricket?
A. 18.5 meters
B. 25.0 meters
C. 22.5 meters
D. 20.12 meters
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The length of the cricket pitch is 22 yards, which is approximately 20.12 meters.
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Question #85
The term 'Stalemate' is used in which game?
A. Poker
B. Chess
C. Tennis
D. Bridge
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Stalemate is a situation in chess where the player whose turn it is to move has no legal moves and is not in check.
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Question #86
The 'Subroto Cup' is associated with which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Badminton
C. Hockey
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Subroto Cup is a famous inter-school football tournament in India.
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Question #87
Which city is the venue for the French Open?
A. Paris
B. Nice
C. Marseille
D. Lyon
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The French Open (Roland-Garros) is held in Paris, France.
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Question #88
Which sport is related to the term 'Bouncer'?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Tennis
D. Boxing
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A 'bouncer' is a short-pitched delivery in cricket designed to rise high.
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Question #89
How many squares are there on a standard Chess board?
A. 81
B. 100
C. 49
D. 64
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A standard chessboard has an 8x8 grid, totaling 64 squares.
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Question #90
The 'Derby' is associated with which sport?
A. Horse Racing
B. Tennis
C. Cricket
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Derby is a classic horse race held in various countries.
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Question #91
Which trophy is awarded to the winners of the Davis Cup in tennis?
A. Davis Cup Trophy
B. None of the above
C. Wimbledon Trophy
D. Federation Cup
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Davis Cup is the actual name of the trophy awarded to the winning team of the annual international men's team tennis competition.
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Question #92
Which of the following terms is associated with the sport of Bridge?
A. Checkmate
B. Birdie
C. Grand Slam
D. Smash
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
In Bridge, a 'Grand Slam' is a bid to win all thirteen tricks in a hand.
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Question #93
The 'Bermuda Bowl' is a prestigious trophy in which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Polo
C. Bridge
D. Chess
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Bermuda Bowl is the world championship trophy for the game of Bridge.
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Question #94
Which of these is a term used in the sport of Golf?
A. Dribbling
B. Stalemate
C. Googly
D. Albatross
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
An 'Albatross' (or double eagle) is a golf term for completing a hole in three strokes under par.
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Question #95
The 'Irani Trophy' is a domestic tournament in India associated with which sport?
A. Hockey
B. Football
C. Cricket
D. Kabaddi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Irani Cup is an annual Indian cricket tournament played between the previous year's Ranji Trophy winners and the 'Rest of India' team.
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Question #96
The 'Uber Cup' is the world team championship for which sport?
A. Men's Badminton
B. Women's Table Tennis
C. Women's Squash
D. Women's Badminton
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Uber Cup is the premier international team competition for women's badminton.
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Question #97
Which of the following terms refers to a style of wrestling?
A. Deuce
B. Freestyle
C. Ace
D. Offside
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Freestyle is one of the two styles of amateur wrestling competed in at the Olympics.
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Question #98
The 'Stanley Cup' is the championship trophy in which sport?
A. Ice Hockey
B. Rugby
C. Field Hockey
D. Football
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Stanley Cup is the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff champion.
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Question #99
What is the term for a point scored in basketball by throwing the ball into the hoop from the free-throw line?
A. Lay-up
B. Free throw
C. Three-pointer
D. Dunk
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A free throw is an unopposed attempt to score points from the free-throw line after a foul.
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Question #100
The 'Bledisloe Cup' is contested between the rugby teams of which two countries?
A. New Zealand and South Africa
B. New Zealand and Australia
C. South Africa and Australia
D. England and Scotland
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Bledisloe Cup is an annual rugby union competition contested between the All Blacks (New Zealand) and the Wallabies (Australia).
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