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What is the height of a standard basketball hoop above the ground?
A
9 feet
B
9.5 feet
C
10 feet
D
10.5 feet
Correct Answer:
C. 10 feet
EXPLANATION
The standard height of a basketball hoop is 10 feet (3.05 meters) above the ground in all official basketball competitions.
In which sport is the Davis Cup an important tournament?
A
Badminton
B
Tennis
C
Table Tennis
D
Squash
Correct Answer:
B. Tennis
EXPLANATION
The Davis Cup is a prestigious men's tennis tournament where nations compete against each other in team format.
What is the circumference of a regulation volleyball?
A
60-70 cm
B
65-67 cm
C
70-75 cm
D
75-80 cm
Correct Answer:
B. 65-67 cm
EXPLANATION
The circumference of a regulation volleyball is 65-67 cm (approximately 25.5-26.5 inches).
In which year was the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament first held?
A
2006
B
2007
C
2008
D
2009
EXPLANATION
The Indian Premier League was first held in 2008, revolutionizing cricket with its franchise-based T20 format.
In kabaddi, how many players are there on each side in a standard match?
EXPLANATION
In kabaddi, each side has 7 players on the field during a match, making it a key feature of this South Asian sport.
What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field in a standard ice hockey match?
A
5 per side
B
6 per side
C
7 per side
D
8 per side
Correct Answer:
B. 6 per side
EXPLANATION
In ice hockey, each team has a maximum of 6 players on the ice at a time (usually 3 forwards, 2 defensemen, and 1 goaltender).
In which year did India win the Cricket World Cup for the first time?
A
1979
B
1983
C
1987
D
1996
EXPLANATION
India won the Cricket World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, defeating West Indies in the final at Lord's.
What is the diameter of a standard basketball hoop/ring in inches?
A
18 inches
B
20 inches
C
22 inches
D
24 inches
Correct Answer:
A. 18 inches
EXPLANATION
A standard basketball hoop has an inner diameter of 18 inches (45.7 cm) according to NBA and international basketball regulations.
What is the standard length of a cricket pitch in yards?
A
20 yards
B
22 yards
C
24 yards
D
26 yards
Correct Answer:
B. 22 yards
EXPLANATION
The standard length of a cricket pitch between the two stumps is 22 yards or approximately 20.12 meters.
What is the height of the net in a standard badminton court?
A
1.55 meters
B
1.65 meters
C
1.75 meters
D
1.85 meters
Correct Answer:
A. 1.55 meters
EXPLANATION
The height of the badminton net is 1.55 meters (5 feet 1 inch) at the edges and 1.524 meters (5 feet) at the center.
