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Question

In which sport is the term 'False Start' used?

This question was previously asked in
RPF SI 2018 Question Paper PDF (10-Jan-2019) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Athletics

A false start occurs when an athlete leaves the starting blocks before the starting gun is fired.

It is a standard term in track events such as sprints and hurdles, and under current athletics rules a false start leads to disqualification.

The term is not part of the terminology of cricket, golf or football.

Hence, Athletics.

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