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The length of the badminton court for singles is:

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SSC CGL 2023 (Tier-II) Paper 1 Previous Year Paper (26-Oct-2023) (Shift-1)
The correct answer is

13.40 m

Understanding Badminton Court Dimensions

This question asks about a fundamental aspect of the sport of badminton: the official dimensions of the court, specifically focusing on the length for singles play.

The standard dimensions for a badminton court are set by governing bodies like the Badminton World Federation (BWF). These dimensions dictate the boundaries within which a match is played, ensuring fair competition.

Badminton Court Length for Singles

Let's look at the options provided for the length of the badminton court for singles:

  • 13.44 m
  • 13.55 m
  • 14 m
  • 13.40 m

The length of the court is measured from the back boundary line to the back boundary line.

According to official rules, the total length of a badminton court is 13.40 meters (44 feet). This length is used for both singles and doubles matches.

While the total length is the same, the width and service boxes differ between singles and doubles play. However, the question specifically asks for the length, which remains constant.

Therefore, the correct length for a badminton court for singles is 13.40 m.

Official Badminton Court Dimensions Summary

Here is a summary of the key dimensions for a standard badminton court:

Dimension Measurement (meters) Measurement (feet)
Total Length (Singles & Doubles) 13.40 44
Total Width (Doubles) 6.10 20
Total Width (Singles) 5.18 17
Short Service Line from Net 1.98 6.5
Long Service Line from Back Boundary (Doubles) 0.76 2.5
Width of Lines 0.04 1.5 inches

The length of the court is a fixed dimension (13.40 m) whether you are playing singles or doubles. The lines that differentiate singles and doubles courts are on the sides (the outermost side lines are for doubles, the inner side lines are for singles) and at the back for the long service line in doubles.

Revision Table: Badminton Court Length

Aspect Dimension
Badminton Court Total Length 13.40 meters
Length used for Singles 13.40 meters
Length used for Doubles 13.40 meters

Additional Information on Badminton Court Lines

Understanding the different lines on a badminton court is crucial for playing correctly. All lines are 40mm wide and are part of the area they define.

  • Boundary Lines: These are the outer lines that define the total playing area.
  • Short Service Line: This line is 1.98 meters from the net. The serve must land beyond this line.
  • Long Service Line: For singles, the back boundary line is also the long service line. For doubles, there is an additional long service line 0.76 meters inside the back boundary line. Serves in doubles must land before this inner line.
  • Centre Line: This line divides the court lengthwise into two service areas (right and left).

While the width of the court changes for singles vs. doubles, the length remains a constant 13.40 meters.

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