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Which of the following statements about basketball equipment specifications is accurate?

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is
The lines on the backboard must be white and 50 mm wide.

Basketball Equipment Specifications Analysis

This solution analyzes the provided options regarding basketball equipment specifications to determine the accurate statement.

  • Option 1 Incorrect: Standard basketball backboards are typically around 1.80 meters wide and 1.05 meters tall. The option states the reverse (1.05m wide and 1.80m tall), which is inaccurate.
  • Option 2 Incorrect: While the ring diameter is 450 mm, the net's internal dimension isn't typically specified this way. The net hangs from the ring, and its depth is usually specified separately (e.g., 40-45 cm).
  • Option 3 Correct: Official basketball rules (like FIBA and NBA) mandate that the lines forming the border on the backboard are white and approximately 50 mm wide (often cited as 2 inches). This statement accurately reflects the standard specification.
  • Option 4 Incorrect: Basketball nets are required to have 12 loops to attach securely to the ring according to official rules, not 10 loops.

Accurate Backboard Line Specification

Based on the analysis of official basketball rules, the specification for the lines on the backboard is the only accurate statement among the choices. The border lines are required to be white and 50 mm wide.

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