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List of Top General Knowledge Questions on Sports Terminology asked in SSC Selection Post

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SSC Selection Post

General Knowledge

Sports Terminology

Q1)

Consider the following statements under FIDE chess rules:

1. A pawn may be promoted to a queen upon reaching the 8th rank, even if the original queen is still on the board.

2. Castling is allowed only if neither the king nor rook has moved, and the king doesn't pass through or into check.

Which of the above statement is/are Correct?

SSC Selection Post - 2025General KnowledgeSports Terminology

Q2)

In basketball, a player must release the ball within how many seconds when attempting a free throw?

SSC Selection Post - 2025General KnowledgeSports Terminology

Q3)

Match the following Judo terms with their correct descriptions:

Column A (Terms)	Column B (Descriptions)
A. Ippon	1. Major rule breach leading to disqualification
B. Hansoku-make	2. Immediate victory by throw, hold, or submission
C. Waza-ari	3. Partial point for lesser throw or 10-second hold
D. Sixth kyu (Senior)	4. Beginner rank indicated by a light blue belt

SSC Selection Post - 2025General KnowledgeSports Terminology

Q4)

Which of the following situations will result in a point awarded to the defending team in Kabaddi?

SSC Selection Post - 2025General KnowledgeSports Terminology

Q5)

Match the following commonly used Judo terms with their correct meanings:

List I (Judo Term)	List II (Meaning)
A. Hajime	1. Temporarily stop a contest
B. Mate	2. Breaking the balance of the opponent
C. Toketa	3. Start the bout
D. Kuzushi	4. If the pinned opponent successfully breaks the pin

SSC Selection Post - 2025General KnowledgeSports Terminology

Q6)

Consider the following statements regarding the standard dimensions of a competitive swimming pool:

1) The minimum lane width in a standard Olympic swimming pool is 3 meters.

2) The water temperature for competitions must remain between 25°C and 28°C.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

SSC Selection Post - 2025General KnowledgeSports Terminology

Q7)

Which of the following situations will result in a point awarded to the defending team in Kabaddi?

SSC Selection Post - 2025General KnowledgeSports Terminology

Q8)

What is the time limit for a raider in Kabaddi?

SSC Selection Post - 2025General KnowledgeSports Terminology

Q9)

Which piece moves in an ‘L’ shape in chess?

SSC Selection Post - 2025General KnowledgeSports Terminology

Q10)

In basketball, what is the term for successfully making a shot from beyond the arc?

SSC Selection Post - 2025General KnowledgeSports Terminology