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PAPER – II (2) General Knowledge of sports, Physical Education and its current affairs MCQ — 156 Practice Questions with Answers

PAPER – II (2) General Knowledge of sports, Physical Education and its current affairs is a Sports & PE Applications (PTI Paper-II) topic in the RAS/RPSC syllabus. This page gathers exam-style PAPER – II (2) General Knowledge of sports, Physical Education and its current affairs multiple-choice questions with correct answers and explanations, so aspirants can test recall and revise frequently examined concepts.

Practice 156 PAPER – II (2) General Knowledge of sports, Physical Education and its current affairs multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.

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Practice Questions

Q1. In the Indian sports calendar, National Sports Day is observed on 29 August mainly to commemorate the birth anniversary of which sports personality?

A Major Dhyan Chand Correct
B Balbir Singh Sr.
C K. D. Jadhav
D Milkha Singh

Explanation

National Sports Day in India is observed every year on 29 August to honour Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey player. The date is linked to his birth anniversary, making him the personality most directly associated with this national sports observance.

Q2. In basketball, which violation is described by a player starting a second dribble after the first dribble has ended, without losing control because of a shot, opponent touch, pass or fumble?

A Backcourt violation
B Goaltending
C Double dribble Correct
D Travelling

Explanation

The basketball term is double dribble. A dribble ends when the player holds or controls the ball in the relevant way; starting another dribble after that is illegal unless a rule-recognised intervening event has occurred.

Q3. In indoor volleyball under the current FIVB basic rules, how is a standard match normally decided?

A The match is best of five sets; the first four sets are to 25 points and the final set is to 15 points, with a two-point advantage required. Correct
B The team winning two sets wins the match; every set is played to 21 points.
C The match is decided by total points after four fixed sets, even if the sets are tied.
D The final set must be played to 25 points with a five-point winning margin.

Explanation

FIVB's indoor volleyball rules describe matches as best of five sets. Sets one to four are played to 25 points, while the fifth set is played to 15 points; in each case, the side must lead by at least two points.

Q4. For the FIFA World Cup 2026, which statement correctly matches the hosts with the final venue?

A Canada, Mexico and the USA; final at Los Angeles Stadium
B Canada, Mexico and the USA; final at New York New Jersey Stadium Correct
C USA and Canada only; final at BC Place Vancouver
D Mexico and USA only; final at Estadio Azteca

Explanation

FIFA's official tournament material states that the 2026 World Cup is shared by Canada, Mexico and the United States across 16 host cities. FIFA also announced that the final will be staged at New York New Jersey Stadium on 19 July 2026.

Q5. Which pair of sport and ordinary game-scoring rule is correctly matched?

A Badminton: game generally to 21 points; Table Tennis: game generally to 11 points Correct
B Lawn Tennis: standard tie-break won at exactly 5 points; Volleyball: set won at exactly 15 points in all cases
C Badminton: game generally to 11 points; Table Tennis: game generally to 21 points
D Swimming: race result decided by judges' style marks; Diving: fastest time wins

Explanation

Badminton and table tennis are often confused because both use rally-based points, but their usual game targets differ: badminton uses 21 points for a game, while table tennis uses 11 points, both subject to their sport-specific margin rules.

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