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Q11
Which sport is associated with the term "checkmate"?
  • A Chess
  • B Boxing
  • C Wrestling
  • D Badminton
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Checkmate is the winning move in chess that ends the game.
Q12
How many rings are there in the Olympic symbol?
  • A 5
  • B 4
  • C 6
  • D 7
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The five rings represent the five inhabited continents of the world.
Q13
Which country invented the sport of badminton?
  • A England
  • B China
  • C India
  • D Japan
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Badminton was invented in British India and derived from the game battledore and shuttlecock.
Q14
In volleyball, how many touches are allowed per side before returning the ball?
  • A 3
  • B 2
  • C 4
  • D 5
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A team can touch the ball up to 3 times before it must cross the net to the opponent's side.
Q15
Which boxer was known as "The Greatest"?
  • A Muhammad Ali
  • B Mike Tyson
  • C Floyd Mayweather
  • D Manny Pacquiao
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Muhammad Ali famously referred to himself as "The Greatest" and is considered one of boxing's legends.
Q16
What is the diameter of a basketball hoop in inches?
  • A 18
  • B 16
  • C 20
  • D 22
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The standard diameter of a basketball hoop is 18 inches.
Q17
In which sport would you perform a "slam dunk"?
  • A Basketball
  • B Volleyball
  • C Tennis
  • D Soccer
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A slam dunk is a basketball move where a player jumps and powerfully throws the ball through the hoop.
Q18
How many periods are there in an ice hockey game?
  • A 3
  • B 2
  • C 4
  • D 1
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A standard ice hockey game consists of three 20-minute periods.
Q19
Which country won the most medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
  • A United States
  • B China
  • C Japan
  • D Great Britain
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The United States won the most medals overall in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Q20
What is the length of a marathon race in kilometers?
  • A 42.195
  • B 40
  • C 45
  • D 38
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A standard marathon is 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles) long.
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