In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 30 essential sports terminologies along with multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to help you test your understanding. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or just need to ace the terminology section of the exam, these questions cover a diverse range of sports including basketball, football, badminton, athletics, boxing, billiards, snooker, cycling, cricket, chess, polo, shooting, swimming, volleyball, table tennis, weightlifting, and bridge. From “free throw” in basketball to “checkmate” in chess, each question will challenge your knowledge and ensure you’re well-prepared for the terminology section of the exam. So, gear up and dive into the world of sports terminology with our top 30 MCQs tailored for OSSSC LSI and Forester FG aspirants.
Top 30 Important Sports Terminology MCQs for OSSSC LSI, Forester FG
These questions cover a range of sports terminologies and should help in your preparation for the OSSSC LSI and Forester FG exams.
- What is a “free throw” commonly associated with?
A) Football
B) Basketball
C) Badminton
D) Cricket
Answer: B) Basketball - Which sport uses the term “penalty kick”?
A) Tennis
B) Football
C) Boxing
D) Golf
Answer: B) Football - In which sport is the term “smash” commonly used?
A) Badminton
B) Athletics
C) Cycling
D) Billiards
Answer: A) Badminton - What does the term “relay” refer to in athletics?
A) A type of race
B) A type of throw
C) A type of shot
D) A type of kick
Answer: A) A type of race - “Technical knockout” is a term used in which sport?
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Boxing
D) Golf
Answer: C) Boxing - Which sport commonly uses the term “cue”?
A) Billiards
B) Basketball
C) Football
D) Badminton
Answer: A) Billiards - In golf, what does the term “birdie” mean?
A) One stroke under par
B) One stroke over par
C) Two strokes under par
D) Two strokes over par
Answer: A) One stroke under par - “Time trial” is a term associated with which sport?
A) Cycling
B) Boxing
C) Cricket
D) Athletics
Answer: A) Cycling - Which sport commonly uses the term “midwicket”?
A) Football
B) Cricket
C) Basketball
D) Badminton
Answer: B) Cricket - What is a “tee shot” in golf?
A) The first shot of each hole
B) The final shot of each hole
C) A shot from the bunker
D) A shot from the rough
Answer: A) The first shot of each hole - What is a “midwicket” in cricket?
A) A type of shot
B) A fielding position
C) A type of delivery
D) A type of run
Answer: B) A fielding position (Cricket) - In chess, what does the term “checkmate” signify?
A) A type of move
B) A draw
C) A win
D) A stalemate
Answer: C) A win (Chess) - “Chukkar” is a term commonly used in which sport?
A) Polo
B) Shooting
C) Cricket
D) Chess
Answer: A) Polo - What is “Air Rifle” associated with?
A) Chess
B) Polo
C) Shooting
D) Cricket
Answer: C) Shooting - Which sport uses the term “sixer”?
A) Cricket
B) Chess
C) Polo
D) Shooting
Answer: A) Cricket - “Grandmaster” is a title given in which sport?
A) Cricket
B) Polo
C) Chess
D) Shooting
Answer: C) Chess - What does “Bull’s Eye” refer to in shooting?
A) The center of the target
B) A specific shooting technique
C) A type of gun
D) A penalty
Answer: A) The center of the target (Shooting) - In cricket, what is a “googly”?
A) A type of delivery
B) A type of shot
C) A fielding position
D) A type of run
Answer: A) A type of delivery (Cricket) - “Mallet” is used in which sport?
A) Shooting
B) Chess
C) Polo
D) Cricket
Answer: C) Polo - What is “Follow Through” associated with?
A) Chess
B) Polo
C) Shooting
D) Cricket
Answer: D) Cricket - What is a “drop shot” in tennis?
A) A type of serve
B) A type of shot played near the net
C) A type of volley
D) A type of smash
Answer: B) A type of shot played near the net (Tennis) - “Freestyle” is a term commonly used in which sport?
A) Wrestling
B) Swimming
C) Volleyball
D) Table Tennis
Answer: B) Swimming - In volleyball, what is a “spike”?
A) A type of serve
B) A defensive move
C) An offensive attacking shot
D) A type of block
Answer: C) An offensive attacking shot (Volleyball) - “Snatch” is a term associated with which sport?
A) Table Tennis
B) Weightlifting
C) Wrestling
D) Swimming
Answer: B) Weightlifting - Which sport uses the term “backhand”?
A) Table Tennis
B) Swimming
C) Wrestling
D) Tennis
Answer: D) Tennis - What is a “smash” in table tennis?
A) A powerful overhead shot
B) A defensive shot
C) A shot played close to the table
D) A serve
Answer: A) A powerful overhead shot (Table Tennis) - “Hal Nelson” is a term used in which sport?
A) Volleyball
B) Wrestling
C) Swimming
D) Table Tennis
Answer: B) Wrestling - In bridge, what does “Grand Slam” refer to?
A) A type of bidding strategy
B) Winning all tricks
C) A penalty
D) A type of card game
Answer: B) Winning all tricks (Bridge) - “Butterfly stroke” is used in which sport?
A) Table Tennis
B) Volleyball
C) Swimming
D) Weightlifting
Answer: C) Swimming - What is “Service” associated with?
A) Volleyball
B) Weightlifting
C) Swimming
D) Tennis
Answer: D) Tennis
