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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 3 · Sports terminology

Q501. Which sport is linked to the term "Grand Slam"?

  1. (a) Cricket
  2. (b) Golf
  3. (c) Tennis
  4. (d) Badminton
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Tennis

In Tennis, the four major championships — Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open — are collectively known as the Grand Slams.
While the term is also used in other sports, it is most commonly associated with Tennis.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 3 · Football and hockey

Q502. The inaugural edition of the Indian Women's League (IWL) football final in 2017 was hosted in which city?

  1. (a) New Delhi
  2. (b) Shillong
  3. (c) Kolkata
  4. (d) Mumbai
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) New Delhi

The inaugural Indian Women's League (IWL) season concluded in 2017 with the final stage hosted in New Delhi.
Eastern Sporting Union won the title.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 3 · Olympic Games

Q503. Fill in the blanks:
The Summer Olympics held in ________ in August 2004 featured India's first Olympic shooting medal won by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

  1. (a) Beijing, China
  2. (b) Sydney, Australia
  3. (c) Athens, Greece
  4. (d) Atlanta, USA
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Athens, Greece

The 2004 Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in August 2004.
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won the silver medal in Double Trap shooting — India's first Olympic shooting medal.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q504. Fill in the blanks:
India made its Olympic debut in _______ at the 2016 Games, marking the return of the sport to the Olympics after more than a century.

  1. (a) Swimming
  2. (b) Rugby
  3. (c) Polo
  4. (d) Golf
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Golf

Golf returned to the Olympic programme at Rio 2016 after an absence of over 100 years (last held in 1904).
India fielded golfers, making its Olympic golf debut.
Swimming, rugby and polo do not fit this 'return after a century' clue.
Hence the answer is Golf.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q505. Which of the following is considered a fault in badminton?

  1. (a) Shuttle hits net and lands in service box
  2. (b) Server steps on boundary line while serving
  3. (c) Shuttle lands inside opponent's court
  4. (d) Receiver returns the shuttle over the net
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Server steps on boundary line while serving

While serving, the server's feet must stay within the service court without touching the boundary line; touching it is a foot fault.
A shuttle landing inside the opponent's court or being returned over the net is legal play.
Hence stepping on the boundary line while serving is a fault.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q506. Which of the following statements about India's performance at the 2012 London Olympics is correct?
1) India won a total of 6 medals, doubling its previous Olympic medal tally.
2) Indian female athletes won two Olympic medals for the first time in history.

  1. (a) Only 1 is Correct
  2. (b) Only 2 is Correct
  3. (c) 1 and 2 are Correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 is Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 are Correct

India won 6 medals at London 2012, double the 3 won at Beijing 2008 → statement 1 correct.
Saina Nehwal and M.C. Mary Kom won medals, marking two Indian women winning at the same Olympics → statement 2 correct.
Hence both statements are correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 1 · Athletics - events, rules and specifications

Q507. Elite long jumpers typically use how many strides in their approach run?

  1. (a) 10–14
  2. (b) 14–18
  3. (c) 18–22
  4. (d) 22–26
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 18–22

Elite long jumpers typically use 18–22 strides in their approach run to maximize speed before take-off.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q508. Which of the following statements about India's participation in the 2008 Beijing Olympics is correct?
1) India won medals in Shooting, Boxing, and Wrestling, including its first-ever individual Olympic Gold.
2) Saina Nehwal participated in the women's singles badminton event representing India.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1 is Correct
  2. (b) Only 2 is Correct
  3. (c) 1 and 2 are Correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 are Correct

Statement 1: Correct. Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic Gold (Shooting). Sushil Kumar (Wrestling) and Vijender Singh (Boxing) won bronze.
Statement 2: Correct. Saina Nehwal competed in women's singles badminton at Beijing 2008.
Both correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q509. Which Indian state is known for its traditional archery competitions called 'Teer'?

  1. (a) (a) Kerala
  2. (b) (b) Meghalaya
  3. (c) (c) Rajasthan
  4. (d) (d) Tamil Nadu
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (b) Meghalaya

'Teer' is a traditional archery-based lottery game popular in Meghalaya.
It is conducted by the Khasi Hills Archery Sports Institute in Shillong.
Other states are not known for Teer.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 2 · Football and hockey

Q510. The 2018 Intercontinental Cup final, where India won under Sunil Chhetri's leadership, was held in which city?

  1. (a) (a) Kochi
  2. (b) (b) Mumbai
  3. (c) (c) Bengaluru
  4. (d) (d) Kolkata
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (b) Mumbai

The 2018 Intercontinental Cup was held in Mumbai, India.
India defeated Kenya 2-0 in the final on 10 June 2018.
Sunil Chhetri captained the Indian team.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 3 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q511. A personal foul in basketball primarily involves:

  1. (a) Arguing with the referee
  2. (b) Illegal physical contact during active play
  3. (c) Delay of game violations
  4. (d) Unsportsmanlike conduct on the bench
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Illegal physical contact during active play

In basketball, a personal foul is called for illegal physical contact between players during active play (e.g., pushing, holding, charging, blocking).
Arguing with the referee is a technical foul; delay of game is a violation; bench misconduct is a separate category.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 3 · Olympic Games

Q512. What critical factor distinguished Vijay Kumar's performance in the men's 25m rapid pistol event at the London 2012 Olympics?

  1. (a) He set a new world record in the qualification round.
  2. (b) He won gold by defeating Cuba's Leuris Pupo in the final round.
  3. (c) He was the first Indian shooter to qualify for the finals.
  4. (d) He outshot a tied competitor in the sixth round to reach the final round.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) He outshot a tied competitor in the sixth round to reach the final round.

Vijay Kumar won the silver medal (not gold) in the men's 25m rapid pistol at the London 2012 Olympics by outshooting a tied competitor in a shoot-off in the sixth round to advance to the final round.
He did not set a world record; he was not the first Indian shooter in an Olympic final; and the gold was won by Leuris Pupo of Cuba, not him.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 1 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q513. Which of the following statements about basketball equipment specifications is accurate?

  1. (a) The backboard must be 1.05 meters wide and 1.80 meters tall.
  2. (b) The diameter of the ring must be exactly 450 mm.
  3. (c) The lines on the backboard must be white and 50 mm wide.
  4. (d) The net must be black with 10 loops to attach it to the ring.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The lines on the backboard must be white and 50 mm wide.

- Per FIBA rules, the lines painted on the backboard must be white and 50 mm wide.
- Standard backboard is 1.83 m wide and 1.07 m tall (not 1.05 x 1.80).
- Ring inner diameter is 450 mm is correct but the net must be white/off-white with 12 loops.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 1 · Sports and famous players

Q514. Identify the athlete NOT correctly paired with their sport as per National Games 2025:

  1. (a) Lovlina Borgohain - Boxing
  2. (b) Tajinderpal Singh Toor - Shot Put
  3. (c) Sarabjot Singh - Swimming
  4. (d) Jyothi Yarraji - 100m hurdles
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sarabjot Singh - Swimming

- Sarabjot Singh is an Air Pistol shooter, NOT a swimmer.
- Lovlina Borgohain - Boxing ✓ ; Tajinderpal Singh Toor - Shot Put ✓ ; Jyothi Yarraji - 100m hurdles ✓ .
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 2 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q515. What is the standard height of a football goal post?

  1. (a) 2.44 m
  2. (b) 3.66 m
  3. (c) 1.99 m
  4. (d) 3.54 m
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 2.44 m

According to FIFA Laws of the Game, the standard height of a football goal (from the ground to the lower edge of the crossbar) is2.44 metres(8 feet).
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 2 · Athletics - events, rules and specifications

Q516. Which of the following istrueabout relay races?

  1. (a) A relay team has 6 members, with 4 running members.
  2. (b) The baton exchange zone is 50 meters long.
  3. (c) The baton must weigh exactly 100 grams.
  4. (d) The length of the baton is 10–12 cm.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) A relay team has 6 members, with 4 running members.

Per the official key, the marked correct option is 'A relay team has 6 members, with 4 running members'.
Note: Standard relay rules typically state 4 members (4 × 100m or 4 × 400m) — the marked answer reflects the question paper's key.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q517. Which is/are correct about the first Asian Games held in 1951?
A) Held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium with 12 nations.
B) Japan topped the medals, India was second; venue was National Stadium, Delhi.

  1. (a) Only A is correct
  2. (b) Only B is correct
  3. (c) Both A and B are correct
  4. (d) Neither A nor B are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only B is correct

The first Asian Games (1951) were held at the National Stadium, Delhi (now Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium) with 11 nations — Statement A is incorrect.
Japan topped the medal tally and India finished second — Statement B is correct.
Hence, only B is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 3 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q518. Which statement(s) about Kabaddi's history is/are correct?
1) 'Kabaddi' comes from Kaunbada, denoting an early defensive formation.
2) Rules were framed in 1918, printed in 1923, and used in a Baroda tournament.

  1. (a) Only 1 is Correct
  2. (b) Only 2 is Correct
  3. (c) 1 and 2 are correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 is Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only 2 is Correct

Statement 2 is historically accurate: rules for Kabaddi were framed in 1918, printed in 1923, and used in the Baroda tournament.
Statement 1 is incorrect — 'Kabaddi' is generally derived from the Tamil word 'Kai-pidi' (to hold hands), not 'Kaunbada'.
Hence, only Statement 2 is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 3 · Olympic Games

Q519. At which Summer Olympic Games did India make its first appearance as an independent nation and win a gold medal in men's hockey?

  1. (a) London Summer Olympic Games
  2. (b) Helsinki Summer Olympic Games
  3. (c) Melbourne Summer Olympic Games
  4. (d) Rome Summer Olympic Games
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) London Summer Olympic Games

India participated as an independent nation for the first time at the 1948 London Summer Olympics.
The Indian men's hockey team won the gold medal, defeating Great Britain.
Hence, London Summer Olympic Games is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 19 September 2025 Shift 1 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q520. Fill in the blanks:
According to official rules, a standard table tennis ball has a diameter of:

  1. (a) 38 millimeters
  2. (b) 40 millimeters
  3. (c) 42 millimeters
  4. (d) 44 millimeters
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 40 millimeters

ITTF regulations specify a standard table tennis ball diameter of 40 mm.
Older 38 mm balls were replaced by 40 mm balls in 2000.
Hence the answer is 40 millimeters.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 19 September 2025 Shift 1 · Athletics - events, rules and specifications

Q521. How is the lane width for athletes in races up to 400 meters determined on a synthetic track?

  1. (a) Each lane is 2 meters wide, marked by 10 cm lines.
  2. (b) Each lane is 1.22 to 1.25 meters wide, marked by 5 cm lines.
  3. (c) Lanes vary in width depending on the number of athletes.
  4. (d) There are no separate lanes for races up to 400 meters.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Each lane is 1.22 to 1.25 meters wide, marked by 5 cm lines.

As per World Athletics rules, lanes on a synthetic track are 1.22 m wide (with a permissible range of 1.22–1.25 m).
Lanes are separated by white 5 cm lines.
Henceoption 2is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 19 September 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q522. Which of the following statements about Judo techniques and rules iscorrect?

  1. (a) Shime-Waza are arm locks targeting the elbows.
  2. (b) A Judo match ends immediately if a player scores an Ippon or receives a Hansoku-make.
  3. (c) Judoka can strike and kick but cannot attack joints other than elbows.
  4. (d) Hansoku-make is a minor penalty in Judo.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) A Judo match ends immediately if a player scores an Ippon or receives a Hansoku-make.

A Judo bout ends instantly when a player scores an Ippon (full point) or is given a Hansoku-make (disqualification).
Shime-Waza are choking/strangling techniques, not arm locks.
Judoka are not allowed to strike or kick. Hansoku-make is a major (not minor) penalty.
HenceOption 2 is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 19 September 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q523. How did Sushil Kumar secure India's first Olympic wrestling medal in 56 years?

  1. (a) By winning all his bouts consecutively without any loss
  2. (b) By winning three repechage bouts after losing his opening match
  3. (c) By defeating the reigning champion in the finals
  4. (d) By receiving a walkover in the semifinals
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) By winning three repechage bouts after losing his opening match

Sushil Kumar lost his opening bout at the 2008 Beijing Olympics but came back through the repechage round.
He won three repechage bouts to secure the bronze medal — India's first Olympic wrestling medal in 56 years.
Hence the correct answer isOption 2.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 19 September 2025 Shift 3 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q524. Consider the statements about pawn promotion in chess:
1) A pawn can promote to any piece except king or pawn on reaching the other side.
2) Pawns can only promote to previously captured pieces.
Which of the statements is/arecorrect?

  1. (a) Only 1 is Correct
  2. (b) Only 2 is Correct
  3. (c) 1 and 2 are Correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1 is Correct

A pawn reaching the other side can promote to any piece except king or pawn — Statement 1 is correct.
Pawn promotion is not restricted to captured pieces; a player can have multiple queens, for example. Statement 2 is incorrect.
Hence only Statement 1 is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 19 September 2025 Shift 3 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q525. Consider the following statements regarding the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games and identify which arecorrect:
1) The first edition was held in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 1984 with participation from all seven SAARC nations.
2) India has hosted the SAF Games more times than any other country up to 2016.

  1. (a) Both 1 and 2 are correct
  2. (b) Only 1 is correct
  3. (c) Only 2 is correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only 1 is correct

Statement 1 is CORRECT:The inaugural South Asian Federation (SAF) Games—now known simply as theSouth Asian Games—were held inKathmandu, Nepal, in September 1984. Allseven original SAARC founding nations(Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) participated, competing across five initial sporting disciplines.
Statement 2 is INCORRECT:Up to 2016, India hadnothosted the SAF Games more times than any other country.
By the conclusion of the 2016 Guwahati-Shillong edition, the hosting breakdown stood as follows:
Bangladesh:3 times (1985, 1993, 2010)
India:3 times (1987, 1995, 2016)
Nepal:2 times (1984, 1999)
Pakistan:2 times (1989, 2004)
Sri Lanka:2 times (1991, 2006)
Because India was tied with Bangladesh for hosting the games three times, the claim that India hosted themmore times than any other countryis false.(Note: Nepal broke into the lead with its third hosting slot later in 2019).
Hence only Statement 1 is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 1 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q526. Consider the following statements about Judo competition areas and contestants:
1) The competition area is divided into an inner contest area (minimum 8m×8m) and an outer safety area (minimum 3m wide).
2) The blue uniform contestant is called first, followed by the white uniform contestant.
Which of the statements is/are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1 is Correct
  2. (b) Only 2 is Correct
  3. (c) 1 and 2 are Correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1 is Correct

Statement 1: The inner contest area is minimum 8m×8m with 3m safety area — Correct.
Statement 2: The white uniform contestant is called first, not blue — Incorrect. Answer: Only 1 is Correct
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 2 · Number of players and field dimensions

Q527. What is the standard width of a singles badminton court as per international regulations?

  1. (a) 6.10 meters
  2. (b) 13.40 meters
  3. (c) 5.18 meters
  4. (d) 12.00 meters
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 5.18 meters

BWF rules: full court width = 6.10 m (doubles), 5.18 m (singles).
Length = 13.40 m for both.
Hence singles width = 5.18 meters.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 2 · Athletics - events, rules and specifications

Q528. Consider the following statements about thehigh jump:
1) The minimum length of the runway is 15 meters.
2) The diameter of the crossbar ranges between 15 cm and 20 cm.
Which of the statements is/arecorrect?

  1. (a) Only 1 is Correct
  2. (b) Only 2 is Correct
  3. (c) 1 and 2 are Correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1 is Correct

As per athletics rules, the runway for high jump must be at least 15 m —Statement 1 correct.
The crossbar diameter is about 29–31 mm (≈ 3 cm), not 15–20 cm — Statement 2 incorrect.
Hence only Statement 1 is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q529. Which Indian fencer secured the bronze medal in the women's Cadet Epee category at the 2022 Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships?

  1. (a) Bhavani Devi
  2. (b) Prachi Lohan
  3. (c) C.A. Bhavya
  4. (d) Kushi Chaudhary
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Prachi Lohan

Bhavani Devi is a senior sabre fencer, not a cadet epee competitor.
Prachi Lohan won the bronze in the women's Cadet Epee event at the 2022 Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships.
Hence the answer isPrachi Lohan.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 2 · Sports schemes and campaigns (Khelo India, Fit India)

Q530. Which of the following statements about the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023 iscorrect?

  1. (a) The KIYG 2023 were held in four cities of Maharashtra.
  2. (b) The games included 20 disciplines and no demo sport.
  3. (c) The event lasted for 13 days across 15 venues.
  4. (d) Only 4000 athletes participated in KIYG 2023.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The event lasted for 13 days across 15 venues.

KIYG 2023 was held in Madhya Pradesh (not Maharashtra), so option 1 is wrong.
It featured 27 disciplines including water sports as a demonstration event, so option 2 is wrong.
Over 5,000 athletes participated, so option 4 is wrong.
The event ran for 13 days (30 Jan–11 Feb 2023) across 15 venues, making option 3 correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 3 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q531. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Golden Raid and card system in Kabaddi?

  1. (a) A team is allowed two Golden Raids before the result is decided.
  2. (b) A Green Card leads to a 2-minute suspension from the game.
  3. (c) A fresh toss is taken if the match is tied even after 5-5 raids.
  4. (d) A Red Card results in a warning with no match suspension.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A fresh toss is taken if the match is tied even after 5-5 raids.

• In Kabaddi, if the score is tied after the match, a Golden Raid tiebreaker is used.
• Each team gets 5 Golden Raids; if still tied after 5-5 raids, a fresh toss is taken.
• Green Card = Warning, Yellow Card = 2-minute suspension, Red Card = Dismissal from the game.
• Answer: A fresh toss is taken if the match is tied even after 5-5 raids.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 17 September 2025 Shift 1 · Athletics - events, rules and specifications

Q532. . Which of the following terms is specifically associated with the javelin throw?

  1. (a) Glide
  2. (b) Sector
  3. (c) Vault
  4. (d) Spin
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sector

In javelin throw, the javelin must land within a marked 'Sector' on the field for the throw to be valid.
'Glide' and 'Spin' are shot put techniques; 'Vault' is associated with pole vault and gymnastics.
Hence 'Sector' is specific to javelin throw.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 17 September 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q533. Which of the following is true about "en passant" in chess?

  1. (a) Only after a pawn moves two squares and waits a turn.
  2. (b) Can be done within two moves after the pawn's advance.
  3. (c) Must be done immediately after the pawn moves two squares.
  4. (d) Only if the capturing pawn is on a dark square.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Must be done immediately after the pawn moves two squares.

En passant is a special pawn-capture rule allowed only on the very next move after an enemy pawn moves two squares forward from its starting position.
If the chance is not taken immediately, the right is lost.
Hence it must be done immediately after the pawn moves two squares.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 17 September 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q534. In which Olympic Games did Leander Paes make his debut before winning India's first Olympic tennis medal in the following edition?

  1. (a) Barcelona Olympic Games
  2. (b) Atlanta Olympic Games
  3. (c) Sydney Olympic Games
  4. (d) New Delhi Olympic Games
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Barcelona Olympic Games

Leander Paes made his Olympic debut at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.
He went on to win India's first Olympic tennis medal (bronze) at the next edition — Atlanta 1996.
Hence his debut was at Barcelona Olympic Games.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 17 September 2025 Shift 3 · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q535. When was the Amateur Athletics Federation of India (AAFI) established?

  1. (a) 1936
  2. (b) 1946
  3. (c) 1956
  4. (d) 1966
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1946

The Amateur Athletics Federation of India (AAFI) was established in 1946.
It is the apex body governing athletics in India (now known as the Athletics Federation of India).
Hence the year of establishment is 1946.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 17 September 2025 Shift 3 · Olympic Games

Q536. Which of the following statements about India's boxing medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics is correct?

  1. (a) India did not win any boxing medals at Sydney 2000.
  2. (b) India won multiple boxing medals at Sydney 2000.
  3. (c) Karnam Malleswari won a boxing bronze medal at Sydney 2000.
  4. (d) India won its first Olympic boxing medal at Sydney 2000.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) India did not win any boxing medals at Sydney 2000.

India did not win any boxing medals at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Karnam Malleswari won bronze in weightlifting (not boxing) at Sydney 2000.
India's first Olympic boxing medal was won by Vijender Singh at Beijing 2008.
Hence the correct statement is the first option.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 17 September 2025 Shift 3 · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q537. Fill in the blanks:
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was officially formed in _____, with Sir Dorabji Tata as its founding President and Dr. A.G. Noehren as Secretary.

  1. (a) 1920
  2. (b) 1922
  3. (c) 1930
  4. (d) 1927
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 1927

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was officially formed in 1927.
Sir Dorabji Tata was its founding President and Dr. A.G. Noehren the founding Secretary.
Hence the year is 1927.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 16 September 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q538. Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in which sporting discipline?

  1. (a) Boxing
  2. (b) Athletics
  3. (c) Weightlifting
  4. (d) Long Jump
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Weightlifting

Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal at the Sydney Olympics 2000 in Weightlifting (69 kg category) – the first Olympic medal won by an Indian woman.
She did not compete in boxing, athletics or long jump at the Olympics.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 16 September 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q539. Fill in the blanks:
At the 1984 Summer Olympics, P. T. Usha narrowly missed a bronze medal by _______ of a second.

  1. (a) One-hundredth
  2. (b) One-tenth
  3. (c) One-thousandth
  4. (d) One-fiftieth
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) One-hundredth

P. T. Usha finished fourth in the 400 m hurdles final at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, missing the bronze medal by 1/100th of a second (0.01 s).
None of the other fractions matches the historical record.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 16 September 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q540. Consider the following statements about service rules in table tennis:
1) At 10-10, service alternates every two points.
2) In the final doubles game, receiver order changes when one side reaches 5 points.
Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1 is Correct
  2. (b) Only 2 is Correct
  3. (c) 1 and 2 are correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 is Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only 2 is Correct

• Table Tennis rules:
• Statement 1: At 10-10 (deuce), service alternates every ONE point (not two) — INCORRECT ✗
• Statement 2: In the final game of doubles, when either side reaches 5 points, receivers and server change positions — CORRECT ✓
• Answer: Only 2 is Correct
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 16 September 2025 Shift 2 · Sports terminology

Q541. What is meant by an 'own goal' in football?

  1. (a) A goal scored by a goalkeeper
  2. (b) A goal scored from a penalty
  3. (c) A goal scored accidentally into one's own net
  4. (d) A goal scored during injury time
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A goal scored accidentally into one's own net

• Football terminology:
• An 'own goal' occurs when a player accidentally (or deliberately) deflects or kicks the ball into their own team's net.
• It counts as a goal for the opposing team.
• It is NOT related to penalty kicks, goalkeepers specifically, or injury time.
• Answer: A goal scored accidentally into one's own net
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 16 September 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q542. Consider the following statements about India's Winter Olympics participation:
1) Shiva Keshavan competed in six Games and introduced luge to India.
2) Arif Mohammad Khan was the first Indian to qualify for two alpine skiing events in 2022.
Which of the statements is/are correct?

  1. (a) Only Statement 1 is correct
  2. (b) Only Statement 2 is correct
  3. (c) 1 and 2 both are correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 is Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 both are correct

• India's Winter Olympics history:
• Statement 1: Shiva Keshavan is India's most iconic Winter Olympian, competed in six Winter Games (1998-2018) and introduced luge to India — CORRECT ✓
• Statement 2: Arif Mohammad Khan qualified for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in two alpine skiing events (Giant Slalom and Slalom) — CORRECT ✓
• Answer: 1 and 2 both are correct
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 16 September 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q543. Fill in the blank:
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever gold at the World Athletics Championships in ______ in 2023.

  1. (a) Eugene
  2. (b) Tokyo
  3. (c) Budapest
  4. (d) Doha
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Budapest

• The 2023 World Athletics Championships were held in Budapest, Hungary.
• Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the javelin throw at these championships.
• This was India's first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.
• Answer: Budapest
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 16 September 2025 Shift 3 · Athletics - events, rules and specifications

Q544. In pole vault, how many failed attempts are allowed before disqualification?

  1. (a) 2
  2. (b) 3
  3. (c) 4
  4. (d) 1
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 3

In pole vault, an athlete is allowed three failed attempts at a given height before being disqualified from that height/competition.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 1 · Athletics - events, rules and specifications

Q545. Why is fiberglass preferred over metal for making high jump bars?

  1. (a) Metal is too flexible for accurate performance
  2. (b) Fibreglass is light, flexible, and safer on impact
  3. (c) Metal bends permanently; fibreglass is rigid
  4. (d) Fibreglass is cheaper and easier to shape
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Fibreglass is light, flexible, and safer on impact

High-jump bars are made of fibreglass because it is lightweight, slightly flexible, and breaks/falls safely on contact without injuring the athlete.
Metal would be heavy, rigid, and dangerous on impact.
The choice is based on safety and performance, not cost.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 1 · Sports terminology

Q546. What is a "brace" in football?

  1. (a) Two consecutive wins
  2. (b) Two yellow cards
  3. (c) Scoring two goals in a match
  4. (d) Saving two penalties
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Scoring two goals in a match

In football, a ‘brace’ means a player scoring two goals in a single match.
Three goals = hat-trick; four = poker. It is unrelated to wins, cards, or penalties.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q547. Which of the following actions is not allowed for a player in handball?

  1. (a) Pulling or punching the ball out of an opponent's hands
  2. (b) Intercepting the ball mid-air using both hands
  3. (c) Dribbling the ball before making a pass
  4. (d) Blocking the ball with the torso above the knees
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Pulling or punching the ball out of an opponent's hands

In handball, rules prohibit a player from pulling or punching the ball out of an opponent’s hands – it is treated as a foul.
Intercepting in air, dribbling before a pass and blocking with the torso above the knees are allowed.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 2 · Olympic Games

Q548. Who won India's first Olympic medals at the 1900 Paris Games by securing silver in 200m sprint and 200m hurdles?

  1. (a) Milkha Singh
  2. (b) Norman Pritchard
  3. (c) K.D. Jadhav
  4. (d) Dhyan Chand
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Norman Pritchard

Norman Pritchard, representing British India, won two silver medals in 200 m sprint and 200 m hurdles at the 1900 Paris Olympics – India’s first Olympic medals.
Milkha Singh, K. D. Jadhav and Dhyan Chand achieved fame later in different events.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 2 · Sports terminology

Q549. Match the following Taekwon-Do Korean terms with their correct English meanings:
Column A (Korean Term)
Column B (English Meaning)
1. Tae
A. Discipline or way
2. Kwon
B. To strike with the hand
3. Do
C. To strike with the feet
4. Dojang
D. Training Hall or place of practice

  1. (a) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
  2. (b) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D
  3. (c) 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
  4. (d) 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D

Tae = foot, to strike with the feet → C.
Kwon = fist, to strike with the hand → B.
Do = way / discipline → A.
Dojang = training hall → D.
Correct pairing: 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 2 · Trophies and cups

Q550. In which Indian city is the prestigious Subroto Cup inter-school football tournament conducted every year?

  1. (a) Hyderabad
  2. (b) Mumbai
  3. (c) New Delhi
  4. (d) Lucknow
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) New Delhi

The Subroto Cup, an international inter-school football tournament, is organised every year in New Delhi by the Indian Air Force.
It is named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 3 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q551. Consider the following statements on World Championship swimming events (50m pool):
1) Men and women compete in identical freestyle distances from 50m to 1500m.
2) Individual Medley is held only up to 400m for both genders.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1 is Correct
  2. (b) Only 2 is Correct
  3. (c) 1 and 2 are correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 are correct

• Statement 1: At World Aquatics Championships (50m pool), both men and women compete in freestyle events at distances 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m — identical distances. ✓
• Statement 2: Individual Medley (IM) at World Championships is held at 200m and 400m for both genders. The maximum IM distance is 400m. ✓
• Both statements are correct.
• Answer: 1 and 2 are correct
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 3 · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q552. In which year was the Amateur Athletics Federation of India (AAFI), responsible for managing Indian Athletics, established?

  1. (a) 1946
  2. (b) 1948
  3. (c) 1950
  4. (d) 1951
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 1946

• The Amateur Athletics Federation of India (AAFI) was established in 1946.
• It is the governing body for track and field athletics in India.
• It is affiliated with World Athletics (formerly IAAF) and the Asian Athletics Association.
• It was later renamed Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
• Answer: 1946
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 1 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q553. In freestyle wrestling, which of the following actions can result in a technical point for the wrestler?

  1. (a) Running out of the mat deliberately
  2. (b) Holding the opponent's singlet
  3. (c) Performing a successful takedown
  4. (d) Using an illegal headlock
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Performing a successful takedown

In freestyle wrestling, points are awarded for legal moves. A successful takedown — bringing the opponent from a standing position down to the mat with control — earns 2 to 5 points depending on amplitude.
Deliberately running off the mat, grabbing the singlet and applying an illegal headlock are all fouls; they give points to the opponent, not the wrestler.
Hence the correct action is: Performing a successful takedown.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q554. Vijender Singh defeated which player in the quarter-finals to secure India's first Olympic boxing medal?

  1. (a) Emilio Correa
  2. (b) Carlos Góngora
  3. (c) Misha Aloyan
  4. (d) Vasyl Lomachenko
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Carlos Góngora

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, in the men's middleweight (75 kg) quarter-final, Vijender Singh defeated Carlos Góngora of Ecuador, guaranteeing himself at least a bronze medal — India's first ever Olympic boxing medal.
He lost in the semi-final and won bronze.
Hence the correct opponent in the quarter-final is Carlos Góngora.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 1 · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q555. Fill in the blanks:
Established in 1961 within the former Palace of the Maharaja of Patiala, the National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on _____ was later renamed as the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS).

  1. (a) 15th August 1975
  2. (b) 26th January 1972
  3. (c) 23rd January 1973
  4. (d) 7th May 1961
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 23rd January 1973

The National Institute of Sports at Patiala was renamed as the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports on 23 January 1973 — the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
The other dates (15 August 1975, 26 January 1972, 7 May 1961) do not match the renaming.
Hence the correct date is 23rd January 1973.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q556. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding violations in basketball?

  1. (a) A player may stay in the restricted area for 5 seconds.
  2. (b) A team must shoot the ball within 8 seconds of play.
  3. (c) A dribble ends when both hands touch the ball once.
  4. (d) A player remains in play while standing on sideline.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A dribble ends when both hands touch the ball once.

By rule, a dribble ends the moment both hands touch the ball simultaneously (or the ball comes to rest in one hand). Continuing to dribble after this is a 'double dribble' violation.
Option 1 — wrong: the restricted-area limit is 3 seconds, not 5.
Option 2 — wrong: the shot clock is 24 seconds; 8 seconds is the time to cross the half-court line.
Option 4 — wrong: a player standing on the sideline is out of bounds.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 3 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q557. Which of the following statements about sculling in swimming is correct?

  1. (a) Sculling is used only by beginners to prevent sinking
  2. (b) During sculling, the hands remain above the water surface
  3. (c) In forward sculling, the arms stay straight and positioned in front
  4. (d) Sculling maintains balance by moving hands under water
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Sculling maintains balance by moving hands under water

Sculling is a swimming technique where the hands move in a figure-eight motion under the water surface.
It helps maintain balance, position, and propulsion in water.
Option 1: Sculling is not just for beginners. ✗
Option 2: Hands remain under the water surface, not above. ✗
Option 3: Arms are not necessarily straight in sculling. ✗
Option 4: Sculling maintains balance by moving hands under water. ✓
Answer: Sculling maintains balance by moving hands under water
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 3 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q558. Who became India's first Asian Games gold medallist by winning the 100m freestyle swimming event at New Delhi in 1951?

  1. (a) Johnny Weissmuller
  2. (b) Arjun Singh
  3. (c) Mihir Sen
  4. (d) Sachin Nag
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Sachin Nag

The 1st Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951.
Sachin Nag won the gold medal in the 100m freestyle swimming event — India's first Asian Games gold medal.
Johnny Weissmuller was an American swimmer, not Indian.
Mihir Sen was famous for marathon swims, not Asian Games.
Answer: Sachin Nag
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 3 · Trophies and cups

Q559. Which historical figure is the Santosh Trophy, launched in 1941, named after?

  1. (a) Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury
  2. (b) Sir Henry Mortimer Durand
  3. (c) Syed Abdul Rahim
  4. (d) Sailen Manna
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury

The Santosh Trophy is India's national football championship for state teams.
It was started in 1941 and is named after Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury, who was the President of the Indian Football Association (IFA) and also known as the Maharaja of Santosh.
Syed Abdul Rahim — legendary Indian football coach, not the namesake.
Sailen Manna — famous Indian football captain.
Answer: Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 1 · Football and hockey

Q560. Why can hockey players use only the flat, left-hand side of the stick?

  1. (a) Better control and reduced injury risk
  2. (b) Prevents unfair left-handed advantage
  3. (c) Prevents uneven bounce, ensures uniform rebound
  4. (d) Mandated right-hand play for training ease
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Prevents uneven bounce, ensures uniform rebound

Under the rules of field hockey, players are allowed to play the ball only with the flat (left-hand) side of the stick.
This rule exists because hitting with the rounded side would cause the ball to deflect unpredictably; restricting play to the flat side ensures a uniform, predictable rebound.
'Better control and reduced injury risk' is a side benefit, not the rule's stated purpose.
The rule does not address left-handed advantage and does not 'mandate right-hand play for training ease'.
Hence the correct reason is: it prevents uneven bounce and ensures a uniform rebound.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 1 · Stadiums and venues

Q561. Where is the Dr. S. P. Mookerjee Swimming Stadium located?

  1. (a) Mumbai
  2. (b) Chandigarh
  3. (c) New Delhi
  4. (d) Bangalore
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) New Delhi

The Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex / Stadium is located in New Delhi (built for the 1982 Asian Games and used at the 2010 Commonwealth Games).
It is not located in Mumbai, Chandigarh or Bangalore.
Hence the correct option is New Delhi.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 2 · Sports schemes and campaigns (Khelo India, Fit India)

Q562. Fill in the blank:
The inaugural Khelo India Para Games took place in _____, showcasing seven sporting disciplines across three venues in New Delhi.

  1. (a) March 2024
  2. (b) January 2023
  3. (c) December 2023
  4. (d) March 2025
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) December 2023

• Current Affairs:
• The inaugural (first-ever) Khelo India Para Games was held in December 2023 in New Delhi.
• It featured 7 sporting disciplines across 3 venues in the capital.
• Answer: December 2023
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 3 · Cricket

Q563. Which of the following statements about cricket dismissals is correct?

  1. (a) Hitting the ball twice deliberately results in dismissal.
  2. (b) 'Retired Out' requires only umpire approval.
  3. (c) 'Obstructing the Field' can occur accidentally.
  4. (d) 'Retired Out' happens automatically without any approval.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Hitting the ball twice deliberately results in dismissal.

Hitting the ball twice deliberately is a valid mode of dismissal under MCC Law 34 — correct.
'Retired Out' is the batter's voluntary choice and does not need umpire approval; it does, however, require the captain to allow it (Law 25.4).
'Obstructing the Field' must be a wilful act, not accidental.
'Retired Out' does not happen automatically; the batter must declare retirement without injury/illness.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 3 · Olympic Games

Q564. Who scored 10 goals for India in their 24-1 victory over the USA to secure a second consecutive Olympic gold medal in hockey?

  1. (a) Dhyan Chand
  2. (b) Roop Singh
  3. (c) Balbir Singh Sr.
  4. (d) Leslie Claudius
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Roop Singh

1932 Los Angeles Olympics: India beat USA 24–1 in the hockey final.
Roop Singh scored 10 goals in this match — the highest individual tally.
Dhyan Chand scored 8 goals in the same match; Balbir Singh Sr. and Leslie Claudius belong to later Olympic teams (1948 onwards).
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 3 · Football and hockey

Q565. Which of the following statements about the 2023 Intercontinental Cup final is correct?

  1. (a) The final was held in Guwahati where India defeated Lebanon.
  2. (b) The final was held in Bhubaneswar where India defeated Lebanon.
  3. (c) The final was held in Imphal where India defeated Lebanon.
  4. (d) The final was held in Ahmedabad where India defeated Lebanon.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The final was held in Bhubaneswar where India defeated Lebanon.

The 2023 Intercontinental Cup football final was held at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, where India defeated Lebanon 2–0 to lift the trophy.
Hence Bhubaneswar is the correct venue.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 12 September 2025 Shift 1 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q566. Which of the following statements about Judo is correct?

  1. (a) Judo was introduced in 1882 by Jigoro Kano in Japan.
  2. (b) India's first National Judo Championship was held in 1970 at Delhi University.
  3. (c) Kalpana Devi won gold at the 2010 Judo World Cup.
  4. (d) Judo became an Olympic sport in 1965.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Judo was introduced in 1882 by Jigoro Kano in Japan.

Judo was founded by Jigoro Kano in Japan in 1882.
Other statements have factual errors (Indian championship year, Kalpana Devi's medal, and Judo entered Olympics in 1964).
Hence, the answer is option 1.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 12 September 2025 Shift 1 · National championships - venues and winners

Q567. Fill in the blanks:
The Santosh Trophy 2022–23 final was uniquely held in _____, where Karnataka defeated Meghalaya to win the title after 54 years.

  1. (a) Dubai
  2. (b) Riyadh
  3. (c) Doha
  4. (d) Muscat
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Riyadh

The Santosh Trophy 2022–23 final was historically held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — the first time outside India.
Karnataka defeated Meghalaya to win the title after 54 years.
Hence, the answer is Riyadh.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 12 September 2025 Shift 2 · Athletics - events, rules and specifications

Q568. Consider the following statements about the phases of long jump:
1) The athlete attains maximum momentum by running on the runway before take-off.
2) During take-off, the athlete pushes off with the weaker foot to maintain balance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1 is Correct
  2. (b) Only 2 is Correct
  3. (c) 1 and 2 are correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1 is Correct

Statement 1: The approach run on the runway is precisely meant to build up maximum horizontal velocity (momentum) before the take-off. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2: At take-off, the jumper plants the stronger / dominant foot on the board to drive the body upward and forward, not the weaker foot. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Therefore only statement 1 is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 12 September 2025 Shift 2 · Sports schemes and campaigns (Khelo India, Fit India)

Q569. Fill in the blank:
Under the SLKIC vertical of Khelo India, ___ Kendriya Vidyalayas have been adopted in partnership with KVS.

  1. (a) 3
  2. (b) 4
  3. (c) 5
  4. (d) 6
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 4

Under the SLKIC (Sports for Life — Khelo India Centres) vertical of the Khelo India scheme, four Kendriya Vidyalayas have been adopted as Khelo India centres in partnership with the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS).
Hence the correct number is 4.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 12 September 2025 Shift 3 · Cricket

Q570. Why is the weight and circumference of a cricket ball strictly regulated in official matches?

  1. (a) Heavier balls suit bowlers, lighter ones suit batsmen, so balance is needed
  2. (b) Variations affect bounce, swing, and fairness on standard pitches
  3. (c) ICC mandates it to cut costs and simplify logistics
  4. (d) Only red balls follow this; white balls have separate norms
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Variations affect bounce, swing, and fairness on standard pitches

• Cricket rules and physics:
• The weight (155.9–163 g) and circumference (22.4–22.9 cm) of a cricket ball are regulated by ICC.
• These regulations ensure consistent bounce, swing movement, and fairness across all matches.
• Variations would create unequal conditions affecting batting and bowling performance.
• Both red and white balls follow these norms — option D is incorrect.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 3 · Khelo India Games editions

Q571. Which state hosted the 7ᵗʰ edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2025?

  1. (a) Gujarat
  2. (b) Maharashtra
  3. (c) Karnataka
  4. (d) Bihar
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bihar

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 1 · Khelo India Games editions

Q572. In which of the following cities was the 2ⁿᵈ edition of Khelo India Para Games 2025 held in March 2025?

  1. (a) New Delhi
  2. (b) Mumbai
  3. (c) Bengaluru
  4. (d) Hyderabad
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) New Delhi

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 1 · Sports schemes and campaigns (Khelo India, Fit India)

Q573. As of April 2025, what amount of monthly pension is given to players under Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS) scheme?

  1. (a) ₹5,000
  2. (b) ₹3,000
  3. (c) ₹6,000
  4. (d) ₹4,000
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) ₹5,000

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 1 · Sports schemes and campaigns (Khelo India, Fit India)

Q574. What is the main objective of the Khelo India scheme?

  1. (a) Encourage traditional games and sports
  2. (b) Promote yoga in schools and colleges
  3. (c) Strengthen sports culture and identify young talent
  4. (d) Build sport organisations and stadiums in metro cities
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Strengthen sports culture and identify young talent

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 2 · Khelo India Games editions

Q575. Who among the following inaugurated seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 held at Bihar?

  1. (a) Arif Mohammad Khan
  2. (b) Mansukh Mandaviya
  3. (c) Narendra Modi
  4. (d) Nitish Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Narendra Modi

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 3 September 2025 Shift 3 · Khelo India Games editions

Q576. Which of the following states hosted the 7ᵗʰ edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in May 2025 along with New Delhi?

  1. (a) Karnataka
  2. (b) Bihar
  3. (c) Maharashtra
  4. (d) Gujarat
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Bihar

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 3 · Sports schemes and campaigns (Khelo India, Fit India)

Q577. In May 2025, the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Arunachal Pradesh was officially opened in which district by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya?

  1. (a) Kamle
  2. (b) Tawang
  3. (c) West Kameng
  4. (d) Lower Subansiri
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Kamle

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q578. Who among the following was the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal?

  1. (a) Abhinav Bindra
  2. (b) Neeraj Chopra
  3. (c) KD Jadhav
  4. (d) Milkha Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Abhinav Bindra

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 3 · Sports and famous players

Q579. As of 2024, who among the following holds the national record in women’s weightlifting (49 kg category) in India?

  1. (a) Punam Yadav
  2. (b) Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
  3. (c) Sanjita Chanu
  4. (d) Karnam Malleswari
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Saikhom Mirabai Chanu

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 1 September 2025 Shift 3 · Khelo India Games editions

Q580. The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 was organised from which date to which date at different locations in Bihar?

  1. (a) 4 to 15 May 2025
  2. (b) 4 to 18 May 2025
  3. (c) 8 to 20 May 2025
  4. (d) 1 to 10 May 2025
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 4 to 15 May 2025

SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 August 2025 Shift 1 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q581. 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?

  1. (a) Only 1 is Correct
  2. (b) Only 2 is Correct
  3. (c) 1 and 2 both are Correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 both are Correct

Correct Answer: Option 3 – 1 and 2 both are Correct
Statement 1 (TRUE): Under FIDE rules, when a pawn reaches the 8th rank (promotion), it must be promoted to a queen, rook, bishop, or knight of the same colour . Promotion to a second queen is perfectly legal even if the original queen is still on the board — a player can have two or more queens simultaneously. This is called 'underpromotion' when choosing a non-queen piece.
Statement 2 (TRUE): FIDE castling rules require: (a) neither the king nor the involved rook must have moved previously, (b) no piece between king and rook, (c) the king must not be in check, must not pass through a square under attack, and must not land on a square under attack. All these conditions must be met for castling to be legal.
Both statements accurately reflect FIDE chess rules.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 August 2025 Shift 1 · Olympic Games

Q582. Match the Indian Paralympic athletes with their medal, event, and Games:
A) Joginder Singh Bedi — 1) Gold, Javelin Athens 2004
B) Devendra Jhajharia — 2) Silver, Shot Put Stoke/New York 1984
C) Rajinder Singh Rahelu — 3) Bronze, Powerlifting 56kg, Athens 2004
D) Bhimrao Kesarkar — 4) Silver, Javelin Stoke/New York 1984

  1. (a) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
  2. (b) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
  3. (c) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
  4. (d) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

Correct Answer: Option 2 – A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
A. Joginder Singh Bedi (2 – Silver, Shot Put, Stoke/New York 1984): Joginder Singh Bedi was a multi-sport para-athlete who won medals at the 1984 Paralympics (held at Stoke Mandeville, UK and New York, USA) in field events including shot put.
B. Devendra Jhajharia (1 – Gold, Javelin, Athens 2004): Devendra Jhajharia is India's most decorated para-athlete. He won gold in javelin throw (F46 category) at Athens 2004 Paralympics, setting a world record. He also won gold at Rio 2016 and silver at Tokyo 2020.
C. Rajinder Singh Rahelu (3 – Bronze, Powerlifting 56kg, Athens 2004): Rajinder Singh Rahelu won bronze in powerlifting (56kg category) at the Athens 2004 Paralympics.
D. Bhimrao Kesarkar (4 – Silver, Javelin, Stoke/New York 1984): Bhimrao Kesarkar won silver in javelin throw at the 1984 Paralympics.
Correct matching: A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 = Option B.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 August 2025 Shift 2 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q583. In chess, what is the term for a move that allows a player to move their king and a rook?

  1. (a) Check
  2. (b) Checkmate
  3. (c) Castling
  4. (d) Pawn Promotion
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Castling

Correct Answer: Option 3 – Castling
Castling is a special chess move in which a player simultaneously moves their king two squares toward a rook, and that rook moves to the square the king crossed. It is the only move in chess where two pieces move simultaneously. Castling can be done kingside (short castling) or queenside (long castling). Conditions: neither piece has moved before, no pieces between them, king not in check, king not passing through or landing on an attacked square.
Option 1 (Check): Putting the opponent's king under direct attack — does not involve moving two pieces simultaneously.
Option 2 (Checkmate): The king is in check with no legal escape — ends the game. Not a move involving the rook.
Option 4 (Pawn Promotion): When a pawn reaches the 8th rank, it is replaced by a stronger piece (queen, rook, bishop, or knight). Does not involve moving both king and rook.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 August 2025 Shift 2 · Sports terminology

Q584. What is "doping" in sports?

  1. (a) The use of advanced training techniques to enhance performance.
  2. (b) The consumption of nutritional supplements to improve health.
  3. (c) The use of banned substances or methods to unfairly enhance athletic performance.
  4. (d) The practice of psychological conditioning for athletes.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The use of banned substances or methods to unfairly enhance athletic performance.

Correct Answer: Option 3 – The use of banned substances or methods to unfairly enhance athletic performance
Doping in sports refers to the use of prohibited (banned) substances or methods to gain an unfair competitive advantage. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) maintains the Prohibited List (updated annually) of banned substances including anabolic steroids, EPO (erythropoietin), growth hormones, stimulants, blood doping, gene doping, and more. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) governs anti-doping in India. Doping violates the spirit of fair play and poses serious health risks.
Option 1 (Advanced training techniques): Legal training methods (altitude training, strength and conditioning) are not doping.
Option 2 (Nutritional supplements): Most nutritional supplements are legal; doping specifically refers to PROHIBITED substances and methods.
Option 4 (Psychological conditioning): Sports psychology and mental conditioning are legitimate, legal aspects of athlete preparation.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q585. The first Commonwealth Games were held in which country?

  1. (a) Australia
  2. (b) Canada
  3. (c) England
  4. (d) India
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Canada

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Canada
The first Commonwealth Games (then called the British Empire Games) were held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in 1930. Eleven nations and 400 athletes participated. The games were organized by Melville Marks Robinson. They were subsequently called the British Empire and Commonwealth Games (1954–1966), then British Commonwealth Games (1970–1974), and finally Commonwealth Games (from 1978 onwards.
Option 1 (Australia): Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games multiple times (1938 Sydney, 1962 Perth, 1982 Brisbane, 2006 Melbourne, 2018 Gold Coast) but was NOT the first host.
Option 3 (England): England hosted in 1934 (London) and 2002 (Manchester) but not the inaugural 1930 games.
Option 4 (India): India hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010 (New Delhi) but not the first games.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Stadiums and venues

Q586. Which city is best known for hosting the International Boat Racing Championship in India?

  1. (a) Cochin, Kerala
  2. (b) Guwahati, Assam
  3. (c) Alappuzha, Kerala
  4. (d) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Alappuzha, Kerala

Correct Answer: Option 3 – Alappuzha, Kerala
Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala is the boat racing capital of India. It is most famous for the Nehru Trophy Boat Race — one of the most spectacular water sports events in India, held annually on the second Saturday of August on Punnamada Lake. The race features traditional snake boats ( Chundan Vallams ) with over 100 oarsmen each, competing in a relay format. Alappuzha is known as the 'Venice of the East' for its network of canals and backwaters.
Option 1 (Cochin, Kerala): Kochi is Kerala's commercial capital and a major port city; while it hosts some water events, it is not synonymous with the International Boat Racing Championship.
Option 2 (Guwahati, Assam): Guwahati hosts river boat races on the Brahmaputra during Bihu festivals, but is not the primary host of the International Boat Racing Championship.
Option 4 (Mumbai, Maharashtra): Mumbai is known for its sea-facing coast and sailing clubs, but not for the traditional snake boat racing championship.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q587. Which Indian athlete did not win a Gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

  1. (a) Mirabai Chanu
  2. (b) Anshu Malik
  3. (c) P V Sindhu
  4. (d) Vinesh Phogat
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Anshu Malik

Anshu Malikis the correct answer; she won a Silver medal in the women's 57kg freestyle wrestling event, while the other three athletes listed all won Gold medals.
Here is the breakdown of the medals won by these athletes at the 2022 Commonwealth Games:
Anshu Malik:Silver (Wrestling)
Mirabai Chanu:Gold (Weightlifting)
P. V. Sindhu:Gold (Badminton)
Vinesh Phogat:Gold (Wrestling)
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Sports terminology

Q588. In basketball, what is the term for successfully making a shot from beyond the arc?

  1. (a) Slam dunk
  2. (b) Free throw
  3. (c) Three-pointer
  4. (d) Layup
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Three-pointer

The correct answer isThree-pointer. This refers to a field goal made by a player whose feet are completely behind the designated three-point arc when they release the ball. Successful attempts are worth three points.
Here is a quick breakdown of your other options:
Slam dunk:A shot where a player jumps and forcefully slams the ball directly into the hoop.
Free throw:An uncontested shot awarded after a foul, taken from the free-throw line and worth one point.
Layup:A close-range shot made near the basket, where a player banks the ball off the backboard.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Sports schemes and campaigns (Khelo India, Fit India)

Q589. The 'Handball at School' initiative launched in 2025 to promote handball at the grassroots level in India is a collaboration between which organisations?

  1. (a) International Handball Federation and Asian Handball Federation
  2. (b) All India School Sports Federation and Handball Association of India
  3. (c) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and National Handball Federation
  4. (d) Indian Olympic Association and Sports Authority of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) International Handball Federation and Asian Handball Federation

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 1 · National championships - venues and winners

Q590. Which of the following events is known as India's biggest multi-sport national competition?

  1. (a) National Games
  2. (b) Khelo India Youth Games
  3. (c) Pro Kabaddi League
  4. (d) Indian Premier League
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) National Games

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 2 · Sports schemes and campaigns (Khelo India, Fit India)

Q591. As of December 2024, what is the age eligibility of player to avail facility of Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme?

  1. (a) 20-45 years
  2. (b) 25-55 years
  3. (c) 20-50 years
  4. (d) 18-40 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 20-50 years

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 3 · Khelo India Games editions

Q592. Events of Khelo India Youth Games 2025 were NOT conducted in which of the following cities of Bihar?

  1. (a) Samastipur
  2. (b) Gaya
  3. (c) Bhagalpur
  4. (d) Rajgir
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Samastipur

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 3 · Khelo India Games editions

Q593. Which of the following athletes set a new record in triple jump with a 15.66 m leap at the 2025 Khelo India Youth Games in May 2025?

  1. (a) Qadir Khan
  2. (b) Tushar Chaudhary
  3. (c) Sheikh Zeeshan
  4. (d) Animesh Kujur
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sheikh Zeeshan

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 3 · Khelo India Games editions

Q594. In how many cities of Bihar were the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 held?

  1. (a) 6
  2. (b) 5
  3. (c) 3
  4. (d) 4
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 5

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 August 2025 Shift 1 · Sports and famous players

Q595. In which sport did Deepika Kumari earn her 12ᵗʰ individual World Cup medal at the 2025 Shanghai World Cup?

  1. (a) Shooting
  2. (b) Table Tennis
  3. (c) Badminton
  4. (d) Archery
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Archery

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 3 · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q596. Who among the following became India’s first Grandmaster in chess in 1988?

  1. (a) Dibyendu Barua
  2. (b) Pentala Harikrishna
  3. (c) Viswanathan Anand
  4. (d) R Praggnanandhaa
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Viswanathan Anand

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 14 August 2025 Shift 2 · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q597. Who was the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games?

  1. (a) Milkha Singh
  2. (b) Sushil Kumar
  3. (c) Leander Paes
  4. (d) PT Usha
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Milkha Singh

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 1 · Sports schemes and campaigns (Khelo India, Fit India)

Q598. The government initiative known as KIRTI, an acronym for Khelo India Rising Talent Identification, was inaugurated in ______.

  1. (a) 2025
  2. (b) 2022
  3. (c) 2023
  4. (d) 2024
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 2024

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 1 · Khelo India Games editions

Q599. In which state was the 7ᵗʰ Khelo India Youth Games held in 2025?

  1. (a) Maharashtra
  2. (b) Gujarat
  3. (c) Haryana
  4. (d) Bihar
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bihar

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 2 · Sports and famous players

Q600. Puja Tomar, the first Indian woman to achieve a victory in a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) fight in 2024, participates in which sport?

  1. (a) Judo
  2. (b) Boxing
  3. (c) Wrestling
  4. (d) Mixed Martial Arts
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mixed Martial Arts

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