Badminton and Field Hockey Quiz

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What is the height of the net in a badminton court?

6 feet
4 feet
5 feet (correct)
7 feet

Badminton was first played in the 18th century.

False (B)

What is the minimum number of points needed to win a game of badminton?

21 points

The sport of badminton originated in the town of ______ in India.

Poona Signup and view all the answers

Match the following years with their corresponding badminton events:

1877 = First rules were developed 1899 = First All-England Badminton Championship 1934 = International Badminton Federation was formed 1992 = Badminton included as a sport in the Olympics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a smash stroke?

To hit the shuttle with a hard downward motion (D) Signup and view all the answers

A forehand stroke is executed when the shuttle is on the left side of the body.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a drive stroke?

A powerfully hit stroke that just clears the top of the net. Signup and view all the answers

The __________ stroke is difficult to return due to shuttles being high above the opponent's head.

Adr Signup and view all the answers

Match the following strokes with their descriptions:

Forehand = Hit when the shuttle is on the right side of the body Backhand = Hit when the shuttle is on the left side of the body Drop shot = Shuttle stroked just over the net Clear = Can be used offensively or defensively Signup and view all the answers

In which year did field hockey make its debut in the Olympics?

1900 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Field hockey is played indoors by two teams of 11 players.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was established in 1924 related to field hockey?

International Hockey Federation (FIH) Signup and view all the answers

The first international tour organized by the Indian Hockey Federation was to ______.

New Zealand Signup and view all the answers

Match the following years with their corresponding events in field hockey history:

1876 = Field hockey introduced into the UK 1925 = Indian Hockey Federation formed 1928 = Indian hockey team entered Olympics for the first time 1900 = Field hockey's Olympic debut Signup and view all the answers

Which team won its only world cup title in 1975?

Men's Team (A) Signup and view all the answers

The first artificial turf for hockey was introduced in 1984.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of midfielders in a hockey team?

To contribute to both defense and attack. Signup and view all the answers

In 1979, the women's team made its first appearance at the _______.

Hockey World Cup Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hockey player positions with their respective responsibilities:

Goalkeepers = Protect goal area and can only move the ball within the shooting circle Defenders = Primarily responsible for defense; includes the sweeper Midfielders = Most versatile players, contributing to both defense and attack Attackers = Principal goal scorers, includes wingers and strikers Signup and view all the answers

Badminton Court Dimensions

Badminton is played on a court divided by a 5-foot tall net.

Badminton Sporting Equipment

Badminton players use shuttlecocks, or birds, and racquets.