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  • A. 2mm
  • B. 1m
  • C. 3m
  • D. 4m

Explanation: The pole-vault box is 1 m long along its inside bottom. The millimetre options are clearly unsuitable for a vaulting box, while 3 m and 4…

Correct answer: 1m
  • A. 5m
  • B. 6m
  • C. 7m
  • D. 8m

Explanation: The pole-vault landing area is required to be at least 6 m wide in the standard specification.

Correct answer: 6m
  • A. 2
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. 7

Explanation: Athletes are commonly allowed two practice trials before the pole-vault competition begins.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. 2
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. 7

Explanation: Two practice trials are commonly provided before the triple-jump competition.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. 4cm
  • B. 5cm
  • C. 6cm
  • D. 7cm

Explanation: In the field-event specification used by this question, the shot-put circle rim is 5 cm wide.

Correct answer: 5cm
  • A. 1.14m
  • B. 1.16m
  • C. 1.15m
  • D. 1.17m

Explanation: The minimum internal measurement of the shot-put stop board is given as 1.14 m in this specification.

Correct answer: 1.14m
  • A. 20cm
  • B. 30cm
  • C. 40cm
  • D. 50cm

Explanation: The maximum width of the stop board is stated as 30 cm in the specification used here.

Correct answer: 30cm
  • A. white
  • B. red
  • C. green
  • D. balck

Explanation: The stop board is painted white so that it is clearly visible against the throwing circle and surrounding surface.

Correct answer: white
  • A. by height
  • B. by lots
  • C. by numbers
  • D. by chance

Explanation: The competing order in triple jump is decided by drawing lots. This prevents athletes from receiving an unfair advantage from a chosen or…

Correct answer: by lots
  • A. by height
  • B. by chance
  • C. by lots
  • D. by numbers

Explanation: Discus-throw competitors also draw lots to determine the initial order of attempts.

Correct answer: by lots
  • A. grip
  • B. srip
  • C. post
  • D. ball

Explanation: A javelin is held by its cord grip, which lies near its centre of gravity and provides control during the run-up and release.

Correct answer: grip
  • A. 1.3cm
  • B. 1.4cm
  • C. 1.5cm
  • D. 2.6cm

Explanation: The stated athletics specification gives the minimum rim width of the hammer-throw circle as 1.4 cm.

Correct answer: 1.4cm
  • A. shot put
  • B. discuss
  • C. hammer throw
  • D. javelin

Explanation: A competitor may use gloves in the hammer throw to protect the hands and improve a secure hold on the handle.

Correct answer: hammer throw
  • A. none of these
  • B. handle,neck.shaft
  • C. racket,shaft.head
  • D. Head,wire,grip

Explanation: A hammer consists of three main parts: the head, the wire, and the grip or handle.

Correct answer: Head,wire,grip
  • A. 7
  • B. 8
  • C. 9
  • D. 10

Explanation: The 400-metre hurdles race contains 10 hurdles, with athletes running between them in marked lanes.

Correct answer: 10
  • A. 8kg
  • B. 9kg
  • C. 10kg
  • D. none of these

Explanation: A competition hurdle must weigh at least 10 kg to provide stability when struck. The 8 kg and 9 kg figures are below the standard minimum.

Correct answer: 10kg
  • A. U
  • B. H
  • C. V
  • D. L

Explanation: A standard track hurdle is L-shaped in side profile, with two vertical supports joined by a horizontal crossbar.

Correct answer: L
  • A. men
  • B. woman
  • C. both a,b
  • D. none of these

Explanation: The 110 m hurdles is the standard men's sprint-hurdles event; the women's equivalent is 100 m hurdles.

Correct answer: men
  • A. 10.5m
  • B. 10.4m
  • C. 10.3m
  • D. 10.2m

Explanation: In the women's 100 m hurdles, the final hurdle is 10.5 m from the finish line.

Correct answer: 10.5m
  • A. men
  • B. woman
  • C. both a,b
  • D. none of these

Explanation: The 100 m hurdles is the women's sprint-hurdles event, while men compete in the 110 m hurdles. Therefore, option b is correct.

Correct answer: woman