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  • A. 21 miles
  • B. 22 miles
  • C. 23 miles
  • D. 24 miles

Explanation: The English Channel’s narrowest crossing between England and France is commonly given as about 21 miles, although the actual swimming…

Correct answer: 21 miles
  • A. FIBA
  • B. ANIF
  • C. NIFA
  • D. FINA

Explanation: FINA was the international governing body for aquatic sports, with the name derived from the French Fédération Internationale de Natation.

Correct answer: FINA
  • A. Dubai
  • B. America
  • C. Africa
  • D. Austraila

Explanation: Deep Dive Dubai in Dubai is widely recognised as the world’s deepest swimming pool, reaching about 60 metres.

Correct answer: Dubai
  • A. old Channel
  • B. Simple Channel
  • C. The Sleeve
  • D. Best Channel

Explanation: The English Channel is called La Manche in French, meaning “the sleeve,” because of its elongated shape.

Correct answer: The Sleeve
  • A. BreastStroke
  • B. Free Style
  • C. Backstroke
  • D. Butterfly stroke

Explanation: The butterfly requires simultaneous arm recovery, a powerful dolphin kick and strict body coordination, making it generally the most…

Correct answer: Butterfly stroke
  • A. Free Style
  • B. Butterfly stroke
  • C. Backstroke
  • D. BreastStroke

Explanation: Freestyle is the fastest competitive swimming stroke because its alternating arm action and flutter kick provide greater speed and…

Correct answer: Free Style
  • A. 10km
  • B. 20km
  • C. 30km
  • D. 40km

Explanation: The longest Olympic swimming event is the 10-kilometre open-water marathon.

Correct answer: 10km
  • A. 5minutes
  • B. 10Minutes
  • C. 15Minutes
  • D. 20Minutes

Explanation: The team manager is required to sign the match report within 10 minutes after the match ends.

Correct answer: 10Minutes
  • A. 22/23m
  • B. 16.63m
  • C. 6.90m
  • D. 10.5m

Explanation: In a hockey shoot-out, the ball is placed on the 23-metre line, commonly stated as the 22.90-metre line because of the exact field…

Correct answer: 22/23m
  • A. Free hit
  • B. Centre pass
  • C. Penalty stroke
  • D. Penalty corner

Explanation: After a successful penalty stroke, play restarts with a centre pass by the team that conceded the goal.

Correct answer: Centre pass
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5

Explanation: A standard field hockey match is controlled by two field umpires, with each generally responsible for one half of the pitch.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. Penalty corner
  • B. Corner Hit
  • C. Penalty stroke
  • D. Free hit

Explanation: When an attacker commits an infringement in the opponent's 23-metre area, the defending team receives a free hit.

Correct answer: Free hit
  • A. Bulley
  • B. Centre pass
  • C. Hit
  • D. Puh

Explanation: A modern field-hockey match begins with a centre pass from the centre spot.

Correct answer: Centre pass
  • A. 35Minutes
  • B. 45Minutes
  • C. 55Minutes
  • D. 70Minutes

Explanation: A standard outdoor hockey match has two 35-minute halves, making the total playing time 70 minutes before any added time.

Correct answer: 35Minutes
  • A. 5.1cm
  • B. 4.5cm
  • C. 5cm
  • D. 6cm

Explanation: The hockey stick must pass through a gauge ring with an internal diameter of 51 mm, equal to 5.1 cm.

Correct answer: 5.1cm
  • A. 42cm
  • B. 43cm
  • C. 45cm
  • D. 46cm

Explanation: Hockey goal sideboards are 460 mm, or 46 cm, high. This is the same standard height used for the backboard around the goal.

Correct answer: 46cm
  • A. 156gm
  • B. 157gm
  • C. 158gm
  • D. 160gm

Explanation: A hockey ball must weigh at least 156 grams, with the permitted weight range extending up to 163 grams.

Correct answer: 156gm
  • A. 5cm
  • B. 6cm
  • C. 7cm
  • D. 8cm

Explanation: The goalposts and crossbar are 5 cm wide and 7.5 cm deep. The 5 cm figure describes their visible width, while the larger measurement is…

Correct answer: 5cm
  • A. 1.30M
  • B. 1.40M
  • C. 1.50M
  • D. 1.60M

Explanation: Hockey corner flag-posts may be between 1.20 m and 1.50 m high, so their maximum permitted height is 1.50 m.

Correct answer: 1.50M
  • A. 6.40M
  • B. 6.52M
  • C. 6.98M
  • D. 7M

Explanation: The penalty spot is 6.40 m from the inner edge of the back line. This fixed distance distinguishes a penalty stroke from a free hit taken…

Correct answer: 6.40M